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Hi all, ive been looking at getting the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8, i noticed they also do a 28-70mm F2.8 which is about £60 cheaper, now im not sure which to go for!

apart from the 4mm, are there any other differences?

thanks!
 
28-70
Lens Construction -14 Elements in 12 Groups
Angle of View - 75.4 - 34.3 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades - 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture - F22
Minimum Focusing Distance - 33cm
Maximum Magnification - 1:4.4
Filter Size - 67mm
Dimensions - Diameter 74mm X Length 87.2mm
Weight - 510g


24-70
Lens Construction - 14 Elements in 13 Groups
Angle of View - 84.1 - 34.3 degrees
Number of Diaphragm Blades - 9 Blades
Minimum Aperture - F32
Minimum Focusing Distance - 40cm
Maximum Magnification - 1:3.8
Filter Size - 82mm
Dimensions - Diameter 89mm X Length 115.5mm
Weight - 715g

The 24 also has a macro feature.
 
There is the 28-70 f2.8 EX DG MACRO and the 28-70 f2.8-4 EX DG. I have never used either myself so I couldnt tell you which is better, but I personally would avoid the changing max aperture.

However out of th 24-70 and the 28-70, I personally would go for the 24. The 4mm at that end is worth it. Also, Alexisonfire got one a few weeks ago iirc, and once he got a good example, it's awsome apparently. Otherwise I think the only difference on the stats sheet is that one has internal focusing, and the other doesn't (28 does)

As for IQ, I have no idea, other than what I hear from alexisonfire, in that the 24 is awsome.
 
Cool, thanks guys, i dont care about the macro feature, im going to eventually buy a dedicated Macro lens when the time comes, im not even that bothered by 4mm, its a tricky one!

im off to Jessops after work and will take which ever one they have in stock, if i dont like it i can take it back and change it so no probs there, there seems to be little difference between them IQ wise.
 
dizzledazzle said:
Cool, thanks guys, i dont care about the macro feature, im going to eventually buy a dedicated Macro lens when the time comes, im not even that bothered by 4mm, its a tricky one!

im off to Jessops after work and will take which ever one they have in stock, if i dont like it i can take it back and change it so no probs there, there seems to be little difference between them IQ wise.
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Jessops? OMG are you sure?

Unless they have an amazing special offer they are normally soo expensive.

I rang them for a price on a Canon 17-40 F4L and they wanted £479! It was over a hundred odd quid cheaper at Warehouse Express. I could have got it even cheaper from eBay if I tried a little harder.
 
RGB tech do a fantastic price on these lenses
 
I just got the 24-70 f 2.8-love it already-havnt had it 5 minutes.

Imported mine from japan from digitalrev and saved a bundle-arrived within 4 days and sigma have an international warranty and there is a office in welywyn garden city-i believe.
 
Spend the extra and go for the 24-70mm you won't be dissapointed with it.
 
I have the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 as a back up for my Canon 24-105 F4 L and it's a great lens. I used it last night on a job at a magic show, it's MAGIC.
 
Dont worry guys, i know Jessops are pricey but normally check out the prices in the monthly magazines and use the jessops voucher in there.

Went this morning and picked up the 24-70, its a big boy!

Am heading off to the London Transport museum in an hour or so with the Lady and will give it a good work out then!

:thumbs:
 
Ah, I was about to say have a look at the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8.
 
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