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UpNorth · 02-02-2010, 07:34 AM

Perfect - Thanks all. That's exactly what I was looking for. Not the definitive, "right" answer - but rather different opinions/options. Since Gary brought up the issue of a tripod it makes me wonder. I have a Bogen tripod that I bought probably 15 - 20 years ago, and it might be a little heavy for traveling (I've only brought it with me when traveling by car - never on a plane). If I were to maybe get a lighter model for traveling, how do you bring a tripod along?

I assume I'd get a "tripod bag" for both packing it on the plane, and to have a strap to haul it around once there - but do you usually trat them as carry-on, or does it have to be packed away as another $25 piece of checked luggage?

Thanks again for all the help so far......

Tim

UpNorth · 02-02-2010, 01:32 PM

I hadn't considered the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 until Jewelltrail just suggested it, so if anyone has any more impressions or experiences on how that stacks up against the other's I'm considering feel free to chime in.....

Thanks,

Tim

asdf · 02-02-2010, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by UpNorth

I hadn't considered the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 until Jewelltrail just suggested it, so if anyone has any more impressions or experiences on how that stacks up against the other's I'm considering feel free to chime in.....

Thanks,

Tim

At 14mm, the Sigma lens is f/5.

Jewelltrail · 02-02-2010, 02:02 PM

Hi Tim:

Have you visited our Sigma 10-20mm Club yet? It is full of shots with the Sigma UWA lens--that would help you a lot I think. Best of luck!

Ernest

Jewelltrail · 02-02-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

asdf: At 14mm, the Sigma lens is f/5.

Which is plenty good enough, since he will be landscaping the Grand Canyon, not shooting sports with it.

BTW, @ 10mm & 11mm, the Pentax is non-existent, in rectilinear form.

asdf · 02-02-2010, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Which is plenty good enough, since he will be landscaping the Grand Canyon, not shooting sports with it.

BTW, @ 10mm & 11mm, the Pentax is non-existent, in rectilinear form.

I just hope I won't see yet another ND filter waterfall shot. j/k

Damn Brit · 02-02-2010, 02:14 PM

Tim, you need to check tripods I believe. Depending on what luggage you have, you should be able to find one that folds up small enough to fit in a suitcase (or large duffel).

Noisychip · 02-02-2010, 02:31 PM

If I were to choose a wider lens than the kit lens, I'd choose something at 14mm or wider. Something like 16mm gives just 12.5 % wider and higher image than 18mm.

I own the Sigma 10-20 4-5.6 which I like a lot. It gives great colors and 10mm is really ultra wide :-)

Jewelltrail · 02-02-2010, 10:38 PM

Tim:

Here is one with the Sigma. Best!

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02-02-2010, 07:34 AM	#16
UpNorth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota, U.S.A. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 714 Original Poster	Perfect - Thanks all. That's exactly what I was looking for. Not the definitive, "right" answer - but rather different opinions/options. Since Gary brought up the issue of a tripod it makes me wonder. I have a Bogen tripod that I bought probably 15 - 20 years ago, and it might be a little heavy for traveling (I've only brought it with me when traveling by car - never on a plane). If I were to maybe get a lighter model for traveling, how do you bring a tripod along? I assume I'd get a "tripod bag" for both packing it on the plane, and to have a strap to haul it around once there - but do you usually trat them as carry-on, or does it have to be packed away as another $25 piece of checked luggage? Thanks again for all the help so far...... Tim

02-02-2010, 01:32 PM	#17
UpNorth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota, U.S.A. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 714 Original Poster	I hadn't considered the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 until Jewelltrail just suggested it, so if anyone has any more impressions or experiences on how that stacks up against the other's I'm considering feel free to chime in..... Thanks, Tim

02-02-2010, 02:00 PM	#18
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by UpNorth I hadn't considered the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 until Jewelltrail just suggested it, so if anyone has any more impressions or experiences on how that stacks up against the other's I'm considering feel free to chime in..... Thanks, Tim At 14mm, the Sigma lens is f/5.

02-02-2010, 02:02 PM	#19
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Hi Tim: Have you visited our Sigma 10-20mm Club yet? It is full of shots with the Sigma UWA lens--that would help you a lot I think. Best of luck! Ernest

02-02-2010, 02:05 PM	#20
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: asdf: At 14mm, the Sigma lens is f/5. Which is plenty good enough, since he will be landscaping the Grand Canyon, not shooting sports with it. BTW, @ 10mm & 11mm, the Pentax is non-existent, in rectilinear form.

02-02-2010, 02:12 PM	#21
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Which is plenty good enough, since he will be landscaping the Grand Canyon, not shooting sports with it. BTW, @ 10mm & 11mm, the Pentax is non-existent, in rectilinear form. I just hope I won't see yet another ND filter waterfall shot. j/k

02-02-2010, 02:14 PM	#22
Damn Brit Guest	Tim, you need to check tripods I believe. Depending on what luggage you have, you should be able to find one that folds up small enough to fit in a suitcase (or large duffel).

02-02-2010, 02:31 PM	#23
Noisychip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 282	If I were to choose a wider lens than the kit lens, I'd choose something at 14mm or wider. Something like 16mm gives just 12.5 % wider and higher image than 18mm. I own the Sigma 10-20 4-5.6 which I like a lot. It gives great colors and 10mm is really ultra wide :-)

02-02-2010, 10:38 PM	#24
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Tim: Here is one with the Sigma. Best!

Wide angle recommendations please.....

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