Question about Sigma DG series

GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
edited August 31, 2006 in Cameras
If I get a Sigma lens for my 10D that's non DG what will I lose? :dunno :scratch

Just a straight EX HSM APO.
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  • BakatBakat Registered Users Posts: 155 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    I would suggest checking here http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html
    Kat
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited August 31, 2006
    DG is just a different coating on some of the elements, basic design is the same. Also, there's a different texture on the focus/zoom rings. Aome folks say it doesn't make a bit of difference - the coating, not the texture! lol3.gif

    At one point, Ziggy did a direct comparison between an older EX 70-200 and its new DG counterpart = the old one ended up being better.
    Erik
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  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    Isn't the DG like an EF-S? Created for the 1.6 crop only?
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited August 31, 2006
    Khaos wrote:
    Isn't the DG like an EF-S? Created for the 1.6 crop only?
    No, that's DC.
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited August 31, 2006
    All Sigma initials are explained here,
    http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses.asp
    Erik
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  • andymillsonandymillson Registered Users Posts: 147 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    Khaos wrote:
    Isn't the DG like an EF-S? Created for the 1.6 crop only?

    That would be the DC line of Sigma's.

    DC = Designed for non full frame sized sensors
    DG = New coating designed for Digital cameras. Can be used on full and non full frame (with crop factor) cameras

    Not too difficult to tell the difference between the 2 designations eh? rolleyes1.gif
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  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    GREAT INFO GUYS!

    Thanx a bunch! thumb.gif
    Now I see that if I get the older version it should work fine with the ole 10D.
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  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    Bakat wrote:
    I would suggest checking here http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html
    Kat

    Thanx Bakat!

    This is extremely helpful!! thumb.gifthumb.gif
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  • TylerWTylerW Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2006
    andymillson wrote:
    Not too difficult to tell the difference between the 2 designations eh? rolleyes1.gif

    Almost as easy as keeping Tamron's Di-I and Di-II designations separated.
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