Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

The Moose

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 00:23

I might have this lens soon :) Looks a good one too! It'll replace my Canon 24/2.8. I wanted to go wider (could have had a Canon 17-35/2.8L but I would have had to have saved up for longer). It'll be good to have the length without having to change to the nifty fifty.

stetsonaw

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:15

you'll love it!

mastertech01

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 11:38

It started raining just before the display last night so the fireworks werent as brilliant and smoke builtup due to thier rapid deployment to get it all over with very quickly. But I did get a number of decent shots with the 24-70 and it handled the weather admirably with the 1D MKII

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

mr_gir

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 01:45

I just picked one up today off Craigs and can't wait to test it out this weekend. I borrowed my buddy's 24-105L last weekend and when I first held the 24-70, I was like "holy crap, it's huge!" Feels super sturdy and robust, loving it already.

stetsonaw

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 04:43

it may be a beast, but it's pretty awesome.

jcp2000

19th of July 2009 (Sun), 19:55

From last night

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3736380535_dc5777b9a0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3736294261_5bfd6827e2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3736375675_0d4b29f0d8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3737081782_7c4bca1f37.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3736284791_da0ed60fb3.jpg

jcp2000

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 04:52

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3741580329_fffc188fd3_b.jpg

javig999

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 00:33

Love this lens. I took some shots tonight just while I was waiting for the baby to smile. Thankful that my copy seems to focus well (no front or back focus issues that I can tell), etc and noticed that 2.8 seems only a little soft to my amateur eyes, and by 3.2 its pretty sharp.

Here are some crops (not quite 100% but close). Converted to JPEG on DPP only. I was shooting at 800 so a little noisy. I am just so happy with this lens and for the price I love it even more! :

36mm f2.8
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_0602.jpg

36mm f3.2
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_0604-1.jpg

36mm f4.0
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/javig999/IMG_0606.jpg

stetsonaw

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 14:25

thought i posted this here already...
New Life
EOS 5D @ 70mm f/2.8, ISO 250, 1/400 shutter, Av, Spot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3748620453_2e5576aebd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/people/stetsonaw/)

jcp2000

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 16:23

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3772410671_2aca974a0e.jpg

jcp2000

1st of August 2009 (Sat), 03:10

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3776597423_a07e227696.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3776595471_ebee0504b4.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3777400820_a387e7aeff.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3777398942_a261c6877f.jpg

jcp2000

1st of August 2009 (Sat), 14:29

more from yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3778730288_a6fe05548c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3777928483_06fe619139.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3778733930_eaa90ea18a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3778736248_74fc009760.jpg

jcp2000

9th of August 2009 (Sun), 21:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3806390508_99e998e7c3.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3806393050_3207613ccc.jpg

jcp2000

13th of August 2009 (Thu), 01:28

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3817106678_29ac8123db.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3816973034_9c6b85da1d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3816292539_c079d9fb76.jpg

jcp2000

6th of September 2009 (Sun), 13:30

dude this thread is so boring no one but myself posts....

stetsonaw

9th of September 2009 (Wed), 23:17

been busy... here are some.
rest of the set can be seen at highheeltheband.com (http://www.highheeltheband.com).
shot with my 5D and 430/Gary Fong Lightsphere C2
Bob
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3903019420_9a9557663a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3903019420/in/set-72157622190634660/)

Dan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3903037064_01e892e144.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3903037064/in/set-72157622190634660/)

Good Times
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3902270173_b65e123408.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3902270173/in/set-72157622190634660/)

Chris
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3903051900_ed77ba7a4e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3903051900/in/set-72157622190634660/)

MISSED FOCUS!! but still adorable
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3902266507_e6ef76d0b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3902266507/in/set-72157622190634660/)

jcp2000

11th of September 2009 (Fri), 23:56

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3910781295_640837c059.jpg

beironxx

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 09:39

jcp2000 - nice pictures, they look very sharp, I would like to see one example without photoshop and original size. Do you have it?

longsight

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 09:43

I just bought one of these on ebay and waiting for its arrival.Some cracking pics in this thread;)

jcp2000

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 14:04

jcp2000 - nice pictures, they look very sharp, I would like to see one example without photoshop and original size. Do you have it?

yes i have some i do not do much editiing on my photos let me get some up for you to see

beironxx

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 09:56

thanks...

