Here's a reference to the first (mini-) review of this new lens that I've seen on the web. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1027&message=14035117
I'm particularly interested because, owning an EOS 10D for > 2years and making heavy use of the EF 35 f2, 3 days ago I discovered that I'd damaged its focusing. Like it doesn't - period. So, do I get it repaired (~£75) or get the new Sigma with aspheric surfaces, "digital" savvy coating etc.? OTOH my oldish Sigma 17-35 f2.8-3.5 EX HSM which worked perfectly a year ago, also now seems to have a stuck focus ring. (2 dead lenses in the same week-end!! Must be more careful.) I know what happened to my EF 35 f2 - it got bumped fairly hard, but I certainly can't remember doing any damage to the Sigma, and it's been sitting in a cupboard since it's last outing. Perhaps it's much more delicate than I thought. I'm also taking slides again, and have just added a well priced and near-mint s/h EOS 30V to my collection. I wear bifocal spectacles, and I definitely am happier with its ECF which seems to work better for me, than that on my EOS3 with its 45 points. It's also a much quieter body than the EOS3. Hopefully, I'll have some results shortly. Cheers, Malcolm Stewart Milton Keynes, UK http://www.megalith.freeserve.co.uk/oddimage.htm * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
