24-70mm F2.8 – Canon L vs Sigma

• byrneni

  Participant

  March 6, 2011 at 10:33 pm

  Hey all,

  (first post :) )

  Does anyone have any experience of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8. I’m considering buying my first L lens, but can’t ignore the fact that Sigma are selling a comparable Lens for over half the price.
  The Canon 24-70mm F2.8 L lens I’m sure is very much worth the money, since it will probably become my primary lens, and by all accounts, it’s great, but it is expensive. I’ve heard mixed reviews of the Sigma version, some really good, though a little soft wide open, but overall, for the money, a good lens.

  Anyone have any experience?

  Thanks,
  Niall

  Sigma review – http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=97&sort=7&cat=37&page=2
  Canon Review – http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=5&sort=7&cat=27&page=1
  brendancullen

  Participant

  March 7, 2011 at 1:03 am

  Hi Niall – i own the Canon 24-70 – and its a quality product.
  No experience with the Sigma – but this would be probably the most trusted reviewer on the web. Good side by side comparison.

  http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/Sigma-24-70mm-f-2.8-EX-DG-Lens-Review.aspx

  bren
  byrneni

  Participant

  March 7, 2011 at 10:22 pm

  Thanks Bren. It’s a good review. Still undecided! :)