First with S 10-20, how am I doing?

First with S 10-20, how am I doing? · 02:04 AM

Bought a Sigma 10-20 last week but haven't had a chance to use it. I took it to work today and managed to get a few shots. Most of them aren't the sort of shots you usually see the 10-20 used for.
These are all taken at the nursery where I work.
Hope you enjoy them.

Gary

Damn Brit · 08-18-2008, 02:16 AM

These next ones have crops included.

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-18-2008, 02:22 AM

Interesting shots.

I have not used mine for thisw sort of close up. Something to rethink

You should take this lens up to the Muir Woods, When I get a chance I will post some mre photos from my trip

ftpaddict · 08-18-2008, 03:24 AM

Nice place you work in.

I admit to not using wide-angle that much, but it does come in handy often times.

alohadave · 08-18-2008, 05:25 AM

These are some nice shots.

Check out this article by Ken Rockwell (just ignore his bit about the tripod).

How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses

Get close, then get even closer, and don't be afraid of lines. I took this the other day:

This was from about 8 inches away, and I could have gotten closer.

simonkit · 08-18-2008, 11:09 AM

Nice series of shots showing the capabilities of the 10-20...unfortunately I've so far had 2 poor copies & am awaiting arrival of the 3rd...the lens does seem to suffer a lot of smple variation

simon

slowpez · 08-18-2008, 11:37 AM

Hi Gary, that last one in the second group is really nice. Love those "deep throat" shots. Nice place to work. How can you not take your camera. I'd never get any work done.

Jimbo · 08-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Now I know why you know all the flower names! I went with the Pentax version of this lens but I have read many great reviews on this Sigma lens. It looks like there may be other uses for a wide angle lens then Landscapes. JIMBO

Damn Brit · 08-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Interesting shots.

I have not used mine for thisw sort of close up. Something to rethink

You should take this lens up to the Muir Woods, When I get a chance I will post some mre photos from my trip

Thanks Lowell, I'll check out Muir Woods

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Nice place you work in.

I admit to not using wide-angle that much, but it does come in handy often times.

Thanks, lowest paying and most rewarding job I've had.

Originally posted by alohadave

These are some nice shots.

Check out this article by Ken Rockwell (just ignore his bit about the tripod).

How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses

Get close, then get even closer, and don't be afraid of lines. I took this the other day:

This was from about 8 inches away, and I could have gotten closer.

Thanks Dave, nice shot and thanks for the heads up on the article.

Originally posted by simonkit

Nice series of shots showing the capabilities of the 10-20...unfortunately I've so far had 2 poor copies & am awaiting arrival of the 3rd...the lens does seem to suffer a lot of smple variation

simon

Thank you Simon, I'm an admirer of your work and I'm glad you like mine.
I think you'll find the lens is worth waiting for, I'm very impressed by the colour rendition of it.

Gary

Damn Brit · 08-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Hi Gary, that last one in the second group is really nice. Love those "deep throat" shots. Nice place to work. How can you not take your camera. I'd never get any work done.

Thanks Susan, yeah, some flowers can look amazing down inside when you get down and dirty with them.

Originally posted by Jimbo

Now I know why you know all the flower names! I went with the Pentax version of this lens but I have read many great reviews on this Sigma lens. It looks like there may be other uses for a wide angle lens then Landscapes. JIMBO

Thanks Jimbo, you should check article that Dave mentioned above.

Gary

**Ash** · 08-18-2008, 08:36 PM

How're you doing, Gary?
Me thinks you doin' just fine!
The 10-20 taking flowers! Who would've thought?

Well done!

maxwell1295 · 08-18-2008, 09:00 PM

Looking good, Gary. Interesting that you used a WA lens to shoot closeups. Interesting perpective...

Damn Brit · 08-18-2008, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by Ash

How're you doing, Gary?
Me thinks you doin' just fine!
The 10-20 taking flowers! Who would've thought?

Well done!

Thanks Ash good on yer.

Originally posted by maxwell1295

Looking good, Gary. Interesting that you used a WA lens to shoot closeups. Interesting perpective...

Thanks Alan, I find it liberating that I have little technical knowledge so don't know what the f*^# I'm doing. This frees me to take pictures of whatever I want with whatever I want. I walk a thin line between utter foolishness and sheer brilliance.

little laker · 08-18-2008, 10:09 PM

#3, and 4 look exceptional Gary, so I think that you have an excellent copy

Plus you've mastered it already.

