| Latest Review Posted | Sigma EX DG Macro 24-70mm F2.8
I borrowed this lens for 3 days. Used enough for the three days.
I should mention that a copy I had was bad copy, that was dropped previously and zoom ring was stiff. But optically it was perfect. AF works fine, not Back and Front focus issue.
Sharpness, aberration: I gave 8/10. because it is soft for EX line up lens at f2.8. very soft and CA appears through the frame even at focus point. But when stopped down to f4, it produces sharp images, CA almost gone. Very sharp between f4.0-11.0. And also flare is a big issue.
Bokeh: good, colorful blurry background. bokeh shape is almost round on center. but on edges, it loses round shape.
Handling, Autofocus: way too heavy to carry around if you use external flash and battery grip at same time. I don't use strap, but I installed the strap because I am worried of total weight. Zoom ring is too small. I liked its big focus ring and AF/MF switch operation. Pull the focus ring for MF and push it back for AF. when in AF, focus ring rotates freely and affects nothing. but beware when in MF mode on the lens. If your body in AF mode and when you press AF button on the body rotates the focus ring may cause a damage if you are holding the focus ring. AF is faster than my Sigma 17-50 HSM. Very fast, believe me.
Value: it is around $350 for used ones. I think it is overprice for this lens.
I won't recommend this lens to anyone who looking for pro quality F2.8 zoom lens. |
