[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

By Atom from Anchorage on 3/26/2007

My primary use for the lense is cutting down on the number of photos for the VR's that I make for clients. It certainly does it's job but of course reduces total resolution of my final stitched image. It would not be suitable for my higher end VR work, at least not without a very high megapixel camera.

I was very surprised at the incredible depth of field, and that immediately motivated me to get creative with it in my still photography. It has excellent construction, and mine came with an incredible 4-year warranty.

A few notes on the negative side, it does seem to cause my camera's meter to give underexposed readings, and there does seem to be more chromatic aberration than i would like around the periphery of the images.

All in all though, I'm very happy with it.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

By Chris from Minneapolis, MN on 2/12/2007

I love the pictures with this lens, it gives me some unique photos that the casual wedding shooters cannot get. The 180 degree field of view ad close focusing make for neat pictures of cakes, dancing, etc. The most difficult aspect of using this lens is to not overuse it. You also need to watch for a) yourself in the pic, and b) if you are using a shoe mount flash, that will be in the shot on a full-frame camera for shure.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

By Tony from San Juan, Puerto Rico on 12/19/2006

This 8mm is a must for panoramic photography. Very sharp at the center but softer at the peripheral area (something I expected for the breathtaking FOV served). This can be reduced with software or by using the masking ring included with the lens. Very good at non-flaring. Magnificent depth of field. Remember this is a specialty lens. Recommended.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

This lens is not sharp, even at mid aperature. The focus is soft at best. Don't buy this lens.

This is the second Sigma lens I have used, and neither were sharp. The worst Canon lens I have ever used was far sharper than this one.