I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... - PhotoCamel

reddeathdrinker · 07-03-2008

It's coincidence, surely!!!

With the arrival of my 10-20mm, and the impending arrival of the 150mm Macro, am I doomed to have an all-EX lens lineup? I mean, I KNOW there are other lens manufacturers out there, but...

OdzBodkinz · 07-03-2008

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Originally Posted by reddeathdrinker

It's coincidence, surely!!!

With the arrival of my 10-20mm, and the impending arrival of the 150mm Macro, am I doomed to have an all-EX lens lineup? I mean, I KNOW there are other lens manufacturers out there, but...

Now, just add the 30mm 1.4 and you'll be set. BTW, I have had that setup...it's pretty good. Also, the 24-60mm 2.8 is nice....as is the 70-200mm 2.8. Enjoy your Sigmas!

spector426 · 07-03-2008

I also have those two lenses. I was out west in Utah recently and I think about 90% of the pics I took were with the 10-20. And the others were with the 150 macro. Love both of them.
Rich

badpickev · 07-03-2008

i have a few ex lenses

highbarger · 07-04-2008

I have the 10-20, 24-70 and 70-200 EX lenses and love 'em on my C*non. <sneaks back to other camp>

INSOMNIAC269 · 07-04-2008

I have the 30mm 1.4 and love it. I must say I had the Sigma 70-200 2.8, but now own the Nikon version, which is a much better lens.

Jeff Perry · 07-04-2008

reddeathdrinker,

How about the "Bigmas"? The 50-500 or the 150-500 OS? Or maybe the 200-500 f/2.8. Adorama has one in a Nikon mount for the tidy little sum of $24,499.

You know what they say..No Guts, No Glory!

Jeff

Rense · 07-04-2008

take a look at my sig: you can be a man of all seasons if you want it to be

badpickev · 07-07-2008

the bigma (50-500) is an amazing lens. great reach and sharp. i have not seen pics from the 150-500 OS

g-man · 07-07-2008

That's the first I ever heard of any kind of Sigma lens snob.

OdzBodkinz · 07-07-2008

One thing to be mindful of, is that you might have errant behavior from your lenses, if you ever upgrade to a new body. Sigma has to reverse engineer the AF on each and every new Nikon body. They are always willing to re-chip the lens for you, once they manufacture a solution, but I will warn you, that a buddy of mine has a 150mm 2.8 macro that works perfectly on his D300, but still has problems AFing on his D3, even after the lens had a trip to Sigma.

Gary Mayo · 07-08-2008

I trust you love your lenses, but a snob? Maybe just a proud owner?

Whatever we are, I am one also.

Here is my Sigma EX lens list. One added today, a 300-800mm.

I am thinking about the 10-20mm. (but not this month!)

. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF
. Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG AF
. Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 APO EX AF
. Sigma APO EX DG 1.4 Teleconverter
. Sigma APO EX DG 2.0 Teleconverter

07-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
reddeathdrinker Vicuna Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 56 CamelKarma: 65 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... It's coincidence, surely!!! With the arrival of my 10-20mm, and the impending arrival of the 150mm Macro, am I doomed to have an all-EX lens lineup? I mean, I KNOW there are other lens manufacturers out there, but... __________________ __________________ 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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spector426 Vicuna Location: Poplar Grove Illinois Posts: 99 CamelKarma: 72 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... I also have those two lenses. I was out west in Utah recently and I think about 90% of the pics I took were with the 10-20. And the others were with the 150 macro. Love both of them. Rich

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badpickev F1 Camel Location: Jax FL Posts: 2,758 CamelKarma: 356 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... i have a few ex lenses
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highbarger Guanaco Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 389 CamelKarma: 111 Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... I have the 10-20, 24-70 and 70-200 EX lenses and love 'em on my C*non. <sneaks back to other camp>

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INSOMNIAC269 Vicuna Location: Bowie, Md Posts: 94 CamelKarma: 39 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... I have the 30mm 1.4 and love it. I must say I had the Sigma 70-200 2.8, but now own the Nikon version, which is a much better lens.

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Jeff Perry Vicuna Location: SW Florida Posts: 87 CamelKarma: 50 Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... reddeathdrinker, How about the "Bigmas"? The 50-500 or the 150-500 OS? Or maybe the 200-500 f/2.8. Adorama has one in a Nikon mount for the tidy little sum of $24,499. You know what they say..No Guts, No Glory! Jeff

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Rense Photocamel Master Location: Arnhem Posts: 7,406 CamelKarma: 1834 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... take a look at my sig: you can be a man of all seasons if you want it to be
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badpickev F1 Camel Location: Jax FL Posts: 2,758 CamelKarma: 356 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... the bigma (50-500) is an amazing lens. great reach and sharp. i have not seen pics from the 150-500 OS
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g-man Vicuna Location: Town of Halloween Posts: 208 CamelKarma: 327 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... That's the first I ever heard of any kind of Sigma lens snob.

07-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
OdzBodkinz Guanaco Posts: 313 CamelKarma: 1292 Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... One thing to be mindful of, is that you might have errant behavior from your lenses, if you ever upgrade to a new body. Sigma has to reverse engineer the AF on each and every new Nikon body. They are always willing to re-chip the lens for you, once they manufacture a solution, but I will warn you, that a buddy of mine has a 150mm 2.8 macro that works perfectly on his D300, but still has problems AFing on his D3, even after the lens had a trip to Sigma.

07-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
Gary Mayo Guanaco Location: Under The Stars Posts: 391 CamelKarma: 236 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: I've become a Sigma EX lens-snob... I trust you love your lenses, but a snob? Maybe just a proud owner? Whatever we are, I am one also. Here is my Sigma EX lens list. One added today, a 300-800mm. I am thinking about the 10-20mm. (but not this month!) . Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AF . Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG AF . Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 APO EX AF . Sigma APO EX DG 1.4 Teleconverter . Sigma APO EX DG 2.0 Teleconverter __________________ __________________ 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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