Comparable Canon Lens What is the Canon lens thet is "closest" to this Sigma lens?
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Why the sudden price increase from $430 to $489 everywhere? This lens is totally not worth that price.
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Closest in what way? Focal length? Aperture? Price? Canon doesn't make a 30mm prime but the one that this lens is most compared to is the Canon 35mm f/1.4 which costs over twice as much and is larger and heavier but works on full frame sensors. The other comparable Canon lens would be the 28mm f1/.8 which is slower and a bit wider.
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Yes, it's as sharp and contrasty as the Canon. However, don't expect it to last quite as long. I've been using some of my Canon L glass since 1990. I'm rough on gear and suspect the build quality of Sigma lenses isn't as good as Canon. I have 24, 35, 50 and 85 Sigmas and all are good.
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I love that lens it's more comparable to a Ziess 85mm. The bokeh at 1.5 is awesome! I would highly recommend it over the canon 1.8
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Canon has the try a lens tool at http://cusa.canonlenses.ca/ It's a little hokey but does give you a comparison tool and simulated zoom tool.
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No. In my review I noted it only works with canon lenses. Sigma and others will not work
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The key thing to consider are the intital costs of the lenses. Secondly then know that the sigma CANNOT be used with a full frame camera (ex. 5D, etc) while the canon CAN be used. So if you are thinking about upgrading to a full frame camera, then get the canon. But if are going to stay with APC type sensor, then the sigma is much cheaper.
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Jamie, I had the same question. Truth be told I don't have the Canon version. I am interning this summer with one of the nation's best commercial photographers and I asked him. He told me that the Canon lens is built a little better but he has both and he uses both. He told me I wouldn't be disappointed in this lens and I haven't been.
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This lens compares with and outperform the Canon 70-200mm F2.8L USM, I purchased this lens after my Canon broke down, I purchased the Sigma lens and have been use it more than the Canon Lens, fantastic lens and costs half of Canon's price.
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Hello, This lens was discontinued by Sigma some time ago. We do have a used one in great condition in it's original box currently listed on Amazon.Thanks, Chadd
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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Sorry, the Canon lens wont fit. Sigma makes a specific 50mm Macro lens for the Nikon.
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These are very different lenses; if you want an "upgrade" to your kit lens, the 17-85 has a similar range; while the sigma is a wide-to-tele zoom lens;In my opinion, the best "upgrade" to the kit lens is the 17-55 lens that Canon makes.
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I have no idea as I have never used a Sigma lens. I know with my Tamron... I do get good shots with it. Only problem is using it runs my battery down faster. Sorry couldnt help, but I love mine.
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I realize this is a few months old, but came up on my screen, and maybe will help others... YES! Sigma's HSM (which this lens has) is essentially equivalent to nikon's AF-S/SWM (and also canon's USM), meaning there is a focusing motor in the lens, so will focus even on cameras that do not have a built in focus motor, such as the D40, D40X, D60, D3000 and D5000
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I've never used the canon 85mm but the there is almost no difference in sharpness with th Sigma lens. The price difference is only justified by the lower F stop.
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This is a matter of personal choice, and finances....the Canon lens is about twice the price of the Sigma. You gain a stop of light. I use this lens for portraits, and get spectacular results. The bokeh is beautiful. However, at 1.4, it is entirely possible to lose focus on the subject's back eye. I did use it for an event, too....and opened it all the way up....beautiful shots.
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Sigma is the brand of the lens but you can order it for a Nikon , do not buy the one for Sony or other brand because is not going to fit your camera