Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5

[ramon_v__california_]

does anybody have experience with this lens? good and bad are appreciated.

[ramon_v__california_]

please don't bother. i borrowed one and not very promising.

sticking to the 18-70mm kit as my everyday-carry.

[greg miller]

I apologize if this may sound like a vague answer, but... I had one of these lenses and used it for a couple of months. I later shelved it and then recently sold it. On the more technical side, I found it to be very soft and expectedly slower to focus than I would like. On a more personal side - I just simply did not like the "feel" of this lens. I use Nikon, Sigma EX and Tokina ATX, so I am somewhat familiar with a variety of lenses. But there was something about this lens that just didn't suit me. In the same focal length range, I would much prefer to use my Nikon 24-120VR, even though it's not a F/2.8

 

I know that may not make much sense, but that is my opinion for what it's worth.

[ramon_v__california_]

thanks, greg. i know what you mean. the cosmetic factor turn me away, among others.

[vincenzo_maielli]

Hi, dear friend. I have a friend that use this zoom on a Canon EOS. It's a good performer. See the lens test on the web page of the american photomagazine "Popular Photography" (www.popphoto.com).

Ciao

 

Vincenzo Maielli