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[Dangermouse]

Been looking around all week for a Sigma lens with no luck so can anyone let me know how good this one is

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1027468

Thanks

 

[Dangermouse]

wow even cheaper here

http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Tamron_70-200_mm_F2.8_Di_LD_(IF)_MACRO#product

 

[puddleduck]

I had one for a while, recently sold it for a 70-200 VR.

Yes, its optically excellent, but the AF is slow. I'm not normally fussy about this sort of thing but its quite noticeable.

I'd say it was a cut above the Sigma optically but I think the AF is potentially slow enough to miss some shots.

 

[Dangermouse]

I had one for a while, recently sold it for a 70-200 VR.

Yes, its optically excellent, but the AF is slow. I'm not normally fussy about this sort of thing but its quite noticeable.

I'd say it was a cut above the Sigma optically but I think the AF is potentially slow enough to miss some shots.

Thanks PD but has the new version speeded up any as this is the MKII version

 

[puddleduck]

There is only one version of the Tamron.

 

[Dangermouse]

There is only one version of the Tamron.

Oh I see lol thanks and is it 2.8 all through the zoom range

 

[puddleduck]

Yeah, its a very nice lens. Quite light for an f/2.8, very nice padded carry case.

Optically its very nice, in all honesty, its very close to the 70-200 VR. I sold mine, and I'm not sure whether this will be a mistake or not (especially as the 70-200 VR I paid for this time last week hasn't arrived!)

 

[Dangermouse]

seems to be what I am looking for then ....hope the VR turns up for you