Just an update, the Sigma 18-35/1.8 is a killer lens, even used wide
open, it weighs about as much as the 50-135/2.8 it seems but the extra
bulk and weight is worth if for the photographic flexibility it
affords. I'm finding the zoom range a little limiting but when the
light is low it's superb and as it's so sharp images can be cropped
with better results than a poorer longer lens covering the frame. I've
also been using it in studio for group shots, damn impressive. There
may be some very nice older lenses on the chopping block soon.

On 9 July 2014 17:32, John Coyle <jco...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> I have the earlier still Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 - and it is very sharp!  Only 
> issue I have found it
> occasionally locks up when focusing on the ist-D, but a quick reset fixes it. 
>  It should be a great
> lens for the shows you'll be doing, I think.
>
> John Coyle
> Brisbane, Australia
>
>
>
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> Subject: OT Sigma 18-35/1.8
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> Well the now not so new Sigma Art series 18-35/1.8 lens is now finally 
> available in K-mount, I
> picked mine up today first shipment into my local pushers this morning, I've 
> played a little, it
> damn nice wide open and its build quality is superb. It's a bit big though, 
> only slightly smaller
> than the DA*50-135 in stature so it has displaced my Samyang 8/3.5 and DA 
> 35/2.8 Macro from my go-to
> kit for the moment.
>
> I have three shows to shoot before Sunday so it will get a good work-out in 
> place of my Sigma
> 17-50/2.8, conditions permitting. I will report back on performance, 
> particularly AF speed and lock
> wide open.
>
> Size comparison:
>
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ybuc4gc4b0bejkk/AACi53mrqBwt172NjDbv9t9_a
>
> Cheers,
>
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