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Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (APS-C)
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Sample Shots
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (converted RAWs via RSE).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the full-size
images are supplied in JPEG2000 format. You should be able to display the images in most modern imaging
applications such as Photoshop. This is a measurement to limit the bandwidth which is a scarce resource.
If you prefer to watch the full-size samples in your Internet Explorer browser you may try the
JPEG2000 ActiveX Control (Windows) plug-in.
I've checked out a few plug-ins for Mozilla/Opera but haven't really found a good one. Firefox will
open IE if you install the ActiveX Control above.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
12.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
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| Focal Length |
24mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
22.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/125s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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Verdict
The Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM proved to be a very decent performer for an ultra-wide zoom lens (on APS-C).
It has specific strengths (extremely low distortions) and weaknesses (CAs, vignetting at 12mm) but generally
the optical quality is very fine with good to very good resolution figures. The build quality
is also very impressive. Nonetheless the lens faces a rather stiff competition from the Canon EF 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
and the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro. This gang of three produces relatively similar results so you may spend some
agonizing thoughts to choose between them based on your specific preferences.
Note: In the meanwhile I've tested the Nikon variant of the Sigma and it performed quite a bit better. Seems
as if the tested Canon version was not the best sample around.
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(see note above)