jcp2000

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 14:53

ok sorry it took so long but since today is a holiday i have some time now. here are a few unedited shots of what i been posting.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/4005884310_15eef3c047_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/4005880344_db0654334d_b.jpg

jcp2000

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 14:55

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4005112269_e10cc0f21f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/4005108483_833b058241_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/4005870618_fd96e375c7_b.jpg

jcp2000

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:52

which one is better?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4008868343_dec979d4df.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/4008867503_50a3cf7785.jpg

reprazent

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:11

Seeing them side by side, I vote for the color version :)

jcp2000

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:26

aha dang everyone is liking the colored version better

ninetwentynine

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 00:14

i got this lens used, but in excellent condition w/ box, case, & hood for $261 (after bing cashback (8%), mr. rebates (3%), and eBay bucks (2%))

good deal? (before all those rebates, it was 300.00 shipped)

jcp2000

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 02:27

i say it was i paid 350 for a used one local but i didnt get the box only the soft pouch just hope you got a good copy. the only reason i picked mine up was cause it was local i seen samples and i got to test it before i bought it.

ninetwentynine

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 02:54

do most of these lenses have softness at 70mm f2.8? or only some? because i've read a lot about how it loses it's sharpness once it gets tele.

jcp2000

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 05:14

i havent noticed it being soft at 70mm but i also dont use it at 70mm that often. 2.8 on my copy is pretty sharp

KarlosDaJackal

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:46

Did some table top shooting with this lens, stopped down and with off camera flash.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4055019923_1de52565c5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/4055013655_539110515e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/4055006733_00dbe75eab_b.jpg

Travis F

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 19:45

I haven't posted any examples here lately so here's one from last weekend.

http://tfredenburg.smugmug.com/Portraits/Kristen-Flanders-Oct-2009/IMG2657/696162627_4bHQq-L.jpg

Travis

Naturally Aspirated

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 16:53

does anyone know if this version is optically equivalent to the HSM version? im interested in getting a 24-70 lens for a walk around.

jcp2000

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 01:45

from what i seen in the hsm version this is sharper but its also been a while since i poked my head in that thread. i think the only difference is a fast af motor

KarlosDaJackal

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 05:15

70mm - iso200 - f/8 - 1/60 (flash and tripod)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/4078107491_788f16b240_b.jpg

VirtualMen

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 13:54

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/691/691571AHaq.jpg

jammy2

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 01:44

A short query regarding this lens. I recently purchase a SH copy of this lens in canon mount and it seems that the diaphragm( aperture blades) are not circular at f2.8 24mm looking through the lens. Is this normal or a sticky diaphargm?

thanks in advance,
Ken

VirtualMen

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 08:52

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/693/693317jCbq.jpg

iCanon

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 10:37

I haven't posted any examples here lately so here's one from last weekend.

Travis

Could I ask you about detail of pic, like aperture,speed,ISO, focal length and your camera model ?

thx

VirtualMen

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 12:53

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/693/6937868HxP.jpg

Travis F

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 14:04

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/693/6937868HxP.jpg

No disrespect meant,

I'm not trying to be mean at all but what the heck is that? A dog? It looks like one of those hairless cats, like in Austin Powers.

The photo is nice but it could be helped by an off camera or bounced flash to minimize the 'green' eye effect.

All in all a great photo; heck it made me comment so it obviously caught my eye!

Nice job!
Travis

VirtualMen

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 08:01

Hello!
what program you are correct, "yellow tinge" of Sigma lens?

VirtualMen

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 15:17

???

jcp2000

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 16:21

i dont think anyone understands what you are trying to say i know i dont

Naturally Aspirated

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:25

i think he's trying to say " what do you use to correct the warm white balance of the Sigma lens"

if thats the case, shoot RAW and it won't be a problem... ;)

jcp2000

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 13:31

oh aha i dont have that problem the only thing i have a problem with is why do sigmas underexpose everything!? its odd

VirtualMen

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 13:11

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/696/696717hjkG.jpg

jcp2000

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 18:53

from today first time i shot in 3 months aha.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4103666585_e9abc7b112.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4104427068_6ba7aae110.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4103664597_60bc94268f.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4104424828_dfcf9d131a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4104423288_68663da4c2.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4103659675_4db52088be.jpg

JamieDubS

15th of November 2009 (Sun), 01:11

great shots... how do you like this lens?

