Sigma 24-70 - Advice Please?

Thanks everyone for all your input - it's much appreciated. Think I might try and negotiate a few quid off the asking price, but may just take a punt on this one! Thanks again.

Andy,

From what I have seen, Good Sigma lenses are very good whether DG or not. If you trust your source to tell you it is a good copy go for it.

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I bought this pre-macro version as a bundle with my 350D body from London Camera Exchange in early July - at the time I didn't even know there was a later macro version out, but I got a great deal on the package plus warranties and a VAT receipt - so I'm not complaining!

It's a very good lens - a bit big, a bit heavy, pretty noisy, and (my copy at least) is a bit soft at f2.8 ...but not so much as to be unuseable.

Overall I'm very pleased with it, I've since acquired a mint used Canon 200mm F2.8 L mk2, and a brand new Canon 17-40 f4 L ...and my Sigma 24-70 EX DG DF F2.8 (non-macro) is not disgraced by this company.

Rob
www.visibleform.co.uk

Nice post Rob and nice lens combo. You make a good point about 'lens company'. Once one has a quality lens then any inferior lenses quickly lose much of their shine. Getting a set of lenses that all meet personal quality and handling demands helps one to simply enjoy taking shots, rather than ruminating on 'if only' ...

Hi Andy you should have bought it mate. I bought it of Peter in the end and its is in great condition and very sharp.Plus @£150 inc RMSD a very good price