Which Wide Angle - YOU Choose

Frogfish · 12-17-2010, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by ohyouloveme

thanks for all the opinions. it's good to know that i can't go wrong with any. the links put up here for me to see are nothing short of spectacular

by the way, is there anyplace i can compare the field of view between 10mm and 12mm? i do vaguely remember a thread here where someone did a comparison at a lake(or someplace like that). i'd like to know if the difference is as vast as i'm imagining it to be.

Well of course the difference is ca. 20% but you can see for yourself here :

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Review

It's a review of the Sigma 8-16 but shows you the difference in a variety of focal lengths.

timh · 12-18-2010, 03:54 AM

I think an interesting poll might be "Who would swap their current UWA lens for a DA10mm Limited?"

bimjo · 12-18-2010, 09:13 AM

I have the DA 10-17 and it's a total hoot to shoot with. I also have the Sigma 10-20 and it's a very fine lens as well. If I were just starting into the UWA arena I'd look hard at the Sigma 8-16 as a first lens. It's nosebleed wide, with little distortion. I'd have gone this route myself had it been available when I got the 10-20.

Have fun choosing, I even you not!

Pentaxor · 12-18-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by ohyouloveme

thanks for all the opinions. it's good to know that i can't go wrong with any. the links put up here for me to see are nothing short of spectacular

by the way, is there anyplace i can compare the field of view between 10mm and 12mm? i do vaguely remember a thread here where someone did a comparison at a lake(or someplace like that). i'd like to know if the difference is as vast as i'm imagining it to be.

here you go >>> Tamron Europe: Focal length comparison

rustynail925 · 12-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Got both the DA12-24 and Sigma 10-20.. the sigma has wider fov even comparing both @12mm
and has better distortion control on the extreme edges

DanielT74 · 12-18-2010, 11:58 PM

Has the Sigma 12-24mm been mentioned? It's not in the poll and my understanding (no experience) is that it's a very good lens.

civiletti · 12-19-2010, 11:53 PM

Perhaps this is worth waiting for: Pentax DA 12-35mm DC WR

Pentax DA 12 35mm DC WR lens coming - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com-

View Poll Results: If You Could Just Pick One..
Pentax DA 12-24	33	22.00%
Pentax DA 10-17	7	4.67%
Pentax DA 15	50	33.33%
Tamron 10-24	10	6.67%
Sigma 10-20	32	21.33%
Sigma 8-16	18	12.00%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

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12-17-2010, 11:18 PM	#61
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by ohyouloveme thanks for all the opinions. it's good to know that i can't go wrong with any. the links put up here for me to see are nothing short of spectacular by the way, is there anyplace i can compare the field of view between 10mm and 12mm? i do vaguely remember a thread here where someone did a comparison at a lake(or someplace like that). i'd like to know if the difference is as vast as i'm imagining it to be. Well of course the difference is ca. 20% but you can see for yourself here : Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Review It's a review of the Sigma 8-16 but shows you the difference in a variety of focal lengths.

12-18-2010, 03:54 AM	#62
timh Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 445	I think an interesting poll might be "Who would swap their current UWA lens for a DA10mm Limited?"

12-18-2010, 09:13 AM	#63
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	I have the DA 10-17 and it's a total hoot to shoot with. I also have the Sigma 10-20 and it's a very fine lens as well. If I were just starting into the UWA arena I'd look hard at the Sigma 8-16 as a first lens. It's nosebleed wide, with little distortion. I'd have gone this route myself had it been available when I got the 10-20. Have fun choosing, I even you not!

12-18-2010, 12:15 PM	#64
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by ohyouloveme thanks for all the opinions. it's good to know that i can't go wrong with any. the links put up here for me to see are nothing short of spectacular by the way, is there anyplace i can compare the field of view between 10mm and 12mm? i do vaguely remember a thread here where someone did a comparison at a lake(or someplace like that). i'd like to know if the difference is as vast as i'm imagining it to be. here you go >>> Tamron Europe: Focal length comparison

12-18-2010, 09:43 PM	#65
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Got both the DA12-24 and Sigma 10-20.. the sigma has wider fov even comparing both @12mm and has better distortion control on the extreme edges

12-18-2010, 11:58 PM	#66
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	Has the Sigma 12-24mm been mentioned? It's not in the poll and my understanding (no experience) is that it's a very good lens.

12-19-2010, 11:53 PM	#67
civiletti Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 1,435	Perhaps this is worth waiting for: Pentax DA 12-35mm DC WR Pentax DA 12 35mm DC WR lens coming - Pentax News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com-