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matix · 04-25-2007, 04:57 PM

Three shots from the Sigma 17-70 F2.8 DC, first is a full zoom at 70mm Macro with a 100% crop inset, second shot is at full wide 17mm shot through a glass roof.

First shot with the new 17-70 lens, of a garden orb spider. Shot from around 3" (7cm), Macro seems crisp and bright. Shot was F16 - 70mm - 180/sec - ISO 200 - Spot Metering on K10D.

Q1, At 323 metres (1,059 feet), it is the world's tallest all-residential building, when measured to the top of its spire. This shot was from under a laminated safety glass verandah in the tower courtyard, hence the colour cast. F8 - 1/350 - ISO 100.

The coffee drinker - (babyccino sans coffee) F4 - 1/160 - 53mm with onboard flash.

IMO this lens is a winner, for the price the quality is equal to any other lens I have tried.

Phil

-spam- · 04-25-2007, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by matix

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The coffee drinker - (babyccino sans coffee) F4 - 1/160 - 53mm with onboard flash.

Starting them young on the coffee club i see

I just love this lens. As far bang for buck goes, nothing beats it.

slip · 04-25-2007, 06:11 PM

Great shots! that expression on his face is priceless!
I really love my 17-70 too...
I can't wait to try the macro soon too!

cheers

randy

matix · 04-25-2007, 09:15 PM

Thanks Randy, he is a natural subject that loves the camera... makes it easy.

Arpe · 04-26-2007, 12:21 AM

My camera shop didn't have one, so they are getting one in for me to try, with no obligation to buy it. Cool. I think I'll probably get it though.

matix · 04-26-2007, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Arpe

My camera shop didn't have one, so they are getting one in for me to try, with no obligation to buy it. Cool. I think I'll probably get it though.

Sounds like a camera shop to support, you will be really happy with it I am sure, it is my 'walk around' lens now, I can see no reason to purchase the obligatory 'primes' when you have a lens this good..

Shot this one as the sun was setting in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.

Phil

Christian · 04-26-2007, 03:14 AM

Why oh why is this lens reportedly better than the 18-50 sigma that's meant to be EX ie. premium lens range...?

matix · 04-26-2007, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by Christian

Why oh why is this lens reportedly better than the 18-50 sigma that's meant to be EX ie. premium lens range...?

Maybe they got it right and labelled it without the EX? All I know is that it works, and makes the K10D sing!

Phil

pleo · 04-26-2007, 04:10 AM

you mean the Sigma 2.8-4.5/18-70 - didn't you?
Never heard of a pure 2.8-version....

matix · 04-26-2007, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by pleo

you mean the Sigma 2.8-4.5/18-70 - didn't you?
Never heard of a pure 2.8-version....

Not sure who you were asking here Pleo, the model of lens being discussed in this thread is a Sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 DC Macro.

Phil

Arpe · 04-26-2007, 05:36 PM

And the one Christian mentioned is the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX, which I was also considering, but it's shorter long end, and price count against it.

04-25-2007, 04:57 PM	#1
matix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 239	A full on lens - Sigma 17-70 2.8 DC Three shots from the Sigma 17-70 F2.8 DC, first is a full zoom at 70mm Macro with a 100% crop inset, second shot is at full wide 17mm shot through a glass roof. First shot with the new 17-70 lens, of a garden orb spider. Shot from around 3" (7cm), Macro seems crisp and bright. Shot was F16 - 70mm - 180/sec - ISO 200 - Spot Metering on K10D. Q1, At 323 metres (1,059 feet), it is the world's tallest all-residential building, when measured to the top of its spire. This shot was from under a laminated safety glass verandah in the tower courtyard, hence the colour cast. F8 - 1/350 - ISO 100. The coffee drinker - (babyccino sans coffee) F4 - 1/160 - 53mm with onboard flash. IMO this lens is a winner, for the price the quality is equal to any other lens I have tried. Phil

04-26-2007, 03:09 AM	#6
matix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 239 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arpe My camera shop didn't have one, so they are getting one in for me to try, with no obligation to buy it. Cool. I think I'll probably get it though. Sounds like a camera shop to support, you will be really happy with it I am sure, it is my 'walk around' lens now, I can see no reason to purchase the obligatory 'primes' when you have a lens this good.. Shot this one as the sun was setting in Broadbeach, Gold Coast. Phil Attached Images Last edited by matix; 04-26-2007 at 03:16 AM.

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04-25-2007, 05:39 PM	#2
-spam- Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 354	Originally posted by matix T The coffee drinker - (babyccino sans coffee) F4 - 1/160 - 53mm with onboard flash. Starting them young on the coffee club i see I just love this lens. As far bang for buck goes, nothing beats it.

04-25-2007, 06:11 PM	#3
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	Great shots! that expression on his face is priceless! I really love my 17-70 too... I can't wait to try the macro soon too! cheers randy

04-25-2007, 09:15 PM	#4
matix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 239 Original Poster	Thanks Randy, he is a natural subject that loves the camera... makes it easy.

04-26-2007, 12:21 AM	#5
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	My camera shop didn't have one, so they are getting one in for me to try, with no obligation to buy it. Cool. I think I'll probably get it though.

04-26-2007, 03:14 AM	#7
Christian Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Islington, London UK Posts: 206	Why oh why is this lens reportedly better than the 18-50 sigma that's meant to be EX ie. premium lens range...?

04-26-2007, 03:21 AM	#8
matix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 239 Original Poster	Originally posted by Christian Why oh why is this lens reportedly better than the 18-50 sigma that's meant to be EX ie. premium lens range...? Maybe they got it right and labelled it without the EX? All I know is that it works, and makes the K10D sing! Phil

04-26-2007, 04:10 AM	#9
pleo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamburg Posts: 116	you mean the Sigma 2.8-4.5/18-70 - didn't you? Never heard of a pure 2.8-version....

04-26-2007, 04:28 AM	#10
matix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 239 Original Poster	Originally posted by pleo you mean the Sigma 2.8-4.5/18-70 - didn't you? Never heard of a pure 2.8-version.... Not sure who you were asking here Pleo, the model of lens being discussed in this thread is a Sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 DC Macro. Phil

04-26-2007, 05:36 PM	#11
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	And the one Christian mentioned is the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX, which I was also considering, but it's shorter long end, and price count against it.

A full on lens - Sigma 17-70 2.8 DC

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