Thanks Poon. Hello Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 mini review
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:36 pmOrdered the new toy last week on Tues and finally got it this morning. It was a really nice surprise considering I was expecting it tomorrow. Also a nicer surprise, Poon throws in a Kenko UV filter. I wasn't expecting that at all! Thanks mate!
Anyhoo took the lens home to try it out and nearly shat myself when the MF ring won't work until I remembered a review I read stating about a Push, Pull mechanism. Ahhh now it works. Phew. Took a couple of test shots from 2.8 to 22. Very sharp throughout. Especially at 2.8 considering I was thinking it was going to be slightly soft like the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8
Only neg thing is, the damn thing sounds like Robocop when auto-focusing and the zoom ring is stiff. But overall very happy.
Also I would like to thank Gary for helping me with my inquiries. Well appreciated.
Anyhoo took the lens home to try it out and nearly shat myself when the MF ring won't work until I remembered a review I read stating about a Push, Pull mechanism. Ahhh now it works. Phew. Took a couple of test shots from 2.8 to 22. Very sharp throughout. Especially at 2.8 considering I was thinking it was going to be slightly soft like the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8
Only neg thing is, the damn thing sounds like Robocop when auto-focusing and the zoom ring is stiff. But overall very happy.
Also I would like to thank Gary for helping me with my inquiries. Well appreciated.