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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Feel free to buy, for such a price, the quality is simply amazing.

Great lens! The photos are just WOW! I have it on the 650D and I have already worked one wedding with him and have no regrets. Assembly at the highest level. As for the yellowness, I personally did not notice, and in Photoshop it's easy to fix if anything. At the extreme points, my copy works well. I am very happy with the purchase! This lens has become my favorite))

Pros
  • Build quality, aperture, convenient focal lengths.
Cons
  • It's heavy, but it's not for everyone.

I came to buy sigma after a year of active shooting at 700d + 17-55. For a long time I was asking the price of the full frame, believing that I would not get more from the crop than I had. That is, everything went approximately within the framework set by Canon marketers. "17-55 seems like a great lens, seems to be sharp enough, well, a little flimsy, but I'm not a pro, I shoot for my own pleasure, I get excellent shots for a family album, there seems to be no reason to worry," I thought. Then,

Pros
  • - Incredible sharpness since 1.8. The resolution of the lens completely covers ~20 megapixels of an average modern crop camera. - Ideal quality of materials, assembly, ergonomics. A perfectionist's dream, a thing that is practically and aesthetically perfect. - When you change the focal length, nothing extends, but the focus is maintained. - Quiet and fast autofocus motor. Precise autofocus. The lens approached my two cameras perfectly, without adjustment. - Case and lens hood included. - Price, almost 20% cheaper than the nearest competitor Canon 17-55 f/2.8
Cons
  • - Considerable weight, for someone it may be a significant disadvantage. For me, no.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am amazed at how well made the product is, just magical!

Previously, I had experience of communicating with Sigmas and they did not leave any positive emotions in my memory. I don’t know why, but during the next change of optics (in search of perfection) I fell for marketing and advertising, I decided to order this lens. Well what can I say. He is cool. Really cool. Damn cool! And I say this, a person who has shot almost the entire line of canon electric zooms and primes (with the exception of exotic 500mm, 1200mm, etc.) In general, I was…

Pros
  • Some solid pluses: - sharpness - more than enough, even at 1.8; - glare / hares - I didn’t specifically try to catch it, but I never found it in the pictures either; - HA - yes, there are none, even on 100% crops; - focusing in a dark room - excellent! IMHO, Sigma18-35 + 60D focuses more confidently than canon24-70 / 2,8 + 5Dm2 (there are no complaints about focusing speed either); - internal focusing - the dimensions of the lens do not change, the front lens does not rotate either - polarizers can be used safely; - with color reproduction, too, everything is OK !; - workmanship, fitting parts, smoothness of the zoom and focus rings; - the presence of a hood in the kit; - a bag \ case for the lens is also included; - convenient forward cover with a latch displaced to the center; - the price is ridiculous for a lens of this level.
Cons
  • This is not a drawback, this is a feature - the zoom ring is unusual, it zooms in the opposite direction. Some say it's heavy. funny, really. He is normal! And its weight - it depends on what to compare. With canon 18-55? Then yes, it's heavy. With Canon 70-200/2.8? So sigma is generally like a feather.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The purchase brought only positive emotions.

Tested in the store. I wanted to change my Tamron 15-30 2.8 to this Sigma. I wore it on 1D Mark 3, on crop 1.3 with an open aperture it gives a strong vignette at 18-24, at 35 it is no longer visible. Sharpness pleased. There is a known compatibility problem with the new Canon 70d carcasses and others, but for some reason people scold Sigma, not Canon. I will take for 40d. Tamron is too big and heavy.

Pros
  • Excellent optical qualities, manufacturing materials, constructive. Sharpness, back blur is pleasant in the photo.
Cons
  • No dust and moisture protection, no stub. The zoom ratio is only 2.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

It was a terrible purchase, but I wasted my money.

For older cameras or videographers a great option. Not suitable for photographers with a modern crop, you can put it on ff, but why a wild vignette? There were sigma art on the mic, they worked flawlessly. I bought a canon 35 is and was amazed - the marriage disappeared, in general, it always removes everything. I sold all the sigmas - like a nightmare of the past now. They told me that they only bought native optics - but I heard enough of corrupt reviewers who drove synthetic tests, or, well,

Pros
  • they disappeared after experience with this glass
Cons
  • - with the latest dual-pixel cameras, this lens works every other time, the amount of marriage is huge. For a long time I thought that something was not working out for me, I lost a huge number of frames, even confidence in my photo skills - and incomplete compatibility is to blame! Unfortunately, it was "going" for a long time before that, but it was worth talking to the people during the filming process - it turned out that it was for Canon that problems with AF sigma art and not only were problems forever. - heavy, bulky - dipped heavily in price, sold with difficulty, losing a record amount of money - at the moment the most "minus" purchase of photographic equipment, which included dozens of different glasses and cameras that have already been sold for the most part. I left only what I really and constantly shoot

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I definitely recommend buying, I didnt notice any disadvantages.