jcp2000

15th of November 2009 (Sun), 15:51

i actually love it! its a really good alternative to the L version i just got this to hold me over till i got the L but i dont think im gonna be upgrading anytime soon

longsight

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 11:46

Ullswater boat house.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3998069145_357bd5f962_o.jpg

strobe monkey

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:50

Ullswater boat house.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3998069145_357bd5f962_o.jpg

This is very nice

KarlosDaJackal

1st of December 2009 (Tue), 18:12

Using my old favorite toy (24-70) to photography my new favourite toy (ninja)

f/10 - 30 seconds - ISO100 - very crappy cheap tripod.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4150822171_d9a362037c_b.jpg

pr0digal

2nd of December 2009 (Wed), 14:38

Using the Sigma 24-70 with a 430EX in a softbox

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4148961509_555ff0b830_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ehansenphoto/4148961509/)

robgr85

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 15:14

Thanks for posting opinions and photographs, I'm thinking about buying this lens from second hand. Can You tell me what to look for (what can goes wrong after some time of usage)?

jcp2000

7th of January 2010 (Thu), 18:54

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4254575769_4a0c0f3ab5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4254570823_b69f8ce80e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4254572665_393fb26751_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4254566781_e244929d25_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4254565195_f490f6ea3f_b.jpg

VirtualMen

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:53

http://my-photo.ru/g0/b/720/720826no5P.jpg

Mr. H

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 01:52

I've had this lens for a little over 2 years now and have no complaints.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4201529233_6a0113981a_o.jpg

KimberleyAS

27th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:45

This lens was my Christmas present from my hubby and I am loving it!
It hasn't come off my camera since Christmas morning. Took this picture this morning.

Kim

jcp2000

31st of January 2010 (Sun), 14:29

This lens was my Christmas present from my hubby and I am loving it!
It hasn't come off my camera since Christmas morning. Took this picture this morning.

Kim

nice its my only lens now! aha hard times had to sell my L

tfd888

3rd of February 2010 (Wed), 22:57

Shot with my newly acquired Sigma 24-70 2.8 EX DG Macro on my 1D Mk II at 70mm.

Had no issues at 70mm but at 24mm I have a severe front-focusing issue so I've been having to AF at 70mm and then zoom out to 24mm to obtain accurate AF. Anyone have any idea how much it might cost to fix this?

pdiddy

3rd of February 2010 (Wed), 23:22

Here is my contribution. Shot on a 5D2.

jcp2000

5th of February 2010 (Fri), 23:56

new ones from last weekend. not the best havent shot in months...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4333438455_d76cf995b7.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4334182498_080d28f8c4.jpg

JF1980

22nd of February 2010 (Mon), 07:50

Here is my contribution. Shot on a 5D2.

Do you use any micro-adjustment?

I had one of these lenses for a couple of years and always felt that the focus was 'off' meaning what should have been great photos were just average. I dropped the lens and am looking to replace - not sure whether to go for another one of these as I may have just had a bad one. Other options are the HSM (twice the price, heavier, not really much smaller) or a used Canon 24-70L (three times the price and second hand).

Think I'm probably best going for another one of these but unsure due to my past focusing issues.

pdiddy

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 16:32

Do you use any micro-adjustment?

I had one of these lenses for a couple of years and always felt that the focus was 'off' meaning what should have been great photos were just average. I dropped the lens and am looking to replace - not sure whether to go for another one of these as I may have just had a bad one. Other options are the HSM (twice the price, heavier, not really much smaller) or a used Canon 24-70L (three times the price and second hand).

Think I'm probably best going for another one of these but unsure due to my past focusing issues.

I had to MF +15 to get it sharp. I still feel that some of my images look soft. I did however try out the HSM version and it is 100x better than the macro version.

JF1980

2nd of March 2010 (Tue), 09:03

Hmm, there's a HSM on ebay at the moment that's been re-listed. I'm tempted but not sure it's twice as good as the Macro while it is twice the price.

silveradomike

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 12:32

one of my first shots with this lens
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4429128039_8fe1f809c4_b.jpg

Ingardj

13th of March 2010 (Sat), 12:36

Headshotzx

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 04:51

My friend let me try out his 24-70mm to see if the range suits me on 1.3 crop. It doesn't, but my images turned out nor too bad. Slightly different from how I'd shoot, so this is one of those lenses that change your methods, at least for me.

