Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art (Nikon) Lens
The 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens from Sigma is a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture. It is designed for both full frame and crop sensor Nikon F DSLR cameras. The lens integrates three aspherical elements into its construction as well as two SLD and two FLD glass elements to help minimize aberration, field curvature, and distortions throughout the zoom range as well as provide greater image sharpness while avoiding reduced peripheral brightness. Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting to produce images with higher contrast and color fidelity. The barrel of the lens is constructed from a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material that offers minimal thermal shrinkage and exceptional hardness. For autofocus, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers high speed focus with minimal noise, making it well suited for continuous shooting and video recording. An optimized algorithm offers smooth auto focusing with full-time manual focus override. A brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction, adding durability to the lens. The lens is compatible with Sigma's USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro software for adjusting focus position, and updating its firmware to better suit your needs. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces aesthetic bokeh at both large and small apertures.
The 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens from Sigma is a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture. It is designed for both full frame and crop sensor Nikon F DSLR cameras. The lens integrates three aspherical elements into its construction as well as two SLD and two FLD glass elements to help minimize aberration, field curvature, and distortions throughout the zoom range as well as provide greater image sharpness while avoiding reduced peripheral brightness. Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting to produce images with higher contrast and color fidelity. The barrel of the lens is constructed from a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material that offers minimal thermal shrinkage and exceptional hardness. For autofocus, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers high speed focus with minimal noise, making it well suited for continuous shooting and video recording. An optimized algorithm offers smooth auto focusing with full-time manual focus override. A brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction, adding durability to the lens. The lens is compatible with Sigma's USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro software for adjusting focus position, and updating its firmware to better suit your needs. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces aesthetic bokeh at both large and small apertures.
The 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens from Sigma is a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture. It is designed for both full frame and crop sensor Nikon F DSLR cameras. The lens integrates three aspherical elements into its construction as well as two SLD and two FLD glass elements to help minimize aberration, field curvature, and distortions throughout the zoom range as well as provide greater image sharpness while avoiding reduced peripheral brightness. Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting to produce images with higher contrast and color fidelity. The barrel of the lens is constructed from a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material that offers minimal thermal shrinkage and exceptional hardness. For autofocus, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers high speed focus with minimal noise, making it well suited for continuous shooting and video recording. An optimized algorithm offers smooth auto focusing with full-time manual focus override. A brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction, adding durability to the lens. The lens is compatible with Sigma's USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro software for adjusting focus position, and updating its firmware to better suit your needs. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces aesthetic bokeh at both large and small apertures.
The 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens from Sigma is a wide-angle to medium telephoto zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture. It is designed for both full frame and crop sensor Nikon F DSLR cameras. The lens integrates three aspherical elements into its construction as well as two SLD and two FLD glass elements to help minimize aberration, field curvature, and distortions throughout the zoom range as well as provide greater image sharpness while avoiding reduced peripheral brightness. Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied to lens elements to reduce surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting to produce images with higher contrast and color fidelity. The barrel of the lens is constructed from a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material that offers minimal thermal shrinkage and exceptional hardness. For autofocus, a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivers high speed focus with minimal noise, making it well suited for continuous shooting and video recording. An optimized algorithm offers smooth auto focusing with full-time manual focus override. A brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction, adding durability to the lens. The lens is compatible with Sigma's USB Dock and Sigma Optimization Pro software for adjusting focus position, and updating its firmware to better suit your needs. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces aesthetic bokeh at both large and small apertures.
