Sigma 14mm F2.8 EX Aspherical A-mount lens review by Hezu

Hezu#3977 date: Aug-17-2008
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 3 overall: 4.3	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	KM 11-18 (and number of lenses with less wide focal lengths)
price paid:	missing
positive:	- Wide view - Fast (F2.8) - Solid build
negative:	- Prone to flares - Minimal integrated sun hood - Clumsy lens cap - EXIF information says 15 mm
comment:	After a little disappointment with KM 11-18 super-wide angle zoom, I bought an used copy of Sigma 14/2.8 in near mint condition. And I found it much superior, sure there is some distortion (expected with this focal length) and it catches lens flares quite easily, but overall I find the picture quality is very good. Update after using this also with α-900: on 35 mm film-sized sensor the view is really wide and distortions look even more obvious - at least when there is subjects with straight lines.