Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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If you cant afford the higher end lens, PLEASE do yourself the favor and purchase this one. I ADORE this lens!!! As a storm photographer, its a dream.

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If your looking for a Ultrawide angle lens for a decent price the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 is a good choice. It is not a fisheye so straight lines will remain straight. However the same caveat that applies to all wide angle lenses applies here. Do not photograph people to the sides of the frame with this lens as you will likely get distortion. Its best to photograph people in the center with any ultra wide lens. For others that are new to wide angles like myself, one of the pieces of advice I came across when shooting with a wide angle lens is to try and get close to your subject. With such a wide angle the viewer may become detached from the subject so its good to have something in the foreground to draw you in. Whats important to note about this lens is that it has a wider aperture of 3.5. This is good if you plan on shooting indoors or in low light situations. This isnt a prime lens with a fixed focal length but rather a zoom lens that is a bit more versatile. I have a Nikon D5100 and the newer Nikon wide angle I had seen wouldnt work on my camera body. This lens will work with F-mount cameras. You can check Amazon at the top by searching for your camera model for compatibility. Also worth mentioning is it does have a focus motor and will auto focus. However it does not have image stabilization which while unfortunate isnt really a necessity. The build quality of the lens is pretty nice. It is a bit on the heavy side, but it feels solid. It also comes with a petal hood to prevent sun flare and a padded lens case. On a DX camera its worth noting that the 10-20 mm is actually 15-30mm due to crop factor. The only real downside to this lens is that while photos tend to be sharp in the center of the image across all apertures, the corners can become a bit fuzzy. If you want sharper corners you may need to stop down F-8, or F-11. EDIT: I have had the chance to use this lens on a recent trip to Ireland and have decided to share some of the shots taken with this lens. The lens can create some nice sunburst effects as well! I was so pleased with how this lens performed in Ireland. I shot a lot of landscape shots right through the window of the tour bus setting a fast shutter speed. I did get some glare at times, which I may have been able to reduce with a polarizing filter. The lens is great for getting an entire building into the frame of an image, or for some truly stunning landscape shots. If you cant afford to invest a $700-$1000 in a wide angle lens, for the price the Sigma 10-20 F/3.5 is a good lens for the price.

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Im blown away by this lens--and sos my #1 real estate photo client. I jumped on it when I saw the lens on sale, and its one of the smarter purchases Ive made. I purchased it primarily for real estate photography, especially for shooting in tight spaces to get more of the room. My normal walk-around lens, which is an 18-300mm zoom is pretty good for photoing rooms at its widest angle, but to be able to zoom down to 10mm has been hugely helpful in photoing closets, kitchen spaces, bathrooms, tall or wide structures from short distances, etc. Its now my main real estate lens, and its already close to paying for itself after a month of working with it.

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Very impressed with the quality of this lens. Auto focus works smoothly and the sharpness is good.

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Love this lens! I was torn between this and the Tokina lens. So very happy with my choice, I had borrowed the Tokina from someone else so knew what to expect from it. The Sigma EX runs circles around it! Gives you a great wide view, not a bubble look, high quality photos. Couldnt be happier with this lens!

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I use this on my D750 and its a great little lens. I bought it for my trip to St. Augustine and it worked out well.

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Im greatly enjoying a new range of photo opportunities with this lens. It is only recently that I have come to realize that many pictures are simply impossible without a wide angle lens that can take in a big area. I have obtained many awesome shots with this on my Nikon D5300 and have no complaints. Zoom is easy. Auto focus is rapid.

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I have been through 3 of these lenses. I love them and they are perfect for all of my needs. I use them everyday and every picture looks great. Hard to take a bad photo with this guy. I use them for work but Im not a professional photographer- but they make my photos look very professional!

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Arrived on time and excellent condition. I use this with my nikon d5300. First sigma lens Ive purchased and I love it. I generally shoot with prime lenses but wanted to try out something wider than my 35. This is excellent for the price. The cost of a 14-24 was more than i wanted to spend to try the wide angle. Seems pretty sharp, fairly fast focus. I would recommend this lens.

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Perfect for interior photography. Using with Nikon D7200. Works as expected. This is ultra wide, make sure you line up walls etc to prevent distortion before taking photo, will save time in post. Great for Realestate, or interior design photography.

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