sigma 28-70 f2.8 vs tamron 28-75 f2.8

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/22/2004 02:41:43 PM · #1

I'm look at buying one of these lenses.
I will probably buy in the next month or maybe two,
and I am just not sure. So, I would like some input.

coolhar

11/22/2004 03:31:10 PM · #2

The Tamron comes out on top at: photographyreview.com ; and at FredMiranda.com.
The Sigma is $40 cheaper at B&H but the Tamron has a $30 rebate thru 12/31.

I'd go with the Tamrom.

robsmith

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG for Canon

11/22/2004 06:15:33 PM · #3

Tried both of them a couple of months back, the Tamron felt a lot cheaper, the zoom was stiffer and it was much slower to focus. Bought the Sigma 24-70 2.8 EX in the end :)

Best thing to do, if you can, is to try both out - at the end of the day the best tool for the job is the one you feel most comfortable with.

digistoune

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/22/2004 06:27:30 PM · #4

I have the Tamron 28-75 and love it! It hardly ever leaves my camera :-)

Flash

Nikon D700

11/22/2004 06:28:47 PM · #5

Although I prefer proprietary lenses, Sigma's EX series is quite good.

ssodell

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Canon

11/22/2004 06:41:10 PM · #6

Well I have a Sigma 28-80mm HF aspherical with macro at 80mm. And I use this lens all the time. Funny story is it slipped out of my hands and fell to the ground from about 1 meter and the focusing ring got jammed up. The auto focus was not moving it at all. And by hand I kind-of had to wrench it over. So probably a week or two after that happened, I accidentally, not on purpose or anything, dropped it a second time......and it started working again. Good lenses, just don't drop them. Is HF series the bottom line Sigma?

11/23/2004 09:00:55 AM · #7

Originally posted by Flash:

Although I prefer proprietary lenses, Sigma's EX series is quite good.

If I had the money to burn the 24-70 L would be mine.
But I just can't justify the cost.

Does anyone have any samples from both lenses?
I would appreciate it!

tyrkinn

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

11/23/2004 09:11:26 AM · #8

Originally posted by ssodell:

...you should really be more careful with your gear mate.... ;)

digistoune

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/23/2004 09:22:07 AM · #9

Originally posted by tyrkinn:

Originally posted by ssodell:
Well I have a Sigma 28-80mm HF aspherical with macro at 80mm. And I use this lens all the time. Funny story is it slipped out of my hands and fell to the ground from about 1 meter and the focusing ring got jammed up. The auto focus was not moving it at all. And by hand I kind-of had to wrench it over. So probably a week or two after that happened, I accidentally, not on purpose or anything, dropped it a second time......and it started working again. Good lenses, just don't drop them. Is HF series the bottom line Sigma?

...you should really be more careful with your gear mate.... ;)

LOL - that or perfect the "catch the lens between your knees" move. I've actually done that a couple of times with my 50mm. You'd be surprised at how fast you can move if there's a lens on the line!

Flash

Nikon D700

11/23/2004 06:48:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by superdave_909:

Originally posted by Flash:
Although I prefer proprietary lenses, Sigma's EX series is quite good.

If I had the money to burn the 24-70 L would be mine.
But I just can't justify the cost.

Does anyone have any samples from both lenses?
I would appreciate it!

I can't help you with your specific lens research, however I do have a couple of pics taken with a Sigma EX (although a bit more reach than the one you are considering)

Jacko

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

11/23/2004 08:11:33 PM · #11

I'll be getting the 24-70 F2.8 L 'cause I need the exercise.

edit: just have to confirm year end bonus.

Message edited by author 2004-11-23 20:12:31.

ramevi

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA

11/23/2004 08:13:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by ssodell:

Is HF series the bottom line Sigma?

Not necessarlly, HF is for:
Helical focus. This system of the lens eliminates front lens rotation, thus allowing the use of a Perfect Hood and easy to use polarizing filters.

EX series is the top Sigma´s lenses. EXcellence.

More info : //www.sigmaphoto.com/html/lenses.htm

Message edited by author 2004-11-23 20:14:35.

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

11/24/2004 10:59:22 AM · #13

Originally posted by digistoune:

I have the Tamron 28-75 and love it! It hardly ever leaves my camera :-)

how do you feel about the auto focus speed,
too slow, sufficient(spelling:)), fast
any pics you could share?

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

11/24/2004 11:23:33 AM · #14

Originally posted by superdave_909:

how do you feel about the auto focus speed,
too slow, sufficient(spelling:)), fast?

I'm finding that my tamron 28-75 f/2.8 focuses slower than my canon L glass, but much faster than both the sigma EX 50mm f/2.8 and the canon efs 18-55 - definitely fast enough for general usage.

Message edited by author 2004-11-24 11:23:55.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

11/24/2004 11:28:03 AM · #15

The Tamron seems to be very highly thought of among wedding photogs who are reluctant to shell out 3-4 times as much for the Canon L equivalent or unwilling to lug the L around. The Sigma seems to be less highly regarded, that or its fans are less vocal about it. Considering that you can buy 3 or 4 of these for the cost of an L, it would be worth trying before shelling out the $$$$ for the L version.

kyebosh

Canon EF 80-200 f/2.8L

11/24/2004 11:32:12 AM · #16

Originally posted by ssodell:

I also have this lens, don't buy it.

11/24/2004 02:55:31 PM · #17

Originally posted by kyebosh:

Yeah I read the review from popphoto and it didn't fair very well

mcmurma

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

11/29/2004 05:49:13 PM · #18

I'm also considering the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 for my 300D, and I owned the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 EX for time, and used it with my SD9.

It was good lens on the wide end and in the middle, but it did leave a bit to be desired on the long end. It was usable at f2.8 with a fair amount of sharpness, but was much, much better by f4. Also, I liked the finish and felt the build quality was quite good.

My biggest complaint with it (no pun intended) is the thing was HUGE, and heavy! The constant 2.8 makes this lens one formidable chunk of glass. I found myself filling my gear bag with smaller primes and leaving the 28-70 at home, so I sold it.

The Tamron is reported to be lighter and not as bulky, so if anyone has had their hands on both I'd love to hear your impressions.

Message edited by author 2004-11-29 18:56:04.

mcmurma

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

11/29/2004 06:57:13 PM · #19

anyone?

GBServis

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

11/29/2004 07:10:35 PM · #20

Originally posted by mcmurma:

I own the Tamron version and I feel it is a great lens. It is sharp over the entire range and the color saturation is very good. When I was deciding on what lens to go with most of the test reports I found rated the tamron very highly. I have not been disappointed. Based on my research I was already leaning towards the tamron over the sigma but the thing that closed the deal for me was the size. When I went to the store and tried both on my 300D the sigma felt very large and bulky. The tamron on the other hand feels great on my camera. I do a lot of hiking and over night back packing and I have no problem carrying the Tamron lens with me. When I really want to go light weight sometimes this is the only lens I carry and even when I carry other lenses Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 is still on my camera 98% of the time.

Like I said above I only had the sigma in my hands for a few minuets in the store so my experience is limited but I can definitely tell you the tamron is considerably smaller and lighter than the sigma.

Just one more fact the help illustrate the size differnece: The sigma takes 82mm filters and the tamron takes 67mm filters.

I hope this helps you with you choice.

mcmurma