Is it time to consider Sigma lenses seriously?? competitive to Canon?

[AJ]

I only put Canon lenses on my Canon bodies ... not
I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not
I only put genuine Ford parts in my Ford Focus ... not

wake up people. A Canon body is a platform on which you can mount a whole slew of lenses: Tamron, Zeiss, Sigma, Tokina, Canon, Rokinon, you name it.

Canon lenses are generally awesome, but if you limit yourself to Canon lenses only then you are limiting yourself.

 

[bdunbar79]

I only put Canon lenses on my Canon bodies ... not
I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not
I only put genuine Ford parts in my Ford Focus ... not

wake up people. A Canon body is a platform on which you can mount a whole slew of lenses: Tamron, Zeiss, Sigma, Tokina, Canon, Rokinon, you name it.

Canon lenses are generally awesome, but if you limit yourself to Canon lenses only then you are limiting yourself.

So exactly what non-Canon lenses do I need to purchase then to round out and complete my photography experience? I'm clearly limiting myself.

 

[ishdakuteb]

I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not

just curious... what type of PC (Personal Computer) can you put MS software on?

 

[bdunbar79]

I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not

just curious... what type of PC (Personal Computer) can you put MS software on?

It doesn't matter. If you don't buy third party stuff, you're just not getting the well-rounded experience of the technology you are involved with and using, even if that third party stuff sucks. Get with it man.

 

[ishdakuteb]

I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not

just curious... what type of PC (Personal Computer) can you put MS software on?

It doesn't matter. If you don't buy third party stuff, you're just not getting the well-rounded experience of the technology you are involved with and using, even if that third party stuff sucks. Get with it man.

i actually do use third party such as yongnuo and carl zeiss as long as it either better or less price with about the same performance... just curious a little bit about that sentence

 

[paul13walnut5]

bdunbar:

Sigma do actually plug a few holes in other manufacturers ranges. A canon 12-25 for example. The 50-500 is another.

They might not be holes in your range, or lenses that you want, I've had good and bad experiences with Sigma, but I've also had good and bad and some very bad experiences with Canon too.

Canon innovate and make great products, as do Sigma, neither get it right all the time. I would say that where there is a comparable product, I would usually pay the extra for the canon over the sigma, and the sigma lenses I've enjoyed using most have been genuinely unavailable from Canon.

And for the other guys... I run Microsoft office on my macs, does that count?

 

[bdunbar79]

bdunbar:

Sigma do actually plug a few holes in other manufacturers ranges. A canon 12-25 for example. The 50-500 is another.

They might not be holes in your range, or lenses that you want, I've had good and bad experiences with Sigma, but I've also had good and bad and some very bad experiences with Canon too.

Canon innovate and make great products, as do Sigma, neither get it right all the time. I would say that where there is a comparable product, I would usually pay the extra for the canon over the sigma, and the sigma lenses I've enjoyed using most have been genuinely unavailable from Canon.

And for the other guys... I run Microsoft office on my macs, does that count?

paul,

The comment I was making fun of so vigorously, and will probably to continue to do so, is the one where if you don't have any third party lenses, you are missing out and not well-rounded. I realize that there are good lenses, but if those are already covered by my Canon lenses, how can that be? As if JUST BECAUSE I don't own third-party, I am so severely limited in my photography.

That's what's making my sides hurt.

 

[paul13walnut5]

I get it bud.

My video work would be a poorer place without the Tokina 11-28 f2.8, and the lensbaby to an extent, but I do understand your point. Some third party is crap like slow 7x-300 zooms costing £100, some third party is pretty exceptional like cp.2's.

All depends on your needs. If you need you'll have. If you don't you won't.

My needs are more fulfilled by third party, or more accurately, using third party when required. My needs aren't yours. Broad church and all that. If I used a full frame camera I would have 12-24 though. It was immense on my 3.

 

[tron]

I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not

just curious... what type of PC (Personal Computer) can you put MS software on?

It doesn't matter. If you don't buy third party stuff, you're just not getting the well-rounded experience of the technology you are involved with and using, even if that third party stuff sucks. Get with it man.

;D

 

[gwflauto]

I am quite happy with my Sigma 35/1,4. I bought it a couple of weeks ago. The dealer told my to shoot as many pictures as possible, check if focus is ok, and he offered that I could return the lens without any reason within the next four weeks. He was positive, I would keep it, and he was right.

 

[CarlTN]

I only put Canon lenses on my Canon bodies ... not
I only put Microsoft software on my Windows PC ... not
I only put genuine Ford parts in my Ford Focus ... not

wake up people. A Canon body is a platform on which you can mount a whole slew of lenses: Tamron, Zeiss, Sigma, Tokina, Canon, Rokinon, you name it.

Canon lenses are generally awesome, but if you limit yourself to Canon lenses only then you are limiting yourself.

+1!! Looks like some of the usual suspects have found someone else to pile on unfairly.

