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 | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pros: Brightness , color balance , Bokeh Cons: Heavy with no OS, not real macro like Sigma 17-70mm f 2.8-4, bit soft at 2.8, Opinion: This one was the first constant aperture lens I have purchased. I have sticked with Sigma ever since and I am satisfied. At start this lens seemed to me a bit soft at 2.8 and perhaps it is ( don't have it any more to compare with more lenses) It was my main lens for about a year till it fell down while on camera and broke Though for sure it was softer at 2.8 than my Nikkor 1.4G. When stopped down produced excellent image quality with great color discrimination with minimal aberrations. Best shot from f4.5-9. It was heavy though and at low light conditions that did not help to have a steady shot. I would recommend the lighter Sigma 24-70mm and if you need good macro the new ( 2013) contemporary series Sigma 17-70mm. Heaviness was also a factor that this lens broke as it didn't sit quite balanced when resting the camera and at a small fall 50mm height) totally broke from base. ( my mistake but tooo heavy). Still have it in storage and thinking of repairing it sent on June 23, 2013 |
 | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS HSM Macro C Pros: Compact , well buit. Sharper than a 50mm Nikkor 1.4G at everywhere after f3.2. Smooth bokeh. Great macro. Wider at 17mm than Nikkor 18-105mm with much less barrel distortion. Effective OS , super silent focus. Cons: For that price it should have a soft case included. Opinion: I tried this lens first because I needed a real macro. I had the heavy 24-70mm f 2.8 Macro from sigma before and it wasn't real macro ( neither as sharp at f 2.8 as this one). With this 17-70mm I can get very close to subjects around 5-6cm and get supersharp images. Oh yes this lens is much sharper than the previous Nikkor 1.8G I had by far! Bokeh is very smooth and I also like the balanced contrast in the images. Color also is not far from what I see and quite detailed. Images have a professional look to them one has just only to worry about getting the right frame on the subject than anything else. I am thinking of the new art series prime 30mm from Sigma but this lens does it all and does it good. I predict It will stay in my camera most of the time. And with the upcoming USB Dock I believe there will be a chance of even more experimentation on how to change this lens IF needed. I shoot with Nikon D90. I recommend this lens to amature and pros as a well build and potent all-round lens in a sensible price. sent on June 20, 2013 |
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