Wide angle lens comparison....

**csa** · 10-12-2015, 03:37 PM

Wow! Your images have me considering the DA 15 LTD, when I get my wide angle lens!
That night shot is spectacular!

kentster · 10-23-2015, 08:23 AM

Anybody have any insight on IQ on sigma 10-20....HSM vs NON HSM

**Digitalis** · 10-23-2015, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by kentster

Anybody have any insight on IQ on sigma 10-20....HSM vs NON HSM

no difference between the two in regards to IQ, HSM affects AF performance but that is pretty much redundant with such wide lenses.

pathdoc · 10-23-2015, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

If you answer "no" to any of these questions:
Is having a big lens, without filter threads, with a limited zoom range with (comparably) low flare resistance going to bother you? = Get the 8-16mm.

If you answer is "yes" to any of these questions:
If you want a compact, well built super wide, with a 49mm filter thread and extreme flare resistance? = Get the DA15.

This is a very loaded set of questions, designed to direct the person answering them.

Clearly the DA15/4.0 controls YOUR mind.

(I'm sure it's going to control mine too, at some stage... but there are bigger fish for me to fry if I should stumble across them first.)

---------- Post added 23-10-15 at 13:21 ----------

Originally posted by Digitalis

Personally I think that the physical aspects of these two lenses are more important than optical considerations

Most definitely. I think it's true of lenses in general - though obviously there will always be a place for the specialist monsters in some people's armamentarium. Small, light, WR trumps big, heavy, not, all else being equal. I am still undecided as to the merits of DC over screwdrive.

kentster · 10-23-2015, 12:38 PM

I went with all 3

DA15 , Pentax 10-17 and Sigma 10-20 ... both are with the 15 i just snapped up off eBay

**Digitalis** · 10-23-2015, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Small, light, WR trumps big, heavy, not, all else being equal

When it comes to wide-angle lenses, nothing is ever truly equal.

Originally posted by pathdoc

Clearly the DA15/4.0 controls YOUR mind.

I sold mine last year.

slip · 10-27-2015, 03:30 PM

I have the Sigma 10-20 f3.5-4.5 and it really is a fun lens to work with at 10mm end.
If I had the cash I would get the Sigma 8-16

Randy

kentster · 12-19-2015, 10:48 PM

Selling my 10-20 Sigma and Pentax LTD 15 if anyone is interested

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10-12-2015, 03:37 PM	#61
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Wow! Your images have me considering the DA 15 LTD, when I get my wide angle lens! That night shot is spectacular!

10-23-2015, 08:23 AM	#62
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Anybody have any insight on IQ on sigma 10-20....HSM vs NON HSM

10-23-2015, 08:33 AM	#63
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by kentster Anybody have any insight on IQ on sigma 10-20....HSM vs NON HSM no difference between the two in regards to IQ, HSM affects AF performance but that is pretty much redundant with such wide lenses.

10-23-2015, 08:48 AM	#64
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Digitalis If you answer "no" to any of these questions: Is having a big lens, without filter threads, with a limited zoom range with (comparably) low flare resistance going to bother you? = Get the 8-16mm. If you answer is "yes" to any of these questions: If you want a compact, well built super wide, with a 49mm filter thread and extreme flare resistance? = Get the DA15. This is a very loaded set of questions, designed to direct the person answering them. Clearly the DA15/4.0 controls YOUR mind. (I'm sure it's going to control mine too, at some stage... but there are bigger fish for me to fry if I should stumble across them first.) ---------- Post added 23-10-15 at 13:21 ---------- Originally posted by Digitalis Personally I think that the physical aspects of these two lenses are more important than optical considerations Most definitely. I think it's true of lenses in general - though obviously there will always be a place for the specialist monsters in some people's armamentarium. Small, light, WR trumps big, heavy, not, all else being equal. I am still undecided as to the merits of DC over screwdrive.

10-23-2015, 12:38 PM	#65
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	I went with all 3 DA15 , Pentax 10-17 and Sigma 10-20 ... both are with the 15 i just snapped up off eBay

10-23-2015, 07:34 PM	#66
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by pathdoc Small, light, WR trumps big, heavy, not, all else being equal When it comes to wide-angle lenses, nothing is ever truly equal. Originally posted by pathdoc Clearly the DA15/4.0 controls YOUR mind. I sold mine last year.

10-27-2015, 03:30 PM	#67
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I have the Sigma 10-20 f3.5-4.5 and it really is a fun lens to work with at 10mm end. If I had the cash I would get the Sigma 8-16 Randy

12-19-2015, 10:48 PM	#68
kentster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 287	Selling my 10-20 Sigma and Pentax LTD 15 if anyone is interested