Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

[elysium]

Yes it was in Dixon St in Sydney i took 400 shots and kept about 50....Is that normal ?:)Yeah, its a good thing if you see it that way. I like to see it as a chance to capture as much as you can even if they come out bad, least you have something to remember the day by.

[LucyRoberts]

Hey guys.... I posted this in the WTB section, but I'm not sure how many people look in there, but I'm wanting to buy a decent copy of ths lens if anyone wants to sell. Thanks!

[elysium]

Hey guys.... I posted this in the WTB section, but I'm not sure how many people look in there, but I'm wanting to buy a decent copy of ths lens if anyone wants to sell. Thanks!
From what I have seen, there are hardly any bad/soft copies of this. I bought mine out of pure faith and was sharp even wide open. Friend went and tried 2 copies the same day, both sharp.

Is a great lens for me specially since I decided to go full frame by the end of the year. ;)

[LucyRoberts]

From what I have seen, there are hardly any bad/soft copies of this. I bought mine out of pure faith and was sharp even wide open. Friend went and tried 2 copies the same day, both sharp.

Is a great lens for me specially since I decided to go full frame by the end of the year. ;)
Yeppers. I've stewed over this thread for a few days now and decided it's a perfectly capable lens for the cost. It's decent priced, usually super sharp and pretty fast. What more could you ask for? :D

[elysium]

Yeppers. I've stewed over this thread for a few days now and decided it's a perfectly capable lens for the cost. It's decent priced, usually super sharp and pretty fast. What more could you ask for? :DOnly ONE thing I wanted to from this lens more than IS, HSM :(

[LucyRoberts]

Only ONE thing I wanted to from this lens more than IS, HSM :(
OK, I've not been a big lurker in the lens forum and probably haven't studied as much as I should, but is HSM the equivelent of USM? Faster focusing?

[elysium]

OK, I've not been a big lurker in the lens forum and probably haven't studied as much as I should, but is HSM the equivelent of USM? Faster focusing?Yup. HSM is Sigma's version of USM. Nice and quiet focus also which is great. Tried it out on the Sigma 12-24 and I loved it. HSM and Sigma tend to favour Nikon lenses which is really frustrating.

I am really asking someone to convince me to go for the Canon version over this. So far, I have had no reason to. Focus is fast enough for my liking but HSM would be a nice bonus. I always look for a lens which is usable wide open. Why make a lens which you need to stop down to f/4+ before it gets sharp. If a lens says f/2.8, I would expect it to perform sharp and the Sigma does. :)

[LucyRoberts]

Yup. HSM is Sigma's version of USM. Nice and quiet focus also which is great. Tried it out on the Sigma 12-24 and I loved it. HSM and Sigma tend to favour Nikon lenses which is really frustrating.

I am really asking someone to convince me to go for the Canon version over this. So far, I have had no reason to. Focus is fast enough for my liking but HSM would be a nice bonus. I always look for a lens which is usable wide open. Why make a lens which you need to stop down to f/4+ before it gets sharp. If a lens says f/2.8, I would expect it to perform sharp and the Sigma does. :)


Exactly!

I had a Canon 24-70 that I rented for a week and I loved having that range in 2.8. Since I'm not made of money at the moment, I'm hoping that the Sigma version will keep me happy for a bit. Everything I've seen in this thread is telling me that it will. :)

[elysium]

It is a great lens and is mounted 90% of the time on my body. Will be one of those lenses you will come to keep.

[LucyRoberts]

It is a great lens and is mounted 90% of the time on my body. Will be one of those lenses you will come to keep.


Thanks! That's what I was hoping for!

[sai-gon-xua]

thanks :p

[elysium]

Now dont be alarmed at these results or dont let them deter you away from this lens. This is for the pixel peepers.

Lens test - Sigma 24-70 EX DG @ 24mm
http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/24mm.jpg

Lens test - Sigma 24-70 EX DG @ 70mm
http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/70mm.jpg

[elysium]

I think its time for me to contribute some pictures than pixel peepers pics.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8471/smokyjoebyclarityrebirtbp9.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7871/ourworldbyclarityrebirttd7.jpg

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2466/downtoearthbyclarityrebcr6.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/5679/ourfashionbyclarityrebiho2.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/7477/thatdrippingtapbyclarittl9.jpg

[LucyRoberts]

Thanks Elysium! Pics like 3 & 4 are the reason I want this lens! Great shots.

