Thanks a lot for sharing this, Dario. Very informative. And l o a d s of excellent shots. What does YMMV mean?
Sorry to hear about you bad experience with Sigma, Carlos. As you can see, not everybody agrees on this :-). Regards Jens Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. august 2005 16:40 Til: [email protected] Emne: Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom I only owned two Sigma lenses, hence I cannot speak generally about Sigmas. However, the 70-210/3.5-4.5 APO Macro I owned for many years (before it was stolen) was one of my best lenses ever (both mechanically and optically), and my great appreciation for it was one of the two reasons because I bought another Sigma lens last year (after using the SMC Pentax F 70-210/4-5.6 for some time). As someone already knows, my second Sigma lens is the 70-210/2.8 EX (bought at around $600 from Henry's in Canada). The second reason for buying the Sigma f/2.8 EX has been it is reputed the best lens in its class (according to MTF tests), together with the Minolta G and outperforming Canon/Nikon/Pentax genuine zoom lenses of its kind, not to speak of Tamron and Tokina. Some pix here: http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/02barrich.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/08montoya.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/09montoya.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04/13schum.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/bodym04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/gianna04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/climb04e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/bris04/bris21.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/bris04/bris22.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/pal04/pal02.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/pal04/pal04.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/pal04/pal11.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/trig05/trig323.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/trig05/trig327.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/trig05/trig341.jpg http://www.dariobonazza.com/enter05e.htm http://www.dariobonazza.com/eth052e.htm (except two in the last row, taken with the 50mm) http://www.aohc.it/aohcgallery/gall10e.htm The reason for replacing the Pentax was its slooooowness and its pooooor focusing performance with the D at 210mm. Yes, I know that many others here don't think so, but this is my experience with more than one sample of above Pentax lens. So I replaced it with the Sigma and I never regret of having done so. Despite owning the Pentax, I've no longer used it lens since I bought the Sigma, which I find to be a truly fantastic performer. If it only had SMC on its optical surfaces, I'd probably think of it as the best lens I've ever owned. Not featuring SMC, I'm unsure which is the best lens I own, but the Sigma is still one of the candidates, maybe only challenged by the SMC Pentax 50/1.4 in its A/FA incarnations. YMMV, of course. Dario Bonazza ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carlos Royo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 3:59 PM Subject: Re: SV: Dreaming of a fast 70-210mm or 80-200mm AF zoom > Hi Jens: > I am afraid I can't show you any of my shots with the FA* 80-200 2.8, as > so far I have been too lazy to invest some time and effort to look for an > Internet server to exhibit some of my photos. > I also had the chance to "play" with the Sigma 70-200 2.8, it is slightly > sharper than the Tokina, but the Tokina is better built. If you feel you > need a 2.8 zoom, the Tokina is an excellent choice if you don't want to > invest on a Pentax 80-200 2.8 > By the way, although I recognize the Sigma Ex 70-200 2.8 looks, feels and > performs as an excellent lens, I personally won't buy any Sigma lenses, > unless my budget is too tight or I don't have other feasible alternatives. > My experience with Sigma lenses hasn't been very encouraging in the past. > > Carlos >
