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> Hi all,
>
> I've the oportunity to choose a lens from Sigma and I'm looking at their
> wide angles.
> I tried a friend's 15-30 last week and it looked quite good although it
> was Minolta mount so I couldn't try it on my EOS. He is very
> enthusiastic about it but I read many comments on the 'net that it's
> quite soft at the edges.
> Then I went to see in Photodo and the best sigma wide in numbers is 24mm
> (rating 4) but it's not that wide. Then there's the 20f/1.8 DG EX and
> the 17-35.
>
> What are your hands-on experiences? I've already a 16mm fisheye
> (Zenitar) and the next lens on the line is the 28-135IS. The zooms
> really catch my attention, specially because they allow to frame much
> better (very important in wide, when it's actually helpful to eliminate
> annoying elements in the picture).
>
> If you say that the 20f/1.8 is actually 10x better than the 17-35 in its
> whole range, then I'd consider it first choice. In other words, I'm
> looking for the best compromise flexibility/quality. Money has a limit
> as well, but I think the offer covers most of the wide lenses from I the
> prices I've seen.
>
> Please notice that the offer I've is about a Sigma lens, and although I
> like Canon lenses, they're out of the "picture" so there's no point
> about raving on them. (yes, if I could I'd get a 16-35L ;-)
>
> Greetings,
>
> Gerard.
Gerard,
I have been pleased with my Tokina 19-35. It is the NEW version and a
good performer for the price.
Bob
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