SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB

**Tamia** · 05-14-2011, 05:24 AM

Thanks JT. I had to work overtime for about a month so I could free myself to travel for a family reunion. I used my Sigma 10-20mm for almost all the photos I took while away, for everything from landscapes to family shots to about 500 from a few hours spent exploring an abandoned hospital. Here are a few window pictures from the hospital trip (more at Abandoned Hospital-Windows)

The World Beyond

Shadows & Flare

Great Panes

**EsBee** · 05-15-2011, 08:50 PM - **1 Like**

I recently got a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 but was disappointed after testing it at home under controlled environment. Even at f8-11 and 16mm, it was distant from DA16-45 or DA*16-50 at the same apertures and focal lengths. May be my copy was unusual but at 10mm and f4, the images were absolutely useless, having tried it on two different bodies.

But I've been reading and watching this thread for a while enough to want to give it another shot so I've packed the lens to be shipped back to the vendor as soon as I get the Return Authorization. Hopefully I will get a better copy of the same lens or the HSM version, depending on what they say and what they have available.

JHD · 05-16-2011, 01:35 AM

No doubt you got a bum lens. Keep in mind this is a very popular mass produced lens, not merely for Pentax; but for Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony as well.

ajaxmgr · 05-16-2011, 05:57 AM

Took this over the weekend with the 10-20 lens and then used NIK Viveza in PP. comments please

Jewelltrail · 05-16-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Tamia: Thanks JT. I had to work overtime for about a month so I could free myself to travel for a family reunion. I used my Sigma 10-20mm for almost all the photos I took while away, for everything from landscapes to family shots to about 500 from a few hours spent exploring an abandoned hospital. Here are a few window pictures from the hospital trip (more at Abandoned Hospital-Windows)

Yes, we must invest time with the family. Trouble for me is, inesting this time without a camera around my neck.

You are one of the most talented shooters I've ever seen with this lens. You know how to work it creatively, with simple subjects.

Quote:

ajaxmgr Took this over the weekend with the 10-20 lens and then used NIK Viveza in PP. comments please

Nice capture: horizon looks a little tilted to the right from where I sit today. No wine yet either

ajaxmgr · 05-17-2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks Jewelltrail, you are absolutely right it probably is tilted. I didn't even think about that. Or I could say it was my third beer. LOL

ducdao · 05-18-2011, 12:55 AM

This thread has tons of great images. I'm really considering of getting the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 as I don't need the extra speed on the f3.5 version.

I'm debating whether I should get the HSM or Non-HSM version.

Besides the obvious difference in the HSM is there any other major advantages going with the HSM version?

What is the average price difference between both versions?

I already went through Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM (AF Lens) Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database and still can't find the definite answers.

Ivor K Ecks · 05-18-2011, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

This thread has tons of great images. I'm really considering of getting the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 as I don't need the extra speed on the f3.5 version.

I'm debating whether I should get the HSM or Non-HSM version.

Besides the obvious difference in the HSM is there any other major advantages going with the HSM version?

As far as I am aware the Pentax version of the f4-5.6 does not come with HSM. That is only for other mounts. It certainly isnt listed as having HSM on Sigmas website.

Peter

ducdao · 05-18-2011, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by Ivor K Ecks

As far as I am aware the Pentax version of the f4-5.6 does not come with HSM. That is only for other mounts. It certainly isnt listed as having HSM on Sigmas website.

Peter

Oh I see. Then PF has made a mistake by naming the review thread with HSM in it.

**jva59** · 05-18-2011, 11:31 AM

Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try.

calicojack · 05-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by jva59

Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try.

Have you used a WIDE angle lens before?
Don't wait until you're in Greece to get used to it.

Falke · 05-19-2011, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by jva59

Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try.

Greece sounds nice. I am going over to Europe again in 2 weeks, maybe jet up to Finland for a quick visit to a friend.

Here is a pic of a night scene in Bangkok from my last stop over in January:

rrodgers · 05-19-2011, 06:18 AM - **1 Like**

I recently got a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 from a Pentax Forums member. I'm learning what I can do with the lens. Here is an early example of my use of the lens.

f/8, 1/750 sec, 200 ISO, 10mm, Pentax K20D

Sleepy · 05-19-2011, 06:54 AM

I really love this lens, but I lost mine in ShanHai two weeks ago ~>_<~

**jva59** · 05-19-2011, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by calicojack

Have you used a WIDE angle lens before?
Don't wait until you're in Greece to get used to it.

I've used the da 16-50, so have a little experience. do you think a graduated ND filter is indispensable for outdoorsy shots?

