Chris Lermanis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote (in part): > I'm seeking information on the Sigma AF 24mm f2.8 lens. ... > 2.Lens Tests /Reviews treat this lens favourably especially in comparison > to the Canon-at twice the price. (I'm not sure whether its the Mark I that > was tested) ... Another view of the Sigma from CDI, posted to the EOS mailgroup back in September, 2000: ------------ From: Steven Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . > > Sigma considers the 24 f/2.8 a macro, it does 1:4, so probably the same > lens. What exactly does "didn't look so good" mean? from Chasseur d'Images magazine: Image quality is "translated" from bars to figures (edges / centre) All vignetting values are in f-stops. All distortion values are in %. [corner/center, vigneting; the value 10 is labelled "good", 20 is the absolute max] CANON 24 2.8 0.3 barrel Neutral 2.8 8/12 0.6 4.0 12/16 0.3 5.6 16/20 8.0 16/20 SIGMA 24 2.8 Macro 0.4 barrel Slightly warmish 2.8 5/9 0.6 4.0 7/12 0.3 5.6 9/15 8.0 11/16 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
