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Has anyone used or heard anything about the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG? I was thinking about getting it, but it just seems too good to be true for only $329 at B&H. Especially when you compare it to the price of the similar Nikon at like $1500 or so.![]()
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That focal range doesn't really work well for a DX sensor, and the lens is undoubtedly older then the DX design, making it pretty dated. I would like at something that's atleast 24mm in the wide department or it will be pretty pointless.
And Garbz, it sounds like you overpayed on your 18-70![]()
From my research it seems the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 is a better lens than the 28-80 f2.8. The 18-50 is actually comparable (not as good, but comparable), to the Nikon counterpart...17-55 f2.8.
I don't think the same goes for 28-80 Sigma vs. Nikon.
If you are wanting a general zoom with f2.8 that's good for the money, look at the Sigma 18-50 f2.8....you'll lose a little on the top of the range from the 28-80, but quality should be better.
If 50mm is not to short on the long end, you might also look at the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. I have the Canon version and it is the only non-Canon lens I own. It is just too good not to keep as a backup to my 24-70 f2.8L.
I believe that Big Mike has the same lens in the Nikon version. If memory serves me correctly (it doesn't always)(getting old I guess) he is very pleased with it as well. The optics are great, the focus quick (but a bit noisy) and the build is decent. Just a thougt of another option if you want to look at it.
From my research it seems the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 is a better lens than the 28-80 f2.8. The 18-50 is actually comparable (not as good, but comparable), to the Nikon counterpart...17-55 f2.8.
I don't think the same goes for 28-80 Sigma vs. Nikon.
If you are wanting a general zoom with f2.8 that's good for the money, look at the Sigma 18-50 f2.8....you'll lose a little on the top of the range from the 28-80, but quality should be better.
I have the Sigma 18 to 50mm f. 2.8 and am impressed with the fact that texture is still present in highlights even at ISO 1600. With macro, it can also serve as a close-up lens and at the long end it makes a good portrait lens that can blur out backgrounds at low settings.
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