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2006-11-30 09:00:38 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Honey Vibe 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Sigma has everything from bargain basement garbage to a line of quality 'EX' lenses - good enough for pros. Same with Canon. They also have everything from budget lenses to a line of professional 'L' lenses. Same with Nikon and all the other brands.
And as with most things, you get what you pay for. You don't really pay a premium for name brand lenses. So if the comparable Canon or Nikon lens costs $200 more, it's probably worth it.
The price of a lens is determined by several factors:
* image quality (distortion, coatings, CA, etc.)
* image stabilization
* light sensitivity
* build quality
* AF speed
* etc.
So if the Sigma is cheaper, you can be sure that it's lacking in one or more of those departments.
2006-11-30 09:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a few Sigma EX series lenses and love them, they shoot just as good as any of my Nikon lenses and I dont buy the cheap lenses. I own all 2.8 or less. If you would like to see some images shot with my Sigma I can send some to you. But, if your going to buy anything but there EX series i suggest just using the brand of lens your camera is.
2006-11-30 21:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first Nikon (film), I had a sigma lens. It had a large zoom. I also had a reg Nikon lens for the camera. It worked just as good as the Nikon.
2006-12-01 19:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by Pammie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If yo are an amateur and on a budget, I don't see any reason for not going for Sigma/Tamron/Tokina lenses. All these lenses produce excellent results comparable to the OEM's.
2006-12-01 06:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by amank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meh. When I shot film, I kept to OEM lenses.
2006-11-30 17:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