Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 DC Macro (Canon) [Archive]

Clint_Black

14-08-2006, 14:50

Hi,
anyone have this lens and could tell me what they think of it?

I'd like to replace my 18-55 kit lens but can't really justify the expense of the Canon 17-40L.

Would this be a worthy replacement for the kit lens?
Thanks

SammyC

14-08-2006, 16:13

What about the Canon 17-85 USM IS?

stephenb

14-08-2006, 16:18

I have had the sigma for a couple of months now and i am very happy with it. Decent zoom range and good build quality, fast focusing even without HSM and it is capable of soome damn good pics.(just wish I was) it is a big improvement over the kit lens and it is never off my camera now. Quite heavy though but i like that cos it balances well with the 20d.
I have a number of pics in my gallery that have been taken with this lens although i don't know how to show the exif data in the new style galleries!

Clint_Black

15-08-2006, 08:37

What about the Canon 17-85 USM IS?

Bit pricey compared with the Sigma.

Clint_Black

15-08-2006, 08:37

I have had the sigma for a couple of months now and i am very happy with it. Decent zoom range and good build quality, fast focusing even without HSM and it is capable of soome damn good pics.(just wish I was) it is a big improvement over the kit lens and it is never off my camera now. Quite heavy though but i like that cos it balances well with the 20d.
I have a number of pics in my gallery that have been taken with this lens although i don't know how to show the exif data in the new style galleries!

Thanks!

SammyC

15-08-2006, 08:59

Bit pricey compared with the Sigma.

Is it? What price are we talking for the Sigma?

Clint_Black

15-08-2006, 09:14

Is it? What price are we talking for the Sigma?

Sigma is £240 from Park Cameras.

SammyC

15-08-2006, 12:27

Ah, ok.