Anyone used Sigma 24-70mm DG Macro?

[capturedbyjames]

As above really...

Was looking for a Nikon 50mm 1.8, but came across a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8.
Anyone ever used one?

 

[Revels]

How much is it mate?

 

[capturedbyjames]

£215 on talk photography

 

[Soph]

As above really...

Was looking for a Nikon 50mm 1.8, but came across a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8.
Anyone ever used one?

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog...f18d-af-lens&gclid=CKOr2eyWuZgCFdCS3wod9AHVaA

 

[BenWall]

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog...f18d-af-lens&gclid=CKOr2eyWuZgCFdCS3wod9AHVaA

lol he's looking for advice on a 24-70 and you link to a 50mm? huh?

 

[GeordieClioDriver]

lol he's looking for advice on a 24-70 and you link to a 50mm? huh?

In his OP he said "I was looking for a 50mm" .. im assuming that link is for that comment :rasp:

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Considering it was highlighted in BOLD yeah I'd guess that too!

 

[GeordieClioDriver]

Thought i was weird for understanding that one andnot being confused

 

[Soph]

lol he's looking for advice on a 24-70 and you link to a 50mm? huh?

Yes, try looking before you post.

 

[Revels]

Typical female, nothing relevant.

Look at the title. He wants info on a 24-70mm. He obviously knows what hte 50mm is like.

 

[Soph]

Typical female, nothing relevant.

Look at the title. He wants info on a 24-70mm. He obviously knows what hte 50mm is like.

Actually soph is at work, it's gaz being too lazy to log in and out.

He stated he was also looking for a nikon 50mm, therefore I linked in case he hadn't found one.

 

[capturedbyjames]

found loads of nifty's..... just wanted opinions on the sigmas

 

[Soph]

found loads of nifty's..... just wanted opinions on the sigmas

Ok fella, I just read it as if you hadn't.

 

[BenWall]

Lol I read the post, but your linking to a lens that he's not enquiring about and a link to a product that is overpriced.

 

[BenWall]

found loads of nifty's..... just wanted opinions on the sigmas

Looks like a 'ok' lens, check flickr for some samples http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Sigma%2024-70mm%20f2.8&w=all and I'm sure there are some groups that can give you a insight into the lens.

For the money, I would be looking at a prime, 50 1.8 as you said, or a 1.4 or a 85mm 1.8 - obviously depends where your going to be shooting, if you don't need the zoom the the prime ftw.

 

[Soph]

Lol I read the post, but your linking to a lens that he's not enquiring about and a link to a product that is overpriced.

By £5, not hard to find others. And get off your high horse.

 

[BenWall]

by £10 :quiet:

 

[Soph]

Oh no a full £10. TBH i'm pretty sure people shop around anyway, or they should do.

 

[Soph]

Some reviews of the sigma;

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Sigma-24-70mm-f28-EX-DG
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=97&sort=7&cat=37&page=1
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/Sigma-24-70mm-F-2.8-EX-DG-Lens-Review.aspx

Kind of redeems the nifty linkage.

 

[capturedbyjames]

Nifty it is.. nice one!

Anyone selling one?

 

[BenWall]

Doubt it, it's very sort after. If you can afford it, got for the 1.4

 

[unofficialPete]

For what camera? There is a new HSM version coming but imagine it'll cost a fair but more but will auto focus on entry level Nikons..

Only held one in Jessops and wasn't to impressed with the feel on the zoom ring but then I'm comparing it with far more expensive lenses. Would have been tempted for the price but not wide enough for me on a 1.6x crop body.

 

[capturedbyjames]

for a Nikon D90... I'm opting for the 50mm 1.8 though, don't need the 1.4......

 

[Mike@MJCycles.com]

Ive got one, but its f**king awful. i made the mistake of paying of my debt instead of forking out for the canon 24-70L its alot more money but f**king hell its a dream to use.

 

[GaryS]

Tamron 28-75 f2.8 is pretty good, similar price to the Sigma one I think.