#1 - Curious Kid
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4437813408_99cd37e6a5_b.jpg

#2 - Temple by the Forest (excuse reflections - I didn't have an 82mm CPL)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4437831694_e7ac610f64_b.jpg

#3 - Even Anchors have Anchors
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4437811728_e8c9f598ab_b.jpg

#4 - Life Blossoms
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4437833352_92006bc575_b.jpg

All EXIF intact.

malakite

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 06:17

Had no intention of replacing the kit lens but stumbled upon this as a last model (demo) in store at a fantastic discount. Could not say no...

Looking forward to starting to browse this thread from the start now :p

All taken @f2.8 @70mm
1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4437126079_f55844065b_b.jpg
2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4437920286_6579e7c40f_b.jpg
3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4437132697_d7db79c52e_b.jpg

malakite

19th of March 2010 (Fri), 04:35

ayee007

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 09:32

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4440496860_568ffd835e_b.jpg
2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4439713255_429d54f409_b.jpg
3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4439728493_0b26815783_b.jpg

these look beautiful! im looking into the 24-70 for my t1i, but also the 17-70. Any thoughts on comparison/price/fit on the t1i? thanks!

KimberleyAS

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 10:10

these look beautiful! im looking into the 24-70 for my t1i, but also the 17-70. Any thoughts on comparison/price/fit on the t1i? thanks!

I had the same dilemma back in Nov over these 2 lenses. I choose the 24-70 over the 17-70 because of the constant f2.8 and that fact that if I ever want to upgrade to FF in the future I can use it. They are both great lenses. I really love the 24-70 it stays on my camera most of the time. I like the bit of extra reach I get with the lens. If I do need something a bit wider I go back to my kit lens, which has only happened once for me so far. The price is a little more than the 17-70 but you might be able to find a used copy. It is a heavier lens but you get used to that after a few uses. The lens is large on my XSi compared to the kit lens. Good luck with your decision. I would recommend going into a camera store and trying out both lenses and seeing how you like them and the pics you get from them.
HTH Kim :)

malakite

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 03:16

these look beautiful! im looking into the 24-70 for my t1i, but also the 17-70. Any thoughts on comparison/price/fit on the t1i? thanks!

Below is a copy of what I posted about this lens to someone in another post.

If you got something covered for the wide stuff (below 24mm), then this range is proving to be very good. I'm really enjoying the extra 20mm or so for portrait stuff (on top the regular kit lens replacements; tamron 17-50/canon 17-55/etc). It's built real solid too. Only weighs slightly less than the 70-200. Also it's turning out to be pretty darn sharp wide open when I can focus that shallow dof properly on what I want .

Not to forget the pseudo macro shots you can make with it. And all at a really reasonable price. It's now the official #1 lens on my 500D.

This pic of My Precious was taken @f2.8 @ISO800 on my 500D (T1i)
http://i42.tinypic.com/2a7xxsm.jpg

As for a comparison with the 17-70 I can't help as I've not used the lens myself.

ayee007

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 22:48

im new to sigma lenses...im looking at a 24-70 right now...is there a way to tell how old a lens is in the same way canon has date codes?

robgr85

4th of April 2010 (Sun), 18:30

im new to sigma lenses...im looking at a 24-70 right now...is there a way to tell how old a lens is in the same way canon has date codes?

I don't know, but these are quite solid... EX series should last long. IMHO the oldness of the lens doesn't mean much... You can get over 100k images in 2 years, or 20k in 4 years...

elysium

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 03:43

Two from me from my old one I borrowed back. :lol:

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4299/nd9p0347.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/5341/portrait1uk.jpg

KRUSH

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 06:28

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

Need more pics of that Bike (#4). That's hot!!

elysium

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 07:09

@ Krush

Tell me about it. Sadly it had broken down and was waiting for a tow. Amazing since I forgot about these!

Mr. H

21st of April 2010 (Wed), 00:35

All taken with my Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
http://www.trenthobbsphotography.com/images/20100417 IMG_5714 - Copy.jpg

http://www.trenthobbsphotography.com/images/20100418 IMG_5743 - Copy.jpg

http://www.trenthobbsphotography.com/images/20100418 IMG_5756 - Copy.jpg

scorpio_e

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 12:55

these look beautiful! im looking into the 24-70 for my t1i, but also the 17-70. Any thoughts on comparison/price/fit on the t1i? thanks!

