Tamron 28-75 vs Sigma 24-70

[neves_atk]

Could not afford Canon 24-70 so thinking of getting one of this...
Seems the canon users are divided into two camps over this 2 pieces of glass..
QUESTION: WHICH IS BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY??

[Adam Goi]

I'll take the Tamron if I have to choose between the 2; so far I've heard more good reviews on the 28-75mm than the Sigma one. As a matter of fact, I'll be borrowing a close friend's Tamron to cover another close friend's wedding next month ... it's going to be siong man ...

[2100]

http://www.photozone.de/bindex2.html

Canon EF 2.8 24-70mm USM L 4.16 (3) = very-good
Canon EF 2.8 28-70mm USM L 4.15 (5) = very-good
Tamron AF 2.8 28-75mm LD XR Aspherical SP 4.14 (3) = very-good

Nikkor AF 2.8 35-70mm D 4.11 (5) = very-good
Nikkor AF-S 2.8 28-70mm IF ED D 4.05 (4) = very-good
Pentax SMC-FA 2.8 28-70mm AL 3.90 (5) = very-good
Minolta AF 2.8 28-70mm G 3.76 (4) = very-good
Tokina AF 2.8 28-80mm AT-X Pro 3.66 (4) = good
Canon EF 2.8-4.0 28-80mm USM L 3.56 (4) = good
Sigma AF 2.8 28-70mm EX DF 3.50 (2) = good

[Jer76]

Originally Posted by neves_atk Could not afford Canon 24-70 so thinking of getting one of this... Seems the canon users are divided into two camps over this 2 pieces of glass.. QUESTION: WHICH IS BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY??

I'm using the Sigma 24-70, its noisy when doing AF and the zoom ring is really tight, dun forget it's 82mm diameter thread.. the price of a 82mm polarizer almost killed me. To me it's sharp and faster than my previous F3.5 lens. It's currently my main lens. This is the best i can afford so have to live with it .

[zekai]

i have a 24-70 f2.8 sigma for sale... (hint, hint)

[neves_atk]

Tamron Tamron...here i come

[kerpalz]

sorry to hijack ur thread.... can anyone advise me to get for a super wide... besides sigma 12-24.... coz i`m used to my old nikon 12-24dx.....
cannot dun have so wide.... unless i change to efs mount.... which i bo $$...
can someone advise me of any third party that is solid.!

[2100]

Originally Posted by kerpalz sorry to hijack ur thread.... can anyone advise me to get for a super wide... besides sigma 12-24.... coz i`m used to my old nikon 12-24dx..... cannot dun have so wide.... unless i change to efs mount.... which i bo $$... can someone advise me of any third party that is solid.!

Tamron has just released a 11-18/4.5-5.6.

[w.s]

tamron's AF abit slow... dunno abt sigma

[andi1704]

i dont trust Sigma, thats why i choose tamron

[kerpalz]

Originally Posted by 2100 Tamron has just released a 11-18/4.5-5.6.

bro... any idea when it is coming in?

[2100]

Originally Posted by kerpalz bro... any idea when it is coming in?

Soon. From the likes of Sigma/Tamron, i know the lag is about 2 months from time of announcement and time of availability here.

[kerpalz]

meaning will be ard december or early november....~~~

[EiRiK]

how much is the tamron 1?

[majere2sg]

Originally Posted by EiRiK how much is the tamron 1?

You are refering to the 28-75 f2.8 ? Should be around the range of S$600-700.

[thomaschan]

definitely the tamron.
it rivals even the mega famous nikon 28-70/2.8.

only drawback is slower af, not as good build. but sharpness wise, i'd say probably as good as the canon L!

get it u confirm no regert.

[litechaser]

yup, tamron gets my vote !

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

Originally Posted by 2100 Tamron has just released a 11-18/4.5-5.6.

that's strange. they have an 11-18mm already. isnt the new lens the 10-24mm?

[coolin]

i've just gotten my tamron 28-75. haven't had much chance to use it but so far, i like it.
the af speed is alright for me, not too noisy and fine in low light. thats comparing to my tamron 18-200 though.
can't comment much on the iq of my own lens yet because i've not had the chance to shooot much with it yet.
many great reviews though!

[KangS]

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone that's strange. they have an 11-18mm already. isnt the new lens the 10-24mm?

You should look at the date of the post !!