Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

[Justin Koh]

Well, the thing is there aren't any good comparisons on the net with the Sigma. All I have was the press release by Sigma or a no-brainer two paragraphs stating the obvious. Even I can write better reviews. I think we are too spoiled by Bryan! Bryan, if you are reading this, your reviews are the best reviews OF ANY KIND OF PRODUCTS, OF ANY KIND OF MEDIA I've ever read. The thing is, I don't understand how he did it over and over again for so many products and so accurately done. Ok, enough of Bryan worshiping. (Bryan, get back to work and write me a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM). If someone would let me know how well the Tokina size up with these two, that will be a blast too.


In my market (Malaysia) the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is aboutUSD 825 and the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 is USD 841. Slight and insignificant different. Few other factors I have to consider is that Canon does not come with the lens hood (which I have to fork out and buy). But the Sigma isn't that all free and done deal either, the filter size is a whooping 82mm!!! It will cost me a bomb to get a good UV and Polarizer.


FYI, the Tokina cost USD 723.

[neuroanatomist]

Not a Bryan-quality review, but here is a review with some comparison shots of five UWA lenses, the Canon 10-22, both Sigma 10-20s, the Tokina 11-16 and the Tamron 10-24.

[Jorundr-Jorgensen]

Neuroanatomist, thanks a heaps for showing me that comparison review, I've been pondering eternally about which one is best! Cheers!

[Justin Koh]

Dearneuroanatomis


This is exactly what I am looking for!!! Geez, this forum rocks! Now I can see who's who. True, it's not Bryan quality review but a different type of review. Maybe Bryan can do a series just on comparingbetweenlenses, not just on single lenses.





Thanks a ton!!!





Here are some sample photos of the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 I had my hands on...





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[btaylor]

I'm afraid I can't speak for the Sigma but I love the Canon 10-22mm. Took this shot tonight as a bit of a joke. Inspired by one of Sean's images a while back. I'll take the steak and beer over his bottle of wine any day []


40D, Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM @ 10mm and f/8.0, 1/60 sec, ISO 100.


580ex II mounted on camera facing the back of the fridge and wirelessly triggering a 420ex at my feet with a blue gel. Would like to have had another flash for a bit of rim lighting from behind but was not to be. Ordered the Yongnuo RF620 triggers today - will let you all know how they go.


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[Jorundr-Jorgensen]

Nice shot Btaylor! Really like the expression and the blue flash from the bottom, nice effect! And the steak looks really appetizing..

[Sean Setters]

Love it btaylor...it's a hell of a lot better than my version. Well done.. ;-)

[btaylor]

Thanks for the compliments guys - I have done very little stobism but I'm going to get into it as a couple of friends have asked me to photograph their weddings next year so I'd like to be on top of things before then. I've really enjoyed your tutorials Sean - they've given me a massive head start.

[Sean Setters]

Thanks for the compliments guys - I have done very little stobism but I'm going to get into it as a couple of friends have asked me to photograph their weddings next year so I'd like to be on top of things before then. I've really enjoyed your tutorials Sean - they've given me a massive head start.
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Glad to hear you're getting some use out of them. ;-)