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Posted 13/06/2012 - 23:45
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If you really mean multi-purpose then there is no dilemma. A fish-eye lens is not multi-purpose.
Best regards, John
Posted 15/06/2012 - 10:12
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Thanks both Johns.
I've done a wee bit more research and now feel that a fish-eye does seem to be a bit more "specialist".
I think I'll stick to fairly standard wide zoom for the time being. I'm tending towards the ubiquitous Sigma 10-20.
B.
I've done a wee bit more research and now feel that a fish-eye does seem to be a bit more "specialist".
I think I'll stick to fairly standard wide zoom for the time being. I'm tending towards the ubiquitous Sigma 10-20.
B.
"He's not the Messiah, ..."
Posted 16/06/2012 - 13:39
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Hi i am only 15 miles from kilmarnock and have a tamron 10-24 it is not for sale but if you want to try some shots with it you are welcome, pm me if you are interested
Ian
Ian
Nobody is perfect, but being Scottish is a start
Posted 18/06/2012 - 11:55
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My similar quest led to the Sigma 8-16.
No regrets at all. It is very solid, compact and tightly made.
The manual focus is even better than the DA I sold to get it.
I like the huge cap and the surface finish
As for the range, it is like I got the DA14 back and all the rest is a bonus.
Really liking the long end as well as the ridiculously wide 8
It seems to suit the K-5 with its profusion of megapixies,
did some garden shots with full sun and deep shade yesterday. Very happy with the sharp rich results with no chromatic issues at all.
The DA14 was quite a hard act to follow with its close focus goods, but the sigma gets just as close. I love how linear it is, offering tantalising architecture possibilities.
The only reason not to get this lens is the difficulty of using filters.
I say 'difficulty' rather than the usual 'no chance' as some enthusiasts are already hanging huge solutions off the front
Pete
No regrets at all. It is very solid, compact and tightly made.
The manual focus is even better than the DA I sold to get it.
I like the huge cap and the surface finish
As for the range, it is like I got the DA14 back and all the rest is a bonus.
Really liking the long end as well as the ridiculously wide 8
It seems to suit the K-5 with its profusion of megapixies,
did some garden shots with full sun and deep shade yesterday. Very happy with the sharp rich results with no chromatic issues at all.
The DA14 was quite a hard act to follow with its close focus goods, but the sigma gets just as close. I love how linear it is, offering tantalising architecture possibilities.
The only reason not to get this lens is the difficulty of using filters.
I say 'difficulty' rather than the usual 'no chance' as some enthusiasts are already hanging huge solutions off the front
Pete
K-1 K-01 Q-7
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some len
Close to the Edge
Down by the River
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123 posts
16 years
Kilmarnock,
Ayrshire,
My main question/dilema at the moment is : Fish-eye or rectilinear?
Discuss!
Ta.
B.
PS Copious quantities of fine malt whisky available, should you wish to pop round for a blether.