Got a lead on one so wish me luck. :D

[elysium]

Thanks Lucy.

Good luck on it, im sure all will be well.

[LucyRoberts]

Well, I just bought one! Can't wait to get it. :p

[elysium]

Wow that was quick!

Be warned, the Sigma will prob weigh slightly more than your body. More close to 1.5kg whilst shooting without flash. Good workout starts now.

How much did you pick it up for?

[LucyRoberts]

Wow that was quick!

Be warned, the Sigma will prob weigh slightly more than your body. More close to 1.5kg whilst shooting without flash. Good workout starts now.

How much did you pick it up for?


Oh yeah, I was prepared for the weight!

I was lucky enough to find one for 260 shopped and paypal'd! :D

[elysium]

Not a bad price at all. Next on my Sigma list will have to be the 12-24 now. Or save for a 5D :(

[LucyRoberts]

Not a bad price at all. Next on my Sigma list will have to be the 12-24 now. Or save for a 5D :(


Good luck on both! I'm looking for the sigma 70-200 2.8 to replace my canon 70-200 f4. I do alot of indoor and twilight baseball and football, so I HAVE to have the 2.8.
As much as I would love to have a 5D it's not something I have plans on persuing anytime soon. :D

[elysium]

2.8 is essential for me also. I shoot a lot of nightclub work so I need the wide open apertures. 5D and its noise handling will be awesome.

[elysium]

Ah just one more, "trying" high key which failed but ah well.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5782/hl2va0.jpg

[LucyRoberts]

It came today and I am soooooo happy! My first shot with it. They'll get better.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2423314665_b5568006bd.jpg

[elysium]

It came today and I am soooooo happy! My first shot with it. They'll get better.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2423314665_b5568006bd.jpgNow you know its not always about "L" glass or big dirty white lenses.

This has impressed me just as much as the Canon version and good thing is, EF mount so if you ever think about going full frame, this think really does rock!

[LucyRoberts]

Now you know its not always about "L" glass or big dirty white lenses.

This has impressed me just as much as the Canon version and good thing is, EF mount so if you ever think about going full frame, this think really does rock!


*Note the change in signature.


I'm over my lust for white lenses. Now, I wouldn't turn one down, but I'm not going to seek one! I just added this lens and the Sigma 70-200 2.8 II this week and I feel my gear is complete. (Well, ecept a new bag because my stuff doesn't fit in my backpack now and a teleconverter)

I think I got pretty lucky on the lenses and am totally happy. I was really worried that I wouldn't feel that way though because I had used the canon version of the 24-70 for a week first.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2336/2424774322_2ec89c63b7_b.jpg

[LucyRoberts]

I am so frickin in love with this lens....... and this little girl. She is my daughters BFF and was being insanely goofy last night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2425866763_600af28120_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2426681616_12104a96b5_b.jpg

[elysium]

Great suff. What did you think of the bokeh this lens produces? I was using a 50mm before this and it was horrid, I cant find a fault so far.

[LucyRoberts]

Great suff. What did you think of the bokeh this lens produces? I was using a 50mm before this and it was horrid, I cant find a fault so far.


I'm not sure if I know enough about bokeh to even comment on that. It's never been one of my concerns as of yet. It seems everyone has a differing opinion as to what bokeh really is!

So is the background blur pleasing to me? Yeah I guess it is. :D

[deci]

What did you think of the bokeh this lens produces?

http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/potn/0855.jpg

Absolutely love it. I've had this lens since last August/September and this was taken just after I got it. (I've posted it before, but its one of the few on the web I've taken with this lens).

[elysium]

Heres one more. Was testing out my lighting. I forget how heavy this makes my gear.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1421/mg61442co7.jpg

[Mullins]

Heres a little fellow I found at the park the other day.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n35/SixPlyDream/APRIL%202008/IMG_6359_mscopy.jpg

[pr0digal]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9775/img3218xb1.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3218xb1.jpg) http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6290/img3762ij2.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3762ij2.jpg) http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3312/img4589ml3.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4589ml3.jpg)

just a few randoms that I processed

[Big Ant]

I use my 24-70 for something a little different, I love it

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/jakscooby/Woodpecker200705-2.jpg

[elysium]

@ Big Ant

I used mine for footie on the weekend. Felt odd since im not used to longer reach lenses. 250mm handheld trying to track a player was hard. Still great work there. What make you chose that and get that close?

