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Pro/Cons for Sigma 12-24 II & Canon 16-35 II

Started Nov 28, 2012 | Discussions thread
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Re: How about the Samyang 14/2.8?

Hi Henrick,

I am aware of Samyang’s 14mm and I read extensively about it. I agree that it’s rare example of a brilliant lens when you consider the price/quality. I didn’t go for it because of my limitations rather those of the lens. I’m not always great at framing, so beside cropping, being able to zoom is a help.  For the same reason I refused a used Canon 14mm mk2 at just under 1000 euros, which is cheap.

In terms of budgeting for a wide lens, I am willing to spend as much as a new Canon 16-35mk2, but no more. What I don’t want to do, is spend that money knowing that there is something better (or close) out there, not to mention cheaper. If I think about it, I could get the Sigma and the Samyang for the price of the Canon and still save more than 100 euros. Sigma would have to be very bad to justify the extra premium for Canon. None of the reviews suggest that.

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