[Mountain Vision]

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Item for Sale
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG

Asking Price
$330

Item Location
Albany, NY, USA

Item Description
I am the original owner of this Sigma 20mm 1.8 EX, it includes the original Sigma padded soft case, hood and both Sigma lens caps. It also includes a 82mm UV filter to get you started. I originally got this lens for use on film SLRs but in 2006 I switched to digital, I've had this lens for about 4 years but I have not used it much since 2008 when I got the 21mm Limited and 10-20mm listed elsewhere on this forum.

This is a NON HSM version of the lens, however, since it is rear focusing focus is fast. The front element does not move and neither does the barrel of the lens during focus.

The lens is in excellent condition both optically and cosmetically with no visible wear on the lens or optics.

This is a big lens, with an 82mm front element, however, it is the only f/2 or faster 20mm lens made by anyone. If you need a fast wide angle and the 21mm DA isn't your idea of fast, this is the only game in town.


Sigma 20mm f/1.8 lens...











Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
New

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
included to USA, actual shipping elsewhere

Shipping Services
UPS (to USA), USPS (international)

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
please consult USPS.com for international shipping as this is the cheapest method. You calculate the price, send me an email, I'll verify and ship via your method of choice once payment is received. For USA shipments it will be shipped UPS ground.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

---------- Post added 07-29-10 at 03:01 AM ----------

some example photos I have printed and sold several of these to at least 12x18 in size, data for the shots is listed directly above the photo:



ist 35mm and Fuji Provia...


ist D, f/2.0, ISO 800


K10D, ISO 1000 (grain added), f/5.6, 1/15th second


ist D, f/16


K10D, f/5.6


K10D, 1/320th, f/7.1, ISO 400

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Last edited by Mountain Vision; 08-06-2010 at 11:42 AM. Reason: price drop

[Mountain Vision]

[Mountain Vision]

Pentax K10D, Sigma 20mm

[Mountain Vision]

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[RyanRadical]

Is there any way you can post some photos taken with this lens wide open so I can see how sharp/soft it is at that aperture?

[Mountain Vision]

Is there any way you can post some photos taken with this lens wide open so I can see how sharp/soft it is at that aperture?

The above photo with the dog was taken at f/2.0, essentially wide open at close focus.

If your looking at the lens, you've probably looked at the reviews, like any UWA at f/1.8 the lens isn't all that sharp at the corners, but it's acceptable in the center. Once you stop down a little bit the lens sharpens up quickly and becomes on par with any other UWA, if not better. It's actually a really good lens, unfortunately, I'm shooting Pentax because I like lenses like the 21mm 3.2, and don't really need fast glass all that often.

BTW, in comparison, the Pentax 20mm f/2.8 is not sharp wide open either but Sigma gives you a full stop extra for when you need it.

I'll look for some more wide open or f/2.0 samples.

at f/2.0 ISO 1600, K10D @ 1/10th of a second

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