Which lens for Astrophotography?

Simen1 · 05-30-2016, 02:47 PM

Are zooms out of the question? My Sigma 18-35mm f/1,8 Art have impressive low coma, large aperture and have sharpness like a stack of good primes. A lovely lens for astrophoto and aurora. A little heavy for general walkaround use, but when it sits on a tripod that isn't a concern.

ScooterMaxi Jim · 05-30-2016, 03:43 PM

Heck, no. The Sigma 18-35 essentially is a prime in every respect (other than heft, which isn't a factor, obviously). Exceptions to every rule...

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05-30-2016, 02:47 PM	#16
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	Are zooms out of the question? My Sigma 18-35mm f/1,8 Art have impressive low coma, large aperture and have sharpness like a stack of good primes. A lovely lens for astrophoto and aurora. A little heavy for general walkaround use, but when it sits on a tripod that isn't a concern.

05-30-2016, 03:43 PM	#17
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Heck, no. The Sigma 18-35 essentially is a prime in every respect (other than heft, which isn't a factor, obviously). Exceptions to every rule...