Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L

Lrayh82 · 18th of March 2006 (Sat)

I am comaparing these lenes because i need on in this range. I'll be using it for weddings primarily and will probably be a lens I use alot.

I have a couple questions. How do the Autofocus speeds compare on these lenses. I've already read enough to know the optics are pretty close. I just worry that the focus speed in lower light receptions and weddings may cause a problem on the Sigma and Tamron. I really don't have the money for the Canon though even though I want it.

Can you give me some insite. Thanks

condyk · 18th of March 2006 (Sat)

Do a search ... this is discussed on a very regular basis. I've owned two of them and used all three. Af performance was perfectly fine with them all and they were all used in a range of conditions. I didn't use any in low light at a wedding. Personally, I would say get a couple of fast primes.

Lrayh82 · 18th of March 2006 (Sat)

I have read a lot of the forum entries but I haven't found any that directly compare the focus speeds on these lenses and reported problems with a particular lens in lower light. If you could post some links maybe that would help.

Thanks

SSquared2000 · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

You may want to ask this on the Wedding section of the forum.

I am not a wedding photographer, so I can't totally comment on that aspect. I do use the Tamron in low light situations such as the inside of sawmills and some of my daughter's indoor activities (ballet, ice skating, etc.). It may sometimes do some hunting at times, but is typically pretty good. The Tamron is certainly louder than Canon's USM. For some, noise may be a factor when deciding on a wedding lens.

jesusdelallata · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

I use the Tamron 28-75mm for weddings and it's a great lens. I recently did an informal test against my brother's canon 24-70 f2.8 L and my tamron was just as good.

WildWolf · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Try and touch base with Ronald S. Jr He shoots weddings and has gone thru a few of these lenses. From what I have read, the Sigma and the Canon are pretty close optically. Fstopjojo's test actually shows the Sigma to be sharper than the L. I believe Canon wins hands down in build quality and is a bit faster with regards to autofocus (USM). Goo dluck.

subhayu.in · 19th of January 2009 (Mon)

I guess canon Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L is the best among those lens.

If you are looking for the budget and also the Lens quality then you can go for Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro. Sigma Is quite good and very very sharp.

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Lrayh82 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L I am comaparing these lenes because i need on in this range. I'll be using it for weddings primarily and will probably be a lens I use alot. I have a couple questions. How do the Autofocus speeds compare on these lenses. I've already read enough to know the optics are pretty close. I just worry that the focus speed in lower light receptions and weddings may cause a problem on the Sigma and Tamron. I really don't have the money for the Canon though even though I want it. Can you give me some insite. Thanks

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condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 20,732	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Do a search ... this is discussed on a very regular basis. I've owned two of them and used all three. Af performance was perfectly fine with them all and they were all used in a range of conditions. I didn't use any in low light at a wedding. Personally, I would say get a couple of fast primes. __________________ Now full! Great African Photo Safari 2013 - Kruger National Park, South Africa click Last edited by condyk : 18th of March 2006 (Sat) at 12:29.

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Lrayh82 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L I have read a lot of the forum entries but I haven't found any that directly compare the focus speeds on these lenses and reported problems with a particular lens in lower light. If you could post some links maybe that would help. Thanks

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SSquared2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L You may want to ask this on the Wedding section of the forum. I am not a wedding photographer, so I can't totally comment on that aspect. I do use the Tamron in low light situations such as the inside of sawmills and some of my daughter's indoor activities (ballet, ice skating, etc.). It may sometimes do some hunting at times, but is typically pretty good. The Tamron is certainly louder than Canon's USM. For some, noise may be a factor when deciding on a wedding lens. __________________ Equipment: Canon Rebel XT, Tamron 28-75 2.8, 18-55 Kit Lens, 50mm 1.8, Sigma 18-200 OS Post Processing: Lightroom 2, TheGimp, IrfanView Interests: Enjoy photographing Landscape, B&W, Portrait...and of course my family

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jesusdelallata Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 631 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L I use the Tamron 28-75mm for weddings and it's a great lens. I recently did an informal test against my brother's canon 24-70 f2.8 L and my tamron was just as good. __________________ Jesus de la Llata Canon Digital Rebel XT with BG-E3 & Elan 7n with BP-300 Sigma 30mm f1.4 / Canon 50mm f1.4 / Canon 85mm f1.8 / Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS EF-S / Canon 70-200mm f4 L Canon 430EX / Manfrotto 3021PRO w/ 3047

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WildWolf Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Posts: 989 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L Try and touch base with Ronald S. Jr He shoots weddings and has gone thru a few of these lenses. From what I have read, the Sigma and the Canon are pretty close optically. Fstopjojo's test actually shows the Sigma to be sharper than the L. I believe Canon wins hands down in build quality and is a bit faster with regards to autofocus (USM). Goo dluck. __________________ 5D3 Canon 24-105 L IS ; 100-400 L IS 430 EX; Feisol 3442 w/CB50D; Bogen 681B; POTN strap

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subhayu.in Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune - India Posts: 130	Re: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro vs 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD vs Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L I guess canon Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L is the best among those lens. If you are looking for the budget and also the Lens quality then you can go for Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro. Sigma Is quite good and very very sharp. __________________ Flickr \| Gear List

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