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20-04-2007, 8:38 AM
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I just happened to search for Sigma lenses with a Pentax fit on eBay this morning and was presented with the 14mm f2.8 for £350........I bought it!
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20-04-2007, 9:09 AM
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Ah the lens bug 
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20-04-2007, 9:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jenufa  Ah the lens bug | The Tamron version is £800ish and from the reviews I've found online the Sigma is supposed to be better so £350 isn't too bad methinks! | |
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20-04-2007, 9:47 AM
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Nice  Enjoy. The only drawback with this one was the fact that the hood was in-built so no chance for filters. Be careful with it and make sure you post some snaps when it's here
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20-04-2007, 9:49 AM
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Gets some good reviews  . Post some shots of what it can do when you get the time.
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20-04-2007, 9:59 AM
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If you're after Sigma or other 3rd party lenses, check this out. | 
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20-04-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by h4rri Nice Enjoy. The only drawback with this one was the fact that the hood was in-built so no chance for filters. Be careful with it and make sure you post some snaps when it's here | It can take gel filters....
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20-04-2007, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Pirate!! | Without a bottomless pit of money it's so hard to make a choice isn't it! I could have saved £80 and bought the 10-20 but I would lose out on the speed...
I will try the 14mm and if I don't get on with it I can always put it back on eBay!
That 10-20 Sigma is great as it's a DC lens, designed for APS-C sensors, so you get an actual 10mm!!!!
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20-04-2007, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by baldrick It can take gel filters.... |
Ah I was reading DP and it mentioned this as the only drawback
It is a damn fine lense
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20-04-2007, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by baldrick It can take gel filters.... | Can you get ND Grad gels?
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20-04-2007, 12:12 PM
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Cokin do a big mount to fit on the outside of lenses for their systems.
It has 3 grubscrews (I guess they may mark the lens).
Sizes are max 84mm for P-series and max 118mm for X-PRO.
Just a thought
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20-04-2007, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by baldrick That 10-20 Sigma is great as it's a DC lens, designed for APS-C sensors, so you get an actual 10mm!!!! | This is not true! It being a DC lens means it's designed for the smaller sensor of an APS-C camera. It won't cover the full 35mm frame, you'll get serious vignetting. It doesn't mean you get a true 10mm, it's still converted, so it'll work out as 15mm or 16mm, depending on the camera you mount it on.
That 14mm prime looks great, can't wait to see some shots | |
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20-04-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tryingtimes Cokin do a big mount to fit on the outside of lenses for their systems.
It has 3 grubscrews (I guess they may mark the lens).
Sizes are max 84mm for P-series and max 118mm for X-PRO.
Just a thought | Isn't the problem with filters on a fast ultra wide angle lens just the sheer size/shape of the front element? Surely you'd need a bowl shaped filter or an huge piece of flat glass to cover the whole lens?
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20-04-2007, 12:35 PM
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The problem for this particular fast ultrawide is that it's hood doesn't come off and that it's got no filter threads!
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20-04-2007, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by baldrick Isn't the problem with filters on a fast ultra wide angle lens just the sheer size/shape of the front element? Surely you'd need a bowl shaped filter or an huge piece of flat glass to cover the whole lens? | Yes - it would need some investigation. The Cokin X-Pro filters are 130mm wide though so might well do the trick.
However they are very expensive - I think an X-Pro polarizer is £200
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