Sigma's 24-70 mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM is an updated version of this focal length developed in response to the needs of serious photographers asking for hypersonic motor for fast focus response. Also included is the full-time manual over-ride allowing instant control in low-light situations. Whether you're shooting in fast paced situations or low light situations this lens can handle it. Its price is surprisingly affordable for a top flight professional lens of this caliber. Finally, its outstanding optical formulation makes it a great performer when used for scenic views and landscapes.
Sigma's 24-70 mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM is an updated version of this focal length developed in response to the needs of serious photographers asking for hypersonic motor for fast focus response. Also included is the full-time manual over-ride allowing instant control in low-light situations. Whether you're shooting in fast paced situations or low light situations this lens can handle it. Its price is surprisingly affordable for a top flight professional lens of this caliber. Finally, its outstanding optical formulation makes it a great performer when used for scenic views and landscapes.
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Autofocus Macro Zoom Lens
Sigma's 24-70 mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM is an updated version of this focal length developed in response to the needs of serious photographers asking for hypersonic motor for fast focus response. Also included is the full-time manual over-ride allowing instant control in low-light situations. Whether you're shooting in fast paced situations or low light situations this lens can handle it. Its price is surprisingly affordable for a top flight professional lens of this caliber. Finally, its outstanding optical formulation makes it a great performer when used for scenic views and landscapes.
Sigma's 24-70 mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM is an updated version of this focal length developed in response to the needs of serious photographers asking for hypersonic motor for fast focus response. Also included is the full-time manual over-ride allowing instant control in low-light situations. Whether you're shooting in fast paced situations or low light situations this lens can handle it. Its price is surprisingly affordable for a top flight professional lens of this caliber. Finally, its outstanding optical formulation makes it a great performer when used for scenic views and landscapes.
Last updated at 02/10/2026 13:15:40
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Pentax
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Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro
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Sigma 24-70Mm F2.8 Dg Dn Art Lens For Sony E Mount
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originally posted on influenster.com
My Sigma Art 24-70 mm lens is my most used lens. It's my go to for high quality, beautiful images. I use it for weddings, portraits, and everything in Between. The Focus is usually spot on and crystal clear.
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This lense is a total boss!! I only wish I had purchased it sooner!! It's incredible!! So easy to use! I only had small trouble focusing it one time on a macro ring shot that I didn't pack a shorter lens for. It was my first time actually using it on a shoot. But it did amazing with everything else! I definitely recommend it, it is well worth it's price tag.
originally posted on adorama.com
Of course the "gold standard" for a lens in the 24-70mm range is the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Series II but for some of us it's price is prohibitive.The Sigma 24mm-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical IF EX DG HSM Lens for Canon is a viable choice as are the samples from Tamron and Tokina. The Tamron, in my opinion, is also too expensive for what it is. The debatable advantage of the feature 'image stabilization' is marginal. Plus that increases the cost. And the price is the driving factor for buying this level of lens as opposed to the Canon.I have read other reviews that the Siggy was soft and not as sharp. I found that to not be the case in the one I bought. Is is as good as the Canon? No it is not, but than again it is less than half the cost.Is it good? Yes, it is and in ... MoreOf course the "gold standard" for a lens in the 24-70mm range is the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Series II but for some of us it's price is prohibitive.The Sigma 24mm-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical IF EX DG HSM Lens for Canon is a viable choice as are the samples from Tamron and Tokina. The Tamron, in my opinion, is also too expensive for what it is. The debatable advantage of the feature 'image stabilization' is marginal. Plus that increases the cost. And the price is the driving factor for buying this level of lens as opposed to the Canon.I have read other reviews that the Siggy was soft and not as sharp. I found that to not be the case in the one I bought. Is is as good as the Canon? No it is not, but than again it is less than half the cost.Is it good? Yes, it is and in real world photography, in all but the most critical circumstances, you may never notice the difference.It is not weather sealed. It is heavy. It requires 82mm filters. It comes with a nice carrying case and a lens hood.On my copy the auto focus is quick and silent. It is spot on as it came out of the box on my 1D Mk III.The Siggy is a valid alternative to the Canon for most of us and a better lens than the Tokina and a better value than the Tamron.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Pentax
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Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 EX DG Macro
Delivery $59
Sigma 24-70Mm F2.8 Dg Dn Art Lens For Sony E Mount
Delivery $11
My Sigma Art 24-70 mm lens is my most used lens. It's my go to for high quality, beautiful images. I use it for weddings, portraits, and everything in Between. The Focus is usually spot on and crystal clear.
