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New Zealand, Wellington
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Review on Powerful Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Lens: ๐Ÿ“ท Achieve Stunning Macro and Wide Angle Shots with Nikon SLR Cameras by Tammy Johnson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Sigma convinced me

I've worked with many photographers who are loyal to their brand, people who never give up Canon or Nikon lenses. Canon and Nikon make good glass, but sometimes there are certain categories of lenses or certain primes that neither of them have. I recently switched to a 5D MkII from my 5 year old Canon Digital Rebel XT and needed a new wide angle lens as I had different EF-S mounts. Canon's next ideal offering was 28mm f/1.8, but I wanted something wider, something in the 24mm range that Canon offers at affordable f/2.8 and sky-high f/1.4 prices. The Sigma fitted perfectly into the available range with exactly the performance I wanted. When I received the lens I was blown away by the build quality and also the fact that it came with a body and lens hood! These are things I've never seen with a Canon or Nikon before. The focus ring is solid and fits the hand very well. It is exceptionally accurate, delivering sharp focus throughout the lens's zoom range. Macro is also great for wide-angle shots of building details or close-up shots of objects. sensor in this camera (more like a 50mm than a 24mm), it still retains its sharp optics for crisp images. If you're looking for a wide-angle lens for a full-frame camera, or a nice wide but not too wide APS-C lens, I recommend the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 macro.

Pros
  • Wide range
Cons
  • Zero