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Re: Nikon 10.5mm or Sigma 8mm
Alex 2007-Apr-19 15:56:00
Uri, is your Sigma the f/3.5 or f/4 ?
Alex
Uri Cogan wrote:
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> Aykut Erdogdu wrote:
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> > I have got a Nikon D80 and now I would like to buy a new Nikon 10.5mm
> > or Sigma 8mm. for my newly started panoramic photography studies.
> > Would anyone help me in deciding which one to choose? Because I am in
> > between these two models.
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> The Sigma 8mm is a full-spherical fisheye. so you would need only 4+2
> shots for a full panorama. it's cheaper than the Nikon 10.5mm. A good
> lens lens, and well-made. but the optical quality, chromatic aberration
> and flare are not quite as good as the Nikon lens.
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> The Nikon 10.5mm is a full-frame fisheye lens that covers 180 degrees on
> the diagonal. You need to take 6+2 shots for a full panorama. Excellent
> quality, but expensive.
>
> I started with the Sigma and was quite happy with it, but later switched
> to the Nikon and I'm even happier. Now I need to sell that Sigma...
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