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

jonatanmelin#6462 date: Nov-25-2009
sharpness: 5 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 3 overall: 4.2	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:	Tamron 10-24 Sigma 20 1,8
price paid:	375 EUR (Mint)
positive:	Sharp!!! Even wideopen!
negative:	Prone to flare!
comment:	Have in mind i use it on Aps-c, on FF it probably go pretty soft at edges and corners. But my sharpnes-tating is mostlu based on center-sharpness. And in the center its REALLY sharp at 2,8!!! Dont think smaller appertures do much in rhe center at all, but in corners you will have to have f 5.6 or f8 to achive topp-sharpnes. Ireally love Sigma EX-build!!! It feels like holding a rock! I have no experiance of filteruse but i heard that with the extra filterholder in front, you are going to have some cornerdarkness.... I mainly use it for interiors, so i hav`nt had anu problems with flare or vinjetting at all 8) If you need a really sollid and very good wideangle for ff and aps-c, go for this one!!! I first bought the Tamron 10-24, but soon i felt disapointed with the performance, and sold it and went for the sigma. Ihave not regret it even a litle thats for shore! Excuse my bad english.....