Between the Sigma 19mm f2.8 &amp; the 30mm f/2.8, which do you prefer/recommend for wide angle shots? Also, does it come w/ a hood &amp; lens pouch?
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What camera will you be using the lenses on? Consider the crop factor. On my micro four thirds that is 2x, on your Nikon or Sony it is 1.5x and on a Canon it is 1.6x. So on my camera a 19mm takes pictures like a 38mm on 35mm film and the 30mm results look like 60mm. Neither of those is really very wide. In fact 60 is long for a standard lens. Assuming you use a Nikon or Sony Aps-c format the 19mm is equivalent to 28.5 mm on 35mm film. That just barely makes it a wide angle. I haven't used the 19mm in a while so if I remember correctly it does come with the hood & pouch.
1132560
There's no optical reason for getting a lens hood anyhow. It seems impervious to flare. Unless you're worried about dropping the lens and scratching the front element, don't fret not having one.
1063911
I bought it brand new but I got rid of it already and bought the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS. Much better lens! Super sharp all through out the zoom range.
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I am a serious amateur. After comparing both lens, I concluded that the sigma is a better deal.After purchasing the Sigma I could not be happier with my purchase, it's an excellent lens for the money, I love it!
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Honestly, you would be better of with something like new nikon 20mm 1.8 if you are looking to do wide angle astrophotography. This lens is a fantastic all around landscape lens, but for that application you want as muchligjt as possible, and the extra couple stops means a lower iso is possible
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I have both. Since getting the Sigma, the nikon is never on my camera. The Sigma is much better and very flexible in my opinion. However, you should get the USB dock for the sigma, so you can update the lens firmware. Not every camera needs it, but in many people's experience it makes all the difference. You probably won't need to do more than just update the latest lens firmware. I love the new sigma ART lenses. Killer sharp, great color rendition. Very nice bokeh. Reasonable price.
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Both lenses share the same drawback: There's no constant aperture throughout the zoom range. This is a bummer if you want to zoom in during lowlight situations, because the aperture gets smaller the more you zoom. That said, the Sigma lens is certainly a step up. It's aperture is wider than the kit lens, so it performs better in dim light. And I'm surprised by how much I've enjoyed the macro feature. When I shoot videos of my kids, they run right up to the camera and I can keep them in focus no matter how close they get. I've had the Sigma for about a year and it's on my camera all the time. If you can get one for a good price, I'd say go for it.
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I went for the Sigma and am happy with the result, particularly at the wide end. The image stabiliser has given me clear sharp images out to the full 200mm so have no qualms about its utility for my impending trip. Perhaps the only issue is its weight which makes the camera/lens/filters/hood, a hefty parcel to lug through crowded European cities.
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I also have a Sigma 50-500mm (Bigma) that is highly rated, I find this lens to compare favorably and being much smaller much easier to get steady & sharp hand-hel results at 300mm. Took photos at a band concert a week ago (indoors) and was impressed that I could read the type on name tags music stand from a distance. Basically a very sharp lens for the money. I highly recommend.
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Great，I use the sigma 30mm f2.8 lens, it's just approximate 1 pound. I bought it cost $449 with 18-55 and sigma 30mm lens is 120 dollar~
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Lens most definitely comes with an included Sigma hood. Any vendor who says it doesn't, is looking to rip you off.
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I own the 18-250mm and it is really sharp and a good lens. I was very surprised. Not sure of the Sigma but I know with the Tamron it is a bargain at that price.
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I would go with the 19mm... I've got both and the 30mm is a little bit too "long"... I use the 30mm for portraits and the 19mm for all yhe rest. :)
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The 19mm is cropped by camera to about 28mm so that is moderate wide angle and useful for a lot of scenes. The 30 becomes crop of 45 on apsc sensor so that is not wide at all. I believe they all have a nice case and hood.
81976
I bought the sigma right after I got my 6D, Sigma makes the lens with a canon mount. It works fine, and I like the ability to shoot at f 2.8 it makes light come from everywhere. Excellent lens. The Sigma "DG" series is made for full frame and the 3/4 cameras. It is super quiet and fast as well.
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Yes, this lens comes with a generous hood, both caps and a very well made cubic, or rather cubic, lens case. I find the lens, itself, excellent glass. Yes I would recommend it to friends. And yes, I intend to purchase additional Sigma lenses.
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Thanks for your thoughts, Ken; I own the 24-105mm f/4L, but am looking for the best option for the extra focal length that makes portraits and candids really pop! As far as I can tell, even though the 200mm f/2.8 is well-built, people seem to have an almost religious zeal for the 135mm, making it all the more attractive.