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Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM Autofocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

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Product Details of Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM Autofocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Description

Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting that tends to occur when using digital SLR cameras.

Quick Glance

Camera Mount: Digital SLR Cameras: Sigma Canon EOS Nikon(D) Sony/Minolta(D) Pentax

Lens Type: Ultra Wide Angle Zoom

Max Focal Length: 24 mm

Max Aperture: f/ 4.5 (Wide), f/ 5.6 (Tele)

Summary

Product Title: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM Autofocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Manufacturer: Sigma

Power Score: 4.1 | 5 Reviews

Usage Information

Compatible Camera Mount: Digital SLR Cameras: Sigma Canon EOS Nikon(D) Sony/Minolta(D) Pentax

Lens Type: Ultra Wide Angle Zoom

Optics

Min Focal Length: 12 mm

Max Focal Length: 24 mm

Max Aperture: f/ 4.5 (Wide), f/ 5.6 (Tele)

Min Focus Distance: 11 in

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 3.90" Length x 3.40" Diameter

Diameter: 3.4 in

Length: 3.9 in

Weight: 1.35 lb

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Lens Construction: 16 Elements in 12 Groups

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Reviews on Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM Autofocus Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

  • 5
  By member: m808a - Feb 8, 2008

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX HSM DG for Canon lens

Strengths: Solid Build, HSM is fast and quiet, very little distortion at 12mm, zero distortion at 24mm, extremely reasonably priced.

Weakness: Wish the F stop was a little lower ie f3.5, slight light fall off but that's the nature of a super wide lens. You have to learn how to use it. Can't really attach filters.

I'm extremely happy with this lens. Canon doesn't make a super wide zoom in this range. it is extremely sharp, I've tested it against my Canon calibrated Canon 17-40 and 24-105, and this lens is as good as these 'L' lenses. In fact, I'm going to sell my Canon 17-40 as the distortion at 17mm is significant when compared to the Sigma 12-24. Distortion on the 24-105 at 24mm even worse compared to...

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  • 4
  By member: SeeB - Jun 21, 2006

High Quality Full Frame Super Wide Angle Zoom

Strengths: Sharp photos. Very high quality construction. There is nothing else in this focal legnth in a full frame format to compare this to.

Weakness: Some light fall off at edges, to be expected with this wide an angle lens. Cannot use polarizer at widest angles, can use 82mm at about 17mm and longer.

This is a well built, sharp lens. I bought it to use with a Canon 5D, and there are some issues with the edges being slightly darker and less sharp, but to build a lens that could correct that at this focal legnth would cost several times as much as this was. My other wide angle is a Canon 24-105L IS, this is not quite as sharp, but it is so much wider angle, it does not seem fair to compare the...

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  • 5
  By member: mafotografix - Jun 10, 2008

Sigma 12-24mm for Canon 5D

Strengths: Hardly any distortion (handles distortion better than 17-40 and 24-105), great price, very good sharpness even wide open, solidly built, fast to focus, only zoom lens of this type for a full frame.

Weakness: Unable to attach a protective filter lens.

This is an excellent lens even at f4.5, but you must be prepared to take your time to find a good copy. I had to go through 2 copies before I found this last one. I will never sell my lens. The 1st one could not auto focus, the 2nd was not balanced ie softness was heavy on the right side. ADVICE: Take your time to buy one from a good reseller who will take returns/exchanges at no extra cost.

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  • 2.2
  productwiki.com - Sep 20, 2011

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

The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6EX DG ASP HSM is a wide angle lens for professional photographers and ideal for interior and exterior architectural shooting. The lens is designed for full frame cameras and when attached, its Hyper-Sonic Motor provides a quiet and high-speed auto focus. The lens also includes three aspherical glass elements which help clear distortion, and four special low dispersion...

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  • 4.4
  testseek.com - Nov 4, 2008

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

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