Has anyone tried the new Sigma 8-16mm? Seems a hell of a lens...

Unsinkable II · 05-20-2010, 02:10 AM

Photozone gave it their rare "Highly Recommended" accolade:

Sigma AF 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - Lab Test / Review

Nice looking lens, too.

**Ash** · 05-20-2010, 02:23 AM

Looks to be an impressive addition to the UWA lens family - only I won't be trying it until it comes out in a Pentax mount...

TOUGEFC · 05-20-2010, 02:30 AM

They have them advetised here $899- Sigma Lens 8-16 mm F/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - Digital Camera Warehouse Australia

I read a review yesterday on it, it stated that it gets barrell distortion at 8mm.

Would like to hear from some members once they get it.

tokyoso · 05-20-2010, 02:39 AM

i tried it at a shop but its hard to tell from the tiny LCD on digicams. looks wide as hell tho just like a 12-24 on d700. but not looking to shell $700 on a single lens anyways.

**Aristophanes** · 05-20-2010, 05:36 AM

It's optically based on the fundamentals of Nikon's amazing 14-24 (the lens that made me switch to Pentax).

If you want UWA at a fairly decent price, this is the one. It's no surprise that there is some distortion at the widest of the wide end. I'm interested in this lens.

**jpzk** · 05-20-2010, 07:15 AM

This UWA looks like a serious contender.
I was a bit dismayed with the Photozone review only for this part:

(Quote):
" Unfortunately we need to report that the centering quality of the tested sample was less than stellar. "Therefore ... highly recommended (if you can find a good sample)!"

This would be a serious consideration from my part, however, further tests are required to find out if this "less-than-stellar" contering will have been corrected.

Nonetheless, one very impressive UWA lens. Hopefully, they will have it in Pentax mount too.

JP

**Aristophanes** · 05-20-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Hopefully, they will have it in Pentax mount too.

JP

The Pentax version is on the 2010 price list for distributors already ($CAN):

http://catalogue.gentec-intl.com/B2Cpdf/02_B014.pdf

Unsinkable II · 05-20-2010, 10:04 AM

Pentax mount is available in the UK.

Here in Hong Kong I've been having a little trouble locating it.

One shop quoted US$625 for Canon, and they'll try and find me a K mount.

This lens has leap-frogged all of my LBA contenders!

Blue · 05-20-2010, 10:09 AM

some people here have pre-ordered it from Adorama in Pentax mount.

**Aristophanes** · 05-20-2010, 11:09 AM

Sample images:

Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - sample images - Lenstip.com

**jpzk** · 05-23-2010, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Sample images:

Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - sample images - Lenstip.com

Impressive, to say the least.
I thought this would be rather stretching the limits with a rectilinear of that focal range, but I see that it is very possible and real.
Thank for the link.
JP

**jpzk** · 05-23-2010, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

The Pentax version is on the 2010 price list for distributors already ($CAN):

http://catalogue.gentec-intl.com/B2Cpdf/02_B014.pdf

Thanks, I got the site, and your link which did not provide info on the 8-16mm. The Gentec site does though.
JP

tokyoso · 05-24-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

It's optically based on the fundamentals of Nikon's amazing 14-24 (the lens that made me switch to Pentax).

sounds like you found a better Pentax equivalent of that 14-24 !

Cosmo · 05-24-2010, 02:50 PM

I hate to be nit picky, but they say it's the widest rectangular lens on the market, with a 35mm equivalent of 12.8-25.6mm, but Voigtlander has had a rectangular 12mm 5.6 lens available for several years.

Also, I am very impressed with it's distortion control.

deadwolfbones · 05-24-2010, 06:06 PM

Rectilinear*

05-20-2010, 02:10 AM	#1
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Has anyone tried the new Sigma 8-16mm? Seems a hell of a lens... Photozone gave it their rare "Highly Recommended" accolade: Sigma AF 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - Lab Test / Review Nice looking lens, too.

05-20-2010, 05:36 AM	#5
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	It's optically based on the fundamentals of Nikon's amazing 14-24 (the lens that made me switch to Pentax). If you want UWA at a fairly decent price, this is the one. It's no surprise that there is some distortion at the widest of the wide end. I'm interested in this lens. Last edited by Aristophanes; 05-20-2010 at 08:42 AM.

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05-20-2010, 02:23 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Looks to be an impressive addition to the UWA lens family - only I won't be trying it until it comes out in a Pentax mount...

05-20-2010, 02:30 AM	#3
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	They have them advetised here $899- Sigma Lens 8-16 mm F/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - Digital Camera Warehouse Australia I read a review yesterday on it, it stated that it gets barrell distortion at 8mm. Would like to hear from some members once they get it.

05-20-2010, 02:39 AM	#4
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	i tried it at a shop but its hard to tell from the tiny LCD on digicams. looks wide as hell tho just like a 12-24 on d700. but not looking to shell $700 on a single lens anyways.

05-20-2010, 07:15 AM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	This UWA looks like a serious contender. I was a bit dismayed with the Photozone review only for this part: (Quote): " Unfortunately we need to report that the centering quality of the tested sample was less than stellar. "Therefore ... highly recommended (if you can find a good sample)!" This would be a serious consideration from my part, however, further tests are required to find out if this "less-than-stellar" contering will have been corrected. Nonetheless, one very impressive UWA lens. Hopefully, they will have it in Pentax mount too. JP

05-20-2010, 08:46 AM	#7
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by jpzk Hopefully, they will have it in Pentax mount too. JP The Pentax version is on the 2010 price list for distributors already ($CAN): http://catalogue.gentec-intl.com/B2Cpdf/02_B014.pdf

05-20-2010, 10:04 AM	#8
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352 Original Poster	Pentax mount is available in the UK. Here in Hong Kong I've been having a little trouble locating it. One shop quoted US$625 for Canon, and they'll try and find me a K mount. This lens has leap-frogged all of my LBA contenders!

05-20-2010, 10:09 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	some people here have pre-ordered it from Adorama in Pentax mount.

05-20-2010, 11:09 AM	#10
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Sample images: Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - sample images - Lenstip.com

05-23-2010, 07:25 PM	#11
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Aristophanes Sample images: Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM - sample images - Lenstip.com Impressive, to say the least. I thought this would be rather stretching the limits with a rectilinear of that focal range, but I see that it is very possible and real. Thank for the link. JP

05-23-2010, 07:33 PM	#12
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Aristophanes The Pentax version is on the 2010 price list for distributors already ($CAN): http://catalogue.gentec-intl.com/B2Cpdf/02_B014.pdf Thanks, I got the site, and your link which did not provide info on the 8-16mm. The Gentec site does though. JP

05-24-2010, 12:00 PM	#13
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Aristophanes It's optically based on the fundamentals of Nikon's amazing 14-24 (the lens that made me switch to Pentax). sounds like you found a better Pentax equivalent of that 14-24 !

05-24-2010, 02:50 PM	#14
Cosmo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 488	I hate to be nit picky, but they say it's the widest rectangular lens on the market, with a 35mm equivalent of 12.8-25.6mm, but Voigtlander has had a rectangular 12mm 5.6 lens available for several years. Also, I am very impressed with it's distortion control.

05-24-2010, 06:06 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Rectilinear*