bhop
No longer a newbie, moving up!
- Joined
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- Los Angeles
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Were those images taken with the Sigma?
yes
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Were those images taken with the Sigma?
Sigma 70-200:
Bottom line... yuck!
You must have a really deep hatred for the Sigma lens. I've seen you put it down quite a few times when this same question comes up. I don't know if you just had a bad version or what, but I own one, and from my own experiences, none of that is true.
Its a FACT that Sigma builds some very nice and very sharp lenses. The build quality of the EX line is top notch and the HSM motors are very fast. They also have a long warranty and if you do happen to get a so-called "bad copy", exchange it or have it fixed.
I invite you to take your camera to a local shop and try it out yourself. Posting a couple low res pics for the internet of one of the 2 lenses is hardly a fair way to compare. I invite you to do the same thing I did... hold both in your hands side by side and compare your own results.
I have no hate for ANY brand of lens, and since a good 50% of the lenses.....etc....all free to accept or toss the value of my experience.
I have to be honest, I probably shouldn't. I'm content with the quality of those images until I can afford to upgrade to something better. Like I said, I'm on a college budget and I'm getting married next summer. Comparing them side-by-side, especially if I do it after buying the Sigma, is simply going to make me discontent. And since I can't afford the Nikon, why do that to myself? Call me ignorant but I have to do what I HAVE to do until I can afford to do what I WANT to do.
Besides, I'm not shooting professionally so what does it matter for now?
Now, in Jerry's defense....the nikon is likely better......