I have the T2i and I have the 24 to 70 mounted on it. It is a BIG lens and a heavy one. If you are looking for a smaller form factor then the Tammy 28 to 75 F 2.8 fit the bill.. I have that lens too :)

zyndurai

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 17:07

Owners: Is this lens sharp wide open?

elysium

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 06:28

Owners: Is this lens sharp wide open?
More than you know. Mine has been sharp on all bodies. Bit of CA wide open but nothing to ruin photos

silveradomike

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 10:28

Sun was hitting the back of a storm that passed last night.
the effect on the clouds was awsome..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4579366747_f0793d6197_b.jpg

jmurph

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 14:02

is this a good portrait lense? Usefull for other things then macro?

OptionX3

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 00:23

When I had this lens on my old 5D classic, it had stunning sharp images, pretty much wide open. Now I use it on my new XSi (transition body) and everything seems soft. Anything wider than f4.0, gets soft images. Is it the crop issue or what? It's not the XSi body since 50mm f1.8 still takes sharp images. Help?

tfd888

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 22:12

Mine's definitely usable but not tack sharp wide open at 2.8 on either my 1d2 or 20d. It starts getting nice and sharp at 4.0 .

ZJChaser

18th of May 2010 (Tue), 18:06

Sadly my 24-70 has some problems, it gets stuck at certain focal lengths and there is way too much free play between the barrels, need to send it in. It still rivals my 30mm in sharpness though, even wide open. From a trip to the arboretum with my girl today.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2010-05-18%20Fullerton%20Arboretum/IMG_6550.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2010-05-18%20Fullerton%20Arboretum/IMG_6546.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2010-05-18%20Fullerton%20Arboretum/IMG_6531.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2010-05-18%20Fullerton%20Arboretum/IMG_6565.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2010-05-18%20Fullerton%20Arboretum/IMG_6758.jpg

cinemafia

28th of May 2010 (Fri), 19:13

Had this lens for a while, but ended up selling it. Still, did have some fun with it hiking in Hawaii:

24mm, f4.5, 200 iso
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4614983107_5eaeb1de4e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4614983107/)

70mm, f4, 160 iso
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4621898768_79600e11a6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4621898768/)

bjornli

31st of May 2010 (Mon), 07:31

Im thinking of getting this lens as a "walkaround" lense, is this worth the money or should i go for something else? Sharpness is important for me but i dont have that much money :P

KimberleyAS

21st of June 2010 (Mon), 13:34

f4.5 1/640sec 24mm

I really love this lens it is so versitile.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/4721070537_c0308d81c5_b.jpg

tfd888

21st of June 2010 (Mon), 19:42

One with the Sigma 24-70 2.8 EX DG Macro at f/8.0 on a 1D Mk 2.

http://arroshotz.smugmug.com/photos/909126522_tz6NJ-L.jpg

MichSt

21st of June 2010 (Mon), 21:46

OOPS...wrong thread.

Jason Pilipenko

22nd of June 2010 (Tue), 12:14

Please excuse the format my first post (50D, Sigma 24-70mm 'Brick' @ f2.8 )

imposterjeff

26th of June 2010 (Sat), 13:12

Purchased this lens for a second time today, sold it because i was going to stay with a crop body and it was kind of a awkward length. ended up going ff after all and found this lens on some local forums for cheap. i will post pictures as soon a si have both 5d and 24-70mm in hand

cinemafia

2nd of July 2010 (Fri), 16:10

Coming up the underpass near the Fry's in Burbank, CA. You can see some pesky flare (for which this lens is known) in there...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4755810166_b6d464590f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cinemafia_photography/4755810166/)

stetsonaw

15th of July 2010 (Thu), 03:38

Ok, so this was a lot of experimenting. I'm shooting this lens on my XSi. ADVICE PLEASE!

I bounced all over on settings trying to get it right. There was a lot of the "fill up the sky" flash lightning, and not near as many bolts and streaks, so I did what I could. I know a better night of shooting would be better without all the extra flashes.

And powerlines. Couldn't find my tripod mount so i had to use my car for support/setting the camera on, so I couldn't go out to the fields and get away from the power lines.

