Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR
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- B&H # SI8164556PE
- Mfr# 203109
The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an ultra-wide zoom that has a 35mm equivalent angle of view of a 12-24mm lens when used on DSLRs with APS-C size image sensors. This lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups which help deliver incredibly sharp image captures. Sigma's FLD glass elements, equal to fluorite glass, correct for color aberrations and aid in delivering beautiful high contrast images.
The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4" (24cm) allowing you to emphasize the subject by creating exaggerated perspectives. It features a compact construction with an overall length of 4.2" (105.7mm) and a maximum diameter of 3.0" (75mm).
This 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 super wide angle zoom is perfect for shooting landscape photography, architecture, building interiors, photojournalism, wedding photography, group pictures and a wide variety of other shooting opportunities you may encounter.
For a chart of compatible cameras click compatibility chart
Note: Due to the curved shape of the front element, filters cannot be attached to this lens.
Note! Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.
- This is a DC series lens designed exclusively for use with Nikon DSLRs with APS-C size sensors.
- The lens features FLD glass elements with performance equal to fluorite glass to compensate for color aberration.
- The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting while superior peripheral brightness ensures high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range.
- One hybrid aspherical lens and two glass mold elements give excellent correction for distortion and astigmatism.
- It produces images with exaggerated perspective with its wide angle view.
- The HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capabilities.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8 - 16 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4.6 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Pentax K |
| Format Compatibility | Pentax Digital (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 114.5° - 75.7° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.4" (23.88 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.12x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.8 |
| Groups/Elements | 11/15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | None |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.0 x 4.2" (7.62 x 10.67 cm) |
| Weight | 1.22 lb (555 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (9)
- Durable (7)
- Easily interchangeable (7)
- Consistent output (6)
- Lightweight (5)
Cons
- Difficult to clean (4)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (13)
- Low light (4)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
I bought this lens to help take interior shots for my wife's real estate listings. Build and finish are superb and the pictures are sharp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
Very solid and fun to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Cant Use Filter
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
This is lens is at it's sharpest at 8mm with a bith a softness in the extreme corner, mostly due to the effect a lens this wide have on the perspective.Stopping down decrease sharpness in the middle boost it in the corners. At f8 everything is mostly equal in terms of sharpness. There is some distortion a 8mm but it's easily correctable in lightroom . When zooming a little the distortion disapear. You can't use a filter with this lens because of the bulb like front element but the built in lens hood kind of protects it. You need to be careful so that you don't take your feet in the picture (yeah it's that wide).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
A UW lens is a must for travel IMHO and this one is a great performer. I was pleased by it's size--fits a bag nicely--and, while it's not particularly fast, it really does the job in decent light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
Perfect with my camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
Perfect to my camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
If you like ultrawides and know how to use them this is a great addition to your lens bag. Nothing wider exist for APS-C. Light falloff is just as expected for such a wide lens. Sharp, some barrel distortion under 12mm and some pincushion above 12mm. Great size but that is also expected for APS-C only lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Creative
- Interiors
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
The lens comes up to an equivalent of 12-24 mm (full frame) on Pentax Cameras, which fit exactly what I needed.
It's been great using it so far - Good for landscapes, wedding imagery, architecture and interiors, but if you're indoors it's better to use a tripod rather than push the ISO.
Also pretty good for group shots on the less-wide side, as people have been complaining they appear too small when it's set too wide.
That's something to think about, as the lens isn't like a fisheye - Instead of bloating up, subjects become longer and "smaller" towards the middle.
Which brings me to...
Distortion: People/Objects appear extremely fat or distorted on the edges. It's not generally a problem if you understand your gear. Only obvious at the wider end.
All in all, a very well made lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
I needed to get just a few more degrees of field vision and the Sigma 8-16mm did the4 trick. I use it for indoor shots where I want to capture an entire space. It also works wonders for architecture.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Front element
Best Uses
- Creative
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
I have a Sigma 10-20 since moving to DSLR. I like the ultra wide angle to give me exaggerated perspective. When the Sigma 8-16 was announced, I have been eyeing it but thought the extreme focal length would make it difficult to optimize the optics. However, every review I read suggests that it has stellar IQ. The bubble fish eye front element may be the reason.
Bought this lens just last week. Based on careful but not chart based comparison with the Sigma 10-20, I can confirm that the 8-16 is better. Edge sharpness is significantly better at overlapping focal lengths and aperture values. Contrast is also visibly better. I have no difficulty in using the 8mm FL but it is indeed wide; you will be overwhelm by the FOV if you are not familiar with ultra wide angle.
I am very happy with this purchase since it expands an area that I have a big interest. Now onto the not so great items. The most obvious is the front element. It is like the eye of a bubble fish. The lens hood kind of protects it, but it is something I have to be very careful. Next is the inability to use filters because of the front element. Then the slow max aperture. The Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 is already slow, the 8-16 is even slower.
While I like wide angle, I don't like fish eye. So it is the only 8mm ultra wide angle in the market for K mount cameras. I have 6 Pentax lenses, 6 Sigmas and 2 Tamrons. So I am not exactly brand loyal but rather I pick lenses based on IQ and value. I highly recommend this lens ... until the next one comes along.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Creativity encouraging FO
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
This lens is an excellent UWA lens. Terrific FOV and very good overall sharpness.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Fun To Use
- Sharp
Cons
- Filters cannot be used
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
8mm is addictive. Fun to use. Very sharp. Great colors. Need to learn how to use the perspective but it is amazing to say the least. First non Pentax lens I really like. The quality is quite stellar as well.
Cons: Cannot use filters.
I have used the Pentax DA 12-24mm as well but after I got this Sigma I let go of it. I take pictures outdoors so the constant f4 did not really matter to me as much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR:
This is best zoom ultra wide lens for crop sensor.
Easy focusing in AF and Manual modes. Looks great also. Performance better than any Pentax zoom lens.
Must have good flash to use it indoor.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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