Frankly if anyone gets good results from third party lenses on Canon cameras, then who the hell are we to make fun of them? The term coolaid drinker comes to mind in the above diatribe.

Canon do make some great lenses, but so do other manufacturers, that's the bottom line.

 

[Mark D5 TEAM II]

Where I'm from, the market has spoken and the Σ 35/1.4 | Art, 18-35/1.8 | Art and 120-300/2.8 | Sport are all back-ordered with a few months-long waiting list, according to the authorized distro (and all 3 lenses are on my must-buy list). So my only other option is to buy it gray, which I'm reluctant to do. Even the USB Tuning Dock is not available currently.

 

[danski0224]

If you think so highly of third party lenses I must ask you to buy my Tokina ATX28-70 f/2.8 which although very sharp with my EOS1n and EOS620 cameras it is a nice PAPERWEIGHT on my EOS5Dx cameras.
So except for a case where I bought a Zeiss lens 3rd party is not an option. PERIOD.
Everyone who tries to tell me otherwise, they have to buy my nice Tokina paperweight first.

I was lucky to get rid of 2 Sigma lenses in part exchange in a shop.

I had a Tokina ATX 28-80 f/2.8 and it worked just fine on my 5dII and a 1DIV. While the lens worked fine, the images certainly did not stand up to scrutiny. If I chose to view at normal 35mm print sizes (4x6 or so), it would be OK I suppose. I even sent it back to Tokina and all was normal with the lens.

Not the same exact lens as yours and I haven't looked up the release dates of both.

I also own an EOS 620. First real camera I bought, brand new in 1987. I still have it but haven't used it in a long time. Regrettably, I sold off a minty 50mm purchased at the same time a few years ago.

If your 28-70 is from the late 80's, and doesn't work on camera equipment produced in the 2000's, I can't say that I would expect differently.

I am amazed that, for the most part, Canon EF lenses all seem to work with anything made from inception to present day. The exceptions seem to be current IS lenses mounted to early EF film bodies. As I understand it, the EOS 1-V is the only film body that can use all current specification EF lenses.

 

[RLPhoto]

Yes. We've seen some quite fantastic 3rd party glass this year.

Sigma 35mm 1.4
Tamron 24-70 VC
Tamron 70-200 VC - new version

That kit alone is a perfect replacement for canon stuff. Unfortunately for me, no 135mm f/1.8 IS yet.... :

 

[MK5GTI]

^ i am waiting for a 135L alternative as well, hoping for something cheaper

 

[GMCPhotographics]

Hey guys. I am an amateur/hobbyist photographer that loves to keep up on the forums and on cr. I was wondering what you guys take on the new lenses that Sigma has been putting out on the market. The price ranges are very competitive even to the Canon brand. I am a Canon fanboy (to put it best) but the recent 35mm f1.4, 120-300mm f2.8, and now the 18-35mm f1.8is making me think much more of a third party brand. A friend of mine had a sigma 50mm f1.4 that pulled some impressive pictures! I have bought and returned a sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 lens before... horrid lens (possibly the copy).

Anyways, I want to hear from y'all before buying a few lenses. (10-22, 50 1.4, and 15-85 or 24-105) Thanks!

For the home / hobbiest, yes it's a great idea. Some of the 3rd party vendors are really coming out with some great stuff. But for a pro...no, it's still not quite up to the reliability and AF speed of the top Canon gear. Pro's generally want to buy once and use a lot with no worries or little down time. Sigma / Tamron just isn't as reliable in a professional contex and certainly doesn't carry the same fast service ability.

 

[CarlTN]

^ i am waiting for a 135L alternative as well, hoping for something cheaper

Cheaper than ~$900 for the 135L? How? It's one of the best values in the Canon line, just buy it.

 

[ahsanford]

^ i am waiting for a 135L alternative as well, hoping for something cheaper

Cheaper than ~$900 for the 135L? How? It's one of the best values in the Canon line, just buy it.

$871 in the canon refurb store, now with a year warranty:
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductListingViewAll_10051_10051_-1_22751?WT.mc_id=C126149

It's out of stock now, but it is replenished periodically.

- A

 

[CarlTN]

^ i am waiting for a 135L alternative as well, hoping for something cheaper

Cheaper than ~$900 for the 135L? How? It's one of the best values in the Canon line, just buy it.

$871 in the canon refurb store, now with a year warranty:
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductListingViewAll_10051_10051_-1_22751?WT.mc_id=C126149

It's out of stock now, but it is replenished periodically.

- A

Yea, so you're waiting for a refurb unit that's only $50 cheaper than a brand spanking new one? Why? And I thought you were implying you were waiting on Sigma to introduce their own 135 at a cheaper price than $900...because I can guarantee you that will never happen, unless it is an f/2.8.

 

[sdsr]

Those interested in Sigma may like to read this, if they've not seen it yet:

http://www.lenstip.com/136.1-article-Interview_with_constructor_of_Sigma_lenses.html