Here we go! Click to view on black. View the rest of the set on my Flickr (link in sig)

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4795686186_962fc16467_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/4795686186/lightbox/)

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4795053791_5f1697c047_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/4795053791/lightbox/)

3.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4795685206_0579f40423_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/4795685206/lightbox/)

4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4795685874_06a9e6e206_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/4795685874/in/set-72157624373119571/lightbox/)

5. had a little fun with Picture 1 :D
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4795675202_80e7ca4ec5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/4795675202/in/set-72157624373119571/lightbox/)

Processing in Lightroom3.

makeamemory

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 04:30

I own a Canon 500D and thinking of upgrading my Sigma 17-70mm to this lens... thoughts?!

tfd888

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 13:14

Trading out your 17-70 to the 24-70 will give you the constant aperture across the range but just remember that you're losing out on the wide end (17 to 24). Where are your apertures most of the time? If you're typically shooting above f/4.5, it may make sense to stick with the 17-70. A few other facts about the 24-70 are that it's bigger, heavier, takes 82mm filters, and switching to MF involves flipping the AF/MF switch and pulling the ring to engage it.

Been a while since I've put anything up here, time to change that ;)
http://arroshotz.smugmug.com/photos/969982719_5a3Z2-L.jpg

cptrios

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 17:41

Just picked one of these up and haven't had much chance to use it. It's a bit chunky and the AF seems finicky at 70mm, but I'm loving that MFD!

100% crop:
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3698/img1320f.jpg

SuicidnS13

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 11:12

One of my first few shots with this lens... So far Im loving it, the build is top notch.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4959898177_908f3e797f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/4959898177/)
JDPnch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/4959898177/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

professorman

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 23:27

tfd888

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 02:18

How does this lens compare to the Tamron for full frame usage? Why did you guys decide to go with this versus the Tamron?

I have the Tamron, but I love the form factor of the Sigma and I am consider to switch, but I want to know the issues. My thinking is, if the sigma was a clear winner, why does it seem like more people choose to loose the 4mm extra that the Sigma offers in the wide end?

I think the Tamron's have fewer bad copies with fewer AF issues and softness problems. If you can get one of these without AF problems and soft spots, they're a great lens for the price. For me, I wanted the extra 4mm width and the build.

Mine's taken some pretty harsh abuse. Dropped around 4ft. to pavement, smashed into walls in a crowd, fallen out of backpack to tile floor around 3ft, for some reason this lens just loves being abused :lol: I've never had anything like that happen with my other equipment, only THIS lens :lol:. It recently bit the dust though out of the blue. Something's up with the AF assembly preventing focusing of any kind at times and I can no longer go down to the MFD. Happened when I was AF'ing for a shot and it all of the sudden locked up.

professorman

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 15:43

I think the Tamron's have fewer bad copies with fewer AF issues and softness problems.

Yea, I was thinking this was the case. I will probably stick with my Tamron then. Sigma seem to have a reputation for spotty quality control off the production line.

Could this problem be fixed if I try to get one with a warranty where I could send back for AF issues and softness problems? I know they can fix AF issues, but would they warrant fixing softness issues?

tfd888

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 15:44

Yea, I was thinking this was the case. I will probably stick with my Tamron then. Sigma seem to have a reputation for spotty quality control off the production line.

Could this problem be fixed if I try to get one with a warranty where I could send back for AF issues and softness problems? I know they can fix AF issues, but would they warrant fixing softness issues?

I would think so since it is a manufacturing defect.

Avivmsj

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 18:25

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro + Canon EOS 40D

http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2010/09/19/11418487.jpg

Banchilo

8th of October 2010 (Fri), 14:35

With Canon 450d

1/200 - F2.8 - 70mm
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/banchilo/Gdledanje_u_dlan.jpg

1/1000 - F2.8 - 70mm
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/banchilo/Pijandure.jpg

SuicidnS13

10th of October 2010 (Sun), 12:07

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5068266416_cff6390753_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5068266416/)Johnathon Bascones (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5068266416/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5067656777_8252bcc2b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067656777/)Johnathon Bascones (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067656777/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5067509145_e01e709ebf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067509145/)Liann and Jeanette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067509145/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5067509469_cffcb5e79f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067509469/)Liann (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5067509469/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

