Hi I have EF24/2.8 and have been waiting for a good opportunity to get e.g. a second hand EF17-35/2.8L to get wider angles. I'm not going to sell the EF24/2.8 because it is small and optically good. I like fast lenses because I like to photograph a lot in available light which sometimes is quite low as you know.
But now in the local photo-shop there is the new Sigma 20/1.8 EX DG, second hand, but looks like new. Price is reasonable enough (in here) 350 Euros (a bit less in USD), I think about half of the new price. So what I'm asking: USER COMMENTS, please. Especially about the optical performance. 20/1.8 would make a nice lowlight kit with EF35/2 and EF100/2. It is also a nice, close focusing, close-up lens. I know also the possible incompatibility issues in the future. They loaned the lens for the weekend for me to try so I'm able to play with it. If I want to take test shots (on slide) I need to take the lens back before I get the slides back (and someone might buy it meanwhile) unless I search for a 1 hour lab, but it is not a major issue anyway. When I compared it with my EF24/2.8 I noticed one difference. If the sun shines in the lens the Sigma has more problems with flare (often green ghost images). I need to check if that is a problem still in normal room lighting. Also the sliding focusing ring is only a halfway solution because you still need to switch the M-AF switch as well. Why didn't they combine the sliding focusing ring and the switch may I ask...?? regards Vesa _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
