New Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 HSM

[carbon14]

Hi,

Now that this lens is finally available, can anyone comment what's the best price available and its performance?


Really like to know how it compares against the Canon and Nikon equivalents and if it has the focusing issues that plague the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM?

Regards

[tky]

There's review in chinese at this site -> http://review.fengniao.com/124/1249443.html

Hope it helps.

Cheers!

[carbon14]

Thanks!

[ricleo]

wow..the sigma compares really well to the nikon 24-70! looks like an extremely viable alternative lens to consider Sigma has been shining recently with their newly issued len(s), looks like the next 2 len(s) on my buying list is the sigma 24-70 and the sigma 50mm f1.4

[nic67]

Hi,

anyone knows the latest price for this Sigma 24-70 HSM?

My saliva's dripping all over my desk now!

[shadowmoon]

From a news article at dpreview:

"Sigma has set the suggested retail price of the new 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM at £799.99. Initially announced at Photokina 2008, this HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) lens will be sold alongside the current Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG. It will be available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax mounts."

So the official retail price in Sing dollars will be around $1750?

[spheredome]

Since the HSM model is so expensive, then take the non HSM. The vignette is visible at widest end. Use at least f5.6 from my experience with the non HSM model.

The zoom ring is opposite direction. Overall is a sharp lens.

[spartacus.ret]

Originally Posted by spheredome Since the HSM model is so expensive, then take the non HSM.

but the non-HSM model has a different optical formula and is not as good as the HSM model.

[grantyale]

Originally Posted by tky There's review in chinese at this site -> http://review.fengniao.com/124/1249443.html Hope it helps. Cheers!

Tests over there seem to suggest the 24-70HSM is a very nice lens. However, how it compares with other 24-70s remain to be seen as the flaws in the tests are too obvious.

[zj2000]

I see that sigma is trying to move up market. First they price their 50mm 1.4 higher than canon or nikon's 50mm 1.4 and now it seems like their 24-70 is also gonna cost more than the original brand.

[shadowmoon]

I saw it available at Alan Photo (Funan branch).

[kimsim]

Originally Posted by shadowmoon I saw it available at Alan Photo (Funan branch).

i saw it on shashinki malaysia website, price at RM3950 = $1650

http://shashinki.com/shop/sigma-2470...bfc662ffdbe336

[sanfong]

Orient photo quote $1500

[batavia]

Originally Posted by sanfong Orient photo quote $1500

wow...thats twice the price of my tokina 50-135mm...super expensive for a third-party lens... hows the focus...on equal level with Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8?

[La Fontaine]

Originally Posted by spartacus.ret but the non-HSM model has a different optical formula and is not as good as the HSM model.

I was seriously considering to get the old model when I in HK a few months back. Not as good as the new model. This is normal. This is called continuous improvement. And also continuously going up-market, meaning almost twice the price.

I suppose the old model is good enough for me as an hobbyist/amateur. I definitely do not need the HSM feature for this lens as I do not do sports or other fast actions with this lens.

[spartacus.ret]

Originally Posted by batavia wow...thats twice the price of my tokina 50-135mm...super expensive for a third-party lens.

cannot compare like that like bro.