John Sessoms wrote:
I'm becoming quite dissatisfied with my FAJ 18-35. The build quality
just doesn't seem solid. When I use a polarizer, the front barrel slops
around as I'm turning the filter, and it goes out of focus. It feels
very mushy.
Has anyone experience with the Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4 DG EX Aspherical
zoom? Specifically the later DG EX w/77mm filter ring, NOT the earlier
EX w/82mm filter ring.
I've wondered this myself and was at one time trying to get information
on that Sigma lens. I couldn't find anything. The earlier version (with
the 82mm filter thread) had a very poor reputation. I think the
combination of the poor reputation of the first lens and the advent of
(smaller and less expensive) small-image-circle lenses pretty much
killed the sales of the second version. I've found the other Sigma EX
lenses to offer stellar performance, but I wouldn't buy the 17-35 unless
I could confirm that it is really a new design!
A can wholeheartedly recommend the Tamron 17-35/2.8-4, which is also a
full-frame lens. I just don't know where you could get one now...
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