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Sigma 24-105mm F/4 Dg Os Hsm Art Zoom Lens For Nikon F From Japan
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originally posted on adorama.com
After much deliberation I chose this is my standard zoom for my A99II, in preference to other zooms, including the more expensive Sony- Zeiss 24-70 F2.8. I have had good experiences with Sigma Art lenses and this one is no exception. It is sharp, the auto focus is very reliable, and the colors on the sigma art lenses are very pleasing. At longer focal lengths, the bokeh is really nice. The extra focal length compared to the 24–70 zooms means that this lens is handy for portraits. The depth of field at F4 at 105mm is shallower than the depth of field at F 2.8 at 70mm.The lens is well-built, though I do wish Sigma would make it weather sealed. It is heavy, but it balances nicely on the A99II. The focus ring and the zoom ring both feel very nice in hand.As a non-– ... MoreAfter much deliberation I chose this is my standard zoom for my A99II, in preference to other zooms, including the more expensive Sony- Zeiss 24-70 F2.8. I have had good experiences with Sigma Art lenses and this one is no exception. It is sharp, the auto focus is very reliable, and the colors on the sigma art lenses are very pleasing. At longer focal lengths, the bokeh is really nice. The extra focal length compared to the 24–70 zooms means that this lens is handy for portraits. The depth of field at F4 at 105mm is shallower than the depth of field at F 2.8 at 70mm.The lens is well-built, though I do wish Sigma would make it weather sealed. It is heavy, but it balances nicely on the A99II. The focus ring and the zoom ring both feel very nice in hand.As a non-– Sony lens, this lens cannot access the on-sensor phase detect autofocus points (the hybrid autofocus). This is an annoying limitation of the camera (I wish Sony would change that), but in practice the lens performs fine using the 71 phase detect autofocus points of separate autofocus module. The eye AF feature works with this lens which is great for shooting portraits.No lens is perfect, but every lens has its use, and this lens is good! It's a very versatile lens, for use in many situations! I just shot some portraits for corporate retreat, using this lens, and the results were wonderful. Sigma is not releasing their newest Art lenses for the A-mount, so do what I did and contact them directly and reconsider.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
First off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the ... MoreFirst off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the lens.Also, when I used lock-on autofocus, it would lock (again, only in the center zone) focus, but as soon as the subject moved outside the center area, it would lose autofocus and lock onto something else.What a shame this is. I really wanted to like this lens, despite the added size and weight, but not being able to use approximately 2/3 of the focusing points is a deal breaker for me.If you primarily focus in the center area and recompose your shots, then the issue I had shouldn't be a big deal to you. If you plan on using any type of focus tracking, then this lens will only bum you out. Just my 2 cents.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I'm a fixed lens girl. I always loved to shoot at 1.4. But now I mostly do studio sessions. So I don't really need to be wide open. I've been working in studio with fixed lens for almost a year and I got tiered to switch 50mm and 85 mm all the time. So I've decided to try 24-105. I read lots of reviews about Canon 24-105 and Sigma art 24-105. Lot's of people mentioned that sigma lens much sharper than canon. Since I already have few sigma art lenses and love them, I've decided to go with sigma this time as well. And that was right decision. I LOVE this lens! It's super sharp! And super convenient for studio work! Another thing - B&H was the only store where I found this lens in stock and they delivered it within 3 days after I placed an order. Thank you so much!!!
| General | |
| Length | 10.94 cm |
| Diameter | 8.86 cm |
| Weight | 885 g |
| Lens System |
Sigma 24-105mm F/4 Dg Os Hsm Art Zoom Lens For Nikon F From Japan
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Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens Nikon Mount
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Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Nikon Mount
Delivery between 8–11 June $12.90
After much deliberation I chose this is my standard zoom for my A99II, in preference to other zooms, including the more expensive Sony- Zeiss 24-70 F2.8. I have had good experiences with Sigma Art lenses and this one is no exception. It is sharp, the auto focus is very reliable, and the colors on the sigma art lenses are very pleasing. At longer focal lengths, the bokeh is really nice. The extra focal length compared to the 24–70 zooms means that this lens is handy for portraits. The depth of field at F4 at 105mm is shallower than the depth of field at F 2.8 at 70mm.The lens is well-built, though I do wish Sigma would make it weather sealed. It is heavy, but it balances nicely on the A99II. The focus ring and the zoom ring both feel very nice in hand.As a non-– ... MoreAfter much deliberation I chose this is my standard zoom for my A99II, in preference to other zooms, including the more expensive Sony- Zeiss 24-70 F2.8. I have had good experiences with Sigma Art lenses and this one is no exception. It is sharp, the auto focus is very reliable, and the colors on the sigma art lenses are very pleasing. At longer focal lengths, the bokeh is really nice. The extra focal length compared to the 24–70 zooms means that this lens is handy for portraits. The depth of field at F4 at 105mm is shallower than the depth of field at F 2.8 at 70mm.The lens is well-built, though I do wish Sigma would make it weather sealed. It is heavy, but it balances nicely on the A99II. The focus ring and the zoom ring both feel very nice in hand.As a non-– Sony lens, this lens cannot access the on-sensor phase detect autofocus points (the hybrid autofocus). This is an annoying limitation of the camera (I wish Sony would change that), but in practice the lens performs fine using the 71 phase detect autofocus points of separate autofocus module. The eye AF feature works with this lens which is great for shooting portraits.No lens is perfect, but every lens has its use, and this lens is good! It's a very versatile lens, for use in many situations! I just shot some portraits for corporate retreat, using this lens, and the results were wonderful. Sigma is not releasing their newest Art lenses for the A-mount, so do what I did and contact them directly and reconsider.
