The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Lens is Very Sharp

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<p><strong>From DXO Mark

</strong>The folks at DXOMark have tested the new Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 DC (APS-C) HSM lens and found to be extremely sharp. It turns out that it’s the sharpest APS-C lens that they have ever tested. The performance rivals that of Canon’s 24-70 f/2.8L II lens.</p>
<p><strong>Says DXOMark</strong>

<em>“Although it is unlikely a user would buy several full-frame wide-angle lenses specifically for an APS-C format camera, the fact remains that the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is an outstanding performer optically.</em></p>
<p><em>If we want to be picky, the Sigma lacks image stabilization and the zoom range isn’t as wide as some rivals, but at $799 the lens is remarkable….”</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Sigma-18-35mm-F1.8-DC-HSM-A-Canon-mount-lens-review-fixed-focal-length-quality-in-a-zoom" target="_blank">Read the full review</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM at B&H Photo</a>

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bchernicoff said:
dpreview has tested it as well, if you are intersted in a more reputable source than dxomark

Aren't they working together?
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Pi said:
Jon Gilchrist said:
So does this mean I should sell my Sigma 35/1.4 and get the 18-35 1.8?

I have seen examples of horrific bokeh from the new Sigma zoom. The Sigma 35 is far from being a bokeh champion, either, but the zoom seems to be worse. I would wait to see more real world samples.

Any examples of this horrific bokeh you can point us to?
 
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