Sigma 20mm F1.8
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:49 pmby DionM
Anyone got one of these?
To round out my kit I am thinking about a fast wide angle (my 17-40 is only F4). F2.8 just isn't fast enough, so F2 or F1.8 it is. And must be wider than 24mm.
Not interested in a fisheye either.
Think this is about the only contender?
Posted:
Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:26 amby cameraguy21773
I carry one frequently and find it quite nice. Actually all three of the Sigma EX wide f1.8 primes (20mm, 24mm, and 28mm) are very nice. I have the 20 and the 28.
http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/wide_primes
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Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:37 amby shutterbug
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Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:26 pmby marcotrov
Terrific shots with great visual impact and colour. Lens performs very well although i suspect a lot down to you vincent.
cheers
marco
Posted:
Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:35 pmby DionM
Thanks shutterbug - looks the goods.
Posted:
Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:23 pmby Raskill
I got one of these also. It's a great big piece of glass, good 'feel' to the lends, nice and heavy. Filters are expensive which is a pain though.
I find it sharp throughout the range, but definelty sharper two - three stops from wide open. I use mine for close up detail shots and landscapes and am very happy with it. I have sold all my other sigma lens's and gone to Nikkor, but this lens will stay with me. I'd have no hesitation recommending it.
