That's the bit that would always worry me - take longer - save more - and get the best money can buy. Gives you a huge amount of confidence when you work with the best kit available.
Nikon 24-70/2.8 equivalent.....
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That's the bit that would always worry me - take longer - save more - and get the best money can buy. Gives you a huge amount of confidence when you work with the best kit available.
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Yeah definately. I recently got a canon 24-70L which is clearly a better lens but I still use the tameron at times like recently when on holiday.
It's still a good lens
These were taken on tameron http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=199300
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yes, just one of the first images at the right aperture I came across - could find something similar from a d300 no doubt.
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I love my Nikon 24-70, I couldn't afford it but decided just to go ahead and get it on finance from Jessops, as it was I ended up being able to pay it off within a couple of weeks. This was a snapshot of my nephew, straight out of camera on the D700.
Having said that, the Tamron 28-75 is a great lens if you really can't stretch to the Nikon, this one was taken with my old Tamron mounted on the D90, albeit at 3.5
I've used two Sigma lenses and loved them both, the 10-20 and the 30 1.4, both lovely and sharp. I've heard too many bad stories about their zooms to ever want to buy one, which is why I originally went for the Tamron before selling and upgrading to the Nikon.
Having said that, the Tamron 28-75 is a great lens if you really can't stretch to the Nikon, this one was taken with my old Tamron mounted on the D90, albeit at 3.5
I've used two Sigma lenses and loved them both, the 10-20 and the 30 1.4, both lovely and sharp. I've heard too many bad stories about their zooms to ever want to buy one, which is why I originally went for the Tamron before selling and upgrading to the Nikon.
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I don't think there is a much difference in IQ between a good Tamron and a good Sigma 24-70 (EX DG). The Sigma is a very nice lens (when you get a good one) and is capable of very sharp results. It also handles very well, no danger of damaging your internal AF motor should you hold on to the AF ring unlike the Tamron. It has the 24mm which is useful on a crop sensor. Downside is variable Sigma quality, a bit of flare, big 82mm filters... the Tamron is known to be sharp, some more than others, lightweight, longer by 5mm (7.5mm), 62mm (?) filter... in your position now I'd be getting the Sigma checked as you could also have some difficulties selling it.
The lens you have from the samples in other thread seems back focusing. This is easily fixable at a service center. The issues like that are fixed by adjusting the focusing and usually involves simple work really. For example thickening/thinning the spacers between some optical elements and recalibrating focusing system (this is just a procedure to adjust parameters on chip by special service software). This usually involves pretty much no parts cost - only work costs so it should not cost a lot. Fixation does repair Sigma lenses - so I'd ask them for a free estimate.
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Does anyone know when the lens was produced though? Surely longer than 3 years?
Also, because it was a used lens, i don't have a receipt....so would they still repair it? would it even be repairable??
The Sigma EX range all come with a 3 year warranty, phone them up & see what they say :shrug:
According to the Sigma Tarrif it should be £81.73 to kick it back into shape (if they charge)
Thanks for informing me about this thread, Vishal.
It was never my intention to sell the lens because, according to Vishal and those who have seen the pics he posted, is soft. I didn't even know it was soft. I sold it because I needed the money to pay for the Nikon 28-70 I got from another member.
Vishal had a chance to test it. He took the lens home after buying it off me only to be told later that day he still needs to test it. I was not happy with that arrangement but I've got no other option but wait till he tested it properly. It should have been tested before he left. He got back to me the day after to let me know he is happy with it and that he is giving me a positive feedback. I would have been happy to give his money back at that time if he was not happy with it.
It was never my intention to sell the lens because, according to Vishal and those who have seen the pics he posted, is soft. I didn't even know it was soft. I sold it because I needed the money to pay for the Nikon 28-70 I got from another member.
Vishal had a chance to test it. He took the lens home after buying it off me only to be told later that day he still needs to test it. I was not happy with that arrangement but I've got no other option but wait till he tested it properly. It should have been tested before he left. He got back to me the day after to let me know he is happy with it and that he is giving me a positive feedback. I would have been happy to give his money back at that time if he was not happy with it.
Don't really know what to say anymore, Vishal.
You tested it before giving me a positive feedback.
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I've just received my Tokina 28-80mm f/2.8 today and very impressed especially at £300. (http://www.tokinalens.com/products/tokina/afl-04.html)
It's quite heavy but feels very well built and had it on a quick test shoot today and to be honest I can't imagine the Canon 24-70mm being that much better to be worth the extra £££ so I can only assume the same for the Nikon?
My wedding photos were done with a D3 and mainly the Nikon 24-70mm and the quality is there but I still reckon this Tokina could give it a run for its money!
Here's a quick snap from today (I was trying to keep up with him so sorry about the heavy crop):
Here's an uncropped one with just a little bit of processing done:
It's quite heavy but feels very well built and had it on a quick test shoot today and to be honest I can't imagine the Canon 24-70mm being that much better to be worth the extra £££ so I can only assume the same for the Nikon?
My wedding photos were done with a D3 and mainly the Nikon 24-70mm and the quality is there but I still reckon this Tokina could give it a run for its money!
Here's a quick snap from today (I was trying to keep up with him so sorry about the heavy crop):
Here's an uncropped one with just a little bit of processing done:
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To be fair, how can you test a lens there and then? A lens can't be truly considered 'tested' until it's been used in various conditions under various different settings and then analysed on a screen. These things do take time, fair enough he shouldn't have left positive feedback but the fact of the matter is the lens is crap and in my opinion he should be refunded.
The lens was in his possession, he took it home for over a day; after we concluded the transaction. He tested it, informed me that he is happy with it then he left a feedback.
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I was just going to suggest if you like the wide end of things don't forget the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 another cracking little lens for the money. and £100 cheaper than the 28-75mm new.
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Either way, the evidence is clear that the lens is crap.
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Choice choices!! Tamron, Tokina........(nikon)
I sold my Nikon len's 14-24mm f2.8, 24-70mm F2.8, VR 70-200mm f2.8
Earlier this year.
I was lucky to be covered by fixed primes and I still had my Tokina ATX AF len's
28-70mm f2.8, 28-80mm f2.8 and the exceptional 80-200mm f2.8
For old lenses these can still deliver the goods.
They can at times be picked up at really good prices s/h as Tokina appear to be leaning toward DX crop len's these day with one or two exceptions.
http://www.kenro.co.uk/productgroup/9/Tokina Lenses.html?PHPSESSID=rviudu0e2cjnqakr7eu3re1hs1
http://www.tokina.co.jp/en/
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I did state just after buying the lens, when you requested feedback from me this:
"If you are confident that all is working, i'll take your word, leave feedback, and come back to you IF there are any issues....."
This was because i was pushed for time, and didnt have the chance to fully test the lens.... to which you replied:
"i'm confident there's nothing wrong with it, test it."
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This is what i thought initially, which is why it took me a while to raise the issue. I thought maybe it was my fault
But after taking the lens out to 2 outing, it was evident that it wasnt user error.
And besides, its not as though i've just been inroduced to photography.
I've used the Sigma 17-70, 70-300, nifty fifty, kit lens all without having focussing issues before...
