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

$699.00 Released January, 2011

The Pros:114-degree width is suitable for virtually any wide-angle lens application - great for landscape and panorama photography. Image quality is excellent - photos captured with proper angle reference and overall composition and rich and detailed. Provides fast, responsive automatic focusing - similar performance in both high and low-light applications.

The Cons:Ultra-wide natures prone to severe edge distortion - requires expert handling to ensure proper image composition. Lacks protective filters of any sort - users who are rough on their gear may have difficultly taking care of the unit, especially regarding UV sensitivity. Flash component is relatively slow - some users may require an external "speedlite" peripheral for extensive low-light shooting.

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM wide angle zoom lens is a DC series lens designed exclusively for use with the smaller chip APS-c sensor cameras. On par with fluorite glass in terms of performance, its FLD glass elements provide expert compensation for color aberration.

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Capable of producing exaggerated perspective images with its wide angle view from 114.5 to 75.7, this lens also comes with a front cap adapter, front/rear lens caps, and a carrying case.

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114-degree width is suitable for virtually any wide-angle lens application - great for landscape and panorama photography
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Image quality is excellent - photos captured with proper angle reference and overall composition and rich and detailed
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Provides fast, responsive automatic focusing - similar performance in both high and low-light applications
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Padded carrying couch is a nice bonus - provides a leg-up on Canon models that include no form of protective casing
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Preferred to 10-20mm lenses by many users - offers more versatility and real-world practicality than 18 and 20mm models

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Ultra-wide natures prone to severe edge distortion - requires expert handling to ensure proper image composition
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Lacks protective filters of any sort - users who are rough on their gear may have difficultly taking care of the unit, especially regarding UV sensitivity
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Flash component is relatively slow - some users may require an external "speedlite" peripheral for extensive low-light shooting