you didn't say whether this was for film or *istD. i have the Sigma 15-30 and frankly, it's wide compared to what people are used to, but in absolute terms, it's not that wide. side is when you are using a panorama camera like the Noblex ones. with the possible exception of the 19mm and longer lenses, you can't put any filter in front without severe vignetting. the newer Sigma 17-35 might be an exception.
Herb... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 9:39 AM Subject: Shopping for an ultrawide.. any advice? > Hi all, > > Was just browsing thru some ultrawides, and I can't really decide which one > I want. I'll just think aloud and any help's appreciated. > > These are the ones I'm looking at: > > Primes > 1. Pentax FA 20mm f/2.8 (f/2.8~22, 67mm) USD$485 (B&H) > 2. Sigma EX 20mm f/1.8 (f/1.8~22, 82mm) USD $360 (B&H) > Zooms > 3. Sigma EX 20-40mm f/2.8 (f/2.8~32, 82mm) USD$600 (B&H) > 4. Sigma EX 17-35mm f/2.8-4 (f/2.8~32, 77mm) USD$440 (77mm version available > January?) > 5. Sigma EX DG 12-24mm f/4-5.6 (f/4~22, rear filter) USD$650 (though not out > yet?) > 6. Phoenix/Vivitar 19-35mm f/3.5-f/4.5 (f/3.5~22, 77mm) USD$140 (new on > Ebay) > > The main purpose will be landscapes, and I figure that what I really need is > just 20mm, if it's any wider, I'm not sure if I'll get enough use out of it. > I also hope to use it with a Singh Ray Gold & Blue Polariser. However, I > just went over the website and they don't seem to have it in an 82mm thread. > This being so, I sent off an email just to confirm (will prolly find out > after the weekend).
