New lens..Sigma 17-70

Richard T · 17 Jul 2006 at 23:40

Hi guys

I picked up my new lens at the weekend (haven't really had much of a play yet

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Here are a few samples... All images have had levels done and no sharpening at all.

any comments appreciated as always

1 Here's one of my cat chillin' in the heat

2 Yet another of my cat

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4 A 100% crop of the image above

scoop · 18 Jul 2006 at 09:25

The 17-70 looks ot be a super walkaround lens and a lot cheaper than the Canon 17-85. Let us know how you get on with it as you get moreused to it. First shots look very good.

Richard T · 18 Jul 2006 at 09:53

will do. So far I'm noticing thats its focus's real fast and quiet.

Am out and about today so will try to have more of a play

brocksta · 18 Jul 2006 at 11:01

looks good, is it the macro one?

DizMatt · 18 Jul 2006 at 11:29

the first two seem pretty sharp and the 2nd two pretty soft
have a 17-35mm sigma that I'm playing with myself, must admit the extra length as a decent walk about would be handy

King_Boru · 18 Jul 2006 at 13:00

I am looking to get the 17-70 aswell. Mainly for portrait use. Could you upload some more pictures so I could have a look at the quality a bit more?

Edit,... it was actually the SIGMA 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO i was looking at,... sorry.

Richard T · 18 Jul 2006 at 22:26

Ok , here are some more images from the 17-70 from Hyde Hall today ( a RHS Garden in near me)

Critique is most welcome as always

I must admit... I did really struggle with the sun today! It was sooo bright! what settings do you guys use in this searing sun?

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Richard T · 18 Jul 2006 at 22:26

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Richard T · 18 Jul 2006 at 22:27

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15 Here's yet another one of the cat!!

DizMatt · 18 Jul 2006 at 23:20

those colours are awesome and the macro looks great
not bad all in one lens package

really like #11 and #8

Richard T · 18 Jul 2006 at 23:24

DizMatt said:
those colours are awesome and the macro looks great
not bad all in one lens package

really like #11 and #8

thanks... am struggling a little with the macro shots

Richard T · 19 Jul 2006 at 12:27

any other comments.....?

Samurai Jack · 19 Jul 2006 at 14:29

I got this lens with my 30D and I am finding it to be a great alternative to the kit lens. I really need to post a few pictures when I get time (sorry). It is certainly good for botanical subjects (especially macro shots) and wide open is nice too. A good buy I'd say.

IceAx · 19 Jul 2006 at 14:45

pics look great

nice and sharp, was it expensive ?

Andy

brocksta · 19 Jul 2006 at 15:01

-=BAF=-AXE said:
pics look great

nice and sharp, was it expensive ?

Andy

ive found it for £240 personally mate.

Im quite tempted to get this lens to replace my kit lens instead of the canon one now. Its a hell of lot cheaper than the 17-85 and looks like a great lens.

Richard T · 19 Jul 2006 at 15:19

brocksta said:
ive found it for £240 personally mate.

Im quite tempted to get this lens to replace my kit lens instead of the canon one now. Its a hell of lot cheaper than the 17-85 and looks like a great lens.

238 here... am really pleased with it.I got it to replace my kit lens. It focus's quick and seems well put together

Richard T · 19 Jul 2006 at 15:20

Samurai Jack said:
I got this lens with my 30D and I am finding it to be a great alternative to the kit lens. I really need to post a few pictures when I get time (sorry). It is certainly good for botanical subjects (especially macro shots) and wide open is nice too. A good buy I'd say.

I'd be interested to see your images when you put them up to compare.

Bolerus · 19 Jul 2006 at 16:17

hi

before I start, please remember im a total newbie, if I ask / say anything silly.

xcellent pictures, I hope I can eventually get some that clear, im sure it will take me a lot of practice though.

just wanted to ask, did you only use the the 17-70 lens for the close up shots?

reason I ask is that we have just ordered our minolta dynax 7d body (should arrive ina few days) and I am now looking at what lens I need.

I would say one that will focus at the flowers kind of size would be perfect.

any ideas what I woudl need for that please.

Richard T · 19 Jul 2006 at 16:41

Bolerus said:
hi

before I start, please remember im a total newbie, if I ask / say anything silly.

xcellent pictures, I hope I can eventually get some that clear, im sure it will take me a lot of practice though.

just wanted to ask, did you only use the the 17-70 lens for the close up shots?

reason I ask is that we have just ordered our minolta dynax 7d body (should arrive ina few days) and I am now looking at what lens I need.

I would say one that will focus at the flowers kind of size would be perfect.

any ideas what I woudl need for that please.

all piccies where takien with the 17-70

Regarding lenses for you new cam It really depends on what exactly you want to shoot.

The 17-70 is not a true macro lens but it does have the capability for macro although it is rather good at it

Bolerus · 19 Jul 2006 at 21:30

thanks for that, apreciated.