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Buy the canon lens if you have Canon SLR, otherwise this will do
- Reviewd on:
2005-08-18
By: J. Yeh
Good lens. But if you have Canon SLR, buy the canon lens (Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM). There is a difference between the two while used with Canon SLR. Images are sharper with Canon lens, in my opinion.
For other SLR camera, I don't see such difference.
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fastest, highest quality zoom lens for the price.
- Reviewd on:
2004-08-30
By: warhol
This Sigma 28-105mm is superb value for a general-purpose lens for the serious amateur. The zoom range is great, and the quality of images is fairly consistent throughout. It's faster than any other lens that you'll find near this price (meaning that it has a larger aperture to let in more light, so you could take the same picture at a faster speed).
When I was purchasing it, the biggest question on my mind was whether to get a Canon lens or an off-brand lens. The most similar Canon is a 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. It costs about a quarter again as much as the Sigma. Advantages of the Canon? It offers USM (fast, silent focusing), and the Canon logo. Advantages of the Sigma? An extra half-stop, and price. Personally, I don't find the lack of USM to be much of a disadvantage. The focusing is quick and precise on the Sigma -- unless you're taking action shots, you're never going to notice the extra half second. I do like the speed of the Sigma. Having an extra half stop allows you to shoot in slightly dimmer light, or to achieve a shallower depth. Since I haven't done a side-by-side compison of shots from the two lenses, it wouldn't be fair to compare their quality. However, I'm absolutely happy with the Sigma -- it goes far beyond what I expected for a lens of this price.
Just to clarify a couple of errors in other reviews: it uses 72mm filters, so be aware that you'll pay more for these than for filters for the Canon. (On the other hand, this allows the lens to be faster and to have fewer problems with vignetting.) There was a problem with the older Sigma lenses being incompatible with newer Canon EOS cameras, but newer lenses solve this problem.
Overall, I think that Sigma offers superb quality and versatility for the money. If you're a serious amateur who is looking for that one lens you keep on your camera 90% of the time, this is the perfect lens for you.
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Great Lens.. Unaware Amazon.com
- Reviewd on:
2002-10-18
By: C. Dukeshier
...I used the lens at a wedding and it was just perfect. It's a little tough on the focusing and the zoom but that's ok at least I know it's going to stay put. I can't wait to use it on my digital SLR and see how it looks.
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pound for pound the best 28-105mm lens on the market!!
- Reviewd on:
2001-11-29
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I purchased this lens about a month ago! From the moment I took it out of the box I knew this was going to be a great lens! the construction of the lens is solid! it uses a 82mm filter wich lets a lot of light in! this is good for indoor pics, and also keeps your pics bright and sharp! I also own the Sigma 70-300 APO
and I use the 28-105mm about 75% of the time! I use to use Canon lenses exclusevly! but after reading reviews and experincing Sigma quality for myself! I now use Sigma lenses "Exclusively"
These lenses could go head to head with the big boys "canon & nikon" and beat them every time on price, and tie if not beat them in photo quality! I highly recomend Sigma.
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