Re: Last call for Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
Very generous of you to share that news, Matthew. If anyone doesn't know by now, THAT is my favorite lens. (Right now, I'd list in 2nd place the Pentax DFA 77mm f1.8 Limited). $379 is a steal for it new. I paid $350 USED when I bought mine 4 years ago. On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 6:32 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > My dad's borrowing my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 for a vacation, and he > talked about buying one of his own. I went online to check prices, and > it looks like this lens is now discontinued. I hadn't seen that news > anywhere. It's a good bang for the buck, so if you want one, this may > be your last chance. > > In stock at $379 with 4% rewards at B&H > Overpriced at $479 at Amazon > Out of stock at Adorama > Not listed on Sigma's website > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Last call for Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
My dad's borrowing my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 for a vacation, and he talked about buying one of his own. I went online to check prices, and it looks like this lens is now discontinued. I hadn't seen that news anywhere. It's a good bang for the buck, so if you want one, this may be your last chance. In stock at $379 with 4% rewards at B&H Overpriced at $479 at Amazon Out of stock at Adorama Not listed on Sigma's website -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM
I have this one in Nikon mount, and am very happy with it. Dave On 11/3/07, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I attended a camera show today. > I was specifically looking for a nice wide angle zoom. And for the DA 2.8 > 16-50mm. They didn't offer the latter (currently sold out). > So, I ordered the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM > Does anyone here use this lens: > Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet. > > BTW: > I tried the SMC DA 2.8 50-135mm. They sell it her for appr 2000 USD !!! > WOW! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/ > > If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first > choise. > Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm > Thanks > > > Jens Bladt > http://www.jensbladt.dk > > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM
On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 21:43:28 +0100, Jens Bladt wrote > I attended a camera show today. > I was specifically looking for a nice wide angle zoom. And for the > DA 2.8 16-50mm. They didn't offer the latter (currently sold out). > So, I ordered the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM Does anyone here > use this lens: Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet. > > BTW: > I tried the SMC DA 2.8 50-135mm. They sell it her for appr 2000 USD !!! > WOW! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/ > > If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first > choise. > Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm > Thanks > > Jens Bladt > http://www.jensbladt.dk Hi Jens Yes I have one, bought earlier in the year. Very pleased with the results, nice balance of abberations for such a wide lens, good value for money. I have some samples online: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6372564 Large image http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6372564&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6300183 Large image http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6300183&size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358 Large image http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358&size=lg Regards, John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM
I attended a camera show today. I was specifically looking for a nice wide angle zoom. And for the DA 2.8 16-50mm. They didn't offer the latter (currently sold out). So, I ordered the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM Does anyone here use this lens: Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet. BTW: I tried the SMC DA 2.8 50-135mm. They sell it her for appr 2000 USD !!! WOW! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/ If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first choise. Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm Thanks Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 20mm f/4
>From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ya just missed a couple. I sold two K20/4.0's in the past few weeks. Wish I'd have known you wanted one ... it's really a dog and I was glad to be rid of 'em (Bow-Wow) >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off, can anybody tell me why it appears to be impossible to find an M or K 20mm f/4? DJE Both 20mm f4 lenses are not well corrected for distorsion. But contrast and resolution? The M seems fine. I have not tried the K. Andre
Re: 20mm f/4
Well, I found that on the ST 20/4,5 and the three examples of the K20/4.0 that I had (still have one) the sharpness at the edges diminishes substantially, to the point of a soft blur in some cases. I've made a lot of pics with those lenses, and when the size gets up there, that soft blur becomes quite noticeable. Unacceptable! Could I have had a total of FIVE poor examples? Doubtful ... Since I could get a fair sum for those lenses, I took the money and ran. The K18/3.5 seems to be quite a bit better in that regard. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Are you serious about the K20mm f/4 being lousy?