[Big Ant]

I don't really have the money for a 24-70L and I think that shot proved to myself that I don't really need one

I photograph alot of motorsport but rallying is my first love, that shot is on the inside of a tight right hairpin bend and the cars were passing 6-10 feet away

I have just seen this thread and thought that I'd add that the 24-70 is a nice, fast and sharp lens even when used at a motorsport event

[elysium]

I cant see the need for me purchasing the Canon alternative since im finding it is just as good. Minus my gripe about filter size but ive never really given it a second thought anymore.

I would like to give it a go at more sports, sadly no rally stages in London.

[angryhampster]

Here's some more...I haven't added to this in quite some time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/smoke9mac.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/churchHDRwide.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v63/45/69/14817439/n14817439_33742078_8015.jpg

[JPM Photography]

Here are a couple that I took in my backyard:
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[JPM Photography]

one more:
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[cito17]

Man, I am having dreams about this lens + 70-200 F/4L + 1D Classic. :mrgreen:

[elysium]

More from me. Still cant falter this lens.

#1 - Love/Death Truck
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5522/mg7024se4.jpg

#2 - Funky Shop, possibly a camera shop
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1073/mg7026ob8.jpg

#3 - Ah the rozzers. Had to be very quick with this one
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3858/mg7065cx8.jpg

#4 - I wonder how his pic turned out. :)
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7366/mg7064kh9.jpg

#5 - First go at flowers
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/248/mg7071zj1.jpg

#6 - 3FPS, had to make it count
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1452/mg7352te3.jpg

#7 - Such a cool kid!
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/540/mg7359bs7.jpg

[VSV]

Wow that guy is ripped! Nice, fun shots!

[elysium]

Thanks. I want to make another visit to the same spots when I finally get my 5D.

That dude was running hot all day. Even though it is a local freerun area, he got a lot of time to run and attracted some big crowds. The little kit on the scooter got some great air and responses from the crowd.

Was a good day out.

[angryhampster]

Great colors elysium. I like your post processing.

[elysium]

Thank you, it was like 1am when I started processing. I rarely process but I just felt since I spent so much time taking these, it would pay off.

These few just a few, the rest will prob end up on facebook. :)

[elysium]

Here are some more

#1 - People asked him to take their photo because he knew what he was doing lololol
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5236/mg7120al9.jpg

#2 - Broken Bus
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1474/mg7125cp6.jpg

#3 - The Wheel
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4476/mg7162rl5.jpg

#4 - Such a nice bike
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1992/mg7034pp1.jpg

#5 - At the palace
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/8246/mg7092xv8.jpg

#6 - The park
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/8193/mg7075np8.jpg

#7 - Demolition in London
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8223/mg7036sy3.jpg

#8 - Big Air
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5245/mg7323ru2.jpg

[REXTi]

just got this lens and love it, sharp and fast AF in my opinion. i swear to you guys the one of the cat is far sharper than it looks in that picture. i cannot for my life get the RAW to save as a good jpeg image. The white speckles on the un-blossomed lilac are actually polon, i didn't sharpen this image at all.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2491999543_7b764ec9a3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2495322597_7522e81c57_o.jpg

[speedy_2]

Great photos everyone. I doubt I'll ever regret trading my 17-70mm for this lens. Can't wait until it gets here!

[angryhampster]

Great photos everyone. I doubt I'll ever regret trading my 17-70mm for this lens. Can't wait until it gets here!


I know you.

[snails]

So many nice and sharp photos from Sigma 24-70s. I just sent mine in for calibration/repair because I was having a focusing issue. I hope I get mine back working as well as everyone else's.

[BPL]

Just got this lens today. I can't say enough good about it! Only took a few shots. Can't wait to get out tomorrow and really try it out. Thanks for all the great pics that convinced me to buy this lens.

[Domino81]

This lens is crazy - I just got it. Its a beast! One of the cons I've read is that it has a stiff zoom, and it does, but for me, its not really a con - I like it. the 82mm filter was a bit pricey but I still have gas money, and it weighs a tons.

I'm going down to a park - day off, 41 + sunny + new lens = happy:D:D:D:D!

Pics tonight. Lets see what it can do!

That's a good day in March for the 2nd cloudiest place in the North America.