Dale · 08-19-2008, 12:23 AM

Interesting use of wide angles there. As for lack of skill, I'd buy a 10-20 tomorrow judging by the quality of your shots.

D.

08-18-2008, 02:16 AM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	These next ones have crops included. Last edited by Damn Brit; 03-29-2010 at 07:16 PM.

08-18-2008, 05:25 AM	#5
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	These are some nice shots. Check out this article by Ken Rockwell (just ignore his bit about the tripod). How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses Get close, then get even closer, and don't be afraid of lines. I took this the other day: This was from about 8 inches away, and I could have gotten closer. Last edited by alohadave; 08-18-2008 at 05:34 AM.

08-18-2008, 02:22 AM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	Interesting shots. I have not used mine for thisw sort of close up. Something to rethink You should take this lens up to the Muir Woods, When I get a chance I will post some mre photos from my trip

08-18-2008, 03:24 AM	#4
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Nice place you work in. I admit to not using wide-angle that much, but it does come in handy often times.

08-18-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
simonkit Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 645	Nice series of shots showing the capabilities of the 10-20...unfortunately I've so far had 2 poor copies & am awaiting arrival of the 3rd...the lens does seem to suffer a lot of smple variation simon

08-18-2008, 11:37 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Hi Gary, that last one in the second group is really nice. Love those "deep throat" shots. Nice place to work. How can you not take your camera. I'd never get any work done.

08-18-2008, 11:40 AM	#8
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Now I know why you know all the flower names! I went with the Pentax version of this lens but I have read many great reviews on this Sigma lens. It looks like there may be other uses for a wide angle lens then Landscapes. JIMBO

08-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Interesting shots. I have not used mine for thisw sort of close up. Something to rethink You should take this lens up to the Muir Woods, When I get a chance I will post some mre photos from my trip Thanks Lowell, I'll check out Muir Woods Originally posted by ftpaddict Nice place you work in. I admit to not using wide-angle that much, but it does come in handy often times. Thanks, lowest paying and most rewarding job I've had. Originally posted by alohadave These are some nice shots. Check out this article by Ken Rockwell (just ignore his bit about the tripod). How to Use Ultra-Wide Lenses Get close, then get even closer, and don't be afraid of lines. I took this the other day: This was from about 8 inches away, and I could have gotten closer. Thanks Dave, nice shot and thanks for the heads up on the article. Originally posted by simonkit Nice series of shots showing the capabilities of the 10-20...unfortunately I've so far had 2 poor copies & am awaiting arrival of the 3rd...the lens does seem to suffer a lot of smple variation simon Thank you Simon, I'm an admirer of your work and I'm glad you like mine. I think you'll find the lens is worth waiting for, I'm very impressed by the colour rendition of it. Gary

08-18-2008, 06:32 PM	#10
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by slowpez Hi Gary, that last one in the second group is really nice. Love those "deep throat" shots. Nice place to work. How can you not take your camera. I'd never get any work done. Thanks Susan, yeah, some flowers can look amazing down inside when you get down and dirty with them. Originally posted by Jimbo Now I know why you know all the flower names! I went with the Pentax version of this lens but I have read many great reviews on this Sigma lens. It looks like there may be other uses for a wide angle lens then Landscapes. JIMBO Thanks Jimbo, you should check article that Dave mentioned above. Gary

08-18-2008, 08:36 PM	#11
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	How're you doing, Gary? Me thinks you doin' just fine! The 10-20 taking flowers! Who would've thought? Well done!

08-18-2008, 09:00 PM	#12
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Looking good, Gary. Interesting that you used a WA lens to shoot closeups. Interesting perpective...

08-18-2008, 10:06 PM	#13
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Ash How're you doing, Gary? Me thinks you doin' just fine! The 10-20 taking flowers! Who would've thought? Well done! Thanks Ash good on yer. Originally posted by maxwell1295 Looking good, Gary. Interesting that you used a WA lens to shoot closeups. Interesting perpective... Thanks Alan, I find it liberating that I have little technical knowledge so don't know what the f*^# I'm doing. This frees me to take pictures of whatever I want with whatever I want. I walk a thin line between utter foolishness and sheer brilliance.

08-18-2008, 10:09 PM	#14
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	#3, and 4 look exceptional Gary, so I think that you have an excellent copy Plus you've mastered it already.

08-19-2008, 12:23 AM	#15
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Interesting use of wide angles there. As for lack of skill, I'd buy a 10-20 tomorrow judging by the quality of your shots. D.