SIGMA 8-16mm CLUB

Vindemiatrix · 10-16-2012, 12:44 PM

i have a question for you guys, when looking inside my recently purchased sigma 8 16 the blades dont make a perfect pentagon shape.. I don't know how to explain, is hard to take a picture o it . One of the sides looks bigger than the others.

it seems to take pictures just fine but should i be concerned about it?

wolffy · 10-16-2012, 01:06 PM

Mine looks a bit odd also I noticed it has 7 blades most of my other lenses have 6 or 12.

Vindemiatrix · 10-16-2012, 01:55 PM

i didn't count the blades but the shape they make is not simetrical wich i tought is odd

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-27-2012, 11:54 AM

PushTheButton, I really like your image of the Chevy! Nicely captured.

**dadipentak** · 10-27-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Vindemiatrix

the shape they make is not simetrical wich i tought is odd

True of my copy, too, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it--the photos are fine.

Vindemiatrix · 10-27-2012, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

True of my copy, too, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it--the photos are fine.

I took it out for the first time today. You really need to know what you are doing with this baby. I took a lot of shots with a whole lot of nothing on them. 8mm makes my jaw drop. Here is a diagonal crop of one I liked today .

**fs999** · 12-03-2012, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Eiffel Twist

Alsacian church

Orsay Museum in Paris

On the Ground

wolffy · 12-03-2012, 07:26 AM

Orsay Museum in Paris -- WOW that is a very dramatic shot and processing

**dadipentak** · 12-03-2012, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by wolffy

Orsay Museum in Paris -- WOW that is a very dramatic shot and processing

Agree--it's just an amazing set!

**fs999** · 12-04-2012, 08:52 AM

Thank you !

Here is the colour version :

snofox · 12-06-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by PushTheRedButton

This one was auto focus I believe. I'm still learning with it but I love it so far.

(I'm whoring this picture out as well - such great color)

Beautiful shot! Doesn't look like you have any more to learn with this lens at all. I WANT ONE!

VaderSS · 01-03-2013, 08:54 AM

I just acquired a Sigma 8-16 and am in love with this lens.

It works great with my K-01, except I had to configure the camera to release the shutter when not in focus. The focusing works properly indoors, but when shooting long shots outside, the camera will focus fine, but not release the shutter.

johnc · 01-10-2013, 02:47 PM - **2 Likes**

I am far from mastering wide angle in general, but here's two from the two extremes of the lens (both handheld):

16mm:

500px / Photo "Manhattan Nightscene" by John C.

8mm:

500px / Photo "Times Square AM" by John C.

Thanks for looking!

Vindemiatrix · 01-10-2013, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by johnc

I am far from mastering wide angle in general, but here's two from the two extremes of the lens (both handheld):

16mm:

500px / Photo "Manhattan Nightscene" by John C.

8mm:

500px / Photo "Times Square AM" by John C.

Thanks for looking!

great shots!!

VaderSS · 01-11-2013, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

San Francisco.

01-10-2013, 02:47 PM - 2 Likes	#343
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	A couple from me..... from NYC trip I am far from mastering wide angle in general, but here's two from the two extremes of the lens (both handheld): 16mm: 500px / Photo "Manhattan Nightscene" by John C. 8mm: 500px / Photo "Times Square AM" by John C. Thanks for looking!

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10-16-2012, 12:44 PM	#331
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	i have a question for you guys, when looking inside my recently purchased sigma 8 16 the blades dont make a perfect pentagon shape.. I don't know how to explain, is hard to take a picture o it . One of the sides looks bigger than the others. it seems to take pictures just fine but should i be concerned about it?

10-16-2012, 01:06 PM	#332
wolffy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Saint Paul, MN USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 63	Mine looks a bit odd also I noticed it has 7 blades most of my other lenses have 6 or 12.

10-16-2012, 01:55 PM	#333
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	i didn't count the blades but the shape they make is not simetrical wich i tought is odd

10-27-2012, 11:54 AM	#334
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	PushTheButton, I really like your image of the Chevy! Nicely captured.

10-27-2012, 01:51 PM	#335
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Vindemiatrix the shape they make is not simetrical wich i tought is odd True of my copy, too, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it--the photos are fine.

10-27-2012, 05:24 PM	#336
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	Originally posted by dadipentak True of my copy, too, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it--the photos are fine. I took it out for the first time today. You really need to know what you are doing with this baby. I took a lot of shots with a whole lot of nothing on them. 8mm makes my jaw drop. Here is a diagonal crop of one I liked today .

12-03-2012, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#337
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,636	Eiffel Twist Alsacian church Orsay Museum in Paris On the Ground

12-03-2012, 07:26 AM	#338
wolffy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Saint Paul, MN USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 63	Orsay Museum in Paris -- WOW that is a very dramatic shot and processing

12-03-2012, 02:09 PM	#339
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by wolffy Orsay Museum in Paris -- WOW that is a very dramatic shot and processing Agree--it's just an amazing set!

12-04-2012, 08:52 AM	#340
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,636	Thank you ! Here is the colour version :

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12-06-2012, 05:59 PM	#341
snofox Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Originally posted by PushTheRedButton This one was auto focus I believe. I'm still learning with it but I love it so far. (I'm whoring this picture out as well - such great color) Beautiful shot! Doesn't look like you have any more to learn with this lens at all. I WANT ONE!

01-03-2013, 08:54 AM	#342
VaderSS Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 33	I just acquired a Sigma 8-16 and am in love with this lens. It works great with my K-01, except I had to configure the camera to release the shutter when not in focus. The focusing works properly indoors, but when shooting long shots outside, the camera will focus fine, but not release the shutter.

01-10-2013, 05:19 PM	#344
Vindemiatrix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: las vegas Posts: 209	Originally posted by johnc I am far from mastering wide angle in general, but here's two from the two extremes of the lens (both handheld): 16mm: 500px / Photo "Manhattan Nightscene" by John C. 8mm: 500px / Photo "Times Square AM" by John C. Thanks for looking! great shots!!