Sigma 28 F1.8 EX DG - any other choices?

alvin · 29th July 2008

Hey guys!
I'm looking for a walkaround prime for lower light use/general walkabout.

28mm works best for me as it's about 42mm after crop, so it's similar to my Canon QL17 and Minolta 7s. And I don't think I can afford the 28/1.4, should I even find one :P

I'd like to get some other 28mm AF suggestions - this was basically the only want I could find. My preference is to the sigma because of the faster stop, vs the nikon 28/2.8 - plus it's full frame so about a decade down when D700s go for cheap, I can make the upgrade

Also do not want the 30mm/1.4 from sigma - tried it, do not like it.

Finally, does anyone know how the IQ of the Sigma stacks up to the 17-55VR kit lens when stopped down to F8? Pretty pleased with the 17-55 for now, but would love something sharper

To be used on a D200.

Cheers!

Alvin

engrmariano · 3rd August 2008

you mean 18-55VR or 17-55/2.8?

alvin · 5th August 2008

Ops sorry yeah meant to say 18-55 VR

Alvin

29th July 2008	#1
alvin Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 611	Sigma 28 F1.8 EX DG - any other choices? Hey guys! I'm looking for a walkaround prime for lower light use/general walkabout. 28mm works best for me as it's about 42mm after crop, so it's similar to my Canon QL17 and Minolta 7s. And I don't think I can afford the 28/1.4, should I even find one :P I'd like to get some other 28mm AF suggestions - this was basically the only want I could find. My preference is to the sigma because of the faster stop, vs the nikon 28/2.8 - plus it's full frame so about a decade down when D700s go for cheap, I can make the upgrade Also do not want the 30mm/1.4 from sigma - tried it, do not like it. Finally, does anyone know how the IQ of the Sigma stacks up to the 17-55VR kit lens when stopped down to F8? Pretty pleased with the 17-55 for now, but would love something sharper To be used on a D200. Cheers! Alvin

3rd August 2008	#2
engrmariano Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rivervale Posts: 1,399	Re: Sigma 28 F1.8 EX DG - any other choices? you mean 18-55VR or 17-55/2.8? __________________ WTS: 16-35L Mk 1 (WTT: Sigma 12-24) & Sigma 150 Macro to fund 85L

5th August 2008	#3
alvin Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 611	Re: Sigma 28 F1.8 EX DG - any other choices? Ops sorry yeah meant to say 18-55 VR Alvin