First off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the ... MoreFirst off, this lens is beautiful and the pictures it makes is amazing. However, I purchased this lens with the MC-11 adapter to use on a Sony A7III. Upon receipt, I updated the software on the MC-11 to the latest (as of July 11) and mounted the camera to see how it performed. Sigma's statement about autofocus working properly is only partially true. Yes, all the autofocus features work on the A7III, however, they only work within what appears to be the center zone area. Anything outside the center area, the lens would hunt continuously, regardless of whether it was in photo or video mode. It didn't matter which edge either: left, right, bottom, or top. The autofocus would not lock. I was in a well light environment so it's not like I was stress testing the lens.Also, when I used lock-on autofocus, it would lock (again, only in the center zone) focus, but as soon as the subject moved outside the center area, it would lose autofocus and lock onto something else.What a shame this is. I really wanted to like this lens, despite the added size and weight, but not being able to use approximately 2/3 of the focusing points is a deal breaker for me.If you primarily focus in the center area and recompose your shots, then the issue I had shouldn't be a big deal to you. If you plan on using any type of focus tracking, then this lens will only bum you out. Just my 2 cents.
I'm a fixed lens girl. I always loved to shoot at 1.4. But now I mostly do studio sessions. So I don't really need to be wide open. I've been working in studio with fixed lens for almost a year and I got tiered to switch 50mm and 85 mm all the time. So I've decided to try 24-105. I read lots of reviews about Canon 24-105 and Sigma art 24-105. Lot's of people mentioned that sigma lens much sharper than canon. Since I already have few sigma art lenses and love them, I've decided to go with sigma this time as well. And that was right decision. I LOVE this lens! It's super sharp! And super convenient for studio work! Another thing - B&H was the only store where I found this lens in stock and they delivered it within 3 days after I placed an order. Thank you so much!!!
Purchased this lens for a "walkabout", and I couldn't be happier with it.Pros:- Feels solid in the hand,- Good build quality,- Includes lens hood and carry case, the carry case has a belt loop if you want to go that way.- Very sharp images,- Quiet and fast auto focus,- Vibration reduction/Image stabalization/optical stabalizer works well, may be turned off if needed (tripod)- Reasonable close focus distanceCons:- A bit heavy- Rather narrow manual focus ring, easily missed and you grab the zoom ring instead- Zoom direction opposite to Nikon and TamronWould I have bought it if I knew then what I know now? You bet, very happy.
