Sigma 24-70 f/2 OS HSM Coming? [CR1]

[that1guyy]

If its the same price as the Tamron and performs as well if not better I'm down.

 

[wsmith96]

If true, can't wait to see how it performs against the canon.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

I'm gonna buy Sigma stock. Nice to see a company not coming out with completely unnecessary lenses...*cough* 24-70 f/4 *cough*

24-70 f/4 IS = better than 24-105, has IS, costs less than f/2.8 II = not so crazy?

As for this Sigma, it sounds cool, but I'm sure it will be a bit of a beast and I don't anticipate selling a 24-70 2.8 II or f/4 IS for such a lens myself. It's interesting though.

 

[enraginangel]

I was going to get a Tamron once I had the money, but I'm going to wait for this. I know I'd be happy with the Tamron, but I have 2 other Sigma lenses and I'm quite comfortable with their products.

 

[jdramirez]

I was going to sell two 24-105's... and then save up a few bucks for a 24-70mm f/2.8L mkii... but this is interesting... really interesting. At the very least, maybe it causes the 24-70 to go down in price a bit. That would be a great side effect.

 

[OmarSV11]

Erm... Bring the 70-200 f/2 too and damn I'll buy those two preciousssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

 

[KyleSTL]

Erm... Bring the 70-200 f/2 too and damn I'll buy those two preciousssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Doable, I guess, big and heavy for sure, and a filter size of 105mm+. Similar to size/weight of 120-300mm f/2.8 or 200-400mm f/4. Betting now the price will not be less than Canon 70-200mm II if it ever materializes.

 

[ahsanford]

I'm gonna buy Sigma stock. Nice to see a company not coming out with completely unnecessary lenses...*cough* 24-70 f/4 *cough*

24-70 f/4 IS = better than 24-105, has IS, costs less than f/2.8 II = not so crazy?

+ 1

Add macro, sharper and lighter to the mix. The new f/4 IS just irritates some and delights others. I love mine, and gladly gave up my f/2.8 Mk I once I used it.

- A

 

[blacksap]

If true and has a competitive price (below $1,500) and has the sharpness and quality of the A series lenses that had been released, I think it will be a must have.

Whats up with the picture on the site post, that gigantic thing... thats not the lens we´re talking about right???

 

[Wahoowa]

Yeah, it's gonna weigh quite a bit.

 

[roadrunner]

Crikey, this thing will weigh 5 pounds.

But it might be 5 pounds of awesome.

- A

I'm not trolling here, this is a serious question... but is weight even really that big of a deal? As long as the size is not so huge that I can still fit it in my camera bag and ThinkTank Airport Security case, weight has never really been something that bothered me.

I find that after 12 hours of shooting a wedding, my neck, back, and shoulders are going to hurt no matter what I am carrying. Nevermind the fact that the 70-200 F2.8 II is probably quite a bit heavier than this will be anyways. Just curious to see how important weight is to most people when making a purchase, as it really doesn't affect my personal gear choice for a long day of shooting.

 

[jdramirez]

Crikey, this thing will weigh 5 pounds.

But it might be 5 pounds of awesome.

- A

I'm not trolling here, this is a serious question... but is weight even really that big of a deal? As long as the size is not so huge that I can still fit it in my camera bag and ThinkTank Airport Security case, weight has never really been something that bothered me.

I find that after 12 hours of shooting a wedding, my neck, back, and shoulders are going to hurt no matter what I am carrying. Nevermind the fact that the 70-200 F2.8 II is probably quite a bit heavier than this will be anyways. Just curious to see how important weight is to most people when making a purchase, as it really doesn't affect my personal gear choice for a long day of shooting.

I'm a big guy, and when I'm in shape, which may or may not be the case, I can usually work out with 40 lbs dumbells for bicep curls, and up to 60 lbs for chest...

So the weight doesn't really affect me all that much, but if you have an extra lbs or two hanging from your neck over 8+ hours, it can start to give you a cramp... and your wrists and forearms can start to ache... mine too... but I just ignore the pain.

