Wide Angle for Landscapes

[kingsley]

Would like to get myself a wdie angle for taking landscapes/cityscapes etc

seen this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... eName=WDVW

wondered if this is a good price,anyone else using this lens?

Unfortunatly unable to push the boat out far enough to get the Nikon 12-24

Any comments welcome

Cheers

Graham

[phillipb]

Graham, I almost bought this lens, changed my mind because it doesn't take filters in the front. I believe the quality is very good. You can find it at a better price though.

[stubbsy]

Graham. The Sigma 12-24 is a very good lens and there are a number of members here who are extremely happy with their purchase. One thing though is that if you work on getting your post count (meaningfully) past 30 and becaome a fully fledged member you have access to our bargains area where this and a number of other lenses are available at attractive prices. PS don't forget to factor GST into the ebay price.

Edit: I'll add to phillip's comment above. I bought the Nikon lens for the same reason (takes filters), plus the Nikon is smaller and lighter. FOr me a landscape lens that can't take a circular polariser is a bad thing. But you're right the Nikon costs a fair amount more.

[endymion]

Graham,

The alternative is the Nikon lens, which I have, which is a very nice lens indeed but somewhat more expensive than the sigma. It has the advantage of being able to take front filters as well. One thing I wonder about though is it possible to fit a cokin system to the sigma? I don't think it would help with polarisers but they're fraught with difficulty on wide angles anyway.

Cheers,

Bruce

[birddog114]

Graham,

The alternative is the Nikon lens, which I have, which is a very nice lens indeed but somewhat more expensive than the sigma. It has the advantage of being able to take front filters as well. One thing I wonder about though is it possible to fit a cokin system to the sigma? I don't think it would help with polarisers but they're fraught with difficulty on wide angles anyway.

Cheers,

Bruce

Bruce,
Cokin systems won't work with the Sigma 12-24 as front filter, I've tried it. The only way is : using the gel filter in the rear of the lens.

[kingsley]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Will need to increase my posting and try and get full membership!

phillipb,any tips on where there are better prices.

Cheers

Graham

[Antsl]

A consideration if you are looking for a good wideangle is the Tokina ATX 12-24mm lens. Like the Nikon it is a constant f4. I have already tested it once against the Nikon and the results off it are great. Planning on doing more testing in the near future.

The price on the lens is about $1050 (less than half the cost of the Nikon). Google it and you will find a few good reviews.

[Kristine]

phillipb,any tips on where there are better prices.

Get your post count above 30 and post an image; you will then become a "full member" and have access to the bargains section!

[Kristine]

A consideration if you are looking for a good wideangle is the Tokina ATX 12-24mm lens. Like the Nikon it is a constant f4. I have already tested it once against the Nikon and the results off it are great. Planning on doing more testing in the near future.

The price on the lens is about $1050 (less than half the cost of the Nikon). Google it and you will find a few good reviews.

Hi Antsl and welcome to the forum!

The Tokina has some really good reviews online - looks like a fine lens.

[stubbsy]

A consideration if you are looking for a good wideangle is the Tokina ATX 12-24mm lens. Like the Nikon it is a constant f4. I have already tested it once against the Nikon and the results off it are great. Planning on doing more testing in the near future.

The price on the lens is about $1050 (less than half the cost of the Nikon). Google it and you will find a few good reviews.

Antsl

The price of the Nikon 12-24 through the forum is significantly lower than what you're implying here and the Sigma is close to the price of the (less good) Tokina. That's one of the benfits of a forum like this for those who participate (ie never buy/pay retail again and ignore Maxwell's inflated prices).

[kingsley]

thanks,Kristine will work on getting my post count up.

Just posted my first pano attempt in the image reviews[


quote="Kristine"]

phillipb,any tips on where there are better prices.

Get your post count above 30 and post an image; you will then become a "full member" and have access to the bargains section! [/quote]

[Neeper]

I might get flamed on here. But I have read many reviews from end users, that the Tokina lens is a great lens. I've looked at monay comparisons of photos, and look like the Tokina is a winner. Especially for the price. Check these links:

http://www.nikoncafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3286

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/208724

[birddog114]

Information for people whomever is interested in Sigma 10-20

This reply is from Sigma...

"Thank you for your inquiry.


Unfortunately, the production of 10-20mm has been delayed. We are hoping that they will be available sometime in July but we have not been informed with the date of availability from our headquarters in Japan yet.

We appreciate your patience."

[gstark]

(less than half the cost of the Nikon).

Not if you're a fully qualified member here ....

[stubbsy]

(less than half the cost of the Nikon).

Not if you're a fully qualified member here ....

So you read my post above, Gary

[gstark]

So you read my post above, Gary

Eventually, yes.

[mudder]

A consideration if you are looking for a good wideangle is the Tokina ATX 12-24mm lens. Like the Nikon it is a constant f4. I have already tested it once against the Nikon and the results off it are great. Planning on doing more testing in the near future...

G'day Antsl,
I'd be keen as mustard to hear your thoughts on the Tokina 12-24. I'm wanting to splurge and get a nice WA lens, was thinking Nkkon, but waiting to see reports on the Tokina and the new Sigma 10-20 (I think) coming out soon. I assume they both take front filters, as I'd like to be able to use CPL's, ND's and stuff...

Cheers.

[DVEous]

... Obsolete ...

[Antsl]

I think you are paying for a first generation lens... it was bound to be expensive! Have a look at the Tokina if you can although they have been hard to get hold of, simply because people are discovering they are good. In a test I posted on this forum recently you should be able to see that they Tokina and the Canon 10-22 walk all over the Nikon at f4.

[cameraguy21773]

http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/sigma_1020_samples