Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras by SIGMA
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Digital camera reviews of Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Great and affordable wide angle!
Summary: 5 Stars
After shooting a few months with the kit lens (18-55), I found myself shooting at the wider range more often than not, with the exception of the occasional portrait. So I got rid of the kit lens, got myself a 50mm prime (the f1/4 from Canon: a masterpiece), and a wide-angle zoom for landscapes.
I quickly found and bought the Sigma. Two months later, I couldn't be happier. It shoots where no other lens could shoot. Everyone knows that "10mm is wide", but few realize just how wide it is until they see it. Our eyes see in the 40-50mm range, so we're not used to perceiving such a wide field. When you look through this lens, you see pictures that you didn't even know were there.
The glass quality is excellent, obviously not up to Canon L standards, but that was never the purpose. The pictures are SHARP and clear, and colors are excellent (tints tend slightly toward the warmer end when compared to Canon's 10-22mm; I like that, personally, but YMMV).
Subjects are obviously deformed when shot up close at 10mm, but know what you're doing and that becomes a great tool for artistic pictures! You can shoot a 5'5" person head to toes from less than 3 feet away. Also, I am happy to report that at 20mm there is NO distortion whatever, regardless of the subject's distance.
The only problem I can see right now with this lens is a rainbow effect when shooting at 10mm in direct sunlight. The hood helps some, but you'll still get the rainbow in some pictures. See my pic in the customer image section. It's not a huge deal (sometimes it's actually a neat effect), and it's happened to me only once out of 800+ pictures taken, but know what you're getting.
Overall, this is THE wide-angle zoom to get if you're halfway serious about landscape photography, although the Sigma also works great in indoors with limited room to shoot.
Digital camera Review: Great bang for the buck!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought this lense a couple of weeks ago and works like a charm. Great crisp and fast autofocus. The only small problem that I have with it, is that the f stop only goes to 4. Doesnt work that well in low light without a tripode. I have used the Canon equivalent and in comparisson this stacks up pretty well.Digital camera Review: Great lens
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the lens I've always needed. When you have to shot in tight spaces this is the perfect lens. Finally I can get all the elements I need in one shot and not have to go into Photoshop and splice two or three shots together. A great lens with sharp focus.Digital camera Review: Great lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed an extra wide lens for my crop Canon 40D. I used it for outdoor shooting and quite satisfied with the result. Sharp image, nice color and contrast. I love this lens. Only bad thing is, it would not work in a full-frame camera.Digital camera Review: Great lens for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had it a few months now and it's great. Works great with my Canon 20D.