tc811 said:Hi, I'm thinking of getting this len in Hong Kong next month. However, I do understand that this len cannot fit in normal filter or PL. My question is: How can i prevent the len from scratches, and any filter to protect the len. Thanks.
jeryltan said:No idea about Sigma.. but both my Nikon 12-24mm and Canon 10-22mm works fine with B+W normal filters.. BTW, I urge you to consider the Tokina 12-24mm instead, or at least the Tamron 11-18mm..
tc811 said:I did considered Tokina 12-24mm. But somehow, I felt that Sigma's picture quality is much sharper and contrast is better than Tokina, especially when stop down to F11 (most would said the swee spot). Tokina's picture seem to be a bit warm and not that sharp as compared to Sigma. I'm using a Canon E350D, so all 3 lens is ok to me. But after evaluating most of the lens and pictures, I choose Sigma. And the protuding front glass lens means that normal filter cannot fit in. This is my only concern (dun wan to damage the glass len since no filter).
I intend to get both Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM and Sigma 12-24 mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM. But just haven't decide on the WA lens yet. Might choose Canon EF-S 17-85mm if really no choice.:dunno:
jeryltan said:I think the Canon equivalent is 10-22mm.. And that would be the best choice
tc811 said:But I'm afraid it is too wide for me and may have distortion problem which i see in some pictures.:think:
tc811 said:But I'm afraid it is too wide for me and may have distortion problem which i see in some pictures.:think:
jeryltan said:I think the Canon equivalent is 10-22mm.. And that would be the best choice
yyD70S said:I second that. :thumbsup:
And it's not like you're gonna pay a hefty premium viz-a-viz the Sigma (e.g. comparing the Nikon equivalent the the Sigma, Tokina or Tamron).
jeryltan said:Yah man.. The Nikon 12-24mm cost me $1,550 and the Canon 10-22mm only cost me $1,130 :lol: Should've gotten the Tokina for me Nikon instead :think:
tc811 said:But getting a Canon 10-22mm is a bit too wide for me. Ideally I'm looking at 12-24mm onward. I'm using it more for landscape, etc.
jeryltan said:Ok, here you go.. Nikon pro promoting Canon 10-22mm Scroll to bottom of page..
jeryltan said:Ok, here you go.. Nikon pro promoting Canon 10-22mm Scroll to bottom of page..
http://kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/comparison.htm
This is one lens I will never sell, unless I get a 5D
markccm said:he pro?
u gotta be kidding.
he is the joke of the century. Not William Hung.
you are able to use a filter on the sigma 12-24. however, it would be fitted onto the hood and not the lense itself. the hood fits a 82mm filter, iirc.tc811 said:Hi, I'm thinking of getting this len in Hong Kong next month. However, I do understand that this len cannot fit in normal filter or PL. My question is: How can i prevent the len from scratches, and any filter to protect the len. Thanks.
jeryltan said:Maybe not as pro as you lor..