SIGMA 10-20mm CLUB

**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by calicojack

I can't see the attached photo, just an X'd box. Is it me? I'm still using XP and an older version of IE

It shows up on my screen just fine. I am puzzled why older equipment would not be able to view it. I will see what I can find out.

---------- Post added 11-27-14 at 07:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by calicojack

I can't see the attached photo, just an X'd box. Is it me? I'm still using XP and an older version of IE

Can you see other photos in the thread?

Sagitta · 11-27-2014, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I had not expected this kind of nice close up and bokeh from the 10-20. I will consider cropping later.

I'm just seeing an X on my end as well, and I'm using the newest version of IE. It looks like a PF issue and not a user issue though, since its an attachment and not a link.

**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I'm just seeing an X on my end as well, and I'm using the newest version of IE. It looks like a PF issue and not a user issue though, since its an attachment and not a link.

This is weird. I am not sure what to do.

**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 09:44 AM

There is a lot wrong with this picture but I am intriqued by the sun star above and the intense little flame like flare below. A matter of taste, I guess.[COLOR="Silver"]

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**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 04:39 PM

On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see.

Sagitta · 11-27-2014, 06:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikesul

On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see.

The Sigma has some amazing bokeh, you just have to work the lens to actually get it since the DOF is the way it is.

I was pleasantly surprised when I realized I could get it from mine.

**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

The Sigma has some amazing bokeh, you just have to work the lens to actually get it since the DOF is the way it is.

I was pleasantly surprised when I realized I could get it from mine.

Yes it is always fun to find that a lens is good for more than its seeming main purpose. I sold mine but have recently acquired another which I intend experiment with for close ups.

kcupp95 · 11-27-2014, 11:35 PM

Summer storms hitting the beach.

calicojack · 11-28-2014, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This is weird. I am not sure what to do.

I see it now,
Have no idea what the problem was.

---------- Post added 11-28-14 at 07:31 AM ----------

Originally posted by Mikesul

On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see.

Yes, Depth of Field can be an amazing tool when used creatively.
Looks good.

**Mikesul** · 11-28-2014, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by calicojack

I see it now,
Have no idea what the problem was.[COLOR="Silver"]

.

I fixed it when I discovered that the photo had somehow been removed from my album of attachments on PF. I could still see it because of he browser cache on my computer. I tried to see it from a tablet and got the same box you did. All I had to do was upload the photo to the message again and all was well.

takis63 · 11-28-2014, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by kcupp95

Summer storms hitting the beach.

Very nice. Love it!

**Mikesul** · 12-01-2014, 05:48 AM

I have given up using filters to protect the lens although a filter did protect the front element on one lens a few years ago. However, I am wondering if I should put something in front of the 10-20. That front element sticks out pretty far, even with the hood. What are others doing with it? I am not asking about the wisdom of using filters in general but just to protect the front element of the 10-20. Thanks for your thoughts.

calicojack · 12-01-2014, 03:46 PM

I have a Hoya Pro1 Digital MC UV(0) on mine. The hood alone does not provide a lot of protection on this 77mm lens front and the filter is beautifully thin. OK, it's not cheap if I scratch the filter, but it's certainly cheaper than actually scratching the lens. And, it doesn't effect the IQ much.
YMMV

drivingback · 12-04-2014, 02:03 AM

Sharing a couple of photos last Oct. 25, again from the lake...

I have another photo from that day but was taken with the DFA 100mm Macro... In case you are interested here is the link.

mikeSF · 12-04-2014, 12:16 PM - **2 Likes**

here's one from this morning in downtown Brentwood, CA

Downtown

Downtown
K5 & Sigma 10-20

11-27-2014, 04:39 PM	#3305
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Little 3D Flowers On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see.

11-28-2014, 07:57 AM	#3311
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Originally posted by kcupp95 Summer storms hitting the beach. Very nice. Love it! Last edited by takis63; 11-29-2014 at 12:09 AM.

12-01-2014, 05:48 AM	#3312
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Filter as protection I have given up using filters to protect the lens although a filter did protect the front element on one lens a few years ago. However, I am wondering if I should put something in front of the 10-20. That front element sticks out pretty far, even with the hood. What are others doing with it? I am not asking about the wisdom of using filters in general but just to protect the front element of the 10-20. Thanks for your thoughts.

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11-27-2014, 07:07 AM	#3301
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by calicojack I can't see the attached photo, just an X'd box. Is it me? I'm still using XP and an older version of IE It shows up on my screen just fine. I am puzzled why older equipment would not be able to view it. I will see what I can find out. ---------- Post added 11-27-14 at 07:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by calicojack I can't see the attached photo, just an X'd box. Is it me? I'm still using XP and an older version of IE Can you see other photos in the thread?

11-27-2014, 09:10 AM	#3302
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Mikesul I had not expected this kind of nice close up and bokeh from the 10-20. I will consider cropping later. I'm just seeing an X on my end as well, and I'm using the newest version of IE. It looks like a PF issue and not a user issue though, since its an attachment and not a link.

11-27-2014, 09:21 AM	#3303
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Sagitta I'm just seeing an X on my end as well, and I'm using the newest version of IE. It looks like a PF issue and not a user issue though, since its an attachment and not a link. This is weird. I am not sure what to do.

11-27-2014, 06:54 PM - 1 Like	#3306
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Mikesul On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see. The Sigma has some amazing bokeh, you just have to work the lens to actually get it since the DOF is the way it is. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized I could get it from mine.

11-27-2014, 07:41 PM	#3307
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Sagitta The Sigma has some amazing bokeh, you just have to work the lens to actually get it since the DOF is the way it is. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized I could get it from mine. Yes it is always fun to find that a lens is good for more than its seeming main purpose. I sold mine but have recently acquired another which I intend experiment with for close ups.

11-27-2014, 11:35 PM	#3308
kcupp95 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 183	Summer storms hitting the beach.

11-28-2014, 05:27 AM	#3309
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by Mikesul This is weird. I am not sure what to do. I see it now, Have no idea what the problem was. ---------- Post added 11-28-14 at 07:31 AM ---------- Originally posted by Mikesul On my monitor these little blue flowers just pop out from the background. Not what I expected from a Sigma wide angle. I would be interested in hearing what others see. Yes, Depth of Field can be an amazing tool when used creatively. Looks good.

11-28-2014, 05:42 AM	#3310
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by calicojack I see it now, Have no idea what the problem was.[COLOR="Silver"] . I fixed it when I discovered that the photo had somehow been removed from my album of attachments on PF. I could still see it because of he browser cache on my computer. I tried to see it from a tablet and got the same box you did. All I had to do was upload the photo to the message again and all was well.

12-01-2014, 03:46 PM	#3313
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	I have a Hoya Pro1 Digital MC UV(0) on mine. The hood alone does not provide a lot of protection on this 77mm lens front and the filter is beautifully thin. OK, it's not cheap if I scratch the filter, but it's certainly cheaper than actually scratching the lens. And, it doesn't effect the IQ much. YMMV

12-04-2014, 02:03 AM	#3314
drivingback Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Sharing a couple of photos last Oct. 25, again from the lake... I have another photo from that day but was taken with the DFA 100mm Macro... In case you are interested here is the link.

12-04-2014, 12:16 PM - 2 Likes	#3315
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	here's one from this morning in downtown Brentwood, CA Downtown Downtown K5 & Sigma 10-20