SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB

wed7 · 05-04-2010, 07:35 AM

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btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming!

Jewelltrail · 05-04-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Wed7: sigma 10-20
btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination?

Yes, there is a serious issue regarding the combo and I hate to be the one to break this to you. It is highly possible the Sigma lens will become permanently stuck on the K-x body, since you will so much love the music they make together.

Best of luck to you & Happy Shooting!

Gene Temple · 05-04-2010, 11:45 AM

Well said Jeweltrail, its my favorite lens because it captures more of what I see with my eyes.......many times I've cursed a 50mm because I couldn't get everything in the frame! You can only walk back so far!!!!!!!

KjetilH · 05-04-2010, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by wed7

btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming!

Apart from the problems noted above, there shouldn't be much of a problem. ; )
Won't make a very compact package, but it should have good 'balance', as the lens is relatively light and quite short.
Just watch out for the AF "issue", it isn't easy to judge sharpness from ultra-wides in the viewfinder, but very easy on-screen. Aiming for a fairly large object with high contrast should do the trick, though mine is usually set at ~10 foot/3 meters.

axl · 05-04-2010, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by KjetilH

Apart from the problems noted above, there shouldn't be much of a problem. ; )
Won't make a very compact package, but it should have good 'balance', as the lens is relatively light and quite short.
Just watch out for the AF "issue", it isn't easy to judge sharpness from ultra-wides in the viewfinder, but very easy on-screen. Aiming for a fairly large object with high contrast should do the trick, though mine is usually set at ~10 foot/3 meters.

AF issue? What AF?!?

@10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting...

sau970982 · 05-04-2010, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by wed7

btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming!

The only problem I encountered so far using my K-x + this lens is you need to find a bigger bag to carrry the combo

dsauna · 05-05-2010, 12:12 PM

I just got my 10-20mm and i'm waiting to use it. What Linear PL would you recommend for it? I've been looking on ebay and some prices ranging from $25 to $200.

Thanks,

Daniel

Ecaterin · 05-05-2010, 06:40 PM

I seem to be determined to try out every UWA lens for Pentax. As long as I keep selling one to buy the next, I'm not losing out, at least

I got my new 10-20 today in the mail, and despite the typically dreary Seattle weather, had to take it out right away! I'm pretty impressed with my copy - it could be sharper (I've seen sharper photos from 10-20s here, so I may look into having mine adjusted) but it's taking such lovely photos I can't complain

Second week of the local farmer's market. All of these have been hit with a neutral density gradient filter to compensate for the white-out skies we get this time of year, and many of these are color treated because I may have to live in a gray climate, but my photos don't have to remind me of it quite so much :P I can already see that I'm going to have to get a polarizer as many of you have done. How cheap of a Linear Polarizer can I get and still have a decent one?
ETA: I see this question is already on the table :P

The local music:

And many local goodies:

jgredline · 05-05-2010, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by axl

AF issue? What AF?!?

@10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting...

Exactly right!

Ecaterin · 05-05-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Yes, there is a serious issue regarding the combo and I hate to be the one to break this to you. It is highly possible the Sigma lens will become permanently stuck on the K-x body, since you will so much love the music they make together.

Best of luck to you & Happy Shooting!

rofl!!! Oh dear, this could be bad.....

Jewelltrail · 05-05-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

dsauna: I just got my 10-20mm and i'm waiting to use it. What Linear PL would you recommend for it? I've been looking on ebay and some prices ranging from $25 to $200.

Thanks,

Daniel

Well, the one I bought is a B & W F-Pro. I forget what I paid for it, but think it came in under $80 us. I am delighted with it.

Steve89 · 05-06-2010, 02:10 AM

Top shots!

KjetilH · 05-06-2010, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by axl

AF issue? What AF?!?

@10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting...

Haha, I know. I was referring to my suggestion in my last post as to why the lens seemed soft. I put "issue" in quotation marks due to MF being easier anyway.

sau970982 · 05-06-2010, 06:27 PM

Ecaterin · 05-06-2010, 07:34 PM

Okay, wanted to see what the 10-20 could do with, you know, actual sun, cause I've seen some gorgeous work in this thread. The lens did not disappoint

Out at the Lake Washington with my younger son:

And how about sharp, saturated occasional flower photos? Excellent *hand rubbing*

For those in the thread searching for polarizing filters of good quality for more affordable prices, I found these 77mm Marumi DHG CPL filters on ebay for $57 and change. A very well reviewed CPL for a very reasonable price

05-04-2010, 07:35 AM	#511
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	sigma 10-20 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming!

