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Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DF RF Aspherical Wide Angle Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras | List Price: $459.00
Discount Price: $399.95
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Brand: Sigma
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Lens Construction: 13 Elements in 11 Groups Angle of View: 94.5 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades:
Wonderful!!! [Posted on 2007-01-08]
This is one of my all time favorite lenses. I usually just leave it mounted. It's fast max aperture and close focusing make it indispensable to me. Check it out--it focuses to within and inch of the front lens element!
I've had one issue-it recently self destructed. The iris folded over itself. It's inside the four year warranty (and damn near the end I might add) so it's been fixed and is currently on the way back to me from sigma as I type this. I'm disappointed it failed, but considering the frame count and price, I can't really complain.
I paid not much more than $300 for this lens new almost 4 years ago, and I'd gladly pay twice that for the shots this lens has gotten me. I've taken it out in the rain and snow and hail and the fact that it failed only recently attests to the build of this fine lens.
Buy it while they still make it! I may buy a backup soon for this reason.
Great Travel Prime Lens [Posted on 2008-03-27]
This lens is a great travel lens for dslr users who like to use fast primes. I am getting a D300 soon so I can not wait to have the high ISO options.
Should have been smarter [Posted on 2008-07-09]
A 20mm f1.8 prime for $400.00? What was I thinking? At f1.8 the lens is unacceptably soft. Better at 2.8, but still not great. It's not until f4 that the Sigma matched the sharpness of my Nikon 17-55 f2.8 zoom. A full stop slower! This begs the question - what is the point of having this lens if it's soft until f4? Answer - no point at all. Sending it straight back.
Fantastic bokeh [Posted on 2008-11-03]
I picked this up just over a month ago when I got my D90. It has been on my camera more than my 18-200mm VR. I truly love this lens. The bokeh is amazing. It is a touch soft but that is easily fixed with software. The low light shots always surprise me on how well they look even over my Nikon 50mm 1.8. This is one lens I will not regret buying.
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