[jack Sparrow]

Well ive been wondering what lens to get next to go with my Sigma 70-200 F2.8 and i think ive finaly found the one i want, it seems perfect for my needs. some excellents examples of what this lens can do on this thread.

regards
Jack

[jack Sparrow]

Ive just got this lens and i carnt wait to get out with it, thats if this rain in the UK ever decides its going to stop that is.

regards
Jack

[REXTi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2659298013_9aac910f5c.jpg

[Thursday]

thought I would add some

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2668855727_9099fc776a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2668892899_41404fd995_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2668456825_cb57d6df20_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2668623015_49a88100c1_b.jpg

[Stike]

Love mine. Great lens for the price!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2575062532_06efac494d_b.jpg

[neliconcept]

couple of mine

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_9550.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_9532.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_8915.jpg

[thisismilan]

I got mine today and I like it. Has great depth of field.
Picture taken @ Shutter 1/400, f/2.8, ISO 200.

[w00tgasm]

http://paopao.ca/albums/miscellaneous/Siggy2470_2174.jpg

Got mine today! Can't wait to use it in real scenarios and not just in the house.

my gear weigh a ton now.

XTI + Battery Grip + 24-70 + EF-530 DG Super.

[w00tgasm]

http://paopao.ca/albums/Family/Aug%2010%20-%20Whistler/IMG_2363.jpg

[Mrvile]

Gahh I just ordered this lens from Sigma4Less. I've wanted this lens for the longest time now but I've just never had any place in my lineup for one. Now that I've sold everything and am redoing the lineup, I started it off with this guy.

Can't wait to get it!

[w00tgasm]

It's a decent lens.
I hate to say, but one of the main reasons I got it was because of the 82mm thread size haha.

[tucked]

I am in desperate need of a repacement for my 18-55mm canon lens. I am really considering this lens over the Sigma 18-50 and similar Tamron. I already have the Sigma 10-20mm and 70-200mm and think this would be a nice addition. There are some wonderful photos in this thread. Any thoughts as to the comparison with the Sigma/Tamron 18 (17)-50?

[Travis F]

I posted this a while ago in the macro forum but thought I should post it here as well. This was taken with my 24-70 with a Sigma 2x TC attached. I have been missing my Sigma 150 macro and when I saw this Cicada I thought I would improvise. When attaching the 2x you loose most of the zoom range because of the fit and I am not real sure if the aperture works or not (I didn't really test it extensively). Anyway, in a pinch this is what you can get from the Sigma 24-70 and a Sigma 2x TC.

This is a full frame shot with minimal sharpenig.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/LX200/IMG_5134copy.jpg

Travis

[strobe monkey]

What I want to see is f2.8 shots with this lens. Is f2.8 useable, or you have to step down to get a sharp image?

[ipschoser1]

What I want to see is f2.8 shots with this lens. Is f2.8 useable, or you have to step down to get a sharp image?

I just bought the Siggy 24-70 this afternoon. So far, just playing around with it at the house, it's very sharp at 2.8 over a variety of focal lengths. I'm impressed so far. This is my 3rd Sigma lens. They have all been really excellent.

FWIW, I had a 17-55 2.8IS in my hand at the store. Considering it's cheap plastic build, it's just not a $1000+ lens to me. The Siggy is much better built (nearly on par with my L glass) than the EF-S lens. As for the 17 mm end, if I do any group shots I'll need to stop down to 5.6 or so anyway. That sounds like a good use for my 17-40L. ;)

[sol95]

I just ordered one on ebay >HERE< (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sigma-24-70mm-24-70-f-2-8-f2-8-EX-DG-MACRO-for-Canon_W0QQitemZ260283154600QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3006 6QQcmdZViewItem)

honestly, I had no intention of buying this lens, but at $229 (Australian) delivered, it's pretty much a steal! Paid through paypal, so I know I'm covered...

It was probably a typo, but we'll see what happens. :)

and if the seller goes through with it, once it arrives, I'll see if it's worth keeping. If not, I could probably get more for it on ebay than I paid! :)

[clipper_from_oz]

I just ordered one on ebay >HERE< (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sigma-24-70mm-24-70-f-2-8-f2-8-EX-DG-MACRO-for-Canon_W0QQitemZ260283154600QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3006 6QQcmdZViewItem)

honestly, I had no intention of buying this lens, but at $229 (Australian) delivered, it's pretty much a steal! Paid through paypal, so I know I'm covered...

