first sigma 17-70 shots

^ i wish i can say that it stays on my "30D" also...since i'm shooting with the xt. i'm hoping to get the 30D this xmas though!

TMR Design wrote in post #2163356
Unless you already know your needs or have other lenses that you need to complement then I personally think that the 17-40mm, although it is outstanding, can be limiting in range for some. For me it would be and I would find myself changing lenses more often than I would like. The beauty of the 17-70 is the range of the lens and the fact that is stays pretty sharp all the way around. I have not seen any soft focus or soft edges of any kind.

Rebates and double rebates are nice but I am not letting them dictate my spending or swaying my opinions. If I am interested in something on the rebate then great but it's not the end of the world if I don't cash in on double rebates. I got my 30D on the rebate and I don't think I will be getting any Canon lenses that qualify for rebate. I just ordered my 50mm f/1.8 and I see other Sigma's in my future. If anything, I am hoping to get a 580 EX as my double rebate item.

Believe it or not... rebates and costs sometimes are NOT the determining factor. I was bouncing around for several options in the super wide range. I looked at the 17-55mm IS, the Sigma 18-50mm EX, Tamron 17-35mm and 17-50, and the 17-70 Sigma... until I finally decided on the 17-40L. I chose this way because I am upgrading to FF in less than a year, and I still shoot film and wanted a lens in this range for that.

Mine arrived today and is a pretty decent build. Initial test shots indicate that it performs well tho' not up to the standard of my 17-40mm L, but it is half the cost and any difference is to that degree I will need to shoot with it on a standard walkaround before forming an opinion about whether I will keep it. Certainly has attractions in terms of range for sure. Works well at close-ish to Macro range so that is a big plus for travel. Will post few shots when I get some real world ones.

TNR Design, I heard you.

But he saw pics from the 17-40 and wanted that lens from the beginning. It's a good lens and I recommended it to him but I do think the 17-70 will suit him better. Hey maybe he will sell it to me for cheap .. lol

Nice shots, I haven't seen too many shots from this lens. It looks good.

SolPics wrote in post #2163934
Nice shots, I haven't seen too many shots from this lens. It looks good.

I posted this link in another thread. These were taken with the Sigma 17-70mm.

http://www.tmrdesign.c​om …%20Auto%20Expo/​index.html

4x4rock wrote in post #2163670
TNR Design, I heard you.

But he saw pics from the 17-40 and wanted that lens from the beginning. It's a good lens and I recommended it to him but I do think the 17-70 will suit him better. Hey maybe he will sell it to me for cheap .. lol

That lens is excellent. I did mot mean to imply the 17-40 was not a great lens but depending on his needs and budget the Sigma is a great alternative.

Ok, well I finally got time to go walkaround using the Sigma in place of my usual 17-40mm L and I am happy to report it does the job. The L is a better lens to use because of USm but the Sigma is better because of range. IQ is not that different and definately only a pixel peeper would get excited at comparing. I am fussy but I always refuse to spend out big bucks for minor returns.

So, a few real world test shots from a typical Condyk wander below and one here too. PP has been frustrating as I am using The Gimp until I find my serial number for a CS2 reinstall on my new machine

Just got mine last weekend. I'm happy with it but I keep wondering whether the 17-40 would have been worth the extra expense... heres a pic with no PP just re-sized for web. A mate of mine is off to do the NY Marathon this w/e and I can't decide whether to ask him to pick me up a 17-40 from bhphotovideo...

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Those are a few great examples! Solid low light focus too.

Gosh I miss mine sometimes :/

I had this Sigma 17-70 lens over the weekend and was very disappointed with the IQ. Maybe I had a bad copy. Got it at 47th St Photo and when I opened up the box, lens looked used. Finger print all over the lens, MF was setted on. It was horrible. Images seem blurry OOF. I just sent it back this morning at a cost of 15% restocking fee..

Luckie8 wrote in post #2196893
I had this Sigma 17-70 lens over the weekend and was very disappointed with the IQ. Maybe I had a bad copy. Got it at 47th St Photo and when I opened up the box, lens looked used. Finger print all over the lens, MF was setted on. It was horrible. Images seem blurry OOF. I just sent it back this morning at a cost of 15% restocking fee..

My 17-70 was purchased from the same place. I sent mine back for the 24-70 (constant ap. etc.) and WAS NOT charged a restocking fee. I think you need to call them people back!

Mr. Clean wrote in post #2197230
My 17-70 was purchased from the same place. I sent mine back for the 24-70 (constant ap. etc.) and WAS NOT charged a restocking fee. I think you need to call them people back!

Mr Clean, I was looking for a wider walkaround lens to replaced my beloved 17-40L that I sold to fund a 30D purchase. I even asked them if they have the Tammy 17-50 but the answer was no..
I think that place is a rip off anyway as I was charged $20 for shipping because I went thru Amazon.com website to place the order while if you order it straight from their website shipping is only $6

I think that 47th St Photo is another bait n switch NYC scam place and it's no co-incidence they named themselves like this, to confuse the buyer with 17-th St photo which is a good place to buy and have high reseller ratings.

Yeah.. I should have listened to one of the members here when he told me they ship lenses out of Crooklyn