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Sigma 20mm f1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL RF
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Overview


Wide Lens

20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL RF



Wide angle lens with large aperture and superior peripheral brightness



This super-wide-angle lens is ensured minimal light-fall-off with superior peripheral brightness. The iris diaphragm has 9 diaphragm blades to obtain beautiful out of focus images in the foreground and background. This is an ideal DG lens optimized Digital SLR camera.



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Minimum focus distance of 20cm

The minimum focusing distance of this lens is 20cm and it has maximum magnification of 1:4 with fast F 1.8 maximum aperture. The minimum focusing distance of 20cm and 94.5 degree angle of view allow close up photography surrounding the photographic subject.



Handling

The lens incorporates Dual-Focus (DF) mechanism. It is easy to hold the lens, since the focusing ring does not rotate during auto-focus, yet it provides adequate focusing torque of the focusing ring during manual focusing of the lens. The rear focus system eliminates the need for the front of the lens to rotate, thus allowing the use of a "Petal-type hood", which is superior light blocking effect.



Incorporated aspherical lenses

The use of aspherical lens elements in both of the front and rear lens groups effectively compensates for distortion, spherical aberration and astigmatism.




























































Lens Construction

 

13 Elements in 11 Groups



Angle of View

 

94.5 degrees



Number of Diaphragm Blades

 

9 Blades



Minimum Aperture

 

F22



Minimum Focusing Distance

 

20cm



Maximum Magnification

 

1:4



Filter Size

 

82mm



Dimensions

 

Diameter 88.6mm X Length 89.5mm



Weight

 

520g



SRP

 

£349.99



































20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP RF

 

SIGMA

   

CANON

   

NIKON (D)

   

SONY

   

PENTAX



 














 






 





























20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP RF
Lens Hood
Fitted Padded Case
Front and Rear Caps
Instruction Manual
1 Year Warranty Card
2 Year Extended UK Warranty Card

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type Prime
IS / VR / OS None
Min Focal Length (mm) 20
Max Focal Length (mm) 20
Number of Elements 13
Element Groups 11
Max Aperture 1.8
Minimum Aperture 22
Diaphragm Blades 9
Closest Focus Distance (m) 0.2
Maximum Magnification 1.4
Filter Diameter (mm) 82
Diameter at widest (mm) 89
Lens Length (mm) 90
Weight (g) 520

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Sigma 20mm1:1.8

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5.0
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Reviewed on: March 21, 2012
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I bought this lens almost 2 years ago and I absolutely love it. It is big and bulky, but like others have said it feels very stable and well built. I can confirm this because I dropped it on accident once, from about 4 feet high onto gravel. The uv filter shattered, but the lens was 100% working condition, and still is (this was about 1.5 years ago). The only thing that sometimes bothers me is the autofocus. It's quite slow and not always accurate. I usually shoot manual with this lens, which can be a pain wide open at 1.8. But my images are still very sharp at 1.8. Overall I couldn't image ever selling this lens, unless Sigma comes out with a better version of it!

 

In love

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Reviewed on: February 19, 2012
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I was going to purchase the Canon 24mm f/1.4 EF L II USM Lens, but I was recommended this Sigma as a cheaper option. At less than half the price, it is a steal. My only complaint is that its autofocus is a bit slow. I really only use manual focus for video, so it doesn't bother me, but I can see how it would be a problem for photographers. I highly recommend this lens as a cheaper replacement for the Canon 24mm 1.4

 

Incredible lens

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Reviewed on: February 04, 2012
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The lens is wide, fast, and as sharp as can be expected wide open. It is very sharp F/4 +. I love this lens for portraits and bokehs. It can also do macros! This is great lens for low light shots, such as in restaurants.

See photography-on-the.net for example pictures from real owners!
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Incredible lens

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The lens is wide, fast, and as sharp as can be expected wide open. It is very sharp F/4 +. I love this lens for portraits and bokehs. It can also do macros! This is great lens for low light shots, such as in restaurants. See photography-on-the.net for example pictures from real owners! [...]

 

Wide, Fast, Sharp

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Reviewed on: February 03, 2012
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Have not had this lens long enough to make a complete product review. I have used it on my D90 and D200 Nikons to make some images in our small living room. Got no complaints. There is enough wide angle with this lens to photograph the kids, presents, pets and the Christmas tree, all in one image. If this lens performs as well as my other Sigma lenses, it will be a great addition to my camera bag. I'm looking forward to photographing the flowers in our back yard this coming spring.
As usual, service from Amazon was great. That's all for now.

 
 
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