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 08/23/2004 03:18:26 AM · #1
Has anybody used this lens? It is only slightly more that the Sigma 70-300MM 4-5.6 APO mACRO super II.

Anyone know which would be the best buy?
 08/23/2004 03:51:54 AM · #2
I own the Sigma 70-300MM 4-5.6 APO macro super II, and absolutely adore it.. if the 28-300mm isn't that much more, I think I'd go with it, if only for the increased range. It wasn't available where I bought the 70-300mm.

Sigma makes great lenses for the price, that's for darned sure.

P.S. I use mine on a Pentax SuperProgram SLR.. and one day hope to use it on a Pentax *ist D. Whee!
 08/23/2004 03:57:12 AM · #3
I belive the 28-300 is somewhat lower quality than the 70-300. Such a huge zoom range (over 10x) will always reduce quality, unfortunately.

Check out Fred Miranda Reviews, which gives a good idea of its quality.

I'm considering the Tamron 28-300 XR just for travel use, which is supposed to be better quality, although still not fantastic.

Edit: Fixed my grammar. :)

Message edited by author 2004-08-23 04:33:50.
 08/23/2004 11:07:32 AM · #4
I did think that you may get a drop in quality. I already have the 70-300mm. I am very happy with it also. My friend is trying to decide between the 2. The increase range and F numbers does seem to be a big bonus.

Does anybody have any pictures from this lens? If so, could you post some? I think it would be a good one to go for if the quality is nearly as good.

Thanks for your help.
 08/23/2004 02:57:47 PM · #5
I have some in my port. I know the tree, the log, the guy from the freedom challenge, the chipmonk and maybe a couple others were taken with it. I never use it at 300 even on a tripod. Seems to be soft at that range and I don't have a good tripod head to hold the extra weight. It is a fun lens for general purpose use that can give sharp pictures if you have enough light. The chipmonk was taken in the shade at 5.6 at 1/45 second hand held, 280mm, iso 200. It's full frame except the bit I took off on top to change the aspect ratio.
Oops. Wrong lens. It's the 28/300 aspeherical if. Sorry.

Message edited by author 2004-08-23 15:00:08.
 08/23/2004 03:22:14 PM · #6
I have the 28-200 Sigma and it is my favorite lens. I also did have the Tamron 28-300 XR and didn't like it...traded it for a 75-300 Canon lens.
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