Which is better? Canon 24-70mm f2.8 L or sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF

[joezzz]

Could any pro recommend which lens produce better quality and picture sharpness?

[SpitFir3]

well i would definately say the canon wins overall. build quality...AF speed..e.t.c

[Garion]

It's a no-brainer question. The Canon for its build, focusing speed, and excellent image quality.

[Belle&Sebastain]

although i have never used any of this lens before, all i can say about the canon 28-70 2.8 L, which 24-70 superseed is that is so sharp, you need not need USM for more than 50% of my close up (subject filling up more than 50% of frame) shots.

so i can vouch for it. (dying to get a full frame or at least a 1.3) to use this as my main lens!!!

[user111]

my friend's copy of the sigma 24-70 is sharp. but if u are richer then go for the L

[StreetShooter]

I had Sigma 24-70 very happy, bought Canon 24-70 on impulse, sold off Sigma 24-70, not happy with Canon (backfocusing issues) after repair OK but still not happy, sold off Canon 24-70, bought another Sigma 24-70.

Happy ever after.

Draw your own conclusions.

[Adam Goi]

Originally Posted by StreetShooter I had Sigma 24-70 very happy, bought Canon 24-70 on impulse, sold off Sigma 24-70, not happy with Canon (backfocusing issues) after repair OK but still not happy, sold off Canon 24-70, bought another Sigma 24-70.

Well done! All in one sentence!

[Garion]

Originally Posted by StreetShooter I had Sigma 24-70 very happy, bought Canon 24-70 on impulse, sold off Sigma 24-70, not happy with Canon (backfocusing issues) after repair OK but still not happy, sold off Canon 24-70, bought another Sigma 24-70. Happy ever after. Draw your own conclusions.

Moral of the story? Buy a Tokina ATX-Pro 28-70mm f2.8.

Ok just kidding heheh..

[binbeto]

You might wanna take note that 24-70 sigma uses 82mm filter.

Had used 28-70 sigma before and would say that it's value for money.

[Kho King]

those who say the canon is better I wonder they have tried the Sigma before, or simply just saying...

I have not tried any of the above, so no comment.

I have owned the Sigma EX 28-70mm, and it is a very sharp lens, and very well flare control, and focus to 50cm minimum. I am quite happy with Sigma optic quality.

[Adam Goi]

Alternatively, have you checked out Tamron's 28-75mm f/2.8?

[madmacs]

backfocusing problems seem to a common problem with the 24-70L. mine backfocused quite badly. out of focus pics even at f/5.6 and f/8. sent to canon for adjustment now much better. happy again.

[joezzz]

Originally Posted by madmacs backfocusing problems seem to a common problem with the 24-70L. mine backfocused quite badly. out of focus pics even at f/5.6 and f/8. sent to canon for adjustment now much better. happy again.

Hi guys! I have heard that canon 24-70L had back focus problem from many forum! Dont know is it true? guess those who used it do you really think so? Never really heard much about the sigma, could anyone who had use the sigma give a more in depth comment? thank!

[joezzz]

Originally Posted by Belle&Sebastain although i have never used any of this lens before, all i can say about the canon 28-70 2.8 L, which 24-70 superseed is that is so sharp, you need not need USM for more than 50% of my close up (subject filling up more than 50% of frame) shots. so i can vouch for it. (dying to get a full frame or at least a 1.3) to use this as my main lens!!!

U mean the sigma is slow? they have HSM rite?

[Clown]

Originally Posted by joezzz U mean the sigma is slow? they have HSM rite?

no hsm in 24-70 for sigma. it's a small lens.

[Petf69]

no hsm for this Sigma, but many have reported that its almost as fast as Sigma's 70-200 HSM

This Lens is sharp and highly recommended by many in DP forum...

I'm selling this lens..brand new
here

AF is much faster then Tamron...
24mm vs Tamron's 28mm
Sigma has much better built and Pro feel but of course heavier

[laugh]

used to own the sigma and used it to cover some events.. its a good enough lens i must say. Save the money and go for the sigma.

[StreetShooter]

No HSM but focusing is fast. One of the reasons I switched back to Sigma is that I missed the short "zzzhh!" that told me the lens had changed focus and locked on. And focus was always spot on. With the 24-70L I could never be sure focus was locked on, and there was no sound at all when focusing. In fact, there was this series of group photos I took using the Canon 24-70L where the lens was on MF and I did not even realize it. Of course, most shots were OOF. With the Sigma I would have realized instantly that there was no AF going on, because of the sound and tactile feedback of the lens zipping into focus.

[nutty]

What's the price of sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX aspherical DG DF?

[espn]

Originally Posted by joezzz Hi guys! I have heard that canon 24-70L had back focus problem from many forum! Dont know is it true? guess those who used it do you really think so? Never really heard much about the sigma, could anyone who had use the sigma give a more in depth comment? thank!

IIRC somebody once told me that the 24-70L has a BF issues only on digital bodies, oh well.