Sigma Lenses - Bout Time - PhotoCamel

Mr. Pickles · 01-30-2008

Sigma just announced they are releasing their 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens and their 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG APO MACRO HSM lens in the 4/3 mount.

The 10-20 is an interesting addition, being put in their with the likes of the 12-60 and 11-22. Might be a tick slower, but a good alternative for some.

The 70-200 is a really nice option to have now. Yeah the 50-200 is a FINE lens, and the 50-200 SWD (if it ever really appears) should be too. But this Sigma offers an option. And the Sigma has internal focusing.

Go to the "other" site if you want more info:
Sigma 10-20mm and 70-200mm for Four Thirds: Digital Photography Review

kinket · 01-31-2008

Please Mr.Pickles, can you explain me what is "internal focusing"?
Thanks,
Angelo

Mr. Pickles · 01-31-2008

The lens doesn't get longer as you zoom in and out. The same length all the time.

kinket · 01-31-2008

Thank you Mr.Pickles!

surfzeeuw · 02-01-2008

Both two nice lenses for the 4/3 system.
Nice addition and better choice for all of us.

Max@Home · 02-01-2008

Quote:

Please Mr.Pickles, can you explain me what is "internal focusing"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

The lens doesn't get longer as you zoom in and out. The same length all the time.

...excusez-moi, small correction: that is internal ZOOMING, internal FOCUSSING means the lens doesn't get longer or shorter when FOCUSSING.

...just €0.02...

Kindest regards!

Max@Home

Mr. Pickles · 02-01-2008

Yeah, that is what I meant. But I like both.

Paul Shields · 02-01-2008

That's a nice boost for 4:3rd, especially the 70-200mm f/2.8.

dannn · 02-01-2008

I tried the shorter sigma zoom 2.8. I think it was a 17-50 but not sure because I returned it. My problem with it was massive " focus hunting" in low light indoors. I suggested to the photo store that the lens I was returning might have been defective, but they did not want to give me another one to try out with the understanding that I could return that one too. So I passed altogether. Regards, Dan F.

Mr. Pickles · 02-01-2008

I suspect it was defective too. All the Sigma lenses I have had have performed as well as their competition in my book.

dannn · 02-01-2008

Well OK. I'm going to try another store who will let me have a shot at trying it again. I loved the straight thru 2.8. Thanks!

Mr. Pickles · 02-02-2008

Well, it doesn't mean that across the board that lens isn't a piece of junk. You wouldn't think so, but you never know. It would be interesting to try another and see.

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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Sigma just announced they are releasing their 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens and their 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG APO MACRO HSM lens in the 4/3 mount. The 10-20 is an interesting addition, being put in their with the likes of the 12-60 and 11-22. Might be a tick slower, but a good alternative for some. The 70-200 is a really nice option to have now. Yeah the 50-200 is a FINE lens, and the 50-200 SWD (if it ever really appears) should be too. But this Sigma offers an option. And the Sigma has internal focusing. Go to the "other" site if you want more info: Sigma 10-20mm and 70-200mm for Four Thirds: Digital Photography Review __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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kinket Alpaca Posts: 3 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Please Mr.Pickles, can you explain me what is "internal focusing"? Thanks, Angelo
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time The lens doesn't get longer as you zoom in and out. The same length all the time.
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kinket Alpaca Posts: 3 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Thank you Mr.Pickles!
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surfzeeuw Alpaca Location: Netherlands Posts: 20 CamelKarma: 25 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Both two nice lenses for the 4/3 system. Nice addition and better choice for all of us.
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Yeah, that is what I meant. But I like both.
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Paul Shields senses working overtime Location: right here, right now Posts: 10,862 CamelKarma: 1334 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time That's a nice boost for 4:3rd, especially the 70-200mm f/2.8.
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dannn Vicuna Location: Encino, Ca. USA Posts: 80 CamelKarma: 42 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time I tried the shorter sigma zoom 2.8. I think it was a 17-50 but not sure because I returned it. My problem with it was massive " focus hunting" in low light indoors. I suggested to the photo store that the lens I was returning might have been defective, but they did not want to give me another one to try out with the understanding that I could return that one too. So I passed altogether. Regards, Dan F.
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time I suspect it was defective too. All the Sigma lenses I have had have performed as well as their competition in my book.
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dannn Vicuna Location: Encino, Ca. USA Posts: 80 CamelKarma: 42 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Well OK. I'm going to try another store who will let me have a shot at trying it again. I loved the straight thru 2.8. Thanks!
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Sigma Lenses - Bout Time Well, it doesn't mean that across the board that lens isn't a piece of junk. You wouldn't think so, but you never know. It would be interesting to try another and see. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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