SuicidnS13

20th of October 2010 (Wed), 09:59

From yesterdays outing...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5097341119_7ba0e615d6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5097341119/)
Skyler the future Hollister Model (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5097341119/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5097938446_7a17323537_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5097938446/)
Look at that Heiny!!!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidns13/5097938446/) by SuicidnS13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/suicidns13/), on Flickr

Scott111184

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 01:32

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/1077041811_zJEBd-L.jpg

benzer

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 06:23

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/bradparsons01/IMG_0236.jpg

madmanyou

7th of December 2010 (Tue), 14:46

benzer

13th of December 2010 (Mon), 06:29

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/bradparsons01/IMG_4062.jpg

BrandonSi

9th of January 2011 (Sun), 19:00

I love this lens.. had it for ~4 years now.

http://www.brandonharrisphotography.com/PhotoADay/pad2011/January52011-101/1148038549_W8UN8-L.jpg

http://www.brandonharrisphotography.com/PhotoADay/pad2011/makeupartist/1149022047_cs4L7-L.jpg

http://www.brandonharrisphotography.com/PhotoADay/pad2011/seenbetterdays/1144517167_VjV5N-L.jpg

madmanyou

13th of January 2011 (Thu), 02:49

Hope this is not a stupid question however I need to ask.

Is there a slight locking type of mechanism when you open the lens up to 24mm?

It's not a big problem turning when the lens is off the camera, however when it's on the camera and your in the "ready position" to take a shot and your zooming in and out going from 70 to 24 is no problem but once I shoot @ 24mm and moving out it's super tough to rotate.

Did I just buy a bad one or is this how it's suppose to be?

Mind you I can muscle it and get it to move, but I typically just tap the front of the lens and it moves much easier.

Thanks

tfd888

13th of January 2011 (Thu), 04:04

Scott111184

13th of January 2011 (Thu), 14:11

@ f/5 (no sharpening)...
http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/1155766794_jViTG-L.jpg

robgr85

28th of January 2011 (Fri), 21:23

ilustration to my blog post, taken @ f/5.6

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5396543991_00a0e2374d_z.jpg
(http://robertgrubba.com/blog/2011/01/zanim-powiesz-tak-strategie-ulatwiajace-tworzenie-listy-gosci-na-slub/)

BrandonSi

21st of February 2011 (Mon), 11:44

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5463398218_b36ed9953e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5463398218/)
Rainy Sunday (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5463398218/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

malakite

20th of March 2011 (Sun), 04:31

http://i54.tinypic.com/bjbll1.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/15ck4zl.jpg

ilguercio

25th of March 2011 (Fri), 17:05

Two samples from mine, both manual focused:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1087972/IMG_4438.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1087972/IMG_4424.jpg

malakite

12th of April 2011 (Tue), 19:42

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5612965570_eb55712cf1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5612965570/)
Decebalus Rex Portrait HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5612965570/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5612945390_d38494ac5d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5612945390/)
Decebalus Rex Landscape HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5612945390/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

Lucretius

25th of April 2011 (Mon), 02:30

A shot from a recent photo walk:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5647954019_5a821505c4_z.jpg

Scott111184

27th of April 2011 (Wed), 15:45

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/i-5KL9vL3/0/L/i-5KL9vL3-L.jpg

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/i-rdbWdWz/0/L/i-rdbWdWz-L.jpg

Lucretius

7th of May 2011 (Sat), 19:50

Nearly SOOC:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5697173265_fc0c15a299_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deltona2003/5697173265/)

malakite

11th of June 2011 (Sat), 20:45

The thread's picture for the month \o/
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/5822363253_8df30887c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5822363253/)
Day 23 Terminator Portrait (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5822363253/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

BrandonSi

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 23:26

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/5830464383_3c7624670b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5830464383/)
Solutions for Green Living #1 - Burglar Alarm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5830464383/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/5822995010_da769bf615_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5822995010/)
Bowl Stack (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5822995010/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/5816823768_d4cb39b5e6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5816823768/)
eggreen (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5816823768/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/5810292302_081d52c34a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5810292302/)
Toast & Jam (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5810292302/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

malakite

14th of June 2011 (Tue), 03:04

^ Very cool set there ^

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/5827480429_a224c91d5d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5827480429/)
Day 26 Smokey Dan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5827480429/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

malakite

25th of June 2011 (Sat), 00:12

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/5868621630_2059bb6a21_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5868621630/)
Day 37 Mont Blanc Fountain Pen (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/5868621630/) by unitTwo (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

