Sigma 12

141 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 reviews of Sigma 12. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design. The reliability also gets good comments, but reviews about the size and usability are different.

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On average, users rate this product 83/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sigma 12

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sigma 12 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and size. The design and usability are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sigma 12

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Sigma 12 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the design and size are overall positive. The reliability and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG ASPHERICAL HSM

If you're in the market for a near pro-quality ultra wide angle zoom lens, the Sigma 12-24mm EX DG provides a good value. It's a bit on the expensive side, but shouldn't need replacing for quite a few years. This lens has won several awards, and...

12-24mm focal lengthHSM focus motor16 elements in 12 groupsSpecial low dispersion glassConvenient manual focus override

The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM is an ultra-wide angle...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX HSM DG AF Review Round-Up

The Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX HSM DG is the most extreme full format ultra-wide zoom lens around and it is still a “mainstream” ultra-wide lens when used on APS-C DSLRs. If you're looking for a future-proof “duo-format” lens in this class - well,...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Sigma 12-24mm Test Review © 2004 KenRockwell.com

I'm not a fan of Sigma. Get the Nikon or Canon for a digital camera. For a film camera by all means order one here or here and see if you like it. You can return it if you don't like it.

Dec, 2004

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Expert review by (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sigma 12-24mm EX DG HSM

Lens Of The Year 04-05' according to its EISA award, the Sigma 12-24mm EX DG HSM covers both full frame and APS-C too. Does it provide the best for both worlds? The What Digital Camera Sigma 12-24mm EX DG lens review investigates...

Full-frame capability

Lower APS-C resolution

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens from Sigma projects an image circle big enough for full frame digital/35mm and is still very wide on a cropped sensor. We take a look at how it performs.

Enormous field of view; Amazing control of distortions; Solid build quality with good protection of front element

Bulbous front element needs careful handling

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

How does the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM rate on test. Read on and find out...

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

SIGMA 12-24mm F/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

The Sigma 12-24mm F/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM produces a larger image circle, making it compatible with both APS-C and full-frame sensors.

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens from Sigma projects an image circle big enough for full frame digital/35mm and is still very wide on a cropped sensor. We take a look at how it performs.

Enormous field of view; Amazing control of distortions; Solid build quality with good protection of front element

Difficult to use front mounted filters (Though not impossible); Bulbous front element needs careful handling

A huge field of view, coupled with a sensible zoom range that is still useful on cropped sensor cameras as well as the full frame that it is designed for make this lens extremely practical. A great item of award winning kit, especially if you use more...

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

12-24

An amazing lens on a FF camera. My copy is very sharp for an ultrawide zoom (some corner softness wideopen like the 17-40L). Build is good, AF fast and colour is very pleasing. I've read lots of bad reports but I'm very pleased with this lens. It also...

wide, decently sharp, no distortion, good build

relatively poor reputation, can't use front filters

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Superb wide angle lens

This is a superb lens for landscape photography on a 5D MkII, colour and sharpness are superb. It's fairly heavy, but built like a tank. Sometimes you feel you need to double or triple check what your actually seeing through the viewfinder, super wide....

great image quality at a fair price

cannot use filters

Jan, 2010

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