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Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
I used to have a Sigma 15-30 before purchasing this lens, but I needed a larger angle coverage for some architectural pictures. This lens has no real distortion even at 12mm, and it's quite sharp if you use it at f.5,6 and over.- Very wide
- Sharp over f.5,6
- No distortion at all, a miracle
- Needs to be stopped at f.8 and over for the best results
REVIEW: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG
This ultra-wide angle zoom lens from Sigma projects an image circle big enough for full frame digital/35mm and is still very wide on a cropped sensor. We take a look at how it performs.- Enormous field of view
- Amazing control of distortions
- Solid build quality with good protection of front element
- Difficult to use front mounted filters (Though not impossible
- Bulbous front element needs careful handling
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG ASPH HSM Lens Review
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM is one of about half a dozen ultra wide zoom lenses in Sigma's modern lens lineup. This is also one of the widest full-frame zoom lenses available on the market at this time (there are a couple of 'wider' APS-C type lenses offered by Canon, Tokina as well as Sigma...
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens Review
One way to create differentiating photographs is to use an extreme lens. The ultra-wide angle Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens fits that definition, providing extreme wide angles of view rivaled by few other rectilinear (non-fisheye) lenses.
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens Review
If you're into high quality glass, this is the kind of lens you can get lost in. Build quality is exceptional, performance is outstanding and…I'm getting ahead of myself, but you'll see the world in a whole new way when you use this lens.
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports (Nikon) Lens - Brand New review
A long list of pros. One flaw but of smaller calibre. A price two times lower than that of rival Canon and Nikon lenses. I suppose it’s the best write-up of the tested lens you can imagine. We don’t want to prolong this summary because it’s pointless.- Solid, stylish, weather-sealed casing,, Excellent image quality in the frame centre,, Brilliant image quality on the edge of the APS-C sensor,, Very good image quality on the edge of full frame,, Lack of spherical aberration-related problems,, Negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,,...
- Noticeable vignetting at the maximum relative aperture on full frame.
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports (Nikon) Lens - Brand New review
It’s easy to look at the price of expensive lenses such as the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sport and immediately disregard them from your radar. While the price implies working pros specialising in sports and wildlife are the only ones ever likely to purchase such a lens, it’s possible to get it in...
This lens will not stay in your bag.
If, like me, you're accustomed to edge-to-edge sharpness and couldn't bring yourself to even press the shutter-button, with the expectation of chromatic aberration, with it's purple-fringes, then this lens is for you.
Given the high bar set by Sigma's Art lenses, when I first heard about Sigma releasing this lens at a fairly affordable price I was extremely excited. Unfortunately though, the lens fell short in several aspects.
- Landscape photographers looking for a wide-angle zoom lens with exceptional sharpness and performance from 12mm-16mm
- Photographers looking for excellent performance across the entire focal range and photographers who prefer to shoot with a lighter kit
Huge improvement on the older generation Sigma 12-24mm zooms
I have been using the generation one Sigma 12-24mm lens for wide landscapes and architectual shots for many years. The older lens was sharp in the center but soft at the edges and corners even when stopped down. The older lens was at its worst in the 12-15mm range, right where you needed it most.