Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me?

Vulpix0r · 18th March 2006

Quoted 599 w/GST from MSColor. From the review I read here, it seems like an impressive lens for its price range. Anybody experienced with this lens?

Isaiahfortythirtyone · 18th March 2006

i would rather get the tamron 28-75 and live with my kit lens. or a budget WA like the tokina 19-35 which is dubbed as the 'plastic fantastic' for good reason

Razor54 · 18th March 2006

Was looking at the Sigma 17-70mm today. Was very tempted, but found it very hard to convince myself to replace my faithful and very sharp Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8......

Anyway, I'm still using my 'kit' 18-55mm for my WA, which I seldom shoot at.

If extra $$$ comes along, might just get the Canon 17-40 f/4L...

clicknick · 18th March 2006

Here, to make your decision harder

If u do buy, pls let us know how it performs. Read from internet that this lens is good for macro too.

1)
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...03%2f3129.html

2)
http://www.pbase.com/miljenko/1850vs1770

3)
http://www.pbase.com/miljenko/17_70vs35_50

Vulpix0r · 19th March 2006

This lens can do good macro shots, has good walkaround range, and seems like most people (FM DPR forums) with it are pretty happy. Maybe I'll go take a look on Wednesday.

Vulpix0r · 21st March 2006

Bump again. Stock in MSColor coming sometime this week. Anybody got it with the Nikon mount?

Vulpix0r · 25th March 2006

I'm back, now with the lens! The construction of the lens is very good and sturdy, unlike the Canon 17-85mm. The photos are in my opinion sharper than my previous Canon 17-85mm! The macro capability of the lens is something to be proud of along with the quality of the glass. Judge for yourself. All the photos have not been USMed or photoshopped, just resized, and the 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the first photo.

70mm, close range

100% crop

70mm far

17mm wide f4.5

Conclusion? I'm very happy with this lens. It's plenty sharp, versatile range, bright and well built for a 600 dollar lens. As usual, please do not compare this lens to your 1200 dollar lens.

donkuok · 25th March 2006

wow it looks sharp man..worth it! I am waiting for tamron 17-50mm f2.8.

Vulpix0r · 27th March 2006

This lens is seriously one impressive piece. It's so much sharper than the Canon 17-85mm! Have taken a lot of photos with it, and it's tact sharp throughout the whole range. Definitely recommended.

donkuok · 27th March 2006

Originally Posted by Vulpix0r

This lens is seriously one impressive piece. It's so much sharper than the Canon 17-85mm! Have taken a lot of photos with it, and it's tact sharp throughout the whole range. Definitely recommended.

wat about the focusing speed and the focusing noise?

azul123 · 27th March 2006

Looking forward to see how the Sigma compares with the yet to be released Tokina 16-50mm F/2.8 lens (Sept 06?).

Always liked the Tokina built, especially the ATX Pro range, hopefully Tokina priced it about the same as Sigma, by then Sigma may drop their price since it has direct competition in this range, all of these compete directly to the higher priced Nikkor 17-55mm and Canon equivalent L?

../azul123

nightwolf75 · 27th March 2006

Originally Posted by azul123

Looking forward to see how the Sigma compares with the yet to be released Tokina 16-50mm F/2.8 lens (Sept 06?).

Always liked the Tokina built, especially the ATX Pro range, hopefully Tokina priced it about the same as Sigma, by then Sigma may drop their price since it has direct competition in this range, all of these compete directly to the higher priced Nikkor 17-55mm and Canon equivalent L?

../azul123

hmmm... wonder if its slated for the photokina 2006 release too. the nice thing abt the pro range for tokina is dat they all share the 77mm filter size. so, all those cir-pol can be shared.

me? i'm quite interested to see the tamron 17-50/2.8 too.

azul123 · 27th March 2006

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

me? i'm quite interested to see the tamron 17-50/2.8 too.

Ah... more to compare means better for users, no?

Pricing is key for the lens maker.

../azul123

poh6702 · 27th March 2006

Originally Posted by donkuok

wat about the focusing speed and the focusing noise?

Quite noisy and slow, this is not the HSM version. But for photographer, noise is not a problem as long as it is reliable, photo quality is more important.

