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Archive 2005 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

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p.2 #1 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

Curious thing - in the FM reviews of the Sigma 24-70 2.8, the average rating for build quality is 9.5, and the average rating for price is 9.67, but the overall rating is only 8.0. Is this correct?

Apr 19, 2005 at 06:19 PM

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p.2 #2 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

It's because these reviews are mixed with the older (non-Macro) version, which had some focusing problems at 24mm and 2.8 in some copies. The newer version (released in Dec 2004?) has had much more positive results.

Apr 19, 2005 at 07:02 PM

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p.2 #3 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

I'm with Guy... the "Tammy" is sweet.

Apr 19, 2005 at 07:09 PM

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p.2 #4 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

All right, already, both the Tammy and the Sweetma are sweet!

Apr 19, 2005 at 07:12 PM

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p.2 #5 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

Check this out...

[url=http://www.photozone.de/active/survey/querylenstxt.jsp?filter=%22brand='Canon%20EF'%20OR%20brand='Sigma%20AF'%20OR%20brand='Tamron%20AF'%20or%20brand='Tokina%20AF'%20or%20brand='Vivitar%20AF'%22]

The ratings there are..
#1 Tokina 28-70 2.8
#2 Tamron 28-75 2.8
#3 Sigma 28-70 2.8
#4 Sigma 24-70 2.8
(for the Canon supporters, the $1100 Canon is the top of the list)

I own the Tamron 28-75 and love it, focus speed on mine is OK.

Apr 19, 2005 at 07:42 PM

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p.2 #6 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

Hah I love this Sigma crusade - I'm sure they're fairly sharp...when they actually work

Apr 19, 2005 at 08:16 PM

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p.2 #7 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

Few people I know think much of photozone. Besides, their stats on the 24-70EX are based on the old versions.

Apr 19, 2005 at 08:19 PM

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p.2 #8 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

bfrank1972 wrote:
Hah I love this Sigma crusade - I'm sure they're fairly sharp...when they actually work

! That's a low blow..

Apr 19, 2005 at 08:20 PM

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p.2 #9 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

infosecgeek wrote:
I will try it tonight on a 1.3 I don't think the tamron is noticeably sharper in the corners...

Great... How'd it fare? fstopjojo's tests show a noticeable difference in the corners with the Tamron being sharper.

Apr 20, 2005 at 12:06 AM

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p.2 #10 · So whats the sharpest non Canon mid range f/2.8 zoom?

I think Charlie is better, never buy Sigma, Tokina or Tamron lenses, as quickly it you will buy so quickly will get rid of their.
http://www.pbase.com/ahrenl/image/42130203

Apr 20, 2005 at 12:25 AM

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