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JHD · 04-07-2011, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by pop4

Some real estate type shots with the lens:

Being able to shoot a 10mm is a luxury beyond all possibility with the DA15. And that's just one reason why I sold it and kept the Sigma 10-20. 15mm is way too long in tight spaces.

Jewelltrail · 04-07-2011, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by pop4

Two more swimming pool photos at 10mm with the 10-20mm/3.5:

James, the swimming pool & real estate shots are excellent--you know how to show off the lens. Good thing it is still cold here in New England, because those swimming pool shots would be even more inviting otherwise. Keep these coming.

Jewelltrail · 04-07-2011, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by JHD

Being able to shoot a 10mm is a luxury beyond all possibility with the DA15. And that's just one reason why I sold it and kept the Sigma 10-20. 15mm is way too long in tight spaces.

I too find tremendous value in the "luxury" provided in the Sigma zoom--it is, partly, what sold me, though the lens has many other merits too. The 8-16 does some amazing stuff too.

JHD · 04-07-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

I too find tremendous value in the "luxury" provided in the Sigma zoom--it is, partly, what sold me, though the lens has many other merits too. The 8-16 does some amazing stuff too.

The 10 year warranty is another biggie. That inspires confidence and screams QUALITY that the manufacturer is willing to stands behind. Like it or not that will never happen with Pentax. Had the 8-16 had been available when I bought the 10-20, I'm sure I would have gone that route. When it comes to zooming with your feet, those extra 2mm are more than a few steps. And if zooming with your feet was such a great idea, don’t you think we’d have all just settled for a fast fifty?

Frogfish · 04-09-2011, 06:31 AM

Frogfish · 04-09-2011, 06:44 AM

**Tamia** · 04-09-2011, 07:10 AM

WOW, Kevin, those are beautiful photos. I particularly like the foggy hillside. Is that a bamboo forest?

Spring is finally taking hold here, and the ice on the pond is melting back. Got this one the other day:

Colorado CJ · 04-10-2011, 01:56 PM

Man I need to get me a 10-20mm!

kyramas · 04-10-2011, 11:08 PM - **1 Like**

Into the lake

Frogfish · 04-11-2011, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Tamia

WOW, Kevin, those are beautiful photos. I particularly like the foggy hillside. Is that a bamboo forest?

Spring is finally taking hold here, and the ice on the pond is melting back. Got this one the other day:

Thanks Tamia ! Yes, it's a bamboo forest but it was very steep and a little wet underfoot so pretty dangerous to go walking in it this time. I was actually standing on one of the tracks that criss-cross the mountain at the time of that shot.

Good to see Spring is on it's way to you at last !

Sigmata · 04-11-2011, 03:33 AM

After seeing so many great photos I finally gave in and got myself the "slow" version of the 10 - 20. First outing with it and I'm loving the step up from the kit lens.

Story Bridge in Brisbane, Australia

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Jewelltrail · 04-12-2011, 09:47 AM

Wow, been offline too long: Many excellent new shots here. Kevin, those are beautiful! Kyramas, Sigmata, & Tamia--very, very nice stuff.

wildman · 04-14-2011, 08:52 AM

Just got a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC last week. Wasn't sure which one to get - the 3.5 or the old one but I figured what the heck for 150 bucks more why not.

Haven't done much with it yet. Just a quick hand held snap shot at 10mm of prairie farmland...

calicojack · 04-14-2011, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by wildman

Just got a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC last week. Wasn't sure which one to get - the 3.5 or the old one but I figured what the heck for 150 bucks more why not.

Haven't done much with it yet. Just a quick hand held snap shot at 10mm of prairie farmland...

Is that a simple HDR or a single shot? Very dramatic clouds.
Is it really sloping down to the left or are you suffering from the same problem I always have?

wildman · 04-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by calicojack

Is that a simple HDR or a single shot? Very dramatic clouds.
Is it really sloping down to the left or are you suffering from the same problem I always have?

Just a single frame. The dramatic clouds are very characteristic of a prairie sky. In fact that's all there is out there - the land and the sky and the wind. A very difficult landscape to capture with just an image. BTW those trees on the horizon are about 2 miles away.

The slope is pretty much accurate for a hand held shot. This is rolling prairie country in the SW part of Minnesota and the land did slope off to the left just as you see.

