i'm in the market for a wide angle and would love to hear from you guys my options. obviously there's just waaaaaay to many out there with prices from ok to absurd so if you guys can help me weed out which ones stand out, giving the best value for money lens i'm here to listen:) thanks guys :)

The Sigma 10-20 was my choice, it's slow but its range and image quality was what sealed the deal for me. Unfortunately, it's APS-C only so once i go full frame it will be the only lens that won't make it over.

I'm super happy with my Sigma 12-24. And it's full frame too. :)

How much and where did you get this? So ... this could make it to full frame then? ... Thanks!

I'm super happy with my Sigma 12-24. And it's full frame too. :)

sorry for sounding like a total noob but what do you mean by going full frame?:)

How much and where did you get this? So ... this could make it to full frame then? ... Thanks!

Well, you can get it in a lot of places, but I got mine in the USA for less than 600 USD.

sorry for sounding like a total noob but what do you mean by going full frame?:)


Well, you need to do a little digging. Try to google for "APS-C and full frame" and you will get a wealth of information.

Basically, Sony is about to release a full-frame camera, which means the sensor is larger (same size as 35mm film) and so if your lens is only designed for aps-c, you'll have issues using that lens as basically your corners will be dark or at least have very unacceptable vignetting. Full frame lenses will work fine on full-frams and APS-C cameras. Most of the Sony/Minolta lenses are full frame already, but there are some exceptions.

Well, you can get it in a lot of places, but I got mine in the USA for less than 600 USD.

Congrats for the purchase!:) Only problem with this lens ( Sigma 12-24)is that U cannot attached a filter ( CPL or ND8) at the front becoz of its bulbar format! U can attach a rear gel filter only:)

Just a tip if U R scouting for a Sigma lens that will work for both fullframe and crop sensor...just look for this markings DG for full frame and APS-C size sensor and film SLR. DC for APS-C size sensor only. HTH:)

Congrats for the purchase!:) Only problem with this lens ( Sigma 12-24)is that U cannot attached a filter ( CPL or ND8) at the front becoz of its bulbar format! U can attach a rear gel filter only:)

I don't use it with filters anyway. :)

http://robinspinzon.com/piks/sigma1020/sigma5.jpg
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sigma 10-20

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sigma 10-20

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Where is this Mimosa?:)

Yes, celebrated my birthday there. :)

Yes, celebrated my birthday there. :)

Yah the rooms look so familiar...been there so many times. BTW. belated Happy-bday...buy na the D3...aduy...aduy...aduy:Grin:

Sabi mo sa kabilang thread d700! wahhh! trans - you said you said d700 now change mind to d3? aduy aduy!

Belated thank you also bro. :)

Sabi mo sa kabilang thread d700! wahhh! trans - you said you said d700 now change mind to d3? aduy aduy!

Belated thank you also bro. :)
Whahaha...ako rin confuse na and we keep on switching to different threads...."hilo' na ako!:RedEye: B4 my problem is how to get the money....now I have the money, my problem is what to buy!...whahahaha:RedEye:

Hindi karin makatulog? trans - you cant also sleep? Is there a rehab for this? I want to enroll. aduy aduy!

http://robinspinzon.com/piks/sigma1020/sigma6.jpg

Sigma 10-20
iso - 800

a repost....taken with a Sigma UWA

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Manila%20Bay/dragonboatresize500.jpg

I will sell my beloved sigma 10-20, when i get my d3 or a d700. :)

I will sell my beloved sigma 10-20, when i get my d3 or a d700. :) Yup I can feel U. Me too....will be force to sell it " Sayang " the SIgma UWA is very good!!!:(

Another from the Sigma UWA ( its raining cats and dogs here in Makati) how about there in Angeles?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/DSC_0953RSZ.jpg

Lets just keep it with our current cam. :) No more d3 or a d700, aduy aduy! :(

http://robinspinzon.com/piks/sigma1020/sigma7.jpg

Sorry guys...nothing to do. Its raining cats and dogs here in Makati. Im bored.:( Mite as well help U decide what kind of UWA lens U will get

Another one from my Sigmas UWA...from a recent trip in Thailand (note the distortion at the periphery)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0498R.jpg

a food street vendor in Chiang-Mai

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0151R.jpg

Tryin to haggle with a souvenir vendor also in Chiang-Mai

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0140R.jpg

Its raining carabao here diegs.

UWAs very good in very tight room ( my hotel room in Chaing-Mai)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0073R.jpg

http://robinspinzon.com/piks/sigma1020/sigma8.jpg

Another shot from my Sigmas UWA ( Camayan beach, Subic Bay)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Subic%20Bay/Camayanbeach-Subicreduced.jpg

Sigma UWAs

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0309Reduced.jpg

Sigma at 10 mm

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/THAILAND/DSC_0227Reduced.jpg

so by the look of things sigma's my meal ticket, thanks guys great photos!

now time to do research, and look for a good deal :Grin:

Watch out for my dx bargains as soon as i get my d3 or d700. :)

so by the look of things sigma's my meal ticket, thanks guys great photos!

now time to do research, and look for a good deal :Grin:

There's also the Tamron 11-18 (and the Sony clone). You could also try the Sony 16 f/2.8 fisheye, but it's a fisheye.

Watch out for my dx bargains as soon as i get my d3 or d700. :)


dibs on the sigma!:Grin: