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Old 04-16-2008, 05:56 AM
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Congrats!

10-20mm is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide. I have been meaning to pick something up in that focal length range. Let us know how you like it.

The B+W MRC circular polarizer is a good choice. It is what I use. I have three different sizes.

Be sure you test the polarizer on the 10-20 at its widest before you purchase. From what I have read, on very wide angle lenses the lens can wind up seeing your polarizer if it is a standard model (it is too thick). As a result you get darkness at the edges of the photo.

This may not be a problem for your combination of lens/camera, but its worth a check. If it is a problem you will have to get a "slim" polarizer. It is exactly the same, but much thinner and without threads on the front for other filters (or lens caps).

Looking forward to some shots with your new glass!
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Is this what we call a fisheye lens? I can`t find something similar for my Nikon
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Old 04-16-2008, 08:39 AM
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errrr...humm...the canon is a 10-22. i should know i use it . good lens pick any ways
yes that's correct sorry Cannon is 10-22mm thank you , how do you like the Cannon weesped? I'd like your honest opinion about the Cannon please

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Congrat Nica on the new lens. I'm sure you'll be happy with it as many people use it with no problems. I think there was only 1 lens that was better, the Tokina because of the fixed aperture, f/4 IIRC. Otherwise, the Canon 10-22, Sigma 10-20, Tokina 12-24, and Tamron 11-17 were very similar.

Now you don't have to stand so far away from the cars to take great pics huh!
Oooh thanks for the tip there tod, I saw there Tokina but the two people I consulted (co-worker who's a hard core photographer and my other friend who takes photos for a living) suggested I either go with Cannon or Sigma, well to start they suggested that as my skills progress I try other lens out too. Man I read so many reviews, I'm just glad Google exists lol. Thank you for the tip though and yes I'm looking forward to not standing so fara way from the vehicle and being able to capture more with this lens

Just curious tod, have you used the Tokina or the Tamron? I honestly didn not read anythign up on those lens? Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Congrats!

10-20mm is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide. I have been meaning to pick something up in that focal length range. Let us know how you like it.

The B+W MRC circular polarizer is a good choice. It is what I use. I have three different sizes.

Be sure you test the polarizer on the 10-20 at its widest before you purchase. From what I have read, on very wide angle lenses the lens can wind up seeing your polarizer if it is a standard model (it is too thick). As a result you get darkness at the edges of the photo.

This may not be a problem for your combination of lens/camera, but its worth a check. If it is a problem you will have to get a "slim" polarizer. It is exactly the same, but much thinner and without threads on the front for other filters (or lens caps).

Looking forward to some shots with your new glass!
Thank you brianja, yes I was warned about the polarizer and the wide angle lens. The polarizer I used worked just fine with the Sigma lens but that's why I didn't purhcase it right there and then becuase I wanted to read up a bit more on it. I didn't ask to see the slim polarizer though and I've been doing a bit of reading on them and I think your right, with the Sigma 10-20mm and the B+W MRC circular polarizer I don't think I'll have any issues but I'm getting second opinions.

I can't wait to snap some pictures of the Volvo with this lens

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Is this what we call a fisheye lens? I can`t find something similar for my Nikon
Well same idea as a fisheye lens pirex, just with out the distortion that's all, well there will be some distortion but not as bad as a fisheye. I know Nikon has one I just can't remember the model or specs.......I read a review about it actually...I'll check the magazine I got...I know I read it
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Oh, great if you can find out what model it is
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Oooh thanks for the tip there tod, I saw there Tokina but the two people I consulted (co-worker who's a hard core photographer and my other friend who takes photos for a living) suggested I either go with Cannon or Sigma, well to start they suggested that as my skills progress I try other lens out too. Man I read so many reviews, I'm just glad Google exists lol. Thank you for the tip though and yes I'm looking forward to not standing so fara way from the vehicle and being able to capture more with this lens

Just curious tod, have you used the Tokina or the Tamron? I honestly didn not read anythign up on those lens? Any info would be greatly appreciated
Tokina 12-24 f/4

Tamron 11-18mm

You can find the rest of the reviews on Fred Miranda Reviews

I have the Tamron 11-17mm. It was the only lens I could find locally in Hawaii and could "touchy-feely". I like it alot, very clean shots and was cheaper than the Canon 10-22mm. Couldn't tell that much of a difference back then, so I went with the Tamron.

I think the only lens I would upgrade to would be the Tokina 12-24 because of the f/4. But I just picked up a 17-40L lens and can't see buying another lens just to fill the 12-17mm gap.

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yes that's correct sorry Cannon is 10-22mm thank you , how do you like the Cannon weesped? I'd like your honest opinion about the Cannon please
He loves his XTi. He'll probably chime in after school, but in the meantime, I know he won't mind if we take a peek at his work...

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Carlos.. that is nice lens.. SIGMA, Tokina and tamron are good lens.. ENJOY and take some pics
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Oh, great if you can find out what model it is
I'm still looking pirex, I haven't had time to go through the magazine oooh but I took some pictures

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Tokina 12-24 f/4

Tamron 11-18mm

You can find the rest of the reviews on Fred Miranda Reviews

I have the Tamron 11-17mm. It was the only lens I could find locally in Hawaii and could "touchy-feely". I like it alot, very clean shots and was cheaper than the Canon 10-22mm. Couldn't tell that much of a difference back then, so I went with the Tamron.

I think the only lens I would upgrade to would be the Tokina 12-24 because of the f/4. But I just picked up a 17-40L lens and can't see buying another lens just to fill the 12-17mm gap.
Thank you for the links, I'll be sure to read them up and thank you for your feed back very much appreciated.

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Thank you Scott, now you know what this means...I'll be asking you more questions

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Carlos.. that is nice lens.. SIGMA, Tokina and tamron are good lens.. ENJOY and take some pics
Thank you oh and I took some pictures and it was a gorgeous day today, sunny all day long
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haha i love the ? keep them coming...its nice knowing people that are excited about photography as i am
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