24-70 canon vs 24-70 sigma

Bountyphotographer

Since the canon cost over $1000 and the sigma is around $500, what's the scoop. Is the canon lens really much better than the sigma or is it just the brand name?


BP:dunno

ulrikft

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/sigma_2470_28/index.htm

vs.

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_2470_28/index.htm

Bountyphotographer

thanks

cmason

Comparison tests with sample photos:

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/2470exl

aledophoto

24-70
I suggest going to a local camera store and renting each for a day or two. You will probably be happy with the less expensive Sigma because you wouldn't know the difference withou trying both.

I own the Canon L version and wouldn't trade it.

Bountyphotographer wrote:

Since the canon cost over $1000 and the sigma is around $500, what's the scoop. Is the canon lens really much better than the sigma or is it just the brand name?


BP

claudermilk

It would be difficult to find a Sigma 24-70 to rent, everyone I've seen just has the Canon, even the online places with good third-party selections. Maybe see if there's a dgrinner in your area with one who's willing to meet up & let you play with their lens for an afternoon?

I don't have personal experience with the Sigma and own the Canon. From what I've read the Sigma AF is apparently less responsive & accurate than Canon's. Again from what I've read optically it close enough to Canon to not make much difference in actual use. But, take that with some salt as it's all hearsay.

For me, those reviews were enough for me to spend the extra as I push the envelope of what the Canon lens can accomplish.