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08/01/2013 12:33:59 PM · #1 |
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08/01/2013 01:43:07 PM · #2 |
| sigma is making some pretty big strides lately. |
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08/01/2013 01:49:20 PM · #3 |
| if they can be consistent about their quality and get it right (even with slightly higher prices), i think i might start buying Sigma from now on... |
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08/01/2013 02:17:54 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Devinder:
if they can be consistent about their quality and get it right (even with slightly higher prices), i think i might start buying Sigma from now on... |
that always been the big knock, however the new 35/1.4 has been getting stellar reviews and i haven't heard much along the lines of quality issues that plagued older products. |
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08/01/2013 03:35:35 PM · #5 |
They are certainly making strides. In addition, Canon's pricing strategy the past few years has made third party lenses a much more attractive deal.
ETA: there is also the rumor that Sigma is working on a 24-70 f/2 that will cover the full 35mm frame (!)
Message edited by author 2013-08-01 15:37:52. |
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08/01/2013 03:41:55 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
They are certainly making strides. In addition, Canon's pricing strategy the past few years has made third party lenses a much more attractive deal.
ETA: there is also the rumor that Sigma is working on a 24-70 f/2 that will cover the full 35mm frame (!) |
they certainly have me looking elsewhere. |
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08/01/2013 04:38:41 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Mike:
they certainly have me looking elsewhere. |
I was seriously considering picking up a 500/4, back before the "II" version came out. Prices were running about $5300 USD. Now we're looking at a whopping $10k for the new version. The 300/2.8 used to go for $3400. Now it's $6800.
Do the "II" versions warrant a doubling in price? I don't think so, Tim. |
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08/01/2013 07:07:22 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Mike:
they certainly have me looking elsewhere. |
I was seriously considering picking up a 500/4, back before the "II" version came out. Prices were running about $5300 USD. Now we're looking at a whopping $10k for the new version. The 300/2.8 used to go for $3400. Now it's $6800.
Do the "II" versions warrant a doubling in price? I don't think so, Tim. |
Well... The 300 f/2.8 warrants just about any price - that's the most amazing lens I've ever used. Otherwise, generally no. :D |
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