SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB

fractal · 01-28-2010, 03:03 AM

Lovely Phaser.

axl · 01-28-2010, 03:22 AM

Center point:

Phaser · 01-28-2010, 03:46 AM

thank you fractal
And Axl, Thats an awesome angle and a great photo

axl · 01-28-2010, 03:55 AM

Thanks Phaser

jgredline · 01-28-2010, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Jarvier, that looks like excellent software you have there. Thank you for sharing the secret. The distortion on this lens is a peculiar thing, not really predictable. I find there are some scenes the lens just doesn't like, and it really is essential to hold the sensor perpendicular to the subject.

But that is all a moot point with software like you display here. Sigh.....is the bag of tricks for this hobby bottomless?

A friend of mine who does real estate photography told me about the plug in/ He uses the Sigma 10-20 on a Nikon and for him making the image straight was crucial for obvious reasons. Price wise, it was less that $50.00. I bought it a few months back, but just started to use about two weeks ago.

Jewelltrail · 01-28-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

jgredline: A friend of mine who does real estate photography told me about the plug in/ He uses the Sigma 10-20 on a Nikon and for him making the image straight was crucial for obvious reasons. Price wise, it was less that $50.00. I bought it a few months back, but just started to use about two weeks ago.

A nice friend indeed! Would it be possible to post a "real estate" like shot @ 10mm, with this cool software at work? Or perhaps, some street shots of buildings? I have a feeling I will own this software very, very soon.

PFH · 01-28-2010, 02:01 PM

The Steamboat Café.

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Jewelltrail · 01-28-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

jgredline: A couple from yesterday

Jarvier, that 2nd shot is basically a direct look into the sun, yet no flare--did you PP it out? I ask because, more than once, you have expressed concerns with flaring for this lens.

Quote:

PFH The Steamboat Café

PFH, you are providing some amazing shots, one after the other--I feel like I am back in school. Please, do not stop--some of it is bound to sink in for me.

jgredline · 01-28-2010, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Jarvier, that 2nd shot is basically a direct look into the sun, yet no flare--did you PP it out? I ask because, more than once, you have expressed concerns with flaring for this lens.

Oh, No pp work. Heck I would not even know how to do it. Pretty much flare issues are solved with the CPL. As I was looking through the view finder, I simply kept turning it until it looked fine.

Jewelltrail · 01-28-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Axl: Center point:

Yes, this shot is very well done. The angle is catching, and the inclusion of the staircase is captivating--nice--nice. I really hope you stay with this lens, and do not defect to the Da 15mm--just selfish on my part because I like examining your shots here.

Jewelltrail · 01-28-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

jgredline: Oh, No pp work. Heck I would not even know how to do it. Pretty much flare issues are solved with the CPL. As I was looking through the view finder, I simply kept turning it until it looked fine.

So then, is it fair for me to conclude the lens does not have any flaring issues for you, until you attach a CPL? CPLs are known for doing this to a lens under the right conditions for sure--some, more than others. If I recall correctly, you have a high-end CPL too--correct? High end CPLs are known for being able to cope with flare, more so than their lesser priced counterparts.

jgredline · 01-28-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

So then, is it fair for me to conclude the lens does not have any flaring issues for you, until you attach a CPL? CPLs are known for doing this to a lens under the right conditions for sure--some, more than others. If I recall correctly, you have a high-end CPL too--correct? High end CPLs are known for being able to cope with flare, more so than their lesser priced counterparts.

Correct. With the CPL, no flare and with out the cpl, typical flare.

Jewelltrail · 01-29-2010, 01:08 AM

This is not my go-to lens for flowers, but it does the Peony good. At 14mm, ISO 200, 1/40th, F8

axl · 01-29-2010, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Yes, this shot is very well done. The angle is catching, and the inclusion of the staircase is captivating--nice--nice. I really hope you stay with this lens, and do not defect to the Da 15mm--just selfish on my part because I like examining your shots here.

hm.
Thanks....
I really wish Pentax made 10(heck even 11 would do)mm prime....

ozlizard · 01-29-2010, 06:48 AM

A hot summers day at a local dam. Mild HDR effect with Topaz Labs.

BTW Jewelltrail that has to be the best shot of a flower Iv'e ever seen!

01-28-2010, 10:42 PM	#220
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: Axl: Center point: Yes, this shot is very well done. The angle is catching, and the inclusion of the staircase is captivating--nice--nice. I really hope you stay with this lens, and do not defect to the Da 15mm--just selfish on my part because I like examining your shots here. Last edited by Jewelltrail; 01-29-2010 at 12:10 AM. Reason: to "wrap" quotes

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: jgredline: A friend of mine who does real estate photography told me about the plug in/ He uses the Sigma 10-20 on a Nikon and for him making the image straight was crucial for obvious reasons. Price wise, it was less that $50.00. I bought it a few months back, but just started to use about two weeks ago. A nice friend indeed! Would it be possible to post a "real estate" like shot @ 10mm, with this cool software at work? Or perhaps, some street shots of buildings? I have a feeling I will own this software very, very soon.

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: jgredline: A couple from yesterday Jarvier, that 2nd shot is basically a direct look into the sun, yet no flare--did you PP it out? I ask because, more than once, you have expressed concerns with flaring for this lens. Quote: PFH The Steamboat Café PFH, you are providing some amazing shots, one after the other--I feel like I am back in school. Please, do not stop--some of it is bound to sink in for me.

01-28-2010, 10:40 PM	#219
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Jarvier, that 2nd shot is basically a direct look into the sun, yet no flare--did you PP it out? I ask because, more than once, you have expressed concerns with flaring for this lens. Oh, No pp work. Heck I would not even know how to do it. Pretty much flare issues are solved with the CPL. As I was looking through the view finder, I simply kept turning it until it looked fine.

01-28-2010, 10:47 PM	#221
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: jgredline: Oh, No pp work. Heck I would not even know how to do it. Pretty much flare issues are solved with the CPL. As I was looking through the view finder, I simply kept turning it until it looked fine. So then, is it fair for me to conclude the lens does not have any flaring issues for you, until you attach a CPL? CPLs are known for doing this to a lens under the right conditions for sure--some, more than others. If I recall correctly, you have a high-end CPL too--correct? High end CPLs are known for being able to cope with flare, more so than their lesser priced counterparts.

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01-28-2010, 11:26 PM	#222
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by Jewelltrail So then, is it fair for me to conclude the lens does not have any flaring issues for you, until you attach a CPL? CPLs are known for doing this to a lens under the right conditions for sure--some, more than others. If I recall correctly, you have a high-end CPL too--correct? High end CPLs are known for being able to cope with flare, more so than their lesser priced counterparts. Correct. With the CPL, no flare and with out the cpl, typical flare.

01-29-2010, 01:08 AM	#223
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	This is not my go-to lens for flowers, but it does the Peony good. At 14mm, ISO 200, 1/40th, F8

01-29-2010, 02:21 AM	#224
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Yes, this shot is very well done. The angle is catching, and the inclusion of the staircase is captivating--nice--nice. I really hope you stay with this lens, and do not defect to the Da 15mm--just selfish on my part because I like examining your shots here. hm. Thanks.... I really wish Pentax made 10(heck even 11 would do)mm prime....

01-29-2010, 06:48 AM	#225
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	A hot summers day at a local dam. Mild HDR effect with Topaz Labs. BTW Jewelltrail that has to be the best shot of a flower Iv'e ever seen!