For an hour... most people can deal... but over the course of a day... then that starts to wear on you.

As an example... when I played football, I would be in incredible shape before camp started... but wearing the helmet for two a day practices cause a pretty severe ache in my neck and shoulders.

 

[brad-man]

I'm so interested in the next FF lens in the Art line from these people, I can get excited over a CR1.

 

[beckstoy]

If true and has a competitive price (below $1,500) and has the sharpness and quality of the A series lenses that had been released, I think it will be a must have.

Whats up with the picture on the site post, that gigantic thing... thats not the lens we´re talking about right???

I'm pretty sure that the one you're thinking about is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-200-500mm-Ultra-Telephoto-Canon-Cameras/dp/B0013D8VDQ

...only $26K!

 

[Etienne]

I'd rather have a small, light 24-35 f/1.8 (or even f/2), or a really sharp contrasty 18-28 f/2.8.
A 24-70 f/2 would be big and heavy. My bag is already too heavy

 

[PVS]

Even the mods got so excited that they forgot this should go in 3rd party section, heh.

 

[roadrunner]

I'm a big guy, and when I'm in shape, which may or may not be the case, I can usually work out with 40 lbs dumbells for bicep curls, and up to 60 lbs for chest...

So the weight doesn't really affect me all that much, but if you have an extra lbs or two hanging from your neck over 8+ hours, it can start to give you a cramp... and your wrists and forearms can start to ache... mine too... but I just ignore the pain.

For an hour... most people can deal... but over the course of a day... then that starts to wear on you.

As an example... when I played football, I would be in incredible shape before camp started... but wearing the helmet for two a day practices cause a pretty severe ache in my neck and shoulders.

Maybe it's just that different fram of mind then. I don't mind hurting, if it's the right tool for the job. I'm definitely not a big guy (5'10" 150lbs) and I find I hurt whether I am carrying two bodies with primes, or my 70-200 F2.8 and 24-70 F2.8. I figure If I am going to hurt either way, I may as well hurt while having the best gear readily accessible.

I suppose I could see weight being very important for those that do a lot of hiking with their gear though.

 

[adhocphotographer]

I am pro options... and this is another option! great... but i will contain my excitement until it is announced and reviewed! Until then, i will plod along with my 24-105, which i would probably keep even if i did buy the sigma 24-70 based on the fact it has weather sealing...

 

[jdramirez]

I'm a big guy, and when I'm in shape, which may or may not be the case, I can usually work out with 40 lbs dumbells for bicep curls, and up to 60 lbs for chest...

So the weight doesn't really affect me all that much, but if you have an extra lbs or two hanging from your neck over 8+ hours, it can start to give you a cramp... and your wrists and forearms can start to ache... mine too... but I just ignore the pain.

For an hour... most people can deal... but over the course of a day... then that starts to wear on you.

As an example... when I played football, I would be in incredible shape before camp started... but wearing the helmet for two a day practices cause a pretty severe ache in my neck and shoulders.

Maybe it's just that different fram of mind then. I don't mind hurting, if it's the right tool for the job. I'm definitely not a big guy (5'10" 150lbs) and I find I hurt whether I am carrying two bodies with primes, or my 70-200 F2.8 and 24-70 F2.8. I figure If I am going to hurt either way, I may as well hurt while having the best gear readily accessible.

I suppose I could see weight being very important for those that do a lot of hiking with their gear though.

I'm a pack mule for out family, but if you and the family ever go to Disney World/Land, it is hard to take just one lens, but with cold water in the bag, souvenirs, those stupid pins, your phone, your daughter's camera that she decides she no longer want to carry, a bag of sugared nuts, etc... it all starts to get heavy. I didn't have my 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii the last time I went, but I might be hard pressed to have to CARRY ALL THAT plus a few lenses. So I will have to plan accordingly.

 

[Grumbaki]

Dear Sigma, get in the business of cheap and fast and sharp telephoto primes. Love, grumbaki.

PS: I hug your 35 as often as i can.