Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG *HSM*

[Scoop]

I just bought this lens and got mixed result.
I found there is slight front focussing issue on 70mm and back focussing on 24-35mm.
It seems less issue on 50mm.

I will bring the lens to Sigma for calibration on Monday next week.

In reference to your post, I faced the opposite issue as you, back focused on 50-70mm and front focused on 24-35.

Just got my lens back from calibration and they seem to have done a good job calibrating it. It seems fine when i test it around the house, though images still seem a wee bit soft, but that could be due to my old D70. Will have to shoot outdoors to really test it out.

Overall, it's a really good value for money lens. The extra 1k for the Nikon just isn't worth it.

 

[JoeJerry]

Overall, it's a really good value for money lens. The extra 1k for the Nikon just isn't worth it.

Agreed....
Looking forward to see the result after calibration.

 

[weekh]

I tried 3 copies of the lens in a local shop.
2 copies has focusing error. The copy that's working has a scratch in one of the lens element.

With this kind of QC, I think I would rather pay a little more to buy locally whereby I can get to test and examine the lens before buying. There are some stores selling grey market lens at a lower price.

 

[JoeJerry]

I tried 3 copies of the lens in a local shop.
2 copies has focusing error. The copy that's working has a scratch in one of the lens element.

With this kind of QC, I think I would rather pay a little more to buy locally whereby I can get to test and examine the lens before buying. There are some stores selling grey market lens at a lower price.

Yes.. I saw you trying this lens yesterday at OP ..

 

[Scoop]

Agreed....
Looking forward to see the result after calibration.

Here is a picture of my dog up close at 70mm wide open, straight out of camera, only resized.

ISO 200 1/80s

Do ignore the framing. This was just a randomly taken pic

 

[JoeJerry]

Here is a picture of my dog up close at 70mm wide open, straight out of camera, only resized.

ISO 200 1/80s

Do ignore the framing. This was just a randomly taken pic

not bad.. looks sharp.

 

[ShawnPoh]

I tried 3 copies of the lens in a local shop.
2 copies has focusing error. The copy that's working has a scratch in one of the lens element.

With this kind of QC, I think I would rather pay a little more to buy locally whereby I can get to test and examine the lens before buying. There are some stores selling grey market lens at a lower price.

Totally agree:thumbsup:
I also thought of getting this len from the web from tin cheung but than after much consideration i rather pay more to buy it locally. If i am correct, local set cover 3 year warrent rite?

If you are getting this len after christmas, maybe we can meet up. Can nego for better prices if getting 2. I would prefer to go MS color

 

[skyccy]

Hi user,

I'm newbie, i'm thinking buy this lenses but i dun know how much on market and where can get cheaper price in singapore? pls advise...