musicaleCA
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Okay, so I'm a little torn. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of these lenses realistically, to decide if I really should just chalk-up the cash and get the L glass (that is just of so purdy; yep, I'm biased), or take a chance with Sigma. The major issue for me is that I don't want to be Sigma's quality control guy by buying their lens; one of the local camera stores here has stopped carrying Sigmas altogether because of inconsistencies in quality. That was a huge red flag for me.
What I want is a lens that will give me coverage from wide into the tele range, hence the 24-70. I also need it fast, as I work in low-light often enough to warrant it. I've read that the Sigma in this case is rather soft at f/2.8 (that is, uselessly soft in the centre). In such a situation, I won't have the realistic option of just closing-down the aperture, because of the performance of the camera body I'm using.
Perhaps I'm just asking to know that I'm not losing my marbles by really, really wanting the EF 24-70 f/2.8 L USM. Or perhaps you guys might have some other suggestions? (I won't buy an EF-S lens; I want a lens that'll last.)
(And yes, I've done my research and know both lenses pretty intimately now. Just tell me I'm not crazy for being such a stickler for IQ now.)
What I want is a lens that will give me coverage from wide into the tele range, hence the 24-70. I also need it fast, as I work in low-light often enough to warrant it. I've read that the Sigma in this case is rather soft at f/2.8 (that is, uselessly soft in the centre). In such a situation, I won't have the realistic option of just closing-down the aperture, because of the performance of the camera body I'm using.
Perhaps I'm just asking to know that I'm not losing my marbles by really, really wanting the EF 24-70 f/2.8 L USM. Or perhaps you guys might have some other suggestions? (I won't buy an EF-S lens; I want a lens that'll last.)
(And yes, I've done my research and know both lenses pretty intimately now. Just tell me I'm not crazy for being such a stickler for IQ now.)