Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX HSM

[Headshotzx]

Yes, you read that right, HSM.

It's the new lens from Sigma.

Link HERE.

Cheers
Zexun

[nic67]

wow, I want one!!!

[Lord Soth]

Originally Posted by nic67 wow, I want one!!!

Yeah, I want one too.

Too bad the filter thread is 82mm.

OUCH!!!! My wallet feels the pain when I think of the B+W filters to go with this lens.

[calebk]

It's really a lot smaller than the old Sigma 24-70 f/2.8.

[monktian]

How long will it take to make it widely available? Anyone have any idea about the price?

[nic67]

Since it's just been announced, be prepared to wait another 9 months before seeing lens in store.

I reckon it would be close to SGD $ 1k, if estimated the 'old' 24-70 EX DG Macro w/o motor is already in the SGD $780 region.

But I would still want one! Even if it's around a thousand dollars, I believe it will pose a challenge to the Nikon AF-S 24-70 f2.8, that cost a little over SGD 2k.

[monktian]

I jst hope that they maintained their QC throughout and there is no peeling

[dRebelXT]

Originally Posted by nic67 Since it's just been announced, be prepared to wait another 9 months before seeing lens in store. I reckon it would be close to SGD $ 1k, if estimated the 'old' 24-70 EX DG Macro w/o motor is already in the SGD $780 region. But I would still want one! Even if it's around a thousand dollars, I believe it will pose a challenge to the Nikon AF-S 24-70 f2.8, that cost a little over SGD 2k.

could follow the Sigma 50mm F/1.4 and make some legendary 24-70..

[binxuan]

gosh i just about to go and buy the "older" 24-70 f2.8 next week from HK.. argh

[surefire]

hope it will not be as prone to flare as the current version

[La Fontaine]

Originally Posted by binxuan gosh i just about to go and buy the "older" 24-70 f2.8 next week from HK.. argh

In terms of Picture Quality, unless the new version is gonna to be much better, then, I will still go for the older version. I dun need the HSM for this lens. For this range of focal length, I do not need to very fast AF. This is not a lens for sports or any fast actions. Unless you wanna to shoot your kit running around in the playground.

[spartacus.ret]

Originally Posted by monktian and there is no peeling

sure have one

[monktian]

Originally Posted by spartacus.ret sure have one

Any idea how to prevent peeling?

[Octarine]

Originally Posted by monktian Any idea how to prevent peeling?

Put some lotion on after sunbath? SCNR

[sanfong]

I'm used to USM motor and I dun feel the difference in AF speed for the older version. I wonder coud it be even faster or perhaps its just not so noisy...

[camerax]

this one feature 9 blades compared to the old one which only has 7 blades.

so i assume the bokeh would be nicer : )

[dreamer_toons]

Is it out in the local now; at what price?

[maswu]

not yet...it will probably come out in Dec and hopefully for less than a thousand dollars

[calebk]

Originally Posted by camerax this one feature 9 blades compared to the old one which only has 7 blades. so i assume the bokeh would be nicer : )

Quality of bokeh depends on more than just the number of blades.

[Bootlicker]

I recommend the Osama 1-600mm f/1 lens. Its really hell good freaking **** damn ****ing good damn lens