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tank
12-01-2008, 18:48
I foolishly lost my 10-20 when doing some landscape photography last week. Now i loved this lens and need to find a replacement one as soon as possible.

My question does any company produce a 10 or 12mm lens relatively cheaper than the price of the Sigma? Or is my best option to by the same lens again?

I dont mind either a zoom or prime option. thanks in advance.
Snake Man
12-01-2008, 18:51
Can you claim it on your insurance? At least you would only have to pay the excess.
tank
12-01-2008, 18:53
not insured! yes idiot i know!

I am in the process of insuring my kit right now (he says searching forum for other threads...)
Grendel
12-01-2008, 18:54
Sorry to hear you lost your lens :( What a nightmare!

I think a like for like replacement is going to be your best bet tbh. The Canon 10-22 would be more expensive. There are Tamron and Tokina alternatives but I think you'd be better with the devil you know imo :shrug:
Snake Man
12-01-2008, 19:00
I agree, stick with the Sigma, great lens. My home insurance covers me for items out of the house up to £1500, so it might be worth checking that first.
tank
12-01-2008, 19:27
My home insurance covers me for items out of the house up to £1500, so it might be worth checking that first.

will do.

Its for a Nikon by the way.
krazy_horse
12-01-2008, 19:53
Where abouts were you taking pictures, when you lost it? I'm after one of these lenses ;)

Just kidding mate, must be horrible, i would be really annoyed even if i lost a lens cap...

JB
antc
13-01-2008, 10:30
I would just go for a like for like replacement if I were you, its a cracking lens.
Halesowen Kid
13-01-2008, 10:34
Great lens :thumbs:

Sorry to hear of your loss....:'(
DaveHope
13-01-2008, 10:38
Hrm, that reminds me. Must add new stuff to my camera insurance Monday.

I've got the Nikon 12-24, great lens. Maybe see if you can get one cheap second hand?
tank
13-01-2008, 11:58
I've got the Nikon 12-24, great lens. Maybe see if you can get one cheap second hand?

That would be lovely but i was looking at a cheaper alternative to the 10-20 but it seems there isnt one.

So it looks like another 10-20 is on order.:bang:

Thanks guys
wildtracks
13-01-2008, 16:57
Onestop is offering them for £249 posted at the moment. But be careful to find out about the returns policy, as there is an occasional quality control issue with this lens. I needed a replacement but I bought in the UK.
TomB
13-01-2008, 17:00
Check this months magazines t see if Jessops are running their ad-beat thingy. If so you could pick one up form Jessops for probably about £290.
wildtracks
13-01-2008, 17:08
Anyway...are you gonna tell us how you lost it? I'm genuinely interested.
tank
13-01-2008, 17:11
Anyway...are you gonna tell us how you lost it? I'm genuinely interested.

I have no exact idea but i think it may have fallen out when i changed lenses and could have rolled under the bench so when i looked back to check i had everything it was out of sight. It was on its protective bag.

:(Ah well.
wildtracks
13-01-2008, 17:15
Gutted! I was out with mine on Saturday shooting in and around an estuary harbour (tide out), and changing to my 50 I nearly dropped the Sigi in the stinky mud. Caught it...and looked around to see if anyone noticed:lol:
Where's that home insurance policy?
ScarySquirrel
17-01-2008, 13:24
Onestop is offering them for £249 posted at the moment. But be careful to find out about the returns policy, as there is an occasional quality control issue with this lens. I needed a replacement but I bought in the UK.

What is the URL for OneStop?
Siox
17-01-2008, 17:03
Try this with NO VAT :-)


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sigma-10-20mm-10-20-f-4-5-6-Lens-GIFT-for-Canon-Nikon_W0QQitemZ180205394606QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4687 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem