Lens Review - Sigma 24-70 EX DG Macro

[waterrockets1]

Note that the speed of your kids is irrelevant to focusing on them. The question is, when you realize something is happening that you want to shoot, how fast will it acquire focus? I'd say around 1/3 of a second, depending on where it was last focused.

[EpicsodeOne]

I'm buying one tomorrow because I sold the 17-70 2.8 os do you advise?

[DXMorpheus]

Faster than my Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro I use on my Canon 600D, but I use manual focus 90% of the time since its quite quick so don't really mind.

[gibor4975]

i used to own the same lens for my D7000. very sharp but has big time back focusing issue. even AF fine tuning doesn't help. :(

[rocket1997ify]

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[fearlessjoe]

@rocket1997ify

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[dtamyf]

it's faster than my 10-20 HSM =.=

[reactionart]

I like the focusing on this. I may just trade my 28-75 tamron for this badboy. Thanks for the review

[kumprinx]

oops.. 3:38

[pornmeister75]

WARNING do NOT do that  'speed test' to many times !!!! IT WILL BRAKE the gears inside the lens, it's a very good lens but weak gears inside.......

[tcuk]

So the macro version autofocus works with non-autofocus built-in dslrs like d3100?

[jrm769]

i just purchased this lens its on its way, but i never knew the zoom would be in reverse which is a big issue if the camera is on a glidecam

does it extend that much on 24mm?

[vincehollaway]

I just purchased one and love it. I couldn't see the reason for spending the extra money for the HSM version. For Nikon.

[Jonathan5631]

does it come with AF and MF ?

[takoyakisupreme]

@Jonathan5631 um all lens made in this decade have AF/MF... just saying

[Carrrott]

Do you know if the other Sigma 24-70mm with HSM is much faster focusing? I mean is it worth spending the extra on, because it seems stupid to me to have two different models of the same lens, maybe if one model had OS but not for HSM motors. Thanks.

[BestLensCamera]

great review

[nathandailo]

Does the HSM version do the same in regards to the lens being extended at 24mm?

[karlosdajackal]

@nathandailo Yes it does, so does the canon, not sure about the tamron

[abybryan]

3:38 FAIL!

[AETrainingDavid97]

I am looking at some fast aperture zoom lenses and can't justify the price of the 24-70L by Canon nor the other Sigma (HSM) one; I was very concerned about autofocus as I do many shots that require fast AF. It seems my concerns are gone; while it's a tad noisy in this, it won't be an issue at all for me.

[mikpar]

nice video. too noisy AF for me though, like the HSM better. and switching from AF to manual is kind of a hassle. sharp photos though, were these straight from the cam?

you really should turn off your camera before switching lenses, my personal opinion.

[behindofthesorrow]

doesn't this lens has a IS motor sound ?

[karlosdajackal]

@behindofthesorrow It does not have IS, so it does not make an IS sound,

[behindofthesorrow]

@karlosdajackal oops , sorry it's my bad.

I am interesting of this lens.

[aamer2806]

how is this lens compared to he canon 24-70 2.8 ?

thanx

[alwaysbeingdumb]

man nice way to beat up your gear

[MrCoolManTim]

Anyone know if it's worth the extra £100 for the HSM model?

[Arfiande]

Can you make a video review of Sigma's 28-300mm DG Macro?

[roberthemsley2]

Why is it called a macro lens?

[denniscoenraad]

@roberthemsley2 the F number goes up a bit more.

[roberthemsley2]

@denniscoenraad i thought it was all about minimum focusing distance

[denniscoenraad]

@roberthemsley2 Possibly! But I was comparing a couple lens, the ones with "macro" tend to have a higher F No. But maybe also minimum focusing distance. (:

[sasktank]

the canon 24-70 zooms backwards too

[sasktank]

the canon L zooms backwards too

[Crussy777]

Without an image stabilizer , is it easy to get used to , to take sharp pictures at reasonably low shutter speeds ? Also , is it heavy , or just moderate ? Thanks . Great review btw

[karlosdajackal]

@Crussy777 I don't take images at too low shutter speed even with IS, as I usually photograph moving subjects (people/animals). Keep your ISO so you can keep the shutter speed up. You can try it with your current lens, turn of the IS and see how you get on ;)

Remember that motion blur can't be fixed in post production, a bit of noise can be fixed easily.

[Crussy777]

@karlosdajackal Hey thanks ! After watching your review I bought this lens . I got it a week ago . It's great !

[karlosdajackal]

@Crussy777 cool, glad you like it

[dragonknightsages]

Aww man karlos! I just checked my local store. 1.1k difference. What if i change to FF in future isit worth the 1.1?

[Arfiande]

If I were to buy any Sigma lenses, does come with a lens hood in the box as well?

[karlosdajackal]

@Arfiande I have 6 sigma lenses, each one comes with hood, front and rear caps, and a soft packaging case.

[Arfiande]

@karlosdajackal awesome. thanks a bunch mate. i'm more into taking pictures of people, and i'm using the canon eos 550d with the standard kit lens. i'm thinking about getting sigma lenses. something cheap and good. should i get the 70-300mm lens?

[dragonknightsages]

I have an eos 500d haha!

[karlosdajackal]

@dragonknightsages i'd say non-hsm then ;)

[dragonknightsages]

@karlosdajackal Ok thx for the good advide. Will check with my local stores for more information. Thx

[dragonknightsages]

@karlosdajackal Sry one last thing. Do you know if the HSM version can still do macro? or what is the minimum focus length?

[Asassine0]

hey I have a question...why does it extends if you zoom to 24mm and instands if you zoom to 70mm?? I can't understand it. between 24-70mm it looks a little bit "crapy"

[karlosdajackal]

@Asassine0 Thats just how its designed to work, the canon 24-70L is the same. I guess its the best way to get the optical quality at this focal length range.

[Asassine0]

@karlosdajackal ok thanks for your answer :)

[dragonknightsages]

Hey isthere is a HSM version of this lens now? thx!

[karlosdajackal]

@dragonknightsages yes, slightly different optical elements smaller, and much, much more expensive. Sigma are keeping this lens also as a cheap option

[dragonknightsages]

@karlosdajackal Hey thx. Hmm do they still sell the non-HSM ones? How much cheaper isit? You can tell me the price difference in your country then maybe i can convert it myself? appreciate it. thx!

[karlosdajackal]

@dragonknightsages Yea the non-HSM are still in shops, last time I checked the non-HSM was €340 and the HSM was €900, the Canon was €1200.

[dragonknightsages]

@karlosdajackal Wow such a big difference? Isit worth the money to get HSM?

[karlosdajackal]

@dragonknightsages I think if your on a 1.6x sensor like a 40/50d or a 7d, then its not worth it, if you are on a 5d mark 2, or 1d mark 4 then i would go for the HSM version.

[dragonknightsages]

@karlosdajackal I have an eos 500d haha!

[tyeikyl]

OMG - you'rrre handling your gear so rough :)

[karlosdajackal]

@tyeikyl hehe, this is gentle you should see how much abuse they get when i'm putting them to work :)

[jd18100]

hi does any one know if this works with the canon 5d,mark 1 or 2. cheers

[karlosdajackal]

@jd18100 I've used neither, but I know people are using it successfully on both, you can probably seem sample shots on the flickr group for this lens.

[jchien618]

Thanks! This is extremely helpful.

[abudphoto]

thanks for this useful review.. as far as you only review on the autofocus, maybe you can share about the image quality (IQ) of this lens at 70 mm and f/2.8? because i have read so many reviews that stated the weakness of this lens at that position. It mentioned that at 70 mm and f/2.8, the IQ is so soft and make you think that it is missfocus... thanks before..

[N6600]

bro, how does this compare to a canon 24-70L in terms of price, built quality and imaging performance?

[karlosdajackal]

Does not have weather sealing like the canon, but if you don't shoot in the rain with a 1d body that should not be too much of an issue. Filter thread is 82mm so a filter (if you use one) will cost a little more, however...

1/3 the price, about 90-95% of the optical performance, only really weaker on CA at some settings. Focus speed and accuracy is pretty good as you see in the video. If I was buying a 24-70 again today, I take the Sigma HSM first, then this, then the Canon L.

[N6600]

thanks bro... i am torn between this and the canon L equivalent, and the major disappointment for me in the canon is the ultra-high price... i am on a tight budget.. i am a bit concerned about the optical performance of this lens, but coming from an actual sigma user like you, i am convinced.. thanks..

[karlosdajackal]

Have a look on flickr, there is a group for this lens, and for the canon 24-70L Search for both. Both lenses get used by photographers all over the world of all skill levels.

It convinced me :)

[N6600]

got it.

[regnalk]

gr8 video thx.

have you had any problem with front/back focusing with this lens.

[karlosdajackal]

no problems at all

[ErDerErIs]

did have your canon an IS ore OS ??

[karlosdajackal]

Nope, none of the 24-70 lenses for sale have image stabilization.

[ErDerErIs]

and your canon didnt have an IS or OS too?

[karlosdajackal]

Canon camera bodies don't have stabilization.

[ErDerErIs]

oke and you get sharp pictures easy?

[karlosdajackal]

Same as any other lens, use the correct shutter speed to cancel out camera shake and you get sharp images. So when shooting static objects at 24mm use a shutter of at least 1/40, when shooting static objects at 70mm use a shutter of at least 1/100.

For moving subjects you will want faster shutter speeds anyway. I would not shoot people with a shutter less than 1/40. If it was that dark, I'd got to 1/250 and use the flash.

[bmwrp8]

sorry to sound nob but does this lens ha image stabilizer?

[ErDerErIs]

no .. but thats not important by this short lens

[karlosdajackal]

Nope, none of the 24-70 lenses for sale have image stabilization.

[2yklntz]

hmmmmm........ a great alternative for canon lens dont you think dude? btw nice video dude!

[thesmellofnapalm22]

thats all a little bit over my head, but it sure is pretty! Aren't you pretty, pretty pretty lens.

[karlosdajackal]

It is a great looking lens. The girls were nice too ;)