> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tarvainen > Tapani > Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 10:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: EOS <OFF TOPIC> Sigma 15-30mm f3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF >
<<SNIPPED>>> > > > the Sigma 15-30 3.5-4.5 is really the ONLY > > > third party wide-angle zoom lens choice for a digital shooter. > > Indeed. That would give me extra 5mm fairly cheaply, but I'm doubtful > about its quality. > <<SNIPPED>> > Tapani Tarvainen > Hi Tapani, I think this new Sigma when used on a small sensor digital body like the EOS D30/D60/10D series cameras can produce adequate, not great image quality. For a small sensor digital body this lens seems like a good deal for someone who can't justify the expense of the EF 16-35 2.8L or even the cost of a used EF 17-35 2.8L. But given the price differential I might be tempted to buy a nice used EF 17-40 4L instead. Image quality should be slightly better at the wide end but you might miss the 2mm shorter F/L of the Sigma. And you know that on a digital body that 2mm while not much of a difference is a difference you would kill for to gain a wider angle of view. There is not much of a difference in price between a new Sigma 15-30 3.5-4.5EX and a used Canon EF 17-40 4L, within $100-$150 or so. I would have no problem buying a used Canon lens but would have to really consider very carefully if buying a used Sigma lens was the way to go so this is how I would compare them. Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
