SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

FINALLY a cumbaya moment!!!
Com'on Billypud..., and you too Jimmy Boy...., put your arms around each other...., group hugs all around!!!
Jimmy just wants everybody to BE HAPPY!!!
SS ❤️❤️😍😍👫👫👩👄💋👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨💌❤️💞💕💗💘💘💘❤️❤️

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

OK SS lets all buy a Tokina and put a smile on his face?

Stevewayne23 Loc: Sacramento, CA

I had the Sigma 24-70 2.8 and used it for several indoor pro and college basketball games, then rented the Canon version for a game and that was it. No comparison. I now own the Canon and have never looked back.

asiafish Loc: Bakersfield, CA

I dislike zoom lenses, but looking at images from all of them the Canon is the way to go.

fotowerks Loc: San Diego, CA

In the interest of clarity, I thought I would update you all on my situation. My Canon 24-105L is in the shop for repair. I used my newly purchased Tamron 24-70 for shooting a corporate event last Thursday. In the low light of the event, low house lights, spot lights, stage setting for awards, the lens had trouble finding a focus point. In the lobby and outdoors for the networking, no problem. When I attempted live-view the damn thing hunted and hunted but never found usable focus (I only use live-view to shoot over the crowds in order to get a view from above). I have processed the images and about 20% of those shot on stage are unacceptably soft, I believe as a result of the lens not being able to achieve focus. I believe this is a good lens and would perform well in many situations but it didn't work for me in this one. I must say that when it did achieve focus, the images were tack sharp. As a result, the lens has been returned and I bit the bullit and spent the additional $500 for the Canon 24-70 f2.8L II USM. The warranty is not as good and it doesn't have IS but it is one of the best lenses one can buy. I'll give it a shot and if it does not perform to my satisfaction, perhaps I'll give the Tamron another chance or maybe the Tokina? Sigma?

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

When I read a post on this type of situation, first I wonder how the lens is at fault. Easily, the chip in the lens is searching for the correct camera data, and specs for that type of lens. Since the lens only reacts to focus information that comes from the body, so I think the light is the problem, in the form of contrast. Having some experience with the Tamron SP 24-70mm f2.8 VC lens, I found after sending in to Tamron, and having calibration to both my main bodies, focus was faster, and more accurate. Also, after adjusting the micro adjustment on both bodies, the focus problems were non-existent. For really low light situations I added a focus assist beam to the hotshoe, this aided the focus system, and really made dark room focusing a snap. I use a Yongnuo product for just the focus beam.

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fotowerks Loc: San Diego, CA

Thanks for your input.