It was probably a typo, but we'll see what happens. :)

and if the seller goes through with it, once it arrives, I'll see if it's worth keeping. If not, I could probably get more for it on ebay than I paid! :)

So.......????.....Has it arrived yet?

[strobe monkey]

I just ordered one on ebay >HERE< (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sigma-24-70mm-24-70-f-2-8-f2-8-EX-DG-MACRO-for-Canon_W0QQitemZ260283154600QQihZ016QQcategoryZ3006 6QQcmdZViewItem)

honestly, I had no intention of buying this lens, but at $229 (Australian) delivered, it's pretty much a steal! Paid through paypal, so I know I'm covered...

It was probably a typo, but we'll see what happens. :)

and if the seller goes through with it, once it arrives, I'll see if it's worth keeping. If not, I could probably get more for it on ebay than I paid! :)


You got lucky. It looks like a typo.

[Mattr!x]

I just ordered the new HSM one but they sent the older Macro Ver - all good resending the new one will take some pics with it when it arrives in the next few days - took a few with the new Macro one, fairly impressed except for the lens flare hopefully the new one doesn't suffer as much....

[angryhampster]

What I want to see is f2.8 shots with this lens. Is f2.8 useable, or you have to step down to get a sharp image?


Very usable at 70mm. A little bit softer at 24mm, but still quite presentable.

39mm with minimal sharpening:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/india/marvin1.jpg

[KarlosDaJackal]

JPEG out of the camera at 70mm f/2.8 with bounced flash, simply the best portrait lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3014982575_d603c88ff6_b.jpg

[shiunn]

how much would one be willing to pay for a second hand on ebay?
i'm asking cuz i'm wondering if 35% of the original new price is worth it or not.

[KarlosDaJackal]

great portrait lens on a crop camera
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3176962409_d294e5736c_o.jpg

[markyb555]

I went to my local jessops to try this in the shop.. i went in as im having a hard time in trying to find the right lens and this is in my top 5 choices from the pics ive seen in this thread :)

Seems most places dont stock lenses anymore as its stock which is laying about so they say.. So this was the only lens to try out of a few i wrote down on a bit of paper... Now i know i it was low light in the shop and dark outside.. but the pics i got from the lens was appauling..
I had just got my eyes tested as well so i know it aint my eyes :lol:

The camera had focused on something but when i came to review it on the screen. it was so far out of focus.. i couldnt make out what it was... didnt really say anything to the bloke as im still getting used to the 40D, *only bought it a few weeks ago So i put it down to me*

Ive since come home and tried my 50mm 1.8 mkII and its completely different.. Gonna try it properly this weekend in proper light to make sure it isnt the camera.. As the box was open when i recieved it :rolleyes:
Im hoping it was just a bad copy

[subhayu.in]

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/IMG_2328.jpg

http://mygamebuzz.com/canon/IMG_2322.jpg

[mr_c_ash]

just a quite one taken tonight of one of the many valentines roses kicking around.

(near on 80%crop)

[taxsux]

This lens is plenty sharp. But it lacks colour clarity that the Canon version really shines at.

[javig999]

Bought this lens to replace a Tamron 28-75 I dropped on the icy deck of a cruise ship...I was pleasantly surprised. Fast AF, great build quality, relative to Tamron, and priced well enough in a pinch...glad I have this now. Still want to fix the Tamron though (is so compact!)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_3130.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_3203.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_3241.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_2854.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_2755.jpg

Thanks...

[Stike]

Great Lens for the price.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2853897973_0398eb774f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2854732596_a33c303ee7_o.jpg

[mastertech01]

Great shots everyone. Stike I am very intrigued by yours especially since they are on full frame. I purchased a used one on the forum today and look forward to giving it a try on my 5D. Those shots of the little girl are very nice. If I get that kind of pic from mine I will be completely satisfied. :)

[jcp2000]

sweet im looking to get one of these but does anyone have studio portrait work or something with strobs/lighting?

[jcp2000]

wow i just got mine today made a wtb list on craigs list and a hour later a local said he had one went looked at it and ended up liking it! so i picked it up! the only thing is that this thing is a brick!!! aha pretty heavy it actually made my are tired just walking around for a hour with it. but all in all a great lens all though it does search alot in the heavy shadowed areas.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3314510409_d518b49fd9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3315334546_13b8b7f212.jpg

[mastertech01]

Got mine today. Compared to the 70-200 2.8L Magic Drainpipe Ive been toting this thing is light weight.

