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Edgar_in_Indy · 08-07-2013, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Why not use both? Different lenses for different purposes.

Far be it from me to disagree with the voice of reason, but If I had to guess, I would say that for many people on this site for whom photography is just a hobby, there would often be financial reasons, or (as in my case) marital reasons, to not own both lenses.

VoiceOfReason · 08-07-2013, 01:51 PM

I can definitely understand the financial reasons!. I have not decided if I will sell my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 when I get one of these or not.

gazonk · 08-14-2013, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality.

+1 to that. Just bought the DA15 one week ago, and I am just amazed by its flare resistance.

**Digitalis** · 08-14-2013, 03:50 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality.

probably because it is a weakness for this particular lens - ALL the sigma lenses I own have issues with flare, I don't expect this one to be any different.

goubejp · 08-14-2013, 04:36 AM

Flare is generally a weakness of zoom, fast lenses. The more large optical elements, the more flare prone lens.

rawr · 08-14-2013, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality.

???
Lenstip.com reviews always test for flare, and their Sigma 18-35 tests are here:
Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Ghosting and flares - Lenstip.com

Heie · 08-17-2013, 04:10 AM - **2 Likes**

This may be of interest to those in this thread:

My Hands-on with the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 (10 images)

-Heie

tzrenz0 · 08-17-2013, 04:32 AM

Saw this thing in the newly opened Digidirect Store in Brisbane. And yes I pre-ordered last month with a 10% off. Still waiting for shipping confirmation. When when when???

**dadipentak** · 08-17-2013, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by tzrenz0

Still waiting for shipping confirmation. When when when???

Ditto.

Edgar_in_Indy · 08-17-2013, 06:14 AM

I went to the Children's Museum here in Indianapolis a few weeks ago, and I couldn't stop thinking about what a perfect lens the 18-35mm would have been. And today I'm going to the Indiana State Fair, and if I had the 18-35mm I would probably just go with that. I don't think I'm going to be able to hold out very long once this lens is released.

KansasHorizons.com · 08-18-2013, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by scole

As someone who's been getting more and more into night sky photography, this is fantastic. Awesome news.

"If" It has a good manual focus............

Edit* Which I see now in another post that it does...

**Clinton** · 08-21-2013, 07:45 PM

No news yet

tzrenz0 · 08-21-2013, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Clinton

No news yet

Sadly.

Cannikin · 08-21-2013, 11:01 PM

Considering that it doesn't even seem to be out for Nikon yet, and the fact that it took over 6 months after the Canon release for the 35mm f/1.4 to come out for Pentax, I wouldn't be holding my breath for the 18-35mm anytime soon.

**dadipentak** · 08-22-2013, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Cannikin

I wouldn't be holding my breath for the 18-35mm anytime soon.

Good--because I'm broker than I was when I pre-ordered.

I got the standard "Backorder Status" email from B&H a couple of days ago.

08-18-2013, 12:17 PM	#371
KansasHorizons.com Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 183	Originally posted by scole As someone who's been getting more and more into night sky photography, this is fantastic. Awesome news. "If" It has a good manual focus............ Edit* Which I see now in another post that it does... Last edited by KansasHorizons.com; 08-18-2013 at 12:23 PM.

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08-07-2013, 01:34 PM	#361
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Why not use both? Different lenses for different purposes. Far be it from me to disagree with the voice of reason, but If I had to guess, I would say that for many people on this site for whom photography is just a hobby, there would often be financial reasons, or (as in my case) marital reasons, to not own both lenses.

08-07-2013, 01:51 PM	#362
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I can definitely understand the financial reasons!. I have not decided if I will sell my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 when I get one of these or not.

08-14-2013, 03:24 AM	#363
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Pål Jensen For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality. +1 to that. Just bought the DA15 one week ago, and I am just amazed by its flare resistance.

08-14-2013, 03:50 AM	#364
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,695	Originally posted by Pål Jensen For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality. probably because it is a weakness for this particular lens - ALL the sigma lenses I own have issues with flare, I don't expect this one to be any different.

08-14-2013, 04:36 AM	#365
goubejp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 804	Flare is generally a weakness of zoom, fast lenses. The more large optical elements, the more flare prone lens.

08-14-2013, 07:00 AM	#366
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Pål Jensen For some reason no one test lenses for flare although I have found it be among the most important aspect of lens quality. ??? Lenstip.com reviews always test for flare, and their Sigma 18-35 tests are here: Sigma A 18-35 mm f/1.8 DC HSM review - Ghosting and flares - Lenstip.com

08-17-2013, 04:10 AM - 2 Likes	#367
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	This may be of interest to those in this thread: My Hands-on with the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 (10 images) -Heie

08-17-2013, 04:32 AM	#368
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Saw this thing in the newly opened Digidirect Store in Brisbane. And yes I pre-ordered last month with a 10% off. Still waiting for shipping confirmation. When when when???

08-17-2013, 05:19 AM	#369
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by tzrenz0 Still waiting for shipping confirmation. When when when??? Ditto.

08-17-2013, 06:14 AM	#370
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I went to the Children's Museum here in Indianapolis a few weeks ago, and I couldn't stop thinking about what a perfect lens the 18-35mm would have been. And today I'm going to the Indiana State Fair, and if I had the 18-35mm I would probably just go with that. I don't think I'm going to be able to hold out very long once this lens is released.

08-21-2013, 07:45 PM	#372
Clinton Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,915	No news yet

08-21-2013, 10:34 PM	#373
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by Clinton No news yet Sadly.

08-21-2013, 11:01 PM	#374
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Considering that it doesn't even seem to be out for Nikon yet, and the fact that it took over 6 months after the Canon release for the 35mm f/1.4 to come out for Pentax, I wouldn't be holding my breath for the 18-35mm anytime soon.

08-22-2013, 06:16 AM	#375
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Cannikin I wouldn't be holding my breath for the 18-35mm anytime soon. Good--because I'm broker than I was when I pre-ordered. I got the standard "Backorder Status" email from B&H a couple of days ago.

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