Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon 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 Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Bought it for a trip, ended up keeping it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this lens specifically for a trip to Italy. Ancient cities like Venice tend to be pretty cramped, and it is sometimes impossible to get everything you want on the frame with a regular lens. At first, I had some trouble adjusting to the properties of a lens this wide, but I got some beautiful pictures that would have been impossible with another lens. I would recommend practicing with it before you take any important photos.
The lens feels very solid and professional much more so than the lenses that come with most Nikon or Canon kits. The pictures are gorgeous (there is some distortion and vignetting, but nothing to complain about).
My original intention was to sell the lens online after the trip, but I just like it too much.
Digital camera Review: Bought this lens used from Amazon Warehouse Deals
Summary: 5 Stars
After spending countless hours reviewing the various UWA lenses, I settled on this Sigma 10-20mm lens. It isn't the fastest wide angle out there, but it is the only one at 10mm focal length at it's widest setting. After all, If you are going to buy a wide angle lens, why not buy the widest available (yet still affordable). I paid extra for next day shipping and the lens arrived promptly at 2:00 pm the next day. Although this is an Amazon purchase, I found the copy I bought from Amazon Warehouse deals, sold as a USED lens. The price was $80 less than brand new so I figured I'd give it a try, knowing that I could always return it if it was not in good shape.
When the package arrived, I expected to open the box and see a used lens wrapped in paper or bubble wrap. I was surprised to find that the lens came in the original box with original warranty card still in place. But best of all, this lens appeared to be new in every way. There were a few fingerprints on the front element which I took care of with a lens tissue, but other than that, there was not so much as a hint of wear or handling issues.
But the real test is how this lens works (or not works). I put it on my D90 and it instantly recognized the lens and was ready to go.
So far, I have taken about a hundred test images to be sure I got a good copy of this lens. I was particularly impressed when i took a picture of the front of my wife's Ford Escape at 10mm and about 6 feet away. After bringing the image into my PC, The photo was tack sharp but the real surprise was that I could read the serial number on the small decals of her license plate as if I had used my sharpest Nikon fixed focal length lens.
I am so pleased that Amazon's warehouse Deals had this (used?) lens for sale the day I decided to purchase one. If I didn't know better, and if there had not been finger prints on the front element when I opened the box, I would have sworn that this lens was brand new.
Great job Amazon.
Al C., Professional Photographer
Digital camera Review: EPIC LENS
Summary: 5 Stars
Before purchasing this lens, I looked at the Nikon 12-24 and the tokina 12-24. Both were more expensive, and claimed to be be excellent performers. After comparing all three, the Sigma 10-20 was the hands down winner in my book for a number of reasons.
1. Packaging - Came in a very attractive box with a manual and included not only a lens hood, but a very nice lens case! Good Job Sigma!
2. Build - The lens feels tough and has a very attractive finish to it. The focus ring is nicely dampened and is very easy to modulate. My only gripe is that the lens cap is useless, get a nikon lens cap and youre all set.
3. Performance - The sigma is 2mm wider than its nikon and tokina counterparts and boy does it make a difference. The FOV is wide on my D50 and i can capture so much on one single shot that when people see them, their first words are "how the hell...". Distortion at the wide end is there, but is easily controllable through precise leveling or from post processing. You might see some vignetting at 10mm but just stop it down and you should be all set (or you can correct it with a click of the mouse in photoshop). I have heard complaints about sigma not having a constant aperture. In my opinion, who the hell needs it. When I am taking shots in the day, the natural light is sufficient enough. For night shots, i use a tripod and usually stop it down to F8-f10 where the sigma's optical performance is at its best. This is an amazing piece of glass and I encourage those looking for a wide angle lens to definintely take the sigma into consideration. Looking at Sigma's future lens lineup, I don't consider them to be a 'third party' lens company anymore. Sigma will definitely be considered on my next purchase for a telephoto lens.
Digital camera Review: Excellent bang for the buck
Summary: 4 Stars
Excellent optical performance for the money you pay. Build quality is very good, solid and heavy. I recommend this lens if you're on a budget. Also, its the only one so far with built-in motor (a must for D40, D40x and D60 owners).Digital camera Review: Excellent lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love these lens! Great for landscape photography!Will recommend my friends to get this cos' it only costs half as much as the Nikon ones.