05-16-2011, 05:57 AM	#1414
ajaxmgr Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 54	Sunset with 10-20 Took this over the weekend with the 10-20 lens and then used NIK Viveza in PP. comments please

05-19-2011, 06:18 AM - 1 Like	#1423
rrodgers Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 97	Early Photo from New (to me) Sigma 10-20mm I recently got a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 from a Pentax Forums member. I'm learning what I can do with the lens. Here is an early example of my use of the lens. f/8, 1/750 sec, 200 ISO, 10mm, Pentax K20D Attached Images

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05-14-2011, 05:24 AM	#1411
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Thanks JT. I had to work overtime for about a month so I could free myself to travel for a family reunion. I used my Sigma 10-20mm for almost all the photos I took while away, for everything from landscapes to family shots to about 500 from a few hours spent exploring an abandoned hospital. Here are a few window pictures from the hospital trip (more at Abandoned Hospital-Windows) The World Beyond Shadows & Flare Great Panes

05-15-2011, 08:50 PM - 1 Like	#1412
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	I recently got a Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 but was disappointed after testing it at home under controlled environment. Even at f8-11 and 16mm, it was distant from DA16-45 or DA*16-50 at the same apertures and focal lengths. May be my copy was unusual but at 10mm and f4, the images were absolutely useless, having tried it on two different bodies. But I've been reading and watching this thread for a while enough to want to give it another shot so I've packed the lens to be shipped back to the vendor as soon as I get the Return Authorization. Hopefully I will get a better copy of the same lens or the HSM version, depending on what they say and what they have available.

05-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#1413
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	No doubt you got a bum lens. Keep in mind this is a very popular mass produced lens, not merely for Pentax; but for Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony as well.

05-16-2011, 12:24 PM	#1415
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: Tamia: Thanks JT. I had to work overtime for about a month so I could free myself to travel for a family reunion. I used my Sigma 10-20mm for almost all the photos I took while away, for everything from landscapes to family shots to about 500 from a few hours spent exploring an abandoned hospital. Here are a few window pictures from the hospital trip (more at Abandoned Hospital-Windows) Yes, we must invest time with the family. Trouble for me is, inesting this time without a camera around my neck. You are one of the most talented shooters I've ever seen with this lens. You know how to work it creatively, with simple subjects. Quote: ajaxmgr Took this over the weekend with the 10-20 lens and then used NIK Viveza in PP. comments please Nice capture: horizon looks a little tilted to the right from where I sit today. No wine yet either

05-17-2011, 05:52 AM	#1416
ajaxmgr Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 54	Thanks Jewelltrail, you are absolutely right it probably is tilted. I didn't even think about that. Or I could say it was my third beer. LOL

05-18-2011, 12:55 AM	#1417
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	This thread has tons of great images. I'm really considering of getting the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 as I don't need the extra speed on the f3.5 version. I'm debating whether I should get the HSM or Non-HSM version. Besides the obvious difference in the HSM is there any other major advantages going with the HSM version? What is the average price difference between both versions? I already went through Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM (AF Lens) Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database and still can't find the definite answers.

05-18-2011, 01:55 AM	#1418
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	Originally posted by ducdao This thread has tons of great images. I'm really considering of getting the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 as I don't need the extra speed on the f3.5 version. I'm debating whether I should get the HSM or Non-HSM version. Besides the obvious difference in the HSM is there any other major advantages going with the HSM version? As far as I am aware the Pentax version of the f4-5.6 does not come with HSM. That is only for other mounts. It certainly isnt listed as having HSM on Sigmas website. Peter

05-18-2011, 03:29 AM	#1419
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by Ivor K Ecks As far as I am aware the Pentax version of the f4-5.6 does not come with HSM. That is only for other mounts. It certainly isnt listed as having HSM on Sigmas website. Peter Oh I see. Then PF has made a mistake by naming the review thread with HSM in it.

05-18-2011, 11:31 AM	#1420
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try.

05-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#1421
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by jva59 Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try. Have you used a WIDE angle lens before? Don't wait until you're in Greece to get used to it.

05-19-2011, 03:10 AM	#1422
Falke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern NSW Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 186	Originally posted by jva59 Just got mine, & will be taking it to Greece! Looking forward to giving it a try. Greece sounds nice. I am going over to Europe again in 2 weeks, maybe jet up to Finland for a quick visit to a friend. Here is a pic of a night scene in Bangkok from my last stop over in January:

05-19-2011, 06:54 AM	#1424
Sleepy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	I really love this lens, but I lost mine in ShanHai two weeks ago ~>_<~

05-19-2011, 03:10 PM	#1425
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Originally posted by calicojack Have you used a WIDE angle lens before? Don't wait until you're in Greece to get used to it. I've used the da 16-50, so have a little experience. do you think a graduated ND filter is indispensable for outdoorsy shots?