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General => General discussion => Topic started by: T_J_G on 07 October 2011, 19:49

Title: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 07 October 2011, 19:49

Been shooting a lot of stuff 70mm plus, but realised I loved shooting wide angle. So I'm tempted to invest in one of the above, will be on a crop sensor on my 1000d. I think the 8mm may be too wide and also is a fixed length, whereas the Sigma may give more options.

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 October 2011, 20:23

One's fish-eye, t'other's just wide-angle.

Which do you want?

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 07 October 2011, 20:28

Both :grin:

I guess what I really want is a wide angle.

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 October 2011, 20:45

I think you'll be able to do an awful lot more with the 10-20mm lens.

Unless you're planning to shoot a lot of skateboard photography.  :grin:

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: shepgti on 07 October 2011, 21:20

my kit is crying out for a 10-20mm lens!

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Ridg on 08 October 2011, 09:30

for you 10-20

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: DubFan on 08 October 2011, 12:21

The 10-20 is much more versatile, you'll find yourself using it much more than a fisheye.
I sometimes want something wider than the 18mm on my kit lens but can't justify (yet) the cost of a 10-20, especially when there are other lenses I'd rather have.

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 October 2011, 18:24

I have pretty much not used my 18-55 kit lens since I bought the 10-20.

Just get a bit closer.  :grin:

And for landscapes, it's unbeatable.

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 08 October 2011, 19:53

Since I've got the 70-200 and the 50mm my kit lens doesn't get much of a look in.

Really fancy something like the Sigma.

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 08 October 2011, 21:23

Given the new competition subject I need to invest and quickly!

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 October 2011, 21:33

 :grin:

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Sam on 17 October 2011, 11:35

I got a sigma 10-20mm at the recomendation of mr Hell, I havent put my 55 on since  :evil:

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: the_stink on 19 October 2011, 15:45

been rocking the Sigma 10-20 for 2 yrs and its awesome!

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 19 October 2011, 18:39

That's not helping :lipsrsealed: only £399 on Amazon.

Although that'll take my gear tally to near on ridiculous  :undecided:

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: shepgti on 19 October 2011, 18:50

ive seen them for nearer 300

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: T_J_G on 19 October 2011, 19:05

Quote from: shepgti on 19 October 2011, 18:50

ive seen them for nearer 300

Brand new? the amazon price is one of the cheapest but found it for £350 on some site that I've never used/heard of. Don't want a grey import if I decide to take the plunge

Title: Re: Samyang 8mm or Sigma 10-20
Post by: Sam on 20 October 2011, 12:34

I got mine used twice for 290. It was brand new and in the box