Comments on: [Review] Sigma lenses, are they really worth your time and money? Well, the answer is YES!

By: Daimaou - G-A.G

Daimaou - G-A.G — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:01:56 +0000

Please, do not hesitate to send us your correction

By: Sakaphoto

Sakaphoto — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:27:49 +0000

When I was selling cameras years ago, Sigma lenses were what you bought when you had to have something, even if quality didn’t matter and that’s what the company sold you.

Since the EX line, I looked again and asked a lot of questions. Some of the lenses are really good like Bigma, the 50-500mm zoom, but others like the 30mm f/1.4 add colour and often require re-calibration.

By: rian

rian — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:54:29 +0000

yep, for those strapped for cash (like me), third party lenses are the way to go..i’m currently on a quest for sigma glass.. i’m covered on the macro (sigma150) & super tele (sigma150-500) already, looking to replace my walk around zoom(canon1785) with a faster, better IQ (17-50) and midtele(canon50) with the sigma 30mm 1.4.. but from what i can tell from the sigma glasses that i have shot with, they’re the best bang for the buck.. and performed quite excellently.. the lens case & hood is a good bonus too.. ;D

By: Umijin

Umijin — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:02:06 +0000

Lots of grammar errors – but I don’t mind. I know English isn’t your first language. I thought you had decided to become a Nikon fan after reading your reviews on the D90 and others, so I’m surprised to see you using Canon again.

I think it would be more informative to post comparisons of the same focal ranges of lenses. And it looks like your Canon lens shot was taken when a cloud passed by. But I’m glad to hear you feel Sigmas have good heft and quality. I can’t afford Nikon lenses forever.

By: Spalbird

Spalbird — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:57:24 +0000

There is no 12-14mm in the Sigma lense line, but a 12-24! The angle of view is the same as in the second picture, therefore the picture was taken at 24mm. Very fast lenses like the f1.4 are optimised for low light situations where high contrast is needed. All three lenses are very good products from Sigma…

By: TW_s

TW_s — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:16:58 +0000

Something is wrong about the two first pics, one is said to be @ 14mm, and the other @24, but the image is exactly the same! This is only possible if the two were taken @24, or it was a mistake and someone published twice the same photo.

Good to see the difference in the dark zones, never going out of nikon lenses now!

Cheers!

By: walang

walang — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:15:29 +0000

Just curious..
How could the first image be taken at 24mm when the lens is narrowest at 14?

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:49:44 +0000

''shoot photo for a leaving'' you meant ''shoot photo for a living '' ?

By: Boggy

Boggy — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:47:36 +0000

Grammar error in the title: not “does” but “are” … Thanks for the review.

By: Balls

Balls — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:45:46 +0000

A professional photographer: someone who makes a living through photography. It has nothing to do with one’s skill level.

While I disagree with testing methodology, I think you’re article’s conclusion hits an important point that is lost on so many photographers: The best lens is the one in your bag.