[dave]

the sigma is a good lens, I've got one. their quality control occaisionally dishes out the odd lemon by all accounts, so check you get a decent one.

[SA Chris]

Also, are lenses cheaper in Canada and the States as I'm out there in August.

Depends whay happens with the RoE between now and then. Could save yourself a fair bit if cash. Downside is that if you want one for the trip you will need to do the shopping first. I had this plan when we went to Vegas and Red Rocks a couple of years ago. Spent first day trying to negotiate traffic looking for camera shops, only to find that most of them were less than useless. So research thoroughly before hand.

[cofe]

just seen this. having used both, i'd recommend the tokina.

[Huffy]

Heard nothing but good about the 12-24 elsewhere.

bit of a budget option perhaps but I am shooting (and getting nice results) with Sigma 17-70mm. f2.8/macro/telephoto.

nice one

[slackline]

Where's a good place for getting the cheapest price on lenses, either new or second hand?

I know there's CamerPriceBuster for comparisons (although annoyingly they don't have a list for Nikon fit Simga lenses)

Other places I keep an eye on are...

Fleabay
London Camera Exchange
MPB Photographic
FilterFantastic
Harrisons

Hit me with your top places for buying lenses (I've finally saved enough to splash out on a Sigma 10-20mm and want to get one before I go on one of the Dragon Balloon Rides that my wife got me as a birthday present  , can't make up my mind whether to go over Sheffield or the Peak District  )

[cofe]

MXV
Ffordes

[dave]

peterwalnes
Mifsuds
Aperture
Grays
Camtech

[SteG]

possibly slightly off topic so apologies in advance...

the gf is selling a sigma 10-20mm (nikon fit) and wondered if anyone was looking for one atm? She bought it new and has hardly used it so wants rid.

ste.

[cofe]

slackline is after one - see above. Perhaps PM him.

[slackline]

 

[Adam Lincoln]

Ok, as for the Tokina 12-24 f4, anyone got it and found light a problem with it? (Please no jokes about my pics being dark!)

[Johnny Brown]

What do you mean?

I've got one that has a fault linked to the zoom. At certain focal lengths the displayed aperture is f1, and when you take a picture, it doesn't stop down. It you were trying to use an aperture other than f4 that means underexposure in auto, overexposure in manual.

[Adam Lincoln]

What do you mean?

I've got one that has a fault linked to the zoom. At certain focal lengths the displayed aperture is f1, and when you take a picture, it doesn't stop down. It you were trying to use an aperture other than f4 that means underexposure in auto, overexposure in manual.

That was what i had heard. It is ebay i am looking at getting it, and a few problems like this have been noted.

[Johnny Brown]

Mine is a clear fault, if you get one like that it should be easy to return it for a refund.

It did it from the start, and every time. Worse in the cold, can get rid of it by squeezing the zoom barrel, but its a massive pain. Optically its very good.

[slackline]

possibly slightly off topic so apologies in advance...

the gf is selling a sigma 10-20mm (nikon fit) and wondered if anyone was looking for one atm? She bought it new and has hardly used it so wants rid.

ste.

Forgot about this.  Got said lens from SteG, all very well packaged and delivered at a very reasonable price.  Absolutely love the lens, really good (shame I dropped it on the beach at Applecross taking sunset shots, mainly due to having drunk 2/3rd of a bottle of gin with my mate, but fortunately it survived, minus lens cap which was a minor irritation).

[cofe]

my tokina is excellent.

[Adam Lincoln]

Anyone used the 11-16 2.8 tokina yet?

[cofe]

no, but i also have the 10-17 fish which is also excellent. personally, i think the 16mm would be too short on the 11-16.

[Fj]

I've just got hold of a 10.5 fish which oddly enough is really wide and is making some interesting bouldering shots.

[Adam Lincoln]

I've just got hold of a 10.5 fish which oddly enough is really wide and is making some interesting bouldering shots.

I use the 10.5 fish a lot, but for climbing shots you really need to be inches away for a decent look.

[Johnny Brown]

Wouls really like a 10.5, but can't afford it at the mo. Borrowed one briefly and was blown away by the sharpness,

Composing well with ultra-wides isn't easy. Most of the shots I see would benefit from a tighter composition with a less extreme wide, but they instead it's usually rack out to 11 and bung everything in.

[cofe]

Composing well with ultra-wides isn't easy. Most of the shots I see would benefit from a tighter composition with a less extreme wide, but they instead it's usually rack out to 11 and bung everything in.

v. good point. i actually find the fish isn't great for climbing stuff.

[Fj]

yeah, I'm not sure if I'll be keeping it. The intention was to use it for biking shots, but I'd have to get it far to close to the rider to get the shots I want.

[Johnny Brown]

If you want to sell it let me know, assuming its the Nikon one.

[Fj]

will do.