SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB

drivingback · 07-11-2013, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Adinfinitum

Great work Drivingback. I especially love "Shapeshifter" and "A Plain Morning". I think the latter would make a superb B&W - not that there's anything wrong with the colour version.

Thank you Adinfinitum! I was thinking the same way that it would be nice in B&W. But when I convert it, it seems not as good, but maybe that's because I'm not good with B&W conversion. I need to learn to properly convert to B&W.

One thing I like about the colored version though is the coldness of the atmosphere that suits the long exposure I set for the waves and the solitary lamp post.

kcupp95 · 07-13-2013, 05:18 AM

disco_owner · 07-13-2013, 05:35 AM - **6 Likes**

There are some Awesome Waterfall and Landscape locations around Cairns by the look of things Kcupp

Some of the images from this morning

all with Sigma 10-20 3.5 Lee Filters 1.2 ND and 0.9 GND

kcupp95 · 07-13-2013, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by disco_owner

There are some Awesome Waterfall and Landscape locations around Cairns by the look of things Kcupp

Thanks, living in the middle of a World Heritage site and being surrounded by national parks, rainforests and reefs certainly has it's advantages

kengoh · 07-13-2013, 11:37 PM - **2 Likes**

While waiting for fireworks...

Adinfinitum · 07-14-2013, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Some of the images from this morning

all with Sigma 10-20 3.5 Lee Filters 1.2 ND and 0.9 GND

Absolutely stunning images. They really have that extra-quality that shows the standard this lens/camera combo is capable of. Incidentally, what were the f stops for these? I'm still getting to know the nuances of this lens and there seems to be a real "sweet-spot" between too soft at one end, and diffraction at the other.

disco_owner · 07-14-2013, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Adinfinitum

Absolutely stunning images. They really have that extra-quality that shows the standard this lens/camera combo is capable of. Incidentally, what were the f stops for these? I'm still getting to know the nuances of this lens and there seems to be a real "sweet-spot" between too soft at one end, and diffraction at the other.

Thanks Adinfintum, I try not to shoot past F11 most times, with ND and Grad ND filters on sigma 10-20 the K5 IIs consistantly underexposing the shots and camera will not give correct exposure value in Av .I'm almost always having to shoot in manual with live view on , and make the adujtments to suite , histogram is really useful in this application to bring out the detail in shadow areas without clipping the detail in highlights , there's been some light work done in post to make these 3 x images really pop, curves layer adjustments , etc. The sigma 10-20 is a very capable lens and able to produce some stunning results.

nanhi · 07-15-2013, 04:15 AM

disco_owner Sir, I have the older f4-5.6 EX DC version of this lens. I shoot mostly Av, center AF point and Spot Metering. I am able to coax out the correct exposure 70% of the time by placing the Spot Meter in the correct shadow areas. I always watch for the bright sky which is mostly the culprit if shooting between 10 and 16 mm. I will then use a Graduated ND Filter to tame the sky.
Fully Manual shooting is truly for the brave and the highly skilled. But for me it takes too much time and bother. So I resort to some automation.
Hope this helps.
Regards.

dane.dawg · 07-15-2013, 02:15 PM - **3 Likes**

There some amazing photos in this thread!
I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today..

.
He is a Beast

Adinfinitum · 07-15-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

There some amazing photos in this thread!
I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today..
.
He is a Beast

Dalmation x ?

Some similar traits to my own mutt of unknown lineage. Nice photos.

dane.dawg · 07-15-2013, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by Adinfinitum

Dalmation x ?

Some similar traits to my own mutt of unknown lineage. Nice photos.

LOL, He is a Great Dane, but at least you didnt say hes a Cow..

Cheers

nanhi · 07-16-2013, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

There some amazing photos in this thread!
I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today..
.He is a Beast

Can ye shoot them w/o the wagging tongue? They look so much more handsome. Excellent photo and use of perspective.
And you have a great Great Dane indeed.
Regards.

dane.dawg · 07-16-2013, 04:04 PM

Thank you nanhi. The wagging tongue and summer go hand and hand, but I do have alot of good photos of all three of my Danes looking regal..
Cheers Travis

**Tall Guy** · 07-17-2013, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

There some amazing photos in this thread!
I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today..
.
He is a Beast

dane.dawg

Beautiful Harlequin. As a Long time Dane owner myself, there is never an issue with one not looking "Regal" [Sometimes Goofy ]. Problem on his right rear paw or just lighting?

Take care.

GvilleRick · 07-18-2013, 01:06 PM

Took a trip at lunch to a park in downtown Greenville with my K5IIs and the Sigma 10-20. We had lots of rain yesterday so the falls are flowing well today.