20mm f/4
Are you serious about the K20mm f/4 being lousy? I've seen a bunch of nice comments about it. I'd always assumed that they weren't readily availible for the same reasons that the A* lenses are not readily availible--Pentax didn't sell many and people are hoarding them. If it is that bad (and if the M is likewise bad) I can see why the A 20/2.8 goes for so much even used, and it pretty much leaves me with the FA 20/2.8 as a worthy option I guess I wouldn't be surprised if K and M 20/4 are not spectacular. Nikon made 3 inferior 20mm lenses before finally getting it right with their 20/2.8, and these would have been rougly contemporary with the K and M lenses. >From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Ya just missed a couple. I sold two K20/4.0's in the past few weeks. >Wish >I'd have known you wanted one ... it's really a dog and I was glad to be >rid of 'em (Bow-Wow) >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> First off, can anybody tell me why it appears to be impossible >> to find an M or K 20mm f/4? DJE
Re: M 20mm f/4
Two responses in one... Andre wrote: > I love this lens and bring it with me most of the time when I travel. > If you can have it for a good price, don't think for too long, or it > won't be there anymore. It's not easy to find one. The last three I > saw sold between 300$ and 400$. That means the one I've found is a bit of a bargain, especially considering its good condition. I've never seen one of these before so they can't be too common in these parts. Bob S. wrote: > I think it's coverage is significantly different from the 24mm. I've been thinking that if I carried this lens I would not be likely to carry the FA 24mm as well. In fact I did consider buying an A24mm f/2.8 which I saw a few weeks back, just for the saving in size and weight when I want to travel light. I decided against that one due to the duplication of focal length. > The 20mm gets really wide. You have to watch what creeps into the > frame (especially when you are more comfortable with telephotos than > wide angles as I am). It would be great paired with the 35mm you > mentioned. I also like using teles but wides are not a problem for me. I already own the Pentax 15mm and am well aware of the problems associated with viewfinders that have indadequate coverage (one of my little peeves). I agree that 20mm and 35mm make a good combination. I'll need to check out the distortion... and also think of whether I really this lens ;) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
Re: M 20mm f/4
David A. Mann schrieb: How's the sharpness, contrast/flare, distortion, colour rendering, light falloff, etc? I sold the one I had because of its heavy distortion. Sometimes I regret this, because in a lot of situations the distortion is quite unimportant, and the lens is so small and cute. Arnold
Re: M 20mm f/4
> I envisage adding this lens to my "lightweight snapshooting" kit, > which is currently made of the LX and 35mm f/3.5. > Yes, as far as I'm concerned, but I tend to use it as a complement > to a 28mm, a 30mm or even a 40mm (in this case, in a hiking kit > where you also find a 85/2 and a few accessories). > It would be great paired with the 35mm you mentioned. I think that a 20mm lens (although I can't help in judging the M 20/4's specific qualities here, since I've used only the A 20/2.8) should make a fine complement to anything from 28mm to 50mm (well, at least to 35mm or 40mm). And you would probably like the compactness for your purposes, too, David. In comparison, the A 20/2.8 is not nearly so compact - the barrel itself is about the size of a normal lens, but it has a wide filter thread (67mm) flange stuck on the front of it, which is quite nice for allowing filter use without vignetting, but which makes the lens somewhat "fat" to carry around. The 20/4 is quite "trim" in comparison. Fred
Re: M 20mm f/4
From David A. Mann:
I've spotted this lens in a local camera shop and I'm just a little
tempted as it would make a nice companion with the LX. I envisage adding
this lens to my "lightweight snapshooting" kit, which is currently made
of the LX and 35mm f/3.5.
Good idea.
I haven't found a lot of information in my list of bookmarked sites so
I'm looking for general comments from anyone who owns one of these. Is
its angle of view sufficiently different from a 24mm to justify
purchasing it?
Yes, as far as I'm concerned, but I tend to use it as a complement to
a 28mm, a 30mm or even a 40mm (in this case, in a hiking kit where
you also find a 85/2 and a few accessories).
How's the sharpness, contrast/flare, distortion, colour rendering, light
falloff, etc?
Sharpness is very good even at full aperture (in the center).
Contrast is fine except at full aperture (but I tend to use full
aperture in low contrast situation, so...). Flare is, thanks SMC,
well controlled. I tried shooting at the sun at the end of an
afternoon in such a way that I would get the maximum amount of
reflections. These reflections were very acceptable ("clean cut")
and did not produce much "general flare". I'm not sure what I say is
easy to follow, it's kind of late...
Not much light fall-off at the apertures I tend to use (f7 to f13).
I love this lens and bring it with me most of the time when I travel.
If you can have it for a good price, don't think for too long, or it
won't be there anymore. It's not easy to find one. The last three I
saw sold between 300$ and 400$.
Andre
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M 20mm f/4
Hi all, I've spotted this lens in a local camera shop and I'm just a little tempted as it would make a nice companion with the LX. I envisage adding this lens to my "lightweight snapshooting" kit, which is currently made of the LX and 35mm f/3.5. I haven't found a lot of information in my list of bookmarked sites so I'm looking for general comments from anyone who owns one of these. Is its angle of view sufficiently different from a 24mm to justify purchasing it? How's the sharpness, contrast/flare, distortion, colour rendering, light falloff, etc? Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