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wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC Just got a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC last week. Wasn't sure which one to get - the 3.5 or the old one but I figured what the heck for 150 bucks more why not. Haven't done much with it yet. Just a quick hand held snap shot at 10mm of prairie farmland... Last edited by wildman; 04-26-2011 at 02:58 AM.

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04-07-2011, 07:13 AM	#1291
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by pop4 Some real estate type shots with the lens: Being able to shoot a 10mm is a luxury beyond all possibility with the DA15. And that's just one reason why I sold it and kept the Sigma 10-20. 15mm is way too long in tight spaces.

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Originally posted by pop4 Two more swimming pool photos at 10mm with the 10-20mm/3.5: James, the swimming pool & real estate shots are excellent--you know how to show off the lens. Good thing it is still cold here in New England, because those swimming pool shots would be even more inviting otherwise. Keep these coming.

04-07-2011, 09:07 AM	#1293
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Originally posted by JHD Being able to shoot a 10mm is a luxury beyond all possibility with the DA15. And that's just one reason why I sold it and kept the Sigma 10-20. 15mm is way too long in tight spaces. I too find tremendous value in the "luxury" provided in the Sigma zoom--it is, partly, what sold me, though the lens has many other merits too. The 8-16 does some amazing stuff too.

04-07-2011, 09:15 PM	#1294
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by Jewelltrail I too find tremendous value in the "luxury" provided in the Sigma zoom--it is, partly, what sold me, though the lens has many other merits too. The 8-16 does some amazing stuff too. The 10 year warranty is another biggie. That inspires confidence and screams QUALITY that the manufacturer is willing to stands behind. Like it or not that will never happen with Pentax. Had the 8-16 had been available when I bought the 10-20, I'm sure I would have gone that route. When it comes to zooming with your feet, those extra 2mm are more than a few steps. And if zooming with your feet was such a great idea, don’t you think we’d have all just settled for a fast fifty?

04-09-2011, 06:31 AM	#1295
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04-09-2011, 07:10 AM	#1297
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	WOW, Kevin, those are beautiful photos. I particularly like the foggy hillside. Is that a bamboo forest? Spring is finally taking hold here, and the ice on the pond is melting back. Got this one the other day:

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429	Man I need to get me a 10-20mm!

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04-11-2011, 01:43 AM	#1300
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by Tamia WOW, Kevin, those are beautiful photos. I particularly like the foggy hillside. Is that a bamboo forest? Spring is finally taking hold here, and the ice on the pond is melting back. Got this one the other day: Thanks Tamia ! Yes, it's a bamboo forest but it was very steep and a little wet underfoot so pretty dangerous to go walking in it this time. I was actually standing on one of the tracks that criss-cross the mountain at the time of that shot. Good to see Spring is on it's way to you at last !

04-11-2011, 03:33 AM	#1301
Sigmata New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 4	After seeing so many great photos I finally gave in and got myself the "slow" version of the 10 - 20. First outing with it and I'm loving the step up from the kit lens. Story Bridge in Brisbane, Australia ISO200 F8 30sec exposure

04-12-2011, 09:47 AM	#1302
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Wow, been offline too long: Many excellent new shots here. Kevin, those are beautiful! Kyramas, Sigmata, & Tamia--very, very nice stuff.

04-14-2011, 02:04 PM	#1304
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by wildman Just got a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC last week. Wasn't sure which one to get - the 3.5 or the old one but I figured what the heck for 150 bucks more why not. Haven't done much with it yet. Just a quick hand held snap shot at 10mm of prairie farmland... Is that a simple HDR or a single shot? Very dramatic clouds. Is it really sloping down to the left or are you suffering from the same problem I always have?

04-14-2011, 03:32 PM	#1305
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Originally posted by calicojack Is that a simple HDR or a single shot? Very dramatic clouds. Is it really sloping down to the left or are you suffering from the same problem I always have? Just a single frame. The dramatic clouds are very characteristic of a prairie sky. In fact that's all there is out there - the land and the sky and the wind. A very difficult landscape to capture with just an image. BTW those trees on the horizon are about 2 miles away. The slope is pretty much accurate for a hand held shot. This is rolling prairie country in the SW part of Minnesota and the land did slope off to the left just as you see.

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