BrandonSi

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 12:54

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5075/5897883694_5b3a04dc67_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5897883694/)
Hot air (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/5897883694/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

kunmaster

6th of August 2011 (Sat), 01:23

Concert photography
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5522898582_0a9b3b4089_b.jpg

Sometimes the flare can be beautiful :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5522312157_5ab59906f6_b.jpg

BrandonSi

9th of August 2011 (Tue), 13:09

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6024100056_f61c85c93c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6024100056/)
Every Other Weekend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6024100056/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

malakite

18th of August 2011 (Thu), 12:38

Very cool photo Brandon. Awesome concert pic kun.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6049853084_f632f5d3f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/6049853084/)
Day 88 Ceremonial (http://www.flickr.com/photos/_gr/6049853084/) by Photo By GR (http://www.flickr.com/people/_gr/), on Flickr

nrowensby

30th of August 2011 (Tue), 10:16

Just got this lens from another member here for an EXTREMELY good price!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6095153564_aa725f14ae_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6095153564/)
Coda (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6095153564/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6095150884_6ca7547c5d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6095150884/)
Day 29/365 - Coda's New-Found Twig (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6095150884/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

nrowensby

31st of August 2011 (Wed), 09:53

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6100308583_1bbe3f19af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6100308583/)
Day 31/365 - Hailey's First Day of School (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6100308583/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

nrowensby

1st of September 2011 (Thu), 22:14

Sharp enough to make out contact lenses...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6105031884_c7c951a12b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6105031884/)
Cody (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6105031884/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

------

...and one more of my pup!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6104484785_6928b03f1e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6104484785/)
Day 32/365 - Happy Puppy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6104484785/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

Scott111184

21st of September 2011 (Wed), 20:38

^ Very nice!

http://scott-halford.smugmug.com/photos/i-b6jTHxg/0/XL/i-b6jTHxg-XL.jpg

NorthWestDork

19th of October 2011 (Wed), 20:57

On a 5D mk1.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6256501840_107b4e9e5a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daviddimalanta/6256501840/)
IMG_5820 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daviddimalanta/6256501840/) by northwestdork@gmail.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/daviddimalanta/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6256503196_113c797da5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daviddimalanta/6256503196/)
IMG_5830 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daviddimalanta/6256503196/) by northwestdork@gmail.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/daviddimalanta/), on Flickr

avaloncm

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 12:19

Who has used this lens for sports photography? I need a complement to my 70-200 s2.8 and looking to hear about how quickly it autofocuses and responds in indoor sporting arenas? This is the discontinued model correct and not the new one Sigma just released??

Lucretius

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 12:40

This is the older one, correct. If you look on my Flickr stream, I have a bunch of examples of this being used for sports. There is a set dedicated to this lens on there.

avaloncm

24th of October 2011 (Mon), 15:37

That Lucretius, I send personal message to Flickr.

pepponeskie

18th of January 2012 (Wed), 02:09

Hi All,

I made a non-scientific comparison of the two Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG (non-macro) and the EX DG HSM version. All from RAW to JPEG and no sharpening was done nor noise reduction. All images are cropped, taken with a 5D classic and handheld and distance was kept. The focus point is to the letter "O" of the word.

Can anyone guess which lens was used for A and B??

Cheers.

@24 f2.8 1/125sec. ISO1600 for all shots
lens A
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6717839831_6d297fe0b2.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6717840089_e8baeb520c.jpg

lens B
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6717840437_224cec5063.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6717840595_d7e7cd56cb.jpg

@35 f2.8 1/160sec. ISO 1600 for all shots
Lens A
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6717842087_76766cc899.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6717842333_0f4b531569.jpg

Lens B
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6717842825_bca09fdb65.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6717843085_7140d05323.jpg

pepponeskie

18th of January 2012 (Wed), 02:10

@50 f2.8 1/160sec. ISO 1600 for all shots
Lens A
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6717847045_54acfbc38e.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6717847323_40373c0ab7.jpg

Lens B
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6717847839_f70d4df187.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6717848189_4afd304a84.jpg

@70 f2.8 1/125sec. ISO 1600 for all shots
Lens A
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6717848961_aa9a1cf70f.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6717849867_fa6d54e853.jpg

Lens B
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6717850443_9e9780ae28.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6717851369_08e001ab9e.jpg