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Pheo · 07-14-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

It arrived yesterday afternoon. I haven't put it through acceptance testing yet but can confirm that it is wide.

What acceptance testing will you be doing? Maybe I need to do some?

**dadipentak** · 07-14-2012, 08:54 AM

Yeah, you should. I'm not tremendously picky or competent in my testing but I do want to shoot around to check out sharpness (corner, edge and at different apertures) AF accuracy and general functionality. If there are issues, you can return it to the dealer or (as I did with my 2nd funky copy of the 50-150) sent it to Sigma to have the issue fixed under warranty.

**dadipentak** · 07-14-2012, 10:02 AM

Here's an unprocessed 100% crop (center, wide open at 8mm). I have sharper lenses and the corners are a bit softer but it's a keeper as far as I'm concerned.

troglodytis · 07-14-2012, 09:21 PM - **1 Like**

I went strolling around the square one evening. thought i'd share. all pics are SOOTC and handheld. i should get myself a tripod.

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i LOVE this lens

wolffy · 07-22-2012, 08:21 PM

i am having fun with it

Here are a few pix of the Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes Minnesota

one more

Joyen · 07-26-2012, 04:41 AM - **4 Likes**

I just love this lens!

Pic I On my way
Pic II Holocaust memorial
Pic III Alexander platz
Pic IV Rathaus(City hall)
Pic V Hauptbahnhof(The main train station)

**dadipentak** · 07-26-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Joyen

Hauptbahnhof(The main train station)

Splendid!

johnc · 07-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Splendid!

+1 - Hauptbahnhof is great

Den · 07-26-2012, 07:34 PM

Just received this lens this evening. It's my first auto focus lens ever. All my other lenses are M's, or Taks. Didn't really care about the auto focus, but wanted an ultra wide non FE lens and this seemed to be the one to get. With such a wide angle lens there's not much focusing involved. Probably use it as a manual most of the time anyway. Will shoot some images tomorrow. From what I've seen here in this thread, the images are of outstanding quality.

selar · 07-26-2012, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by Den

Didn't really care about the auto focus, but wanted an ultra wide non FE lens and this seemed to be the one to get. With such a wide angle lens there's not much focusing involved.

AF has its greatest use in an Ultrawide, as you will no doubt find out for yourself when you try to manual focus it.

Den · 07-28-2012, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by selar

AF has its greatest use in an Ultrawide, as you will no doubt find out for yourself when you try to manual focus it.

Not for me? I've read same opinion (as mine ) from others also. How do some of you other users feel about it?

**dadipentak** · 07-28-2012, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Den

Not for me? I've read same opinion (as mine ) from others also. How do some of you other users feel about it?

I'm perplexed. I like AF on shorter (<100mm) lenses (and longer ones when shooting sports) but hardly think it's essential for UW.

**dadipentak** · 07-30-2012, 06:22 PM - **1 Like**

Railwolf · 08-22-2012, 09:05 AM

You guys just cost me $661 !!

supersimon27 · 08-25-2012, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by Railwolf

You guys just cost me $661 !!

Welcome to the club

07-14-2012, 09:21 PM - 1 Like	#304
troglodytis New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 17	I went strolling around the square one evening. thought i'd share. all pics are SOOTC and handheld. i should get myself a tripod. 8mm 14mm 8mm i LOVE this lens

07-22-2012, 08:21 PM	#305
wolffy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Saint Paul, MN USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 63	great lens i am having fun with it Here are a few pix of the Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes Minnesota one more

07-30-2012, 06:22 PM - 1 Like	#313
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	A Couple from Our Trip to Quebec

08-22-2012, 09:05 AM	#314
Railwolf New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 11	Done Deal You guys just cost me $661 !!

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07-14-2012, 08:18 AM	#301
Pheo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Photos: Gallery Posts: 311	Originally posted by dadipentak It arrived yesterday afternoon. I haven't put it through acceptance testing yet but can confirm that it is wide. What acceptance testing will you be doing? Maybe I need to do some?

07-14-2012, 08:54 AM	#302
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Yeah, you should. I'm not tremendously picky or competent in my testing but I do want to shoot around to check out sharpness (corner, edge and at different apertures) AF accuracy and general functionality. If there are issues, you can return it to the dealer or (as I did with my 2nd funky copy of the 50-150) sent it to Sigma to have the issue fixed under warranty.

07-14-2012, 10:02 AM	#303
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Here's an unprocessed 100% crop (center, wide open at 8mm). I have sharper lenses and the corners are a bit softer but it's a keeper as far as I'm concerned.

07-26-2012, 05:17 AM	#307
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Joyen Hauptbahnhof(The main train station) Splendid!

07-26-2012, 01:06 PM	#308
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by dadipentak Splendid! +1 - Hauptbahnhof is great

07-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#309
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Just received this lens this evening. It's my first auto focus lens ever. All my other lenses are M's, or Taks. Didn't really care about the auto focus, but wanted an ultra wide non FE lens and this seemed to be the one to get. With such a wide angle lens there's not much focusing involved. Probably use it as a manual most of the time anyway. Will shoot some images tomorrow. From what I've seen here in this thread, the images are of outstanding quality.

07-26-2012, 09:48 PM	#310
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Den Didn't really care about the auto focus, but wanted an ultra wide non FE lens and this seemed to be the one to get. With such a wide angle lens there's not much focusing involved. AF has its greatest use in an Ultrawide, as you will no doubt find out for yourself when you try to manual focus it.

07-28-2012, 06:59 AM	#311
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Originally posted by selar AF has its greatest use in an Ultrawide, as you will no doubt find out for yourself when you try to manual focus it. Not for me? I've read same opinion (as mine ) from others also. How do some of you other users feel about it?

07-28-2012, 09:50 AM	#312
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Den Not for me? I've read same opinion (as mine ) from others also. How do some of you other users feel about it? I'm perplexed. I like AF on shorter (<100mm) lenses (and longer ones when shooting sports) but hardly think it's essential for UW.

08-25-2012, 05:28 AM	#315
supersimon27 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 48	Originally posted by Railwolf You guys just cost me $661 !! Welcome to the club

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