| Latest Review Posted | Sigma II Macro 28-80mm F3.5-5.6
I've got two of these lenses, and I use the one I bought second ($20) because it's not as 'loose' feeling as the older one I bought first ($40). The newer one also has a tighter fit at the mount, but maybe that's a wear issue.
I think that negative reviews of this lens are unfair, given the price you pay for the pics you will get. For $20, you won't get a Zeiss Distagon!
Pics that I've taken with this lens are very good IMHO, & I'd recommend it to anyone except perhaps pro's or perfectionists.
Mounted on a K5, you'll never find low light a problem, so aperture isn't so important unless you want nice bokeh, which this lens doesn't do well at with a 3.5 minimum aperture.
Positives ~
Focus is sharp 28mm through to 80mm.
Colour rendition is clean, clear and concise.
Lens is light but solid.
Macro is more than 'good'.
Negatives ~
Light flare can limit photo direction options. |