[jcp2000]

Got mine today. Compared to the 70-200 2.8L Magic Drainpipe Ive been toting this thing is light weight.

uhh the 70-200 2.8 isnt the magic drain pipe its the 80-200......

[mastertech01]

Does it hurt to manual focus this lens with the focus ring popped into manual while the autofocus switch is set? Seems this is kind of like a full time manual focus when used this way, though you actually are dragging the motor while focusing.

[mastertech01]

uhh the 70-200 2.8 isnt the magic drain pipe its the 80-200......

Yep you are right, I meant 80-200 2.8L

[jcp2000]

aha yea. make sure if you want to shoot manual have both the switch and the push pull ring set to manual! or else there goes your af motor and gears

[jcp2000]

do any of you guys have a filter for this?! the guy i got mine off of had one on it but didnt let me have it that jerk. he was trying to get me to buy it for like 40 bucks and it was pretty much trashed. where can i find one i been looking online and no one has 88mm.


shot with kit lens no pp

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3314922543_45b3016580_b.jpg

[mastertech01]

aha yea. Its an 82mm filter, not 88mm. 40 bucks isnt bad depending on brand. Some are over 100.00. Not that I would personally pay that much.

[jcp2000]

aha im sure 40 isnt bad for one in good condition this thing was already beat up and what not i seen some only for cheap like 20 or so. aha i guess i was just being lazy and didnt bother to read the size on the lens. i thought it was 88mm

[jcp2000]

taken a hour ago

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3342486706_61e12f72b6.jpg

[jcp2000]

few more

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3343152625_d5d5b25af4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3343152589_c5cf97eee5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3343985458_aa5189877f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3343152533_a52d71364f_o.jpg

[jcp2000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3346416800_287f43af85.jpg

[jcp2000]

from last night i had so use iso1600 for these these are my best shots from this set.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3347539313_4f593e71d2.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3348401206_2b81550f15.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3348375570_dc831f2420.jpg

[Mike]

from last night i had so use iso1600 for these these are my best shots from this set.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3347539313_4f593e71d2.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3348401206_2b81550f15.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3348375570_dc831f2420.jpg

Ace shots!! :D

[jcp2000]

thanks i am loving this lens it is now my main lens. has not been unmounted since i got it!

[lizstephanie]

can i know how much difference is this lens if compared to the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens?
in terms of sharpness and image quality?
how about the focusing speed?

[jcp2000]

for just go to the sample thread for image quality and i wouldnt be able to tell you about af speed since i never had a tamron

[Stike]

Great shots everyone. Stike I am very intrigued by yours especially since they are on full frame. I purchased a used one on the forum today and look forward to giving it a try on my 5D. Those shots of the little girl are very nice. If I get that kind of pic from mine I will be completely satisfied. :)
Thanks for the complement. You really can't go wrong with this lens. I was very impressed with the quality that I got from it.

[KarlosDaJackal]

Taken about 40 minutes ago on a lunchtime stroll, with a 40d

70mm - f/2.8 - 1/3200 - ISO100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3362109659_1cdfe14653_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/karldenby/3362109659/)

[jcp2000]

from yesterday



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3362455128_1daeeef2ba.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3361637219_63565b80dd.jpg

[strobe monkey]

Taken about 40 minutes ago on a lunchtime stroll, with a 40d

70mm - f/2.8 - 1/3200 - ISO100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3362109659_1cdfe14653_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/karldenby/3362109659/)

Nice shot Karlos. What noise software do you use?

[KarlosDaJackal]

Nice shot Karlos. What noise software do you use?

I don't use any for this shot, no point at iso100.

If I am using NR, its either in DPP at the raw stage, or in GIMP with either
1. Gausian blur followed by a fade on colour mode
2. Wavelet denoise (similar to individial noise reduction on the RGB channels)
3. GreyCStoration, this is horribly complex and slow, it can take up to 20 minutes to denoise an image and sometimes even when its using 100% on both cores, sometimes it is not much better than wavelet, but when it does work it does a great job

[strobe monkey]

LOL I misread the 1/3200 I thought it was the ISO...

