Review and comment on new Sigma 28-300mm macro len

[tony723]

Sigma has released a new tele zoom len 28-300mm (macro) in August. It is lighter and smaller than previous model (with 62mm filter and 460g):

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/28_300_f35_63m.html

Any actual experience of using it with Canon DSLR e.g. 10D or 300D?

Thanks!

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/images/28_300_MACRO.jpg

[Spinners]

I have the old 28-300 and it works well. doesnt seem to focus as fast as my cannon lense, but that might be due to the fact the cannons a smaller lense.

I cant complain about the quality though. for the price it works for me.

[tony723]

spinners wrote:
I have the old 28-300 and it works well. doesnt seem to focus as fast as my cannon lense, but that might be due to the fact the cannons a smaller lense.

I cant complain about the quality though. for the price it works for me.
I found some sample photos using the new macro len but the wide open is soft:
http://www.pbase.com/taneks/first_samples