Sigma 8-16mm for astro?
Posted 17/03/2022 - 09:01 - Helpful Comment
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I know nothing about astro but I imagine you want something as fast as possible so if you are using a crop body and the 11-16mm is out of your reach maybe look at the Sigma 18-35mm f/2.8 ?
Personally at £120 I would buy the Sigma anyway and try it, if no good you should get your money back easily (and make a bit on it as well)
Personally at £120 I would buy the Sigma anyway and try it, if no good you should get your money back easily (and make a bit on it as well)
Posted 17/03/2022 - 09:14 - Helpful Comment
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That's a very good deal on the Sigma but I don't know if it's really suitable for astrophotography. I have the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 and it's a very nice lens, faster than the 8-16mm, but I don't know anything about it's qualities specifically for astro.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
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PS: I have previously owned the Pentax DA 12-24, and regret having parted with it. So, this could also be an option, although this lens sells for quite a bit more than what the Sigma 8-16 I am looking at is priced at.
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