Nikon AF-S 12-24mm F/4 IF-ED vs Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

[Oddawg]

That doesn't sound good... I've got a D70 to work with, and that's a way tiny screen. Even if I tested it in the shop, there's still no guarantee that I get a sharp copy. Looks like it's going to be the Nikkor...

Not that it matters now that I'm pretty well conviced about getting the nikkor but can't anyone service the Sigma locally?

 

[GmbH.]

because you will be getting a Nikkor golden label, a golden box, get serviced by Nikon if anything happen. :bsmilie:

ok, basically i think the nikkor 12-24 is way over priced if compared to 3rd party.

this particular lens not packaged in a golden box

 

[TMC]

bring a laptop to test it out if you have no faith in your LCD. after a few K pics, you should have an idea how sharp a pic is thru your LCD.

 

[Oddawg]

bring a laptop to test it out if you have no faith in your LCD. after a few K pics, you should have an idea how sharp a pic is thru your LCD.

The problem with the LCD is that it's so small. Very often I go out, take photos, when I come back, the image is still not so sharp. But that's when I'm taking photos of light streams next to a busy road. So that's more my mistake.

Think I should just bring my notebook along to test, so no mistakes. :think:

 

[ihub88]

bring a laptop to test it out if you have no faith in your LCD. after a few K pics, you should have an idea how sharp a pic is thru your LCD.

agreed

 

[mcn]

tell me sister

which shop let u test a few k pics???

agreed

bring a laptop to test it out if you have no faith in your LCD. after a few K pics, you should have an idea how sharp a pic is thru your LCD.

 

[calebk]

tell me sister

which shop let u test a few k pics???

What TMC meant was after shooting for so long with your camera, you should be able to tell what's sharp and what's not on your LCD screen.

 

[mcn]

tku. i got it.

 

[Oddawg]

I'm getting too confused about whether to get the nikkor or to get the sigma.

Quality and price vs width and less price. :sweat:

I'm assuming the colour reproduction in the nikkor is also better than the sigma?:think:

 

[ihub88]

I'm getting too confused about whether to get the nikkor or to get the sigma.

Quality and price vs width and less price. :sweat:

I'm assuming the colour reproduction in the nikkor is also better than the sigma?:think:

look at tokina one, very very close to nikkor one

 

[Miao]

Color is definetely better with nikon, i try tokina at a wedding once & seem that my D200 metering does not work too well with it, I got to tune up FEC by 1 stop to get proper expose picture with tokina. Switch back to nikon & everything work wonderfully well. Better get original len & no chance to grumble about lens problem when the pic dun turn out well .. it will save you money as you have no chance to upgrade .. buy it once and for all.

 

[smalltiger]

Color is definetely better with nikon, i try tokina at a wedding once & seem that my D200 metering does not work too well with it, I got to tune up FEC by 1 stop to get proper expose picture with tokina. Switch back to nikon & everything work wonderfully well. Better get original len & no chance to grumble about lens problem when the pic dun turn out well .. it will save you money as you have no chance to upgrade .. buy it once and for all.

:thumbsup: Totally agree with you

 

[nightwolf75]

if u got the $, of course the nikon. but at half the price of the nikon, the tokina is no slouch. i chose this over the nikon since there's no way i can justify the cost of the nikon. i've no problems with the exposure watsoever.

sigma is wide alright... but, as with all sigma lens, any buyer needs to really test the lens in shop. also, the sigma lens coating is known to peel over time. lastly, sigma lenses (as a whole) is generally known for giving a slightly warmer cast to ur pics. not a bad thing especially for portraits.

 

[diediealsomustdive]

I bought the Sigma about 1.5 years back, not heavily used, so no change in condition of lens exterior or coating. Sharpness wide I have no complains, I could not justify purchase of the Nikkor - otherwise the decision is a no-brainer. Tried the Tokina and Sigma in shop, brought back and viewed on laptop. Chose Sigma for the warmer colours. Personal taste, I guess.

 

[looka]

Which should I buy?
Where can I buy?
How much should I be paying for it?

If you can put out $1600 then get the Nikon. If you not gointg to use it most of the time and like to save money for other lens then Sigma seem better. Both have about the same IQ when step down. Nikon 12-24 has very good centre sharpness through only wide open at 12mm its conner is soft.

My friend has Nikon marco and 70-200VR, his only wide lens is Nikon 12-24. I already have the 18-200 so Sigma 10-20 will give me better range cover.

 

[Oddawg]

I'm quite drawn to both the Sigma and the Tokina. I reckon the Sigma won't be used all that much that the lens exterior will get too crappy. Probably will go with the Sigma after all.

 

[theRBK]

try them both out at a camera shop... had thought of getting Tokina 12-24 but wanted to give a chance to Sigma 10-20 and was astounded by the extra width... colour wise, in this day and age of digital cameras and especially if you shoot RAW not that big an issue...

 

[diediealsomustdive]

Some say the Sigma is that little bit more rectilinear than both the Tokina and the Nikkor.

 

[kenkoh]

I'm in the same boat you are. Cost aside, I'm leaning towards the Nikkor, because of the better light fall off and flare characteristics of the Nikkor when shot wide open. Having said all that, if you shoot with the lens stopped down, the wider Sigma is very appealing, as is the price. Note: If you focus manually, the Sigma focuses opposite from Nikkor.

AP quoted me $1585 for the Nikkor.

I don't think you can make a mistake with either of these lenses. They are both good.

 

[rosoei]

Just bought the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM from MS Color on Friday and went to Chinatown to take some photos the next day. Conclusion! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Love the lens. Given a choice, should have gotten the lens long ago.

To see the photos go to http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/254918/ . All taken with the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5.6 EX DC HSM mounted on D70.