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    Hi all

    Thinking on buying a Sigma 10 - 20mm
    have any of you used this lens for startrails

    in fact what are your fav wide angle lenses for startrails

    thanks in advance all
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    Default Re: Lenses for Startrails

    I use the standard 18-55mm lens that came with the camera body. I like the 18 for star trails and constellations.
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    Default Re: Lenses for Startrails

    A few of us use Samyang (and equivalent) 8mm lenses -- cheap and good
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    Quote Originally Posted by jrkirkham View Post
    I use the standard 18-55mm lens that came with the camera body. I like the 18 for star trails and constellations.
    yes thats what i use now but looking for a wider view
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    Quote Originally Posted by darethehair View Post
    A few of us use Samyang (and equivalent) 8mm lenses -- cheap and good
    thanks im now considering this lens lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by darethehair View Post
    A few of us use Samyang (and equivalent) 8mm lenses -- cheap and good
    thanks im now considering this lens lol
    easily led what can i say ha

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