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Mar 31, 2013 07:32:16   #
Hames Loc: Shakopee, Minnesota
 
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.

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Mar 31, 2013 07:37:46   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.


I like mine, use it on T1is, Bob.

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Mar 31, 2013 07:43:06   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.

See what the reviewers have to say.

Lens Reviews
http://kenrockwell.com
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
http://lens-reviews.com/
http://photozone.de/
http://dpreview.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=nikon+50mm+1.8+vs+nikon+50mm+1.4

Info:
http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html

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Mar 31, 2013 10:27:59   #
Hames Loc: Shakopee, Minnesota
 
Bob, how about sports such basketball, volleyball?

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Mar 31, 2013 10:32:56   #
GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K
 
It's a superb lens - one of my favourites. Very sharp.

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Mar 31, 2013 13:46:12   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
Hames wrote:
Bob, how about sports such basketball, volleyball?


I don't do them, landscapes, portraits, kids and animals, fst enough lens for them though, Bob.

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Apr 1, 2013 05:41:54   #
johnske Loc: Townsville
 
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.
Is it good? ... Oh yes, it is good, in fact it is very very good and my favourite and most used lens :)

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Apr 1, 2013 07:13:40   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
A friend of mine just bought one for his Sony A77....loves it...

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Apr 1, 2013 09:31:36   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
Sigma has issued a newer version of this popular lens:

17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM

You may wish to consider it.

I own this lens, and carried it around Europe mounted on my Canon T4i camera, with very good results. I can recommend this lens.

Reviews:

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Camera-Lens-Database/Sigma/Sigma-17-70mm-F28-4-DC-MACRO-OS-HSM-C-Canon

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/517-sigma1770f284osapsc

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Apr 1, 2013 09:35:59   #
Al FR-153 Loc: Chicago Suburbs
 
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.


Going back to your initial question: does it fit good onto my canon 60D? Assuming that it is a Canon EOS mount, yes. That lens is made with several camera company mounts. Make sure your are buying a Canon EOS mount.

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Apr 1, 2013 09:41:07   #
sportyman140 Loc: Juliette, GA
 
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.


HI Hames, Good morning. I have all sigma lenses, and I have the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5. I like this lens so much but I am interested in that same lens you are looking at.

One thing I can say, if you get the lens and do not like it, just resale it on Ebay. Sigma has been really doing a great job with it's lenses. I have the 10-20mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 50-200mm, 18-250, 70-300mm. Thay have given the working man an oportunity to have god quality glass at an affordable price.

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Apr 1, 2013 09:54:33   #
gbh46 Loc: St Ives Cambridge UK
 
I have had one on my Canon 30D for a number of years and it's generally quite a good lens. Mine is the non stabilised model and the only criticism I would have is always use it stopped down a bit. It could just be my lens but on some flash shots which I did of a large group with the lens wide open it was soft down one side of the frame. Apart from that a good general purpose lens.
Hames wrote:
I found sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Marco in craiglist. Is it good and does it fits good onto my canon 60D. It comes with UV crystal optic filter, cap /hood. Want for 290.00.

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Apr 1, 2013 14:00:03   #
02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD
 
It is permanently attached to my 50D and I use it as my backup for weddings.

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Apr 1, 2013 21:44:08   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
The 4.5 is an OK lens - the newer F4 is better. $ 290 is a bit high for the 4.5 version .....more like $250.

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Apr 4, 2013 17:35:48   #
Hames Loc: Shakopee, Minnesota
 
I finally decided, I bought it for $200 dollars. The seller accepted my offer. Thank you for your helping and good advice.

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