Sigma 18-35mm with constant 1.8f

[runnah]

Worlds first zoom lens that maintains a constant 1.8 through out the zoom range.

Very cool, I want one!

Art | SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | SIGMA GLOBAL VISION

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/sigma-18-35mm-f1-8/MTAwMjY1NQ_A_A

 

[Helen B]

That 'world's first' needs to be taken with a pinch of salt (there is an Angenieux 16-44 f/1.1 zoom, and I suspect there are others) but it is an interesting lens that will make the APS-C format slightly more attractive to some people. I wonder if it would be any good with a SpeedBooster on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. That combination (with or without the SpeedBooster) could be nice for documentary work, like a 16 mm camera with the 16-44 f/1.1 or the classic 9.5-57 f/1.7.

 

[Snapitjack]

I have one on order. I'm like a kid waiting for xmas. Will post impressions.

 

[Smokeyr67]

I picked one up a bit over a week ago, it's now my favorite lens!

It provides sharp images, fantastic bokeh, autofocus is silent, fast and accurate, the build quality is fantastic (time will tell for sure) - it's great upgrade from a 24-70 f2.8 for an aps-c camera.

What can I say, it's worth every cent I paid for it and more.

Shane

 

[Snapitjack]

Thanks for the feedback, Smokeyr67. Haven't heard or read a negative comment about the lens yet. Just peeing myself waiting for this thing to arrive.

 

[Smokeyr67]

Be patient, it's worth the wait

What are you putting it on - mines on my 60-D

 

[jwbryson1]

Cost???

EDIT: $799 at B&H.

 

[Snapitjack]

It's going to live on my Canon T4i.

 

[Snapitjack]

$799.00 US

$985.00 For me in Canada

 

[Smokeyr67]

Mine cost me $697 AUD, but of course I spent another few hundred in the shop on stuff I didn't need

 

[ojiels]

reviews and sample photos please if you dont mind planning on getting one as well... thanks!

 

[Smokeyr67]

I'll get out and take a few frames tomorrow, I promise

 

[dascrow]

So what do you think? I've been hearing good things with this lens combined with the new 70D.

Thanks for the feedback, Smokeyr67. Haven't heard or read a negative comment about the lens yet. Just peeing myself waiting for this thing to arrive.

 

[hamlet]

Why is this a good lens? 18-35mm isn't that much of a zoom. Am i missing something here?

 

[Stevepwns]

Why is this a good lens? 18-35mm isn't that much of a zoom. Am i missing something here?

ASPc format, 18 - 35 is a 24 - 50 equivalent, at 1.8. Find another one that is faster than 2.8. Which means you can stop it down to 2.8 and it should out perform a native 2.8.