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Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by F430GB, Jun 3, 2011.

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  1. F430GB

    F430GB F1 Veteran

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    #1 F430GB, Jun 3, 2011
    I have a Nikon D3000 with two standard kit lenses: an 18-55mm and a 55-200mm. I really wanted an ultra wide angle lens, so I went ahead and ordered a SIGMA 10-20mm 10-20 F4 LENS KIT that includes the following:

    -Lens
    -Lens hood
    -Three Filters (UV, CP, and one for fluorescent lighting)
    -Soft lens case
    -3 piece lens cleaning kit
    -Lens cap holder
    -Original box (it's brand new...never used)

    all for $499.00.

    I'm a bit nervous with spending that much money; although it's too late to think twice. Did I just make a $500 mistake or is it worth it? Anyone have photos that they've taken with the 10-20mm? I'm worried that the 10mm won't be much different than the kit 15mm. :eek:

    Thanks in advance,
    -G.B.
     
  2. alfas

    alfas Formula Junior

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    #2 alfas, Jun 3, 2011
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2011
    look around flicker for examples.

    you can search specifically for 10-20mm sigma shots on a nikon if you set up the search parameters.

    10mm on your crop is around 16mm on a FF, this lens will be much wider FOV than your 15mm which is a 22mm+/- on FF.

    Only you can decide if the $500 was worth it.

    seems a bit of searching would have garnered a bit better price

    http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK

    maybe forsaking some of the trepidation.

    I've spent more to go wider and have been quite happy I did.

    wide is fun.
     
  3. BigP1202

    BigP1202 Formula 3

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    #3 BigP1202, Jun 3, 2011
    I borrowed a 10-20 from a friend a while back. Didn't use it enough to give proper judgement but she swears by it. I've been in the market myself, but I'm going with the Tokina 11-16mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture :D :D

    Only problem is they're in such high demand you can't find them new anywhere and second hand lenses are going for a premium.
     
  4. F430GB

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    #4 F430GB, Jun 3, 2011
    Did you like it the few times you used it? I still have a little voice in my head saying, "Idiot idiot idiot idiot" over and over again for buying this lens without even seeing one or using one. I almost went with the Tokina 11-16mm, but I was informed that Sigmas had better image quality. That could be debatable...just like Nikon vs. Canon arguments. :eek:

    -G.B.
     
  5. BigP1202

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    #5 BigP1202, Jun 3, 2011
    Honestly I shot like two or three frames with it and put it down, not because I didn't like it, but I wasn't quite comfortable with it yet to use on a car shoot. I'm mainly getting one for event photography and trying to get into some real estate as well. Plus, another lens is a good thing :)
     
  6. Jdubbya

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    #6 Jdubbya, Jun 4, 2011
    I don't know about that lens in particular but I've got a big 50-500 Sigma that I like very well. It's a great quality lens.
     
  7. 8-Ball

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    #7 8-Ball, Jun 4, 2011
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    I've had a Sigma 10-20 for a while now and been very happy with it, the images in the link below were taken with either a Nikon D40 or D90. One thing to check is that it's an HSM version (which I think all the Nikon versions are), otherwise it won't autofocus on your D3000.

    Clickity click for Snappity snaps

    Edit, there's also a Flickr group here
     

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