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Sigma lens 12-24mm ....is this a good lens?

  • 20-04-2011 8:36am
    #1
    philip kelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    Sigma 12-24mm f4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Zoom Lens For Canon Digital & Film Cameras

    I have been offered this for 450 sterling it is second hand.
    Is it a good lens ?
    It is for a Canon 5D mark 1.

    Thank you for the advise.

    phil


Comments

  • #2
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Should be mega wide on the 5d, have a good check to see if its sharp.


  • #3
    philip kelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭philip kelly


    its in england


  • #4
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Looks like a nice lens and a great focal lenght, I would be inclined to stick with a standard wide angle like a 17-40L unless I could check the lens in person. Just a bit worried about not seeing the Sigma


  • #5
    dirtyghettokid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭dirtyghettokid


    i know this thread is a bit old, but didn't want to start a new one. anyone get this lens since this thread was started?
    would love to hear thoughts on this lens!


  • #6
    sebphoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    dirtyghettokid wrote: »
    i know this thread is a bit old, but didn't want to start a new one. anyone get this lens since this thread was started?
    would love to hear thoughts on this lens!

    I had a chance to use this lens for couple of months. It is fantastic UWA, click here.

    Alternatively you could take into consideration Sigma 15-30, Tokina 11-16 or Tokina 16-28. Also it is possible to use Sigma 10-20 on full frame, but you'll have some vignetting on wider end. Question is - do you really need zoom UWA?
    If not then maybe it's worth to consider Canon 14mm or fisheye.


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  • #7
    dirtyghettokid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭dirtyghettokid


    i was going to go for the 17-40 f/4 L until i saw that this sigma 12-24 would work on FF. i'm wondering would it be too wide though.. ?
    all i know is that i'd like wider than 24mm on my 5d2. :)
    not looking for fisheye, just something wide.


  • #8
    sebphoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    dirtyghettokid wrote: »
    i was going to go for the 17-40 f/4 L until i saw that this sigma 12-24 would work on FF. i'm wondering would it be too wide though.. ?
    all i know is that i'd like wider than 24mm on my 5d2. :)
    not looking for fisheye, just something wide.

    12-24 is designed for full frame bodies :)
    If you don't need fast lens then 12-24 might be suitable for you.
    Best way to figure out how do you feel with such focal length is by practice, so rent such lens and play with it. :)
    If you need faster (and reliable) lens then think about Canon 16-35mm (or older 17-35mm) instead of 17-40.


  • #9
    dirtyghettokid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭dirtyghettokid


    don't need fast. i had a 10-20mm that i used on my old nikon d80 (crop)
    24mm is the widest available right now on my 5d2. i do have the ef-s 18-55mm for my 600d, but i'd prefer to get something wider for the 5d2.

    16-35 would be awesome. but waaaaay out of my price range. it'd take me long enough as it is to save for the 17-40!

    thanks for your input, appreciated! :)


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