[1ruffryder]

just got mine tonight at a steal of a price. hopefully i can contribute soon

[mastertech01]

just got mine tonight at a steal of a price. hopefully i can contribute soon

You must be the lucky one who got the 250.00 sale on Ebay yesterday.. :)

[subhayu.in]

few more shots ..

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bW_52DyWz9o/ScejgD3lruI/AAAAAAAAD3M/Y9Bg9CC6AvM/s640/IMG_3662.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_bW_52DyWz9o/ScejObBlELI/AAAAAAAAD20/BSgEOFEbcNY/s912/IMG_3651.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_bW_52DyWz9o/Scejl-LwGPI/AAAAAAAAD3U/Kh-FFsss_SQ/s640/IMG_3664.JPG

[jcp2000]

finally im not the only one posting... gezzz for a while it was getting boring and lame

[mastertech01]

Very sharp subhayu.in.

I hope to have something to contribute when I finally get my replacement 5D. I hope the image can be as sharp on full frame with this lens.

[subhayu.in]

Very sharp subhayu.in.

I hope to have something to contribute when I finally get my replacement 5D. I hope the image can be as sharp on full frame with this lens.


if you are looking for sharpness..i guess this lens is one of the best in the
market ..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3379340683_77efa4fc69_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3379370575_d394db103c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3379376447_a9eb689bbc_o.jpg

[Mike]

I'm not using this lens enough and I don't know why! This is from Saturday in Oxford:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3379488347_19c8ca71bf_o.jpg

[mastertech01]

if you are looking for sharpness..i guess this lens is one of the best in the

market ..

There is no doubt your copy is one sweet lens, as well as your talent with your equipment. Great shots.

[mastertech01]

I'm not using this lens enough and I don't know why! This is from Saturday in Oxford:

No doubt, great shot.

[jcp2000]

There is no doubt your copy is one sweet lens, as well as your talent with your equipment. Great shots.


sure it is a sharp copy but it does look like it was sharpened in pp also

[KarlosDaJackal]

70mm - f/2.8 - 1/125 - ISO400
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3398939567_def1458ae4_b.jpg

[mastertech01]

Nice one Karlos :)

Well my 5D refurb failed and B&H didnt have one to replace it so they refunded me. So now I have a well used 1DMKII coming so hopefully I will soon have something to contribute from my Sigma... sheesh.

[stetsonaw]

just ordered this lens...

[Mike]

just ordered this lens...

Good decision! :D

[stetsonaw]

Good decision! :D
thanks! can't wait to get it and start using it!

[jcp2000]

i havent used mine since i got a paying sports photog job. ugh i want to start shooting with it again aha

[mastertech01]

70mm - f/2.8 - 1/125 - ISO400
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3398939567_def1458ae4_b.jpg

Sweet, mine isnt near this sharp at 70mm, especially 2.8. I may need to send it in for calibration. I wonder what they charge for that on an out of warranty lens.

[mastertech01]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/mastertech01/MQ4N5013.jpg

1D MKII 42MM F5.6 1/1600 ISO250 Fine JPG

[k.lee]

Just got this lens recently and finally had a chance to give it a good workout.

I found that focus on this lens can be inconsistent. At times it'll be razor sharp but sometimes the focus would completely miss and the picture comes out as a blur. Haven't done enough testing to pinpoint a certain setting on the lens that gives this out-of-focus situation so I'm not ruling out user error yet.

Anyways, here's a couple from a set taken a few days ago.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2875_82386767587_682737587_2425777_4456388_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2875_82386837587_682737587_2425790_4889190_n.jpg

[jcp2000]

Just got this lens recently and finally had a chance to give it a good workout.

I found that focus on this lens can be inconsistent. At times it'll be razor sharp but sometimes the focus would completely miss and the picture comes out as a blur. Haven't done enough testing to pinpoint a certain setting on the lens that gives this out-of-focus situation so I'm not ruling out user error yet.

Anyways, here's a couple from a set taken a few days ago.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2875_82386767587_682737587_2425777_4456388_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2875_82386837587_682737587_2425790_4889190_n.jpg


it might just be you or your copy of the lens mine does fine super sharp, never miss focuses but af is just slow

[k.lee]

it might just be you or your copy of the lens mine does fine super sharp, never miss focuses but af is just slow


It might be. It doesn't happen too often so I'm not put off by it or anything.

