Non-conventional wide-angle options

**Digitalis** · 08-03-2014, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by bpv_UW

I think what I'll do for now is rent the Da 12-24 and the Sigma 8-16 and directly compare to the Da 15

I had to go through about four copies of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 before I found one without de-centering, so bear this in mind.

Kayaker-J · 08-03-2014, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I had to go through about four copies of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 before I found one without de-centering, so bear this in mind.

Thanks for all your helpful observations regarding such critical details. I'm "filing" them for ready access in the old "intra-cranial database"!

**bpv_UW** · 08-03-2014, 08:29 AM

Thanks all; will let you know my conclusions once I've compared them (probably a few weeks).

Best,
Brandon

Kayaker-J · 08-03-2014, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

Agreed on all aspects other than the fact that use of adapters invariably results in significant degradation to your better quality optics (sorry to all the adapted NEX users - it is what it is). See the meticulous Roger Cicala for the reality check LensRentals.com - There Is No Free Lunch, Episode 763: Lens Adapters

Roger is amusing as well as meticulous, so he's consistently a good read. His backstory on leaving medicine and starting up Lens Rentals is a good one, and he seems to have his future nicely mapped out going foreward. Broadly educated, persistently curious, and not of a mind to take these things much too seriously, Roger is a guy I like and really trust.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 08-03-2014, 10:46 PM

I'll have to check out the backstory. Not at all surprised to learn that he's thoroughly trained in scientific discipline.

Kayaker-J · 08-04-2014, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim

I'll have to check out the backstory. Not at all surprised to learn that he's thoroughly trained in scientific discipline.

J., the story I saw initially had been coming up blank for me, following a number of the Google links served up -- but it IS reproduced here: Physician changes focus, now rents camera gear | The net lender... (from 'Money' magazine)

For more, try: fstoppers.com/other/btsinterview-behind-scenes-photographys-most-interesting-company... -- Fred

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08-03-2014, 12:23 AM	#31
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by bpv_UW I think what I'll do for now is rent the Da 12-24 and the Sigma 8-16 and directly compare to the Da 15 I had to go through about four copies of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 before I found one without de-centering, so bear this in mind.

08-03-2014, 12:29 AM	#32
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by Digitalis I had to go through about four copies of the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 before I found one without de-centering, so bear this in mind. Thanks for all your helpful observations regarding such critical details. I'm "filing" them for ready access in the old "intra-cranial database"!

08-03-2014, 08:29 AM	#33
bpv_UW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 765 Original Poster	Thanks all; will let you know my conclusions once I've compared them (probably a few weeks). Best, Brandon

08-03-2014, 11:18 AM	#34
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim Agreed on all aspects other than the fact that use of adapters invariably results in significant degradation to your better quality optics (sorry to all the adapted NEX users - it is what it is). See the meticulous Roger Cicala for the reality check LensRentals.com - There Is No Free Lunch, Episode 763: Lens Adapters Roger is amusing as well as meticulous, so he's consistently a good read. His backstory on leaving medicine and starting up Lens Rentals is a good one, and he seems to have his future nicely mapped out going foreward. Broadly educated, persistently curious, and not of a mind to take these things much too seriously, Roger is a guy I like and really trust.

08-03-2014, 10:46 PM	#35
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	I'll have to check out the backstory. Not at all surprised to learn that he's thoroughly trained in scientific discipline.

08-04-2014, 06:24 AM	#36
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by ScooterMaxi Jim I'll have to check out the backstory. Not at all surprised to learn that he's thoroughly trained in scientific discipline. J., the story I saw initially had been coming up blank for me, following a number of the Google links served up -- but it IS reproduced here: Physician changes focus, now rents camera gear \| The net lender... (from 'Money' magazine) For more, try: fstoppers.com/other/btsinterview-behind-scenes-photographys-most-interesting-company... -- Fred