Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG Aspherical HSM

[Vin]

I have a Sigma 18-125mm and wonder whether it is worth while getting this lens. Besides being a faster lens, how's the quality say within the same focal length?

[Vin]

I'll stick to my Sigma 18-125mm after reading some threads on it. Save the $$$ for something else.

[kwangwee]

Can you share the info on after reading some threads. Currently i am using the above title len in 10D found good and fast but interested to know any problem on this len.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Vin I'll stick to my Sigma 18-125mm after reading some threads on it. Save the $$$ for something else.

[Vin]

Actually is threads on the Sigma 18-125mm. Most users are happy with it for what they have paid for.

Originally Posted by kwangwee Can you share the info on after reading some threads. Currently i am using the above title len in 10D found good and fast but interested to know any problem on this len. Thank you.

[300D]

Originally Posted by Vin Actually is threads on the Sigma 18-125mm. Most users are happy with it for what they have paid for.

how much is the 18-125mm?

[studiolabmaster]

Originally Posted by 300D how much is the 18-125mm?

its' brand new from me @ S$480. date of purchase is 15/12/2004.Not used but was tested good.call me @ 90269997 to deal.outside selling brand new @ S$540 local set.not the grey set which no warrant in sigma singapore

[toon]

Am using the above lens with my 10D too.

Had the lens for a week and so far am very happy wiht the lens. Cost me 810 for the lens and very useful for indoor shoots.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by toon Am using the above lens with my 10D too. Had the lens for a week and so far am very happy wiht the lens. Cost me 810 for the lens and very useful for indoor shoots.

Can you post some sample pictures? Thanks.

[Vin]

I'm revisiting my post.

Any comments/pictures from users on this lens. I'm thinking of getting this as an indoor lens. I love my Sigma 18-125mm but the focusing is a little slow.

How's the focusing speed of this Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG Aspherical HSM?

[holeinone]

Think you should just go for the canon 17-40 f4L. It loses a stop but the quality is assured. Focusing, with USM, is of course fast. And resale value is definitely better with Canon lenses.

Good opportunity to get one for < 1000 now. Quite a number of sellers.

[Snowcrash]

Originally Posted by Vin I'm revisiting my post. Any comments/pictures from users on this lens. I'm thinking of getting this as an indoor lens. I love my Sigma 18-125mm but the focusing is a little slow. How's the focusing speed of this Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4 EX DG Aspherical HSM?

check out tamron 17-35 DI same specs but not as big.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by holeinone Think you should just go for the canon 17-40 f4L. It loses a stop but the quality is assured. Focusing, with USM, is of course fast. And resale value is definitely better with Canon lenses. Good opportunity to get one for < 1000 now. Quite a number of sellers.

A brand new Canon 17-40 f4L I can't afford. 2nd hand on the other hand maybe can consider since is about 100-200 more compared to a brand new Sigma 17-35mm. I have not doubt about the capability of the Canon Lens after reading so much good reviews from users.

I wanted to find out how this Sigma lens fair in terms of performance. Like sharpness, focusing speed and vignetting. Resale value aside. If the Sigma performance is close to that of Canon than I would prefer to get the Sigma brand new than a 2nd hand Canon.

Anyone know of any link that has these 2 lenses being compared side by side?

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Snowcrash check out tamron 17-35 DI same specs but not as big.

Thanks for the info.

Question:
a) Is the focusing speed fast? No mention of it in it's specification.
b) Minimum focusing distance is 30cm compared to Sigma at 27cm.
Does this affect the magnification factor much?