Based on 2 lenses given above. Anyone uses the Sigma lens before..? if yes.. mind to do some comparison..? prices for both are about the same..

that is why i would like to see how it goes. i dont mind if its not a straight f2.8 all focal..

just need some opinion on the sigma lens.. it seems like not much people are using this.


All opinions marii !!

Hi TS,

Why not combine your 2 thread in 1? hmm... I would I choose 17-50mm without VC, is sharper and constant 2.8+cheaper

earlier i tot so as well.. but due to the price gap.. i just left create 2.. price gap almost doubled.. so shud be in diff category.. and it seems to me less people is using Sigma.. been wondering.. thats why need some opinions.. i only found out around 3 ppl in photomalaysia.com using Sigma 17-70 lenses.. tried to pm them.. but their last login was November 2011.. already MIA...

went to flickr to find out some opinions about this Sigma.. most of them said this is a step up lens from the kit lens.. but no1 comparing it with Tamron.. DigitalRev got text review.. but no conclusion... stupid review..

hmmm I never use sigma before but my friend using it and I using 27-75 tamron. He mentioned that auto focus is faster than tamron however the sharpness and color, the tammy win hand down but I hate tamron for the AF point when I worked for event in low light. But that all is history when I still in dark side(Nikon). Now I am Canon but I don't buy third party lens for 1 reason. The QC is not as good as canon espcially backfocus problem. Why u never consider few another lens like 15-85 canon, 17-50 canon L, etc that almost same price. I using 17-40L before, it a great lens and 2nd hnd value might drop below 1.7k Seriously... Weather sealed summore..

1 got the range the other has the f2.8 aperture
if you want the range then can consider the Canon 15-85 IS USM
15 mm is much more fun than 17! haha

I bought Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM about 1 year plus ago & still using it now...
I never use Tamron so dunno how to compare...
But u can read review from here...

ooh.. 15-85 also good.. pricing shud be ok i think..? i planning to ask my sis to get the lens for me in US from mayb Adorama.com cause they provide free delivery as well.. and the pricing for both about the same.. and 15-85 is more expensive.. i know its a superb lens from bro Kentang..

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Added on April 4, 2012, 12:47 ami think cost more lo.. 15-85.. i also gila that lens.. but shud cost more looo...

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Added on April 4, 2012, 12:49 amthanks ! so how is the lens serving u..? is everything good..? less ppl using.. i even went over to photomalaysia and find user.. then i pm them.. but no reply.. so lucky u are still using it now.. how is it..? curiouss to knowwww...

This post has been edited by Aaron135LC: Apr 4 2012, 12:49 AM

Heard the latest contemporary version is good and produce excellent picture quality....

I use Tamron 17-50mm VC. I know I have no regrets having it because I never returned back to my kit lens. Its a real performing value lens.

On the Sigma 17-70mm... Not common when there's also a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 OS. There are reviews that say Sigma 17-50mm OS is the best in its class that might even beat Canon's 17-55mm. Its more expensive but if you care about getting the best you can try Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 OS. So instead of thinking about Sigma 17-70 take a look at Sigma 17-50!

As for me I won't bother changing from Tamron 17-50 to Sigma 17-50. Tamron satisfies and I probably won't feel much difference if I switch. But I will think about buying upcoming rumored Sigma 24-70 F2 (fixed).