Another thing I noticed is that it doesn't focus in live-view if its life depends on it. It'll hunt and hunt, and stop with an OOF picture. All my other lenses are fine with live-view focusing, so it isn't user error or the camera's fault. Not too annoyed since I always MF when I am using live-view anyways.

[jcp2000]

hmm the only time mine hunts is in heavily shadowed areas

[stetsonaw]

got mine yesterday...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3443603883_d0b96e2ae3.jpg
was able to work a deal with the seller when i got it and it had this in it. still works fine, just a tiny bit loose.

[mastertech01]

Dayum! UPS?

[stetsonaw]

that's who packed it for him, but it was in the case and all the packaging was perfect. :-|

[mastertech01]

Well obviously someone dropped it... sheesh. Better get with the seller ASAP. If you paid with Paypal you may have to put a claim in with them if niether party (seller or shipper) will admit fault.

[stetsonaw]

we've already worked it out, he gave me back half of what i paid for it, and i keep the lens. i can live with that.

[mastertech01]

If it works fine then you got a fair compensation.

[mastertech01]

F2.8, ISO 200, 1/640, 45mm, applied standard tone curve only DPP

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/mastertech01/MQ4N5060.jpg

[mastertech01]

Just something to wake up this thread

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/mastertech01/canon.jpg

[KarlosDaJackal]

An old one that I reprocessed today to add the make-up
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3518342028_59412d6703_o.jpg

[k.lee]

hmm the only time mine hunts is in heavily shadowed areas


I recently upgraded from my 1000D to a 40D and the hunting during live-view is gone. I think this lens has problems with the contrast detect focusing function. Since the 40D uses the regular focusing methods during live-view, it doesn't hunt at all.

Oh, might I add, this lens works A LOT better on my 40D than my 1000D probably due to the f2.8 cross sensor. My shots are a lot sharper on my 40D than the Rebel. I'm a happy camper :D

[jcp2000]

bare vivitar 285hv 1/16th power camera right F8 1/160th sec.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3524269388_12758fba14.jpg

[deci]

Playing with off camera flash:-
http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/potn/katie-025.jpg

[stetsonaw]

5D with siggy 24-70 and 430exii
45mm~f/5~1/200~ISO200
SOOC, tried auto WB in lightroom, but this is so much better.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3579117798_62e004ffe1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3579117798/)
EXIF HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3579117798/meta/)
if it looks like her face is blown out, tilt your screen forward :D

[mastertech01]

Very nice! My lens didnt play well with the 5D. It does better with my 1D MKII

[thecrazyfool]

Ooh....can't wait to get mine. Look at people's pictures made me take the step to get one. Hope it's a good copy!

[stetsonaw]

5D ♠ Siggy 24-70

1. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3581015837/meta/) ORIGINAL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3581821468/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3581015837_1e6c245162_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3581015837/)

2. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3580990857/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3580990857_4ae166f1d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3580990857/)

3. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3580997983/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3580997983_567cd9ab06_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3580997983/)

C&C appreciated!

[jcp2000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3602331283_b47e874cd0.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3603141928_c163c0bd59.jpg

[ADHD426]

My sig is coming soon! I can't wait, great pictures all!

[stetsonaw]

Canon 5D ♠ 24mm ♠ ƒ/11 ♠ ISO 500
Lightroom'd
Original came out pretty crappy, had to go extreme. This is from a daytime beach shoot.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3643912106_689e7072d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3643912106/in/set-72157619462345471)

[heirei]

Some of my first shots from the lens. I'm loving this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3639026073_71ab1fc6c3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3639881840_fa068ffde4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3639033305_3f28080ff1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3639856748_02ab457eb9_b.jpg

[stetsonaw]

going overboard again... gotta find a way around this kick, and no, i don't do this to every picture.

Click for full size.

Canon EOS 5D ♠ Sigma 24-70 ♠ ƒ/2.8
1. @ f/7.1 EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3668214734/meta/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3668214734_f43850841a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3668214734/sizes/l/)

2. @ f/6.3 EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3667412009/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3667412009_86ecb9416b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3667412009/sizes/l/)

3. @ f/6.3 EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3667455279/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3667455279_0be9be5fe2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3667455279/sizes/l/)

4. @ 6.3 EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3668258042/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3668258042_87ff20b36d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3668258042/sizes/l/)

[jcp2000]

does anyone else notice a problem with this lens underexposing the shot?