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Jan 12, 2012 19:10 |  #16

My Sigma 150-500 is on my camera the majority of the time. Love it for wild life and bird photography.


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Jan 12, 2012 19:11 |  #17

I currently only have 1 sigma in my kit, a 150-500, have not had a problem with it so far. as i look at other purchases sigma lenses in the focal length will be very much on the table


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Jan 12, 2012 19:33 |  #18

See the Sigma lenses in my signature. I love them all. My wife also has 3 Sigmas for her cameras which are some of her favorite lenses.


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Jan 12, 2012 19:37 as a reply to  @ GregoryF's post |  #19

Another happy Sigma owner here. Only own one, a 30mm/1.4, but can easily say it's my fav and most used lens. Build and iQ are top notch and would definitely by again.




  
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Jan 12, 2012 19:49 |  #20

8-16 is amazing
15-30 is also very, very good
70-200 2.8 non-OS is fantastic
70-200 2.8 OS is wonderful

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Jan 12, 2012 19:54 as a reply to  @ av8r's post |  #21

They get an A in my book!! Love my 30mm 1.4 the lens is amazing. And I really like their presentation too. Boxed nicely, nice case, hood included. Plus how cool are their lens caps!! LOL but in all seriousness my 30mm is a great lens and it sits on my camera unless I put on my telephoto's.




  
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Jan 12, 2012 19:55 |  #22

120-300mm f/2.8 is making me happy again once I realized that the "AF problems" (focus pumping) was due to not using the spot AF point on my 7D. Much better now! Still get some color fringing and it's still a bit short for my intended use but I'm getting better with it.

Edit: I'm pumped for that 180mm macro too.




  
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Jan 12, 2012 20:05 |  #23

I own three Sigma lenses, 105mm Macro, 150mm OS Macro and the original 50-150mm f/2.8. I have owned the 50-150mm f/2.8 for around 4 years. It has given me some amazing shots.

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Taken just the other night, I would say for a $700 lens not bad.



  
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Jan 12, 2012 20:23 as a reply to  @ BaldPhotographer's post |  #24

Owned several Sigma lenses over the years, but my favorites have been the macros. Had a 180 that was scary sharp and regret selling. Just picked up a 150 (non OS) for cheap that appears to be just as sharp....very nice bang for the buck.


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Jan 12, 2012 22:05 as a reply to  @ post 13694909 |  #25

Love my 85mm 1.4. It misses focus every so often but so does the 85mm 1.2L II, and it only happens if I use the side AF sensors in my 5D Mark II, never misses a beat on the 7D, so I would take stock to the 5D being at fault too.

That being said, for Sigma primes, it helps to have the EG-S viewfinder.




  
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Jan 12, 2012 22:38 as a reply to  @ btdvox's post |  #26

I have a few thoughts with the 10-20mm f/3.5, too much chromatic aberration. Not really sharp in the corners, but the build quality is nice on my Sigma lenses.


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Jan 12, 2012 22:47 as a reply to  @ EngrChris's post |  #27

I own two Sigmas (see sig below) and am very happy with both of them. The 17-70 f/2.8-4 OS has quickly become my favorite lens and rarely comes off my camera. Zero focusing issues (in fact, the 17-70 is very fast and almost totally silent) and neither have needed any MA.


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Jan 12, 2012 23:56 |  #28

I own a sigma 30mm lens on my 60d and it is extremely sharp and very light weight. Plus, I can get it to flare pretty awesomely. :D
I was hesitant on buying it because it wasn't canon glass, but I was extremely impressed. I'm glad I did. Alternative was $1300 35L or the lame 35 f/2




  
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Jan 12, 2012 23:56 |  #29

Excellent! Keep them coming! Looks like the happy sigma owners are out there! With many happy campers I am sold on getting the sigma 12-24, 24-70, and 70-200. Maybe even trade my rokkor x for the 50 1.4



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Jan 13, 2012 01:32 as a reply to  @ guyzer09's post |  #30

I just have the 30/1.4 and it does as well in the AF department as all my Canon glass. I have been eying the 10-20/4-5.6 and 17-50/2.8 and hope to pull the trigger on one of the two as soon as my house renovation is done. The 50/1.4 will probably find its way into my bag after those two.


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