Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 IF Autofocus Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C005N
• Item model number: 667-101
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 6, 2003

Product Description

The SIGMA 24-135mm f2.8-4.5 EX Aspherical IF lens is the perfect 'standard' lens for your Canon Autofocus Camera. Variable zoom focal lengths span from 24mm ultra-wide angle to normal to 135mm portrait/telephoto, when used with a 35mm film camera. For general photography, this lens is perfectly suited for pictures of places, people and faces. F-Stop Range - 2.8 - 32 Minimum Focus Distance - 19.7 Zoom / Focus Control - Two touch Configuration - 15 Groups / 16 Elements Dimensions - 3.6 (Length) x 3.3 (Maximum Diameter); Weighs 18.8 Ounces

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 24, 2006

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Robert M. Hoke (Valdosta, Ga USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 IF Autofocus Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I purchased this for a Canon 30D because I shoot low light situations. I have had success with Sigma lenses before so I thought this would be a good lense to have. It is extremely slow to react and to auto focus and my low light photos actually did not come out any better than with previous lenses. I think it is better suited for portraits than action shots. If I had used this previously, I would not have purchased it.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Positive and negative points, November 28, 2006

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TJ "Digital rebel abuser" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 IF Autofocus Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Positives:

Nice wide angle for cameras with 1.6 crop factor like the Digital Rebel, 20D, and 30D.

Works well with landscape photos.

Good range for a walk around lens.

This lens has survived my hiking abuse.

Negatives:

Lens extends when zooming, as opposed to lenses where the zoom is internal.

Lens Creep: the lens extends when pointed down for periods of time.

Front of lens rotates with zoom, so polarizers are more difficult to setup.

Large filter size is required, so it is more expensive.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very quick AF, but creeps, November 23, 2008

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Fatih Eman "Concert photographer" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 24-135mm f/2.8-4.5 IF Autofocus Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Very practical zoom range for everyday use.
Picture Quality:
Very good picture quality in every aspect.

Auto Focus:
I must say the auto focus is amazingly quick. Of course, at poor contrast objects it might keep hunting nervously but not within long distance.

Negative:
Zoom is not internal, so it extends. Also, when pointed downwards, the lens extends down (creeps).
When focusing, the front part rotates. Use of polarizer no recommended.