When I read that Sigma is preparing this lens (and I read this news on April 1), I thought it was such a joke! )) The lens turned out to be amazing (despite the small range of focal lengths and the lack of a rope for the cover)))! It is sharp, very sharp starting straight from 1.8! No focusing issues. Always right on target (both 650D and 70D). Sufficiently contrasting, neither yellow nor bluish;) All the lenses that had previously fallen into my hands were a compromise of characteristics…

Pros
  • Aperture! Picture quality (sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, DOES NOT CHROMATE!) Quality materials and thoughtful design. Everything is very well done! I'm smitten with Sigma! Nothing moves out either when focusing or when zooming. Convenient wide zoom and focus rings. A lens hood and a hard case-bag (albeit huge) are included. Normal focusing speed (I use it on the new 70D) and the motor is not at all loud without crackling and clicking. The diameter of the filters is 72mm - in an acceptable price group. Good cover. Handsome! )))) When focusing, it does not change viewing angles (almost all other lenses, when changing focus (both fixes and zooms), play a little with viewing angles. When you focus, the image shifts slightly back and forth. When shooting a video, this is noticeable and spoils the picture. When taking a photo - irrelevant).
Cons
  • The focal range is small. Prior to that, was a favorite of 15-85. 15 is more than 85. But 35 is too short! There is no stabilizer, although there are no problems with lubrication, thanks to aperture ratio. Heavy. Big. Paired with a 70D, it is noticeably heavier than 650+ 15-85. The holster bag is standard. suitable for storage at home, but for walking or traveling it is too bulky and the walls are not rigid, they do not protect this masterpiece! If the comfortable elastic bands of the zoom and focus rings are smeared, it is difficult to wipe off, clean off (the notch is small and deep). I don’t remember exactly, it seems there is no hole for the rope on the lid, there is definitely no rope so as not to lose the convenient lid! ))))

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best thing I have ever used, highly recommended!

As soon as this lens appeared, I decided that I would buy it. Before him, there was already a 35mm f / 1.4 fix from sigma. I like luminosity. Focuses fairly accurately. In mixed and poor lighting, there are more misses. On an open cut. In general, I am satisfied with this lens, I shoot mostly landscapes or group portraits with it when I need a wide angle. Sigma's Art series is successful.

Pros
  • Aperture-fast. Constant luminosity. Costructive.
Cons
  • Heavy

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Overall good, but I expected more, there are disadvantages.

I bought the lens through the official store (PCT), after long wanderings around the Internet, in search of a universal fast lens for crop (Canon eos 70D). A month later, I handed it over to the service center, as it smears at 100%, moreover, either at "+" or at "-", without any regularity, I tried both auto and manual, in general I tried all modes, only when focusing on Live View can achieve great results, but it's slow and drains your battery. The service said that it is possible to solve the

Pros
  • Build quality, color reproduction, sharpness when focusing on Live View
Cons
  • Autofocus through the viewfinder on the Canon 70d smears 100%, a slight backlash with the carcass.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I can't say that I was completely satisfied with the product.

Taking into account the fact that there is always glamor in the form of blur on a hole up to 8, you have to shoot group portraits, full-length portraits, and even partly half-length portraits by holding the hole tightly. At hole 8, the depth of field is about the same at 2.8 in the usual sense. When shooting a street flash on dimly lit streets, the situation is similar, only the subject in the center of the frame is sharp. BB walks from exposure and tends to go yellow. I tested this glass for…

Pros
  • declared luminosity
Cons
  • wrong BB, strong blur at apertures up to 8

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

Without ulterior motives - the best lens for a crop camera! In the FF translation, focal lengths are 28.8 - 56mm, the most popular for me. Tell me what kind of zoom can still give such focal lengths with a constant hole of 1.8 per crop? For video, it is indispensable due to the ability to smoothly zoom the frame at a constantly open aperture. Very convenient to use on the new Canon mirrorless cameras due to the crop mode. If there is a super 35 camera - the same. If there was still a stub in…

Pros
  • 1. Build Quality 2. Smooth zoom 3. Sharp at 1.8, namely 18 - across the entire field of frame 35 - closer to the center 4. At 35mm covers a full frame 5. Versatility due to focal lengths 6. Nice contrast picture 7. No light aberrations 8. Minimal distortion 9. Soft bokeh
Cons
  • 1. Slightly felt vignette at 18, not critical, removed at will by software 2. Dimensions and weight, with a light camera (I have a Canon 200D) it is impossible to balance it on the stabilizer without additional weights and other tricks. Can really be a problem 3. Compared to fixes on the FF of the same focal lengths on the same hole, it’s a bit dark, somewhere around half a stop of exposure.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is top notch and I recommend the product for purchase.

