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Steep
08-09-2005, 10:06
I'm looking for a wide angle lens for my 300d and having considered various primes but not finding one that would be wide enough and not break the bank I started looking at wide zooms. I can't afford L glass and of the cheaper options the Sigma 10-20mm seems to stand out.

Anyone used one/own one can say yes or no?

Second question, has anyone used onestop-digital yet? I can buy it from warehouse express for £334.99, Jessops want £369.99, I could possibly get them to pricematch but onestop-digital do it for £299.99 all in. I think Jessops would be the best bet for returns etc if I can get them to price match, don't suppose there's much chance they'll match £299 ;)
SammyC
08-09-2005, 11:19
used onestop for my Sigma 70-300 and they were great. Would use again.
Marcel
08-09-2005, 12:00
used onestop for my Sigma 70-300 and they were great. Would use again.

Ditto. Can't comment on your choice of lens though I'm afraid.
Steep
08-09-2005, 12:14
Review and sample images here http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=362 I think the harbour shot at 10mm is stunning.
CT
08-09-2005, 12:36
Bargain! :icon_cool
Bachs
08-09-2005, 17:43
Bookmarked! :thumb:
petemc
08-09-2005, 22:02
I'll see if I can dig out some shots I found with it. People on the edge looked odd.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/268198/0

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/273169/0
Steep
09-09-2005, 18:13
You're right about the outer edges when the lens is used at 10mm but that's to be expected, maybe I should invest in the dxo software also, to correct it :)
petemc
12-09-2005, 18:09
I just found these samples (http://www.pbase.com/cameraguy21773/sigma_1020_samples) of the Sigma 10-20, Tamrom 11-18 and the Sigma 12-24. From looking at them the Tamron is quite soft and the two Sigma's look basically the same. The edges are soft, even at f/16. But I guess thats just the way it is.

I've also found this too (http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=3440&p=1). Some stunning results. I'm really thinking that I'll get this lens.
petemc
15-09-2005, 15:40
http://www.nothingbutme.net/gallery/albums/misc/CRW_6191_01.jpg

Full size version, 2.1mb (http://www.nothingbutme.net/gallery/albums/misc/CRW_6191_01_001.jpg).

Seems like a decent lens. A bit soft on the edges but it seems like most ultra-wide lenses do that.
Steep
15-09-2005, 17:31
Jammy git :) RL stepped in and said "nooooo! you can't have it yet" to me :(