Sharp images with no distortion and unwanted color products. Solid build. Accurate autofocus. Luxurious feel and appearance. Just gorgeous and it produces super clear images. I tested this against the Canon L version of the same zoom range and this lens was better in both sharpness, clarity and handling. I am very happy with this lens. Others can talk about technical details - for me the proof is in the final image and I am always pleased with what this lens does. TT
I purchased this lens with very high expectations for my brand new D750 after having viewed many positive reviews on it. The reviews were spot on with image quality and tack sharp focus. The lens and camera combination were generally excellent in this regard and met all my expectations. However, I soon realized that the image preview/playback function on the camera was not working as expected, and the image was staying on for very extended period of time (almost indefinitely) causing battery and other operational issues. he preview worked well with Nikon lenses, so the problem was just with the Sigma lens. I called Sigma support on two occasions and the problem was denied both times. I Hating to give up the excellent image quality, I tried to work with it, but ... MoreI purchased this lens with very high expectations for my brand new D750 after having viewed many positive reviews on it. The reviews were spot on with image quality and tack sharp focus. The lens and camera combination were generally excellent in this regard and met all my expectations. However, I soon realized that the image preview/playback function on the camera was not working as expected, and the image was staying on for very extended period of time (almost indefinitely) causing battery and other operational issues. he preview worked well with Nikon lenses, so the problem was just with the Sigma lens. I called Sigma support on two occasions and the problem was denied both times. I Hating to give up the excellent image quality, I tried to work with it, but switching between Nikon and the Sigma lens was causing too many operational issues. I also noticed that the camera seemed to be having issues locking focus on AF-C mode with the Sigma. Ultimately, since this was going to be my walk around kit, I ended up returning the Sigma to B&H and went with the Nikon 24-120. If those compatibility issues are something you can work with, then go with this lens. If not, you will not be entirely happy.
I LIK this lens. Yes, it IS heavy, but super heavy duty build quality with very nice handling and it looks amazing. Shots are crisp with reliable exposure, proper color and contrast, and minimal distortion and aberration. No wide to moderate-tele zoom lens does everything right at all focus lengths and aperture openings. Nevertheless, this comes close - performing well at all focus and aperture settings. I sue it for everything when capturing large national charity group conventions - it does it all very well - from close up individual portraits, to small and large groups, to room size events. It is especially handy when shooting fast-paced activities - such as kids riding their brand new therapeutic tri- and bicycles indoors, which requires one to move about among ... MoreI LIK this lens. Yes, it IS heavy, but super heavy duty build quality with very nice handling and it looks amazing. Shots are crisp with reliable exposure, proper color and contrast, and minimal distortion and aberration. No wide to moderate-tele zoom lens does everything right at all focus lengths and aperture openings. Nevertheless, this comes close - performing well at all focus and aperture settings. I sue it for everything when capturing large national charity group conventions - it does it all very well - from close up individual portraits, to small and large groups, to room size events. It is especially handy when shooting fast-paced activities - such as kids riding their brand new therapeutic tri- and bicycles indoors, which requires one to move about among the participants and constantly zoom and vary the focal length, zooming in to capture individual reactions, before zooming out to capture group reactions. This the one go-to lens for travel, conventions, family gatherings, and small group activities. Great travel lens - just wide enough for most travel scenes, and just enough zoom for capturing architectural details. Not the brightest lens in the bag, but one must make some compromises with a do-it-all, one-size-fits-all type of lens.While I will leave others to discuss the technicalities and engineering details - count me a happy camper. I am a semi-retired, semi-professional photographer, and this does what I need with sharp, well defined, shots with proper color and exposure. Order yours from B&H Photo because it delivers quickly and safely and it is always smooth sailing dealing with them! TT
