Thanks Bruce, you're the second one who has recommended this lens. I was a little leery when I saw how much smaller/lighter it was. It's priced about midway between the others, I'll keep it mind, small and light is a very good thing! IF it's not at the cost of quality and dependability. Have you found it to be as sturdy and fast focusing as the Tokina? I almost hate to admit it but I think I'm going to jump back in the ring and see if my gear can't start paying for itself. If I'm going to do that I want the most reliable equipment I can afford.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:44 PM > To: Don Sanderson > Subject: Re: Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX Aspherical DF vs 28-70 F2.8 Tokina > ATX Pro > > > Hello Don, > > You really should be considering the new Tamron 28-75/2.8 DI lens. I > had the Tokina at one point and would absolutely go for the Tamron if > I were to do it again. Of course, that is what I did. Here are some > of the reasons: > 1) Optical quality is better (IMHO) > 2) Weight and balance are more in line with the *istD and smaller > bodies (the Tokina is very heavy) > 3) The Tamron is very close focusing, the Tokina is not. > > Sorry I can't comment on the Sigma, as I have not used it. But do > consider the Tamron along with the others - almost anyone I have heard > of trying it, has liked it. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > Thursday, October 28, 2004, 5:29:15 PM, you wrote: > > DS> Now that I have decided that I need a short fast zoom I need > a little help > DS> deciding which one. > DS> The Sigma is less than half the price of the Tokina, but how > is the quality? > DS> I've not heard anything bad about the EX series lenses but > I'd like to hear > DS> from someone that has used one. > > DS> TIA > DS> Don > > > >