05-04-2010, 11:45 AM	#513
Gene Temple Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lynchburg Virginia Posts: 182	Too Funny! Well said Jeweltrail, its my favorite lens because it captures more of what I see with my eyes.......many times I've cursed a 50mm because I couldn't get everything in the frame! You can only walk back so far!!!!!!!

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05-04-2010, 08:53 AM	#512
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: Wed7: sigma 10-20 btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Yes, there is a serious issue regarding the combo and I hate to be the one to break this to you. It is highly possible the Sigma lens will become permanently stuck on the K-x body, since you will so much love the music they make together. Best of luck to you & Happy Shooting!

05-04-2010, 01:27 PM	#514
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	Originally posted by wed7 btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming! Apart from the problems noted above, there shouldn't be much of a problem. ; ) Won't make a very compact package, but it should have good 'balance', as the lens is relatively light and quite short. Just watch out for the AF "issue", it isn't easy to judge sharpness from ultra-wides in the viewfinder, but very easy on-screen. Aiming for a fairly large object with high contrast should do the trick, though mine is usually set at ~10 foot/3 meters.

05-04-2010, 03:44 PM	#515
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by KjetilH Apart from the problems noted above, there shouldn't be much of a problem. ; ) Won't make a very compact package, but it should have good 'balance', as the lens is relatively light and quite short. Just watch out for the AF "issue", it isn't easy to judge sharpness from ultra-wides in the viewfinder, but very easy on-screen. Aiming for a fairly large object with high contrast should do the trick, though mine is usually set at ~10 foot/3 meters. AF issue? What AF?!? @10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting...

05-04-2010, 06:36 PM	#516
sau970982 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 68	Originally posted by wed7 btw I will use this lens together with my k-x, do you find any issues regarding this body + lens combination? Thanks in advance and keep those great images coming! The only problem I encountered so far using my K-x + this lens is you need to find a bigger bag to carrry the combo

05-05-2010, 12:12 PM	#517
dsauna Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 29	I just got my 10-20mm and i'm waiting to use it. What Linear PL would you recommend for it? I've been looking on ebay and some prices ranging from $25 to $200. Thanks, Daniel

05-05-2010, 06:40 PM	#518
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	I seem to be determined to try out every UWA lens for Pentax. As long as I keep selling one to buy the next, I'm not losing out, at least I got my new 10-20 today in the mail, and despite the typically dreary Seattle weather, had to take it out right away! I'm pretty impressed with my copy - it could be sharper (I've seen sharper photos from 10-20s here, so I may look into having mine adjusted) but it's taking such lovely photos I can't complain Second week of the local farmer's market. All of these have been hit with a neutral density gradient filter to compensate for the white-out skies we get this time of year, and many of these are color treated because I may have to live in a gray climate, but my photos don't have to remind me of it quite so much :P I can already see that I'm going to have to get a polarizer as many of you have done. How cheap of a Linear Polarizer can I get and still have a decent one? ETA: I see this question is already on the table :P The local music: And many local goodies:

05-05-2010, 06:40 PM	#519
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by axl AF issue? What AF?!? @10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting... Exactly right!

05-05-2010, 06:44 PM	#520
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Yes, there is a serious issue regarding the combo and I hate to be the one to break this to you. It is highly possible the Sigma lens will become permanently stuck on the K-x body, since you will so much love the music they make together. Best of luck to you & Happy Shooting! rofl!!! Oh dear, this could be bad.....

05-05-2010, 09:33 PM	#521
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: dsauna: I just got my 10-20mm and i'm waiting to use it. What Linear PL would you recommend for it? I've been looking on ebay and some prices ranging from $25 to $200. Thanks, Daniel Well, the one I bought is a B & W F-Pro. I forget what I paid for it, but think it came in under $80 us. I am delighted with it.

05-06-2010, 02:10 AM	#522
Steve89 New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 2	Top shots!

05-06-2010, 05:14 AM	#523
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	Originally posted by axl AF issue? What AF?!? @10mm MF = 1m.. f stop =f5.6 and up... happy shooting... Haha, I know. I was referring to my suggestion in my last post as to why the lens seemed soft. I put "issue" in quotation marks due to MF being easier anyway.

05-06-2010, 06:27 PM	#524
sau970982 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 68

05-06-2010, 07:34 PM	#525
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Okay, wanted to see what the 10-20 could do with, you know, actual sun, cause I've seen some gorgeous work in this thread. The lens did not disappoint Out at the Lake Washington with my younger son: And how about sharp, saturated occasional flower photos? Excellent hand rubbing For those in the thread searching for polarizing filters of good quality for more affordable prices, I found these 77mm Marumi DHG CPL filters on ebay for $57 and change. A very well reviewed CPL for a very reasonable price