So I found this new Sigma Lens - PhotoCamel

Eero Makela · 08-03-2008

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It looks good and I love the 17-70 range and also the fact that it starts at F2.8 and goes up from that point. Well it is not a 2.8 full range but I have not seen any 17-70 with that feature yet.

I have also been looking at the 18-50 F2.8, which is about 1/2 cost of Nikon Glass.

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stdon · 08-03-2008

I nor anyone else that have used my Tokina 16-50 2.8 have disappointing in the results.

TxCarGuy · 08-04-2008

I have the older non macro 18-50m f2.8 sigma and love it. It is soft at f2.8 but sharper by f5.6 and on. The only downside is that the 'grip' to zoom in and out is made of a rubber compound and is peeling in a few areas(construction quality isn't good). Other than that, it has been a pretty good lens. HTH

Jon · 08-04-2008

I wouldn't hesitate to buy the EX series lens.

Fact is, Sigma EX/HSM lenses are almost all I shoot with, the only exceptions being a couple of exotic Nikkors.

badpickev · 08-04-2008

I have the sigma 18-50 f2.8 hsm lens. it is a nice sharp lens. i do thing the tamron 17-50 f2.8 is slightly better. I went with the sigma due to hsm, at the time the tamron had no motor.

the 17-70 2.8-4 is a step up from the nikon kit lens, i have seen a lot of shots from it, pretty decent. i do not own it, but know someone that does.

the price different from the 2.8 glass from the 2.8-4 is not that much and i would advise to go straight for the 2.8 if you do not need the reach.

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Eero Makela Llama Posts: 966 CamelKarma: 284 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	So I found this new Sigma Lens Sigma - Lenses It looks good and I love the 17-70 range and also the fact that it starts at F2.8 and goes up from that point. Well it is not a 2.8 full range but I have not seen any 17-70 with that feature yet. I have also been looking at the 18-50 F2.8, which is about 1/2 cost of Nikon Glass. Sigma - Lenses __________________ __________________ 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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stdon Vicuna Location: Oregon Posts: 141 CamelKarma: 41 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: So I found this new Sigma Lens I nor anyone else that have used my Tokina 16-50 2.8 have disappointing in the results.

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TxCarGuy Alpaca Posts: 13 CamelKarma: 16 Gallery \| Blog	Re: So I found this new Sigma Lens I have the older non macro 18-50m f2.8 sigma and love it. It is soft at f2.8 but sharper by f5.6 and on. The only downside is that the 'grip' to zoom in and out is made of a rubber compound and is peeling in a few areas(construction quality isn't good). Other than that, it has been a pretty good lens. HTH
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Jon Dromedary Location: Portland \| Dallas Posts: 1,303 CamelKarma: 56 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: So I found this new Sigma Lens I wouldn't hesitate to buy the EX series lens. Fact is, Sigma EX/HSM lenses are almost all I shoot with, the only exceptions being a couple of exotic Nikkors.
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badpickev F1 Camel Location: Jax FL Posts: 2,840 CamelKarma: 425 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: So I found this new Sigma Lens I have the sigma 18-50 f2.8 hsm lens. it is a nice sharp lens. i do thing the tamron 17-50 f2.8 is slightly better. I went with the sigma due to hsm, at the time the tamron had no motor. the 17-70 2.8-4 is a step up from the nikon kit lens, i have seen a lot of shots from it, pretty decent. i do not own it, but know someone that does. the price different from the 2.8 glass from the 2.8-4 is not that much and i would advise to go straight for the 2.8 if you do not need the reach. __________________ __________________ 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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