Don't be surprised - Tamron and Sigma have improved pretty significantly. They specialise in lenses, after all.

tanjq87: There are some Sigmas which are prone to gear stripping but the 17-70mm is not one of them.

The 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG and 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO 1:2 Macro are particularly prone.

You can refer to Dyxum's lens reviews to see if a lens is prone or not.

suchap69: It doesn't come with a battery.

Sorry suchap69 that you'll have to buy another battery to make it 2.. the 3rd party ones got package with the other non ori batt..

Yes it might be true, but still this is the first time heard sigma wins over zeiss..

hey albert, sorry but where did ya get ur wrapping cloth eh?

Actually, lenses from third-party manufacturers are quite often almost as good, if not as good, as those of the camera manufacturer (sometimes even better). It's just that little extra benefit in buying original - extensive manufacturer support, warranty, better build quality, etc. That's probably where the extra money goes to.

Call me for the next TT! I wanna test out 1770 1680 and 1750
I know you dont have those, but you can call them right?
I wanna play ur f20 also

sigma oso manufacture cameras

You're right. But they still focus more on making lenses, right?

hey millenia3000 happy birthday!

hehe yea man...

ehey thanks man!! now, where's my CZ?

haha.. hepi birthday too millenia3000

woo.. dekat2 dgn dingenius BD rupenye

Guys, the kit lense suppose to come with the hood when u buy the camera is it? Mine no hood....???

haha thanks mecha!! maybe sbb tu la ade attracted to din punya smille...

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Added on July 27, 2009, 4:34 pmbro... 18-55mm dun have hood... 18-70mm shud have la...

This post has been edited by millenia3000: Jul 27 2009, 04:34 PM

mine 18-70mm single kit lens a200....but no hood in the camera box....hmmm...i wonder where it went???

Yup, it comes with the lens. But it's not that big of a deal - I lost mine soon after buying the camera. The hood does nothing to reduce lens flare, actually. And you can still use the lens perfectly normally without it. I think it should come already affixed to your lens.

This post has been edited by jonjwlee: Jul 27 2009, 04:37 PM

if urs A230, A330, A380.. that dun have hood bro.

edit: too fast got reply liao
attracted? mcm kul moo ker? hhaha..



This post has been edited by MechaHerc: Jul 27 2009, 04:39 PM

hhaha yeah sorry it was a typo, i was surprised to see your reply too,
sigma 1770 doesnt have hahaha...

hmm...i din not claim that it is better than zeiss, but according to alot of website, they say that 24-70 HSM is very good and some claimed that it is better than sony/canon. I think perhaps the price adi win hands down.....perhaps the rating is price/value over quality? not sure, but the price and size is tempting. IINM, it is using 82mm filter sigh..odd size..

u always can buy new hood...RM50 only

i give u my filter box!
got cz printed there

Hi guys, Im helping my colleagues to look for a wedding photographer in KL.

Tea ceremony is on 13th Dec 09 (Sunday) and dinner is on 14th Dec (Monday night). There is a budget for this job, you guys are welcome to PM me your price.

Thanks ar !

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Added on July 27, 2009, 4:45 pmI also remember there is a thread containing all the contact and price for wedding photographer. Anyone mind to share it again?

Thank you thank you.

This post has been edited by ohzmygod: Jul 27 2009, 04:45 PM