This lense is a total boss!! I only wish I had purchased it sooner!! It's incredible!! So easy to use! I only had small trouble focusing it one time on a macro ring shot that I didn't pack a shorter lens for. It was my first time actually using it on a shoot. But it did amazing with everything else! I definitely recommend it, it is well worth it's price tag.
Of course the "gold standard" for a lens in the 24-70mm range is the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Series II but for some of us it's price is prohibitive.The Sigma 24mm-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical IF EX DG HSM Lens for Canon is a viable choice as are the samples from Tamron and Tokina. The Tamron, in my opinion, is also too expensive for what it is. The debatable advantage of the feature 'image stabilization' is marginal. Plus that increases the cost. And the price is the driving factor for buying this level of lens as opposed to the Canon.I have read other reviews that the Siggy was soft and not as sharp. I found that to not be the case in the one I bought. Is is as good as the Canon? No it is not, but than again it is less than half the cost.Is it good? Yes, it is and in ... MoreOf course the "gold standard" for a lens in the 24-70mm range is the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 Series II but for some of us it's price is prohibitive.The Sigma 24mm-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical IF EX DG HSM Lens for Canon is a viable choice as are the samples from Tamron and Tokina. The Tamron, in my opinion, is also too expensive for what it is. The debatable advantage of the feature 'image stabilization' is marginal. Plus that increases the cost. And the price is the driving factor for buying this level of lens as opposed to the Canon.I have read other reviews that the Siggy was soft and not as sharp. I found that to not be the case in the one I bought. Is is as good as the Canon? No it is not, but than again it is less than half the cost.Is it good? Yes, it is and in real world photography, in all but the most critical circumstances, you may never notice the difference.It is not weather sealed. It is heavy. It requires 82mm filters. It comes with a nice carrying case and a lens hood.On my copy the auto focus is quick and silent. It is spot on as it came out of the box on my 1D Mk III.The Siggy is a valid alternative to the Canon for most of us and a better lens than the Tokina and a better value than the Tamron.
Its an excelent lens, purchased for a good price. At first I felt a little hard to move the zoom, but with some use it got better. works perfectly for me.
This particular Sigma 24-70 lens take some absolutely phenomenal photos! The clarity is every bit as good as a Canon, with the only drawback being a tiny bit more weight. I will say that this particular model is best used for still photos over video as it does not have vibration control or stabilizers. But if you're looking to go out and get some gorgeous shots, landscape, portrait or macro; this is the lens for you!
I'm not entirely blown away by this lens. It can be sharp, but definitely not at f2.8, or, I suspect, at slower speeds. It is very also heavy for a wide angle, which can introduce camera shake at lower speeds. Colour is good and edge to edge stability is also good, with relatively low CAs. It may take some time to learn how to get the best out go the lens.
I bought this lens because I was lacking the focal range and wanted to compliment a 70-200vr w/o breaking the bank. I really wanted the nikon 24-70 but could not justify the price. I've been using it as a portrait lens, action shots for wide angle and general walking around glass. Feels solid. Certainly not a pro-level metal lens, but as mentioned - those cost lots more.Getting good results. I wish it wasn't a telescoping lens, but on the other hand it makes it more portable when walking around. The 82mm lens means I have to purchase another ND filter.All in all, I think it's a great lens for the price. The only thing I haven't been able to do with it yet is getting a decent starburst. It does give more flare than I'd hoped.I'd recommend this lens.