USB Dock will save a lot of time and nerves instead of going to the alignment service. You can set not just corrections for WIDE-TELE, but also intermediate zoom positions, and even different distances. It's just incredible. After spending a day or two, you can very, very accurately fit the glass. Combined with the 70D, regular phase and LV combo AF produce very similar results. LV, of course, is more accurate and stable, with almost no misses in principle. I was worried from reviews that…

Pros
  • 1. The quality of the body materials used; 2. Quality workmanship and fitting parts, the AF switch is stylish and clicks with delicious quality sound, has a white line for greater visibility; 3. Comfortable rubberized zoom and focus rings with a pleasant ride; 4. Weight: weight is reliable.,-); 5. Convenient beautiful hood with an internal corrugated surface and a "correct" lens cap; 6. Complete set: traditionally Sigma puts a semi-rigid pouch with a zipper that can be attached to a belt; I have never practically used these cases, but it is very nice, I already said about the lens hood above; 7. Very quiet and nimble motor; 8. Very accurate and confident AF, if the carcass makes friends with a specific specimen - mine was the only one in the store, but it completely suited me; 9. Sharp on the open, very sharp!; 10. Pleasant blur and pattern, not ugly "correct" nature of distortion, despite the fact that this is a zoom; 11. Sigma USB Dock - inexpensive, and allows you to very accurately rebuild the lens for a specific carcass; 12. Design: exactly the design dictated by logic and common sense, and not what everyone usually understands: it feels like the glass was designed by people who shoot for the same; the zoom mechanism is made in a single housing without any moving trunks, when zooming and focusing, of course, the blocks move inside, which affects the weight distribution and, as a result, if you use a steadicam for video, there is an imbalance, but it is very insignificant. The use of a compedium and/or a battery pack already completely eliminates the imbalance, no reconfiguration is required. Zooms with trunks have to be rebuilt much longer.
Cons
  • Some will inevitably appear during operation, but so far there are only enthusiastic epithets. Is the zoom range too small? But it's 1.8 on the whole range. There is no desire to climb into a swamp, a dusty desert or under heavy rain with this lens: dust and moisture protection is in question. But so, sorry, such shootings on a fee should fully cover any risks on equipment in any case. Someone will say - weight, but personally it's more convenient for me to balance the camera with the battery pack. Well . perhaps the only USB Dock, since Sigma offers this, it would be nice to have some kind of memory bank with its own settings for each carcass.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Wonderful quality, one hundred percent satisfied!

Very, very decent aperture zoom, for a crop it’s generally a fairy tale! The Art series is still good. Sharp already from 1.8, did not expect. Alignment was not required, possibly depending on the instance and on the camera. I read a lot that there was a problem with 70d, on my 7d it got up like a native. The design is good - nothing, as they say, does not rub, does not press, does not pinch) Not a bokeh monster, but draws beautifully. Yes, for someone heavy, but it depends on what to compare…

Pros
  • Aperture, constructive, sharpness, color reproduction, price
Cons
  • On crop, AF dulls in low light

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

I really did not expect such new lenses from Sigma. Sigma lenses are now divided into three categories A (Art), C (Contemporary), S (Sport). With article Art the best in the line. Quality in everything! The reorganization of the company was beneficial. Let's hope that Sigma will continue to please us with such good products for a reasonable price :) For those who are interested, you can read all + and - here. http://www. The-digital-picture. Com/Reviews/Sigma-18-35mm-f-1.8-DC-HSM-Lens. Aspx…

Pros
  • 1. Fast. 2. Very sharp at f/1.8 3. Fast autofocus. 4. Build quality. 5. Beautiful bokeh. 6. Hood included. 7. You can buy a USB Dock to align the lens and ate the internal firmware. 8. Reasonable price.
Cons
  • 1. Too heavy :), but what do you want from such a fast lens :) 2. Suitable for crop cameras only :( 3. No Image Stabilization (IS) like in Canon :( 4. Strong distortion at 18mm Who cares about the quality of the photo, you can close your eyes to the cons :)

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best I have ever used, great product for anyone!

I chose between Canon 17-40 f4L and Canon 17-55 f2.8 IS and of course Sigma. Before buying, I carefully tested all the lenses and