Review 4 of 64
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$240.00
from Konijnenburg Summary: I bought this lens 3 months ago as a backup moderate wide-angle to complement my EF-S 10-22 and 70-200 2.8 L. Purchased on sale-or-return basis, which for me was essential considering the mixed reviews I've read.
To my honest delight, I appear to have an absolute gem. Mine is evenly sharp across the imaging circle, with slight (1,2%) vignetting at the corners. Focus is fast, slightly noisier than I would have expected from HSM but up until now I've not experienced mis-focussing, back focussing or any other traumatic experiences.
To all intents and purposes, this lens is as sharp as my 10-22: a slightly warmer color cast but I prefer my images this way.
Based on my personal experience I thoroughly recommend this lens, but do check carefully because I've read that there are some lemons out there and Sigma's quality control isn't as tight as it could be. I was burned with a 28-70 2.8 EX DG which couldn't focus consistently and almost reduced me to tears on the few occasions I dared use it professionally. This 17-35 is a world apart.
Note: I have the older, non-DG version. Strengths: Sharp, consistent across imaging circle, fast focus Weaknesses: slightly warm color cast, concerns about Sigma quality control Similar Products Used: Canon 10-22
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