Sigma Products Good, Bad ???
Dec 7, 2011 10:43:51 #
I have another comparison to the '70s. Back then I had a Series 1 Sigma 105/2.5 that was very good. My wife had a Series 1 50-200 zoom that she really liked.
When we got back into photography in the digital era she bought a Sigma 18-125 for her crop sensor Nikon but never got really sharp pictures with it. She traded it for a Nikkor 18-105 and is much happier. I had a Sigma 30/1.4 that seemed fine but I seldom used it so I sold it.
If Sigma still made the Series 1 lenses we might well be customers again.
Dave
When we got back into photography in the digital era she bought a Sigma 18-125 for her crop sensor Nikon but never got really sharp pictures with it. She traded it for a Nikkor 18-105 and is much happier. I had a Sigma 30/1.4 that seemed fine but I seldom used it so I sold it.
If Sigma still made the Series 1 lenses we might well be customers again.
Dave
Dec 7, 2011 11:57:24 #
Some Sigmas are better than Tamrons, and some Tamrons are
better than Sigmas. ???? Both are good values for the
zoom range needed, or Macros..
better than Sigmas. ???? Both are good values for the
zoom range needed, or Macros..
Dec 7, 2011 12:01:03 #
I use a Sigma 18-200 OS on my Nikon, and I really like it...definitely a lot cheaper than the Nikon version of the same! As far as the opposite rotation on the zoom and focus rings, I actually like that better, but that's me...
Dec 7, 2011 12:31:10 #
I tried a couple of Sigmas lenses a long time ago and they were...cra..not very good, to put it kindly.
Now I have two that I love- the unfortunately discontinued 50-150 2.8 (a fantastic portrait lens for DX lenses) and the 10-20.
Have used the 105 macro as well and it's right up there in quality.
Now I have two that I love- the unfortunately discontinued 50-150 2.8 (a fantastic portrait lens for DX lenses) and the 10-20.
Have used the 105 macro as well and it's right up there in quality.
Dec 7, 2011 12:35:36 #
I have a150 to 500 mm. And love it. Njice and sharp when I do my part. I shoot a Nicon D-90.
Dec 7, 2011 12:36:17 #
I have the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 lens and I love it. It focuses fast and is super quiet.
Dec 7, 2011 15:05:27 #
Would you rate the Sigma 150-500mm equalivant or sharper than the Tamron 200-500mm. I've been considering the Sigma for sometime now. Thanks, Gene C.
Dec 7, 2011 15:19:31 #
Eugene G Campbell wrote:
Would you rate the Sigma 150-500mm equalivant or sharper than the Tamron 200-500mm. I've been considering the Sigma for sometime now. Thanks, Gene C.
go to a camera shop shoot both on a number of different subject then check on your monitor and have a could of prints made
Dec 7, 2011 15:54:00 #
I would agree with fotogk. The best way is to shoot. Whenever I invest in a new piece of glass, I'll poor thru every copy in the store until I find one that I'm 100 percent happy with. Sigma's newer lenses have produced some awesome results, and for those with crops, the 30mm prime is said to be one of the best primes to fit. I tried a few, and for photography the lens was awesome. But for video, it had a few issues, so I went with the Canon 28 f1.8 instead ( which is awesome ). I couldn't afford a nice "L" series, or piece of Zeiss glass until I had brought in a few clients but I still had to find a way to get started.
Today, I am madly in love with my 70-20 f2.8. I use it more than my Canon (don't tell!)
Good luck!
Today, I am madly in love with my 70-20 f2.8. I use it more than my Canon (don't tell!)
Good luck!
Dec 7, 2011 16:55:49 #
tripsy76 wrote:
nice 2.8 I am also working on some nicer glassI would agree with fotogk. The best way is to shoo... (show quote)
Dec 8, 2011 00:48:09 #
I've been using the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 with image stablization as my walking-around lens most of this year. It went with me this summer on a tour of Italy, Greece, and Istanbul. See images with this post. I took 1000s of pictures with it. I can recommend this lens. I also own the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro lens, one of my best prime lenses. Sigma produces quality lenses at competitive prices. Of course, as a Canon shooter, I lean toward Canon lenses, a product hard to beat.
Pepper wrote:
What kind of reputation does Sigma have when it comes to the brand in general?
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