Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

[andy_fozzy]

Anyone use one?

On my consideration list, and just wondered what it's performance is like (IQ wise)?

 

[Ralphmyster]

Would you kick yourself after, and wished you had brought the canon. l had the same problem and got the canon, and look at the resale value of canon vs sigma.The canon one is quality
Graham

 

[andy_fozzy]

Bloody good point.

I am aiming for the Canon version, but same old, may not have enough funds.....

 

[POAH]

where would be bring the canon from?

Would you kick yourself after, and wished you had brought the canon. l had the same problem and got the canon, and look at the resale value of canon vs sigma.The canon one is quality
Graham

 

[POAH]

the sigma is a pretty good deal at the moment £574

the only thing i don't like is the vignetting when the lens is wide open and at the wide end never really recovers but its no problem to fix it

 

[madhouse]

Bloody good point.

I am aiming for the Canon version, but same old, may not have enough funds.....

Have a word with Kerso on here - you never know it might *just* be affordable.

I've not used the sigma but have the canon and love it.

 

[PSheffield]

I was using one but have now upgraded to a canon but i did get some good pics from my Sigma have a look here http://www.psd-images.co.uk/gallery/index.php/SPORT

 

[Bendihossan]

I'm in a similar boat, I quite fancy the 24-70 f/2.8 L but it would mean selling my 24-105 f/4 L IS and I often find I need that extra reach. I wonder if there's an EF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM in the works at Canon....did you hear that Canon?!

 

[Frenzied Dwarf]

I use the sigma 28-70 allbeit in nikon, it can be slightly soft wide open but its really a cracking lens for the money

 

[MartinH32]

I use the sigma 28-70 allbeit in nikon, it can be slightly soft wide open but its really a cracking lens for the money

I had the Nikon version, sold it for the Nikon 24-70 lens. However, I don't think now looking back the Nikon was worth the extra money. The sigma was well built and my example was always pin sharp.

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Andy I have the Siggy 24-70 (not the HSM though), you are welcome to try it out Mate.

 

[andy_fozzy]

Cheers for your replies guys

Alby, PM heading your way.........

 

[POAH]

Anyone use one?

On my consideration list, and just wondered what it's performance is like (IQ wise)?

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