Just bought one piece at $598 nett last friday.

donkuok · 27th March 2006

Originally Posted by poh6702

Quite noisy and slow, this is not the HSM version. But for photographer, noise is not a problem as long as it is reliable, photo quality is more important.

Just bought one piece at $598 nett last friday.

Is the lens comparable with tamron 28-75mm or tamron 17-35mm?

pianodancer · 4th April 2006

Like nightwolf, I'm waiting for the Tamron 17-50mm which should be out in May. Constant aperture is the attractive factor for me.

I was hoping for the Tokina 16-50mm, but must wait too long - Q4.

scandisk · 4th April 2006

like to know whats the corresponding max apertures for the different focal lengths...eg. 20mm, 25mm, 50mm, 60mm....

18th March 2006	#1
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Quoted 599 w/GST from MSColor. From the review I read here, it seems like an impressive lens for its price range. Anybody experienced with this lens?

18th March 2006	#2
Isaiahfortythirtyone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clementi Posts: 2,470	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? i would rather get the tamron 28-75 and live with my kit lens. or a budget WA like the tokina 19-35 which is dubbed as the 'plastic fantastic' for good reason

18th March 2006	#3
Razor54 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West to East Posts: 281	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Was looking at the Sigma 17-70mm today. Was very tempted, but found it very hard to convince myself to replace my faithful and very sharp Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8...... Anyway, I'm still using my 'kit' 18-55mm for my WA, which I seldom shoot at. If extra $$$ comes along, might just get the Canon 17-40 f/4L...

18th March 2006	#4
clicknick Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 1,403	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Here, to make your decision harder If u do buy, pls let us know how it performs. Read from internet that this lens is good for macro too. 1) http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...03%2f3129.html 2) http://www.pbase.com/miljenko/1850vs1770 3) http://www.pbase.com/miljenko/17_70vs35_50

19th March 2006	#5
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? This lens can do good macro shots, has good walkaround range, and seems like most people (FM DPR forums) with it are pretty happy. Maybe I'll go take a look on Wednesday.

21st March 2006	#6
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Bump again. Stock in MSColor coming sometime this week. Anybody got it with the Nikon mount?

25th March 2006	#7
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? I'm back, now with the lens! The construction of the lens is very good and sturdy, unlike the Canon 17-85mm. The photos are in my opinion sharper than my previous Canon 17-85mm! The macro capability of the lens is something to be proud of along with the quality of the glass. Judge for yourself. All the photos have not been USMed or photoshopped, just resized, and the 2nd photo is a 100% crop of the first photo. 70mm, close range 100% crop 70mm far 17mm wide f4.5 Conclusion? I'm very happy with this lens. It's plenty sharp, versatile range, bright and well built for a 600 dollar lens. As usual, please do not compare this lens to your 1200 dollar lens.

25th March 2006	#8
donkuok Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 902	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? wow it looks sharp man..worth it! I am waiting for tamron 17-50mm f2.8. __________________ Canon EOS 40D + Batt grip

27th March 2006	#9
Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? This lens is seriously one impressive piece. It's so much sharper than the Canon 17-85mm! Have taken a lot of photos with it, and it's tact sharp throughout the whole range. Definitely recommended.

27th March 2006	#11
azul123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern Bloc Posts: 2,490	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Looking forward to see how the Sigma compares with the yet to be released Tokina 16-50mm F/2.8 lens (Sept 06?). Always liked the Tokina built, especially the ATX Pro range, hopefully Tokina priced it about the same as Sigma, by then Sigma may drop their price since it has direct competition in this range, all of these compete directly to the higher priced Nikkor 17-55mm and Canon equivalent L? ../azul123

4th April 2006	#16
pianodancer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,547	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? Like nightwolf, I'm waiting for the Tamron 17-50mm which should be out in May. Constant aperture is the attractive factor for me. I was hoping for the Tokina 16-50mm, but must wait too long - Q4. __________________ Musician \| Photographer \| Blogger Facebook

4th April 2006	#17
scandisk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampines, Singapore Posts: 3,635	Re: Going to get the Sigma 17-70mm, anyone wants to stop me? like to know whats the corresponding max apertures for the different focal lengths...eg. 20mm, 25mm, 50mm, 60mm.... Last edited by scandisk; 4th April 2006 at 10:09 AM.