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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 05:59 AM
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I just bought me this lens
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras :woohoo:

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00X0

Looking forward to taking pictures with it. In 3 weeks a very nice vacation is due ... the lens will be used quite often I am sure.
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MattSh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 07:30 AM
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1. I think you'll love this lens...
I have it, and I love it.

Only problem I've had is the lens hood was loose fitting. It came off way too easy for my liking...
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 07:37 AM
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2. Thanks for the tip Matt
I will keep it in mind.

I also bought a polarizing filter for the lens.
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ManiacJoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:53 PM
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9. Do some experimenting with the lens and CP filter.
The very wide angle of view will often create uneven effects with the CP filter. Some folks don't like it; some folks don't mind it.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-08-10 05:22 AM
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14. I will
thanks
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 10:39 AM
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3. I have that one too
I like it, but the lens hood is long gone.... did not do too much anyway
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:48 PM
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6. That is good to hear
that you like it. Considering the pictures you take ....

OK, so that means taking extra care of the hood.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:30 PM
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4. That's a fun lens.
I've had really good results with it.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:50 PM
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7. Can't wait to try it out
OK I already did take pics with my view and I am impressed by its range. But the pics aren't worth posting.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:59 PM
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10. You probably already know this,
but with these very wide lenses, it's a good idea to have something in the foreground as your main subject to focus on, otherwise everything looks very, very tiny. I learned this really early on when I took a photo of the Anchorage skyline from my favorite spot and could barely see the city off in the distance.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-08-10 05:02 AM
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13. It is my first experience with a wide angle lens
so thank you for the tip. That sure helps to know :)
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Mira Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:44 PM
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5. As my grandson once asked me:
"What does it do when it dos it?"
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 12:50 PM
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8. Help take pics?
:D
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Mira Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-07-10 01:26 PM
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11. OKAY
Machst Du Dich ueber mich lustig?

:)
I'll stop being lazy and check into it.
I have missed you!

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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-08-10 05:01 AM
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12. Not at all. Not at all
It is a wide angle lens. And I plan to take some nice pics with it :D
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Eurobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-08-10 06:17 PM
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15. Hey I paid my dues so I could get into Photo Group again!!
Cool that you got a new lens, I will be living vicariously through you on your trip to Iran! :) :woohoo:
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-09-10 03:02 AM
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16. Welcome back
:)

I promise to post so many pictures that you will scream "ENOUGH" :D

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