Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma????

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

I dont know what the difference is between these 2 besides the macro part.
Other then that are they the exact same
http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;j...470F28MCA%3D29
http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;j...2870F28CA%3D29
I mean if they are the same in image quality and build but only one has a macro and other doesnt. Rather get the non macro since I want to get a dedicated macro lens as well. I notice the filter for the non macro is 67mm and the macro is 82mm

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

LOL...ok I didnt even realize it..I just saw the cheaper one is a 28-70 not a 24-70..LOL

Dorman · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

That'a boy!

Both get favorable reviews over at FredMiranda and also from the photographer formerly known as FStopjoj. I'm considering those two as well as the 28-75 Tamron. What are your thoughts on them 05XRunner?

killer4605 · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

Apparently they are ordered: best, 24-70, 2nd, 28-70, 3rd, 28-75 (fstopjojo's reviews).

The 28-70 is smaller and lighter than the 24-70 and so is the tamron. the 24-70 had the best iq and the sigmas overall had better af (faster) than the tamron.

now, try throwing the 24-60 into the mix

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

I was dead set ont eh Tamron...cause I heard its easier to get a better copy and such.
I dont know...I think i am gonna get the Sigma 24-70..man 82mm filter though WOW thats large.
With the tamron or the 28-70 I coulda shared the filters off my 70-200

Dorman · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

You could get a LARGE step-up ring for it.

The jury is still out for me, I have another thread going on where I'm debating between a midrange zoom and the 70-200 F/4 L. Everytime I start looking at lenses I overcomplicate things... what to do...

farrukh · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

Good decision, a lens that starts from 24mm is more usefull then a lens starting at 28mm. 70 or 75 at tele is nothing diffrence.

killer4605 · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorman

You could get a LARGE step-up ring for it.

The jury is still out for me, I have another thread going on where I'm debating between a midrange zoom and the 70-200 F/4 L. Everytime I start looking at lenses I overcomplicate things... what to do...

I am in the same boat but I know that once the lens is bought you're set. You can't go wrong with either of the ones listed.

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

I would rather just get filters then a setup/stepdown ring.
I guess i am gonna get the Sigma. It doesnt have the HSM motor in it does it

killer4605 · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05Xrunner

I was dead set ont eh Tamron...cause I heard its easier to get a better copy and such.
I dont know...I think i am gonna get the Sigma 24-70..man 82mm filter though WOW thats large.
With the tamron or the 28-70 I coulda shared the filters off my 70-200

Buy a step down ring from this guy. he also sells cheap filters of high quality.

http://stores.ebay.com/QualityFoto

Dorman · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

Nope, I think it's lacking in the HSM department...

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

that sucks think for 350bucks it would have the HSM motor in it.
Well even without it is it pretty fast and quiet

Dorman · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

It can't be THAT noisy, my 70-300 IS noisy though.

05Xrunner · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

guess i will have to buy it and find out

Neilyb · 3rd of April 2006 (Mon)

I am having similar problems deciding on lenses...and if I may can I also throw the Sigma 24-60 into the ring....it get similar reviews to the 24-70 but doesn't have the 82mm thread and is smaller and lighter..
...it just never gets easier

3rd of April 2006 (Mon)	#1
05Xrunner Goldmember, Flipflopper. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 4,431	Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? I dont know what the difference is between these 2 besides the macro part. Other then that are they the exact same http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;j...470F28MCA%3D29 http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;j...2870F28CA%3D29 I mean if they are the same in image quality and build but only one has a macro and other doesnt. Rather get the non macro since I want to get a dedicated macro lens as well. I notice the filter for the non macro is 67mm and the macro is 82mm __________________ My gear Canon 7D\|Sigma 30 1.4 EX\|Canon 17-55 IS\|Canon 85 1.8\|Canon 135L\|Canon 100-400L\|Canon 430exII Speedlight

3rd of April 2006 (Mon)	#2
05Xrunner Goldmember, Flipflopper. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 4,431	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? LOL...ok I didnt even realize it..I just saw the cheaper one is a 28-70 not a 24-70..LOL __________________ My gear Canon 7D\|Sigma 30 1.4 EX\|Canon 17-55 IS\|Canon 85 1.8\|Canon 135L\|Canon 100-400L\|Canon 430exII Speedlight

3rd of April 2006 (Mon)	#3
Dorman Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 4,659 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? That'a boy! Both get favorable reviews over at FredMiranda and also from the photographer formerly known as FStopjoj. I'm considering those two as well as the 28-75 Tamron. What are your thoughts on them 05XRunner? __________________

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killer4605 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 236	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? Apparently they are ordered: best, 24-70, 2nd, 28-70, 3rd, 28-75 (fstopjojo's reviews). The 28-70 is smaller and lighter than the 24-70 and so is the tamron. the 24-70 had the best iq and the sigmas overall had better af (faster) than the tamron. now, try throwing the 24-60 into the mix

3rd of April 2006 (Mon)	#5
05Xrunner Goldmember, Flipflopper. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 4,431	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? I was dead set ont eh Tamron...cause I heard its easier to get a better copy and such. I dont know...I think i am gonna get the Sigma 24-70..man 82mm filter though WOW thats large. With the tamron or the 28-70 I coulda shared the filters off my 70-200 __________________ My gear Canon 7D\|Sigma 30 1.4 EX\|Canon 17-55 IS\|Canon 85 1.8\|Canon 135L\|Canon 100-400L\|Canon 430exII Speedlight

3rd of April 2006 (Mon)	#7
farrukh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Posts: 1,969	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? Good decision, a lens that starts from 24mm is more usefull then a lens starting at 28mm. 70 or 75 at tele is nothing diffrence. __________________ 5D Mark II + 40D \| Lenses: Sigma 150-500mm BigmOS / Canon 24-105mm F4L IS / Canon 70-200 F4L IS / Canon 85mm 1.8 / Sigma Macro 70mm f/2.8 EX / Sigma 10-20mm EX / Canon 50mm f/1.8 II / Sigma 1.4x APO TC / Kenko 2x PRO300 DG. Lighting: Canon 580EX II + Metz 58 AF-1 + Sunpak 383... Flickr

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Neilyb Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich Posts: 4,385	Re: Whats the difference between these 2 Sigma???? I am having similar problems deciding on lenses...and if I may can I also throw the Sigma 24-60 into the ring....it get similar reviews to the 24-70 but doesn't have the 82mm thread and is smaller and lighter.. ...it just never gets easier __________________ For sale: Kidney, half a lung and maybe an eye. Will consider trade for 200-400 IS L http://natureimmortal.blogspot.com http://www.travellinglight.de

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