Sigma 8

Sigma 8
alaAverage 4.3

132 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 116 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is May 7, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 124297 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 19, 2013.

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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DS HSM

 

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DS HSM ($1,100 list) is a lens that either speaks directly to your soul or you find nearly impossible to use effectively. It's available for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony/Minolta, and Pentax APS-C cameras, where it produces a...

Very, very wide. One-of-a-kind lens

Extreme distortion on the wide end. Relatively slow aperture. Softer at wide angles

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DS HSM is one of the widest zoom lenses available for APS-C camera systems. It's not the sharpest or fastest optic in the world, but will satisfy the needs of shooters who are seeking a uniquely wide perspective.

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Quick look: Sigma 8-16mm lens for Canon

 

Sigma's 8-16mm f/4.0-5.6 HSM lens is a strange and wonderful beast that I was lucky enough to be able to test over the last few days. It's super wide (the widest APS-C lens that I know of) and it was made to work with these small sensor cameras while...

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Lens Test: Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG AF

 

An updated version of Sigma's 8mm f/4 spherical fisheye, this is the field's widest circular fisheye with autofocus. It's also among the last Sigma film-era lenses to be upgraded with coatings that suppress reflections from digital sensors ("DG"). It...

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Great image quality!

 

The lens is very sturdy and the image is great in day light. The images are very sharp but its not that great for night photography. If you are looking to buy this lens, I suggest you check out the real item or silmilar items because 8-16mm is really...

SUPER and I mean SUPER wide

Wight. Not great for night photography

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You should try it!

 

This is a great lens and exceeded my expectations. It is V E R Y wide!

Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Strong Construction

Heavy

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You should try it!

 

This is a great lens and exceeded my expectations. It is V E R Y wide!

Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Strong Construction

Heavy

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little bit dark - f/4.5 - 5.6 ...

 

I was using this lens with Nikon D7000. Your view is from 122 to 83 degree angle. Great to have that tool in tide spots like e.g. lighthouse. It suffers chromatic aberration on 8mm the same with vignetting and astigmatism but from 12mm and up is just...

Ultra wide angle

Can't use any filters

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Lots of fun, lots of variety

 

Adds a flexibility to a wedding photographers kit. Have used successfully with a rayflash ring flash adapter to produce "Jarvie Window" images (look it up) at weddings and parties.

Consistent Output","Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Lightweight","Sharp Focus

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Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

 

Owning a Olympus E5 I have always wanted the Zuiko 7-14mm but the price was just to high. I have recently moved to Sony and picked up this lens for less than half the cost of the 7-14mm. With the crop factor it is actually 2mm wider than the Zuiko. The...

Build quality, Sharp, nice smooth focus ring, price

Can't use an ND grad, Can flare easily

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A New view on the World

 

For my Nikon full-frame D700 and with Nikon no longer offering their own equivalent, this brilliant little Sigma remained the only choice for me. Being semi-pro, I didn\'t want to resort to using an attachment on the front of another lens. This lens...

Consistent Output","Exclusivity","Flare control","Lightweight","Quick Focus","Rear fitting filters","Sharp Focus","Specialist","Strong Construction

Costly","Vulnerable front element

Product Specifications

This large aperture F3.5 circular fisheye lens with close up capability is optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. The advent of digital SLR's requires optimum lens performance and therefore the very latest optical technology has been incorporated in the production of the medium telephoto macro lens. The 70mm focal length gives an equivalent field of view to Sigma's popular 105mm macro lens when used on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. The design of this lens makes it suitable for taking pictures in all situations both with natural light conditions or flash.

Configuration

Autofocus:No / Yes
Image Stabiliser: No

General Features

3D: No
Bayonet Compatibility:Canon / Nikon/Fujifilm / Pentax/Samsung / Sigma / Sony / Konica-Minolta / Unknown
Usage:Analogue Cameras / Digital + Analogue Cameras / Digital Cameras
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