As a wedding and event photographer, I spend most of my time in dark churches, reception halls and concert venues. So, it's essential to have fast, accurate lenses in my lineup. I purchased this lens in summer 2010 to replace my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 non-USM version. Once I put this lens on my Canon 5D, it instantly became my favorite lens. It's very sharp wide open, and has quick, accurate autofocus. It does have vignetting from f/2.8-3.5, but I tend to accentuate that anyway in my photos, so it's actually an advantage for me. Vignetting is totally gone when you're shooting landscapes at f/10-16. I have read reviews by other photographers about this Sigma lens, and while I'm not going to refute their opinions and experiences with Sigma, I will say this lens is every ... MoreAs a wedding and event photographer, I spend most of my time in dark churches, reception halls and concert venues. So, it's essential to have fast, accurate lenses in my lineup. I purchased this lens in summer 2010 to replace my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 non-USM version. Once I put this lens on my Canon 5D, it instantly became my favorite lens. It's very sharp wide open, and has quick, accurate autofocus. It does have vignetting from f/2.8-3.5, but I tend to accentuate that anyway in my photos, so it's actually an advantage for me. Vignetting is totally gone when you're shooting landscapes at f/10-16. I have read reviews by other photographers about this Sigma lens, and while I'm not going to refute their opinions and experiences with Sigma, I will say this lens is every bit as good as the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L. It actually rivals my Canon 70-200 f/4L IS in sharpness and detail. To be honest, I have purchased other Sigma lenses in the past and had to return them because of front/back focusing issues, but this time I got a 'good one' right off the bat and it's on my camera 70% of the time. It's perfect for indoor use, landscapes and portraiture. I listed weight as a negative, but it's really not too cumbersome. Can't complain. It has a very sturdy feel to it, which I prefer.
I bought this lens to use on my Nikon D300s for sport photography. I wanted a lens that I could use to shoot in low light situations. Although this lens gave me the ability to shoot in low light, it's sharpness is questionable at best. Even in sunshine with a fast focusing camera, every picture came out soft. NOT blurry, but soft. I also have a 55-200mm Nikon "kit" lens and it's sharpness and focus are miles ahead of this lens. Maybe it was just a poor choice for my particular camera, but it's really not useful to me at all since I shoot mostly action shots.
This is my sharpest lens hands down...and the standard by which I currently compare all other lenses for sharpness. Primarily I use this as a normal lens for portraits and product photography, but it excels as a 1:1 macro lens for tiny objects. The blurry background is especially nice at the close-up range used for macro (in fact the depth of field is remarkably slim at widest open aperture).My one complaint would be this lens' tendency to occasionally have trouble auto-focusing, which means it will take awhile to cycle all the way to one end of it's focus range, and then back again (there is a focus-range limiter switch on the lens which can help mitigate this to a certain degree). This only happens if the subject matter isn't presenting a definite edge or ... MoreThis is my sharpest lens hands down...and the standard by which I currently compare all other lenses for sharpness. Primarily I use this as a normal lens for portraits and product photography, but it excels as a 1:1 macro lens for tiny objects. The blurry background is especially nice at the close-up range used for macro (in fact the depth of field is remarkably slim at widest open aperture).My one complaint would be this lens' tendency to occasionally have trouble auto-focusing, which means it will take awhile to cycle all the way to one end of it's focus range, and then back again (there is a focus-range limiter switch on the lens which can help mitigate this to a certain degree). This only happens if the subject matter isn't presenting a definite edge or contrast area for the autofocus to lock onto, and is not a deal-breaker at all. The nicer the auto focus module of the camera body, the less of an issue this is. For example, I used to use a Nikon D200 with this Sigma 70mm, and it was prone to having trouble autofocusing. With my D7000, the autofocus unit of the camera is much better, and the lens behaves much more dependably. Keep in mind that I am talking only about using auto-focus, which for macro work is a non-issue if you're using manual focus. I just happen to have ended up using the lens for more non-macro types of work, which is not what this lens was specifically designed for.In short, this is a marvelous lens which I can highly recommend, having used it continuously for the past three years, especially for true macro close-up work where sharpness counts.
