This past week I've been using the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG (OS) HSM lens. Apart from the slender focussing ring, for the price I'm pleased with the handling and image quality.
It compares favourably with the latest 24-105mm EF lens from Canon, though it's almost 100g heavier. Anyone else using it?
Update:
For anybody thinking of getting this lens, I've been comparing it to my original general-purpose EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Ultrasonic from about 20 years ago. The older lens focusses just as quickly and at 100% wide open looks sharper in test shots. There's a lot of glass in the fatter Sigma and the weight difference is significant.
Occasionally 24mm might be an advantage over 28mm and the Sigma's image-stabilisation makes it more versatile, but other than that I may be reaching for the old EF lens more often. Who would have thought.
It compares favourably with the latest 24-105mm EF lens from Canon, though it's almost 100g heavier. Anyone else using it?
Update:
For anybody thinking of getting this lens, I've been comparing it to my original general-purpose EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Ultrasonic from about 20 years ago. The older lens focusses just as quickly and at 100% wide open looks sharper in test shots. There's a lot of glass in the fatter Sigma and the weight difference is significant.
Occasionally 24mm might be an advantage over 28mm and the Sigma's image-stabilisation makes it more versatile, but other than that I may be reaching for the old EF lens more often. Who would have thought.
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