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Brand: Sigma

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The NEW Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is the only one of its kind. This is the first ultra wide zoom lens with a minimum focal length of 8mm, designed specifically for APS-C size image sensors. It has an equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens when used on digital camera with an APS-C size image sensor. Sigma?s new FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, compensate for color aberration. One hybrid aspherical lens and two glass mold elements give excellent correction for distortion and astigmatism. An inner focusing system produces high definition images throughout the entire zoom range and the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting while superior peripheral brightness ensures high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. It has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches throughout the entire zoom range which allows photographers to emphasize the subject by creating exaggerated perspectives. This lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 4.2 inches and a maximum diameter of 2.9 inches and is perfect for shooting landscape photography, architecture, building interiors, photojournalism, wedding photography, group pictures and more. New from Sigma, the pioneer of ultra wide-angle lenses.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 2 reviews)

As Expected

By Fred

from Boston, MA on 10/12/2010

Pros:

Quality build, Really wide, Value

Best Uses:

Architecture interiors

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM For Nikon:

As most reviews point out, this is a pretty amazing lens. Having used the 10-20 3.5-5.6 extensively, I can say, this lens is sharper especially into the corners than the older design. And very sharp in the center: hard to believe actually.You have to accept the fall off and the correctable distortion as part of the package in a lens that "see" this much of the world all at once, both short comings easily corrected in post, with spectacular images resulting. I long ago stopped "worrying" about Sigma fit and finish. This lens feels at least as well assembled as the 10-20. The exposed front element does require some extra care, but is less of an issue than I thought it might be, and one I have been willing to accept just to get that crazy 8mm view.

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George's Monument

Extremely wide

By ppeck

from springfield, mo on 6/16/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

Difficult to Clean

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM For Nikon:

This lens is great and extremely wide. The only thing that I don't like about the lens is the lens does move when zooming, unlike the 70-200mm. And I wish the f4.5 was lower. I am noticing some flaring too. Other than that, I love it.

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