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM | A For Canon EF Lens Review: After heavy use Im comfortable saying this lens lives up to my expectations. Being part of the highly regarded Sigma Art series, I purchased with confidence that this lens would be of a very high quality at any focal length. With a constant F/4 aperture through every focal length, the 24-105 is sure to be your new work-horse lens ready to go anywhere with you. Its a heavy lens, weighing in at slightly less than 2 lbs; its a very sturdy lens that feels solid in the hand. Being a wedding photographer, I needed a do everything kind of lens and this lens is certainly that, but I was concerned about the weight. After the first few weddings, I was relieved to find that it had not been too taxing for me to carry. ... MoreSigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM | A For Canon EF Lens Review: After heavy use Im comfortable saying this lens lives up to my expectations. Being part of the highly regarded Sigma Art series, I purchased with confidence that this lens would be of a very high quality at any focal length. With a constant F/4 aperture through every focal length, the 24-105 is sure to be your new work-horse lens ready to go anywhere with you. Its a heavy lens, weighing in at slightly less than 2 lbs; its a very sturdy lens that feels solid in the hand. Being a wedding photographer, I needed a do everything kind of lens and this lens is certainly that, but I was concerned about the weight. After the first few weddings, I was relieved to find that it had not been too taxing for me to carry. It didnt weigh to hard on my shoulder when shooting with my other camera, or walking around, and it was not nearly as tiring to hold up and shoot as I thought. It fits beautifully into the hand and is very easy to support. The ergonomic design is not only pleasing to look at but extremely functional. The zoom ring is a great size and interestingly located in front of the focus ring, which took a little getting used to, but Ive grown to like it more in fact. Given that this is my run-and-gun lens, I found that I primarily rely on the autofocus while I concern myself only on my framing and composition. For this reason, having the zoom ring slightly oversized and much more accessible than the focus ring ended up being quite nice for me. And as for the autofocus, the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) delivered beautiful results. The HSM is touted as making minimal noise, but I would argue it makes no noise (certainly no notable noise). I have even shot a fair amount of video with this and with an on-shoe shotgun mic, I found no problems with this autofocus, or with the Optical Stabilization (OS) for that matter. The OS is fantastic and its so quiet, I began to question whether it was even switched on, until I tested the OS shooting handheld video. The stabilization is certainly up to par and a great addition to an always-on, run-and-gun lens. The f/4 can be a little dark in indoor photo settings so the OS helps to account for that mild handshake in a big way. The Macro capability on this lens is also worth noting, I was very impressed. It is certainly not a macro lens, but I've compared results from the highly regarded Canon 100mm 2.8L IS Macro and results are impressive with the Sigma 24-105 for a zoom lens at least. You don't necessarily need to bring your Macro lens anymore and you'll still be able to get those details that you want. The lens comes with a lens hood, which attaches very sturdily to the lens. The lens also comes with a padded zipper pouch with a belt loop attachment, which I have found very useful during weddings so I can carry a second lens if Id rather not carry two full cameras. Comparing this lens to the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is certainly heavier, but weve covered that so lets talk image quality. Wide open zoomed all the way out, I will go with the Sigma every time. Stopped down, they are certainly comparable at f/8 but even at 5.6 I would pick the Sigma (but not by much). Zoomed all the way in to 105, wide open at f/4, I have to go with the Canon, but again, not by much and as you stop them down, the sigma quickly catches up in sharpness even by 5.6, certainly by f/8. In the middle range between 35-70mm, if there is a difference in sharpness it is so minimal that even reviewing on a computer zoomed in to 100% on a large 27 monitor, the quality looks comparable. Going back to focus speed, I found the HSM motor on the Sigma to be just as fast as the USM in the canon, but possibly quieter than the Canon. As for OS, there is no comparison; the Sigma is near silent, while the Canon is good, but loud. As for macro focus capability, I would choose the Sigma as the winner every time. It focuses closer and so long as you stop down to f/5.6 or more (which I always do on macro detail shots), you'll have no issues with sharpness. This lens is rugged, sturdy, beautiful to look at and produces fantastic results. I would recommend this lens to any photographer of any ability, and I will be bringing this lens nearly everywhere I go.