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07-11-2013, 07:52 AM	#2836
drivingback Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Originally posted by Adinfinitum Great work Drivingback. I especially love "Shapeshifter" and "A Plain Morning". I think the latter would make a superb B&W - not that there's anything wrong with the colour version. Thank you Adinfinitum! I was thinking the same way that it would be nice in B&W. But when I convert it, it seems not as good, but maybe that's because I'm not good with B&W conversion. I need to learn to properly convert to B&W. One thing I like about the colored version though is the coldness of the atmosphere that suits the long exposure I set for the waves and the solitary lamp post.

07-13-2013, 05:18 AM	#2837
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183

07-13-2013, 05:35 AM - 6 Likes	#2838
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	There are some Awesome Waterfall and Landscape locations around Cairns by the look of things Kcupp Some of the images from this morning all with Sigma 10-20 3.5 Lee Filters 1.2 ND and 0.9 GND

07-13-2013, 05:42 AM	#2839
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	Originally posted by disco_owner There are some Awesome Waterfall and Landscape locations around Cairns by the look of things Kcupp Thanks, living in the middle of a World Heritage site and being surrounded by national parks, rainforests and reefs certainly has it's advantages

07-13-2013, 11:37 PM - 2 Likes	#2840
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,788	While waiting for fireworks...

07-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#2841
Adinfinitum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wollondilly, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	Originally posted by disco_owner Some of the images from this morning all with Sigma 10-20 3.5 Lee Filters 1.2 ND and 0.9 GND Absolutely stunning images. They really have that extra-quality that shows the standard this lens/camera combo is capable of. Incidentally, what were the f stops for these? I'm still getting to know the nuances of this lens and there seems to be a real "sweet-spot" between too soft at one end, and diffraction at the other.

07-14-2013, 11:26 PM	#2842
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by Adinfinitum Absolutely stunning images. They really have that extra-quality that shows the standard this lens/camera combo is capable of. Incidentally, what were the f stops for these? I'm still getting to know the nuances of this lens and there seems to be a real "sweet-spot" between too soft at one end, and diffraction at the other. Thanks Adinfintum, I try not to shoot past F11 most times, with ND and Grad ND filters on sigma 10-20 the K5 IIs consistantly underexposing the shots and camera will not give correct exposure value in Av .I'm almost always having to shoot in manual with live view on , and make the adujtments to suite , histogram is really useful in this application to bring out the detail in shadow areas without clipping the detail in highlights , there's been some light work done in post to make these 3 x images really pop, curves layer adjustments , etc. The sigma 10-20 is a very capable lens and able to produce some stunning results.

07-15-2013, 04:15 AM	#2843
nanhi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 469	disco_owner Sir, I have the older f4-5.6 EX DC version of this lens. I shoot mostly Av, center AF point and Spot Metering. I am able to coax out the correct exposure 70% of the time by placing the Spot Meter in the correct shadow areas. I always watch for the bright sky which is mostly the culprit if shooting between 10 and 16 mm. I will then use a Graduated ND Filter to tame the sky. Fully Manual shooting is truly for the brave and the highly skilled. But for me it takes too much time and bother. So I resort to some automation. Hope this helps. Regards.

07-15-2013, 02:15 PM - 3 Likes	#2844
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	There some amazing photos in this thread! I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today.. . He is a Beast

07-15-2013, 07:20 PM	#2845
Adinfinitum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wollondilly, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 236	Originally posted by dane.dawg There some amazing photos in this thread! I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today.. . He is a Beast Dalmation x ? Some similar traits to my own mutt of unknown lineage. Nice photos.

07-15-2013, 07:32 PM	#2846
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Originally posted by Adinfinitum Dalmation x ? Some similar traits to my own mutt of unknown lineage. Nice photos. LOL, He is a Great Dane, but at least you didnt say hes a Cow.. Cheers

07-16-2013, 12:42 AM	#2847
nanhi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore, India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 469	Originally posted by dane.dawg There some amazing photos in this thread! I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today.. .He is a Beast Can ye shoot them w/o the wagging tongue? They look so much more handsome. Excellent photo and use of perspective. And you have a great Great Dane indeed. Regards.

07-16-2013, 04:04 PM	#2848
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Thank you nanhi. The wagging tongue and summer go hand and hand, but I do have alot of good photos of all three of my Danes looking regal.. Cheers Travis

07-17-2013, 06:36 PM	#2849
Tall Guy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manilla, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 96	Originally posted by dane.dawg There some amazing photos in this thread! I rarely use mine but messed around with it on one of my mutts today.. . He is a Beast *dane.dawg* *Beautiful Harlequin. As a Long time Dane owner myself, there is never an issue with one not looking "Regal" [Sometimes Goofy ]. Problem on his right rear paw or just lighting?* *Take care.*

07-18-2013, 01:06 PM	#2850
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,690	Took a trip at lunch to a park in downtown Greenville with my K5IIs and the Sigma 10-20. We had lots of rain yesterday so the falls are flowing well today.