Sigma 24-70mm because it is just seems to be behind all the others when it come to quality. The zoom seems a little sticky and it seems noisier and slower to focus. That said it still takes a decent enough pic!QUOTE said:
I have one of these as well Ali, and I thought that mine was pretty poor, so I am pleased that I am not the only one with a poor mechanical copy
I was comparing it to the 150mm f2.8 Sigma which was silent and tack sharp
so what style of photography do you use your 1ds mk2 for, as I am considering moving up from a 40D to a pro camera, reviews are only so good, its better to hear from someone who uses it
I have been using a 40d for over a year and loved it.
Recently bought a 1d Mkii with a plan of keeping the 40d but honestly its hardly been used since! the AF, build and handling of the 1d has to be experienced
. I changed because im doing quite a bit of gig photography at the minute and the 40d was struggling in low light sometimes.
As for the Sigma 24-70. I didnt rate it on my 40d at all. But it pretty much lives on the 1D! Sharp as anything and gives me great results. I too had the sticky zoom ring issues until i accidently had the lens roll off the sofa onto the carpet and its magically fixed
I would guess when the new 1ds4 comes out ill be flogging the 40d and trying to pick up a cheapish 1ds2