I've been a working photographer for over 30 years, and never owned a Sigma lens before. For years I shot weddings/events/meetings with Mamiya/Pentax (medium format), and gradually moved to Canon/Nikon in the digital years. During that timeframe, I only purchased and used OEM lenses.Most recently, I've been shooting with the Nikon 17-35mm F/2.8 and the Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 (which are both great lenses!), but there was a rather large gap in between the two. I also own and use the Nikon 60mm F/2.8 Macro occasionally, but I was really looking for an all-around general zoom to fill that gap. The Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8 lenses are highly rated, but cost a small fortune and are limited in terms of their overall zoom range. Nikon also has their 24-120mm F/4.0 lens (which ... MoreI've been a working photographer for over 30 years, and never owned a Sigma lens before. For years I shot weddings/events/meetings with Mamiya/Pentax (medium format), and gradually moved to Canon/Nikon in the digital years. During that timeframe, I only purchased and used OEM lenses.Most recently, I've been shooting with the Nikon 17-35mm F/2.8 and the Nikon 80-200mm F/2.8 (which are both great lenses!), but there was a rather large gap in between the two. I also own and use the Nikon 60mm F/2.8 Macro occasionally, but I was really looking for an all-around general zoom to fill that gap. The Nikon 24-70mm F/2.8 lenses are highly rated, but cost a small fortune and are limited in terms of their overall zoom range. Nikon also has their 24-120mm F/4.0 lens (which is what I was considering at first), but the reviews have been all over the place! I simply could not justify paying more money, for a lens that wasn't getting decent reviews!The bottom-line is, I'm extremely happy with this lens so far. I've used it on a few jobs since purchasing, and the sharpness appears to be as good as, or better than what I'm used to seeing with my "go to" Nikon lenses. The fit and finish of this lens is definitely on par as well, and the zoom collar has a wonderfully smooth feel to it. The focusing collar is a little smaller than I'd like...but to be honest...one of the reasons that I moved over to Nikon in recent years, is that I'm extremely happy with their autofocus systems. I rarely use manual focus these days, and I rely on their autofocus systems to get the job done (which it does!). One small annoyance, is that the zoom ring works in the opposite direction of Nikon lenses, but I've gotten used to it, and it honestly has't impacted my workflow to any large degree. The autofocusing system is extremely quiet, and seems to be as accurate as the OEM Nikon lenses that I own. It also has Optical Stabilization built-in, which is another huge plus!So...I think this lens is a bargain when compared with the Canon and Nikon equivalents. I am extremely happy with it thus far, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a great, general purpose zoom for all types of photography. So far, so good!
I bought the Sigma 24-105 rather reluctantly, having had issues with Sigma lenses in the past. I had already tried two Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L II lenses (which were so bad I returned them) and was looking for something reliable to replace my original 24-105 f/4 L. Short of buying another Canon MkI, my only option was the Sigma.I have been very impressed! The image quality between 24mm and 70mm is incredible, although it does get noticeably softer towards 105mm. It's certainly a lot better at 70mm and below than the original Canon version, and slightly better than the Canon MkII (early copies of which seem to have serious AF issues). At 105mm there really isn't much between the three; the Canons may just have the edge but you'd be hard-pressed to notice. CA is also ... MoreI bought the Sigma 24-105 rather reluctantly, having had issues with Sigma lenses in the past. I had already tried two Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L II lenses (which were so bad I returned them) and was looking for something reliable to replace my original 24-105 f/4 L. Short of buying another Canon MkI, my only option was the Sigma.I have been very impressed! The image quality between 24mm and 70mm is incredible, although it does get noticeably softer towards 105mm. It's certainly a lot better at 70mm and below than the original Canon version, and slightly better than the Canon MkII (early copies of which seem to have serious AF issues). At 105mm there really isn't much between the three; the Canons may just have the edge but you'd be hard-pressed to notice. CA is also better controlled by the Sigma, with Canon's MkII surprisingly being by far the worst offender.Where the Canons do win is in the stabilisation department - the Sigma just seems too jerky to be consistently effective, though that's not to say it's useless. Also, despite the Sigma's superior build quality, the double inner barrels do seem to have a bit of shift in them as you turn the zoom ring from its extremities.Sigma's new 'World Vision' lenses haven't proved themselves just yet, but early indications are that the company is getting serious about providing viable alternatives to the Canon/Nikon stuff. The EX lenses for me were never really Canon L equivalents, and that was reflected in the price; the new pro line, however, is definitely capable of matching (and even bettering) the best Canon and Nikon can offer... albeit at a cost now not too dissimilar.
| General | |
| Length | 10.94 cm |
| Diameter | 8.86 cm |
| Weight | 885 g |
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