Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00063KO5W
• Item model number: B00063KO5W
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 2006

Product Description

Product Description

This compact, large and constant F2.8 aperture zoom lens and is ideal for digital SLR cameras. Two SLD elements and four aspherical lenses provide the ultimate correction against distortion as well as all types of aberration, especially spherical aberration. Its advanced optical design ensures high performance throughout the entire zoom range.The use of aspherical lenses in the construction of this lens not only corrects aberrations but also produces a very small and lightweight lens design. Its compact, yet robust, construction has an overall length of 87.2mm (3.4in.), maximum diameter of 74mm (2.9in.), filter size of diameter 67mm and weight of 510g(18.0 ounces).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING, FAST ALL-PURPOSE LENS AT A GREAT PRICE, June 8, 2006

By	GT "canon digital rocks" (N.O., LA United States) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent lens. I have used it extensively on the 1D, Rebel XT, and the 20D. The lens is acceptably sharp for many purposes at f/2.8, and EXTREMELY SHARP stopped down a bit to f/3.5 or f/4.0, at all focal lengths. I have compared it to the Canon 85mm f/1.8, the 50mm f/1.8, and the 35mm f/2.0, all renowned lenses. I find this lens very competitive with - and in some instances, superior to - all of them in sharpness, contrast, and color. Focusing is fast enough for most action purposes, impressive for a non-USM lens.

I also compared this lens to my Canon 28-135mm USM Image Stabilizer lens. I found the Sigma 28-70 f/2.8 to be significantly superior in image quality. I sold the 28-135 IS. This Sigma is virtually always on one of my digital SLR's.

A significant note - INFORMATION AND PICS I HAVE SEEN INDICATE THAT THIS LENS IS SUPERIOR IN IMAGE QUALITY TO THE MORE EXPENSIVE SIGMA 24-70MM F/2.8. I WOULD RECOMMEND SAVING SOME MONEY, GETTING THE CHEAPER LENS, AND GETTING BETTER PICTURES OUT OF IT.

I HAVE USED A LOT OF SIGMA AND CANON LENSES ON MY DIGITAL SLR'S, AND THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST, BAR NONE.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING LENS At A Very Affordable Price, June 27, 2007

By	Jennifer Hill "Pro/Am" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This lens is an amazing piece of glass at a remarkably affordable price. While I will readily admit a preference for Canon's signature lenses, especially the IS line, this lens is very tack sharp and shows little or no blur with small jitters. For a closer range lens this is a perfect economical choice for those who want to take better portraits.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used for Basketball with excellent results, May 16, 2007

By	Coach in Cleveland (Ohio) - See all my reviews

Purchased to take pictures of High School basketball games and very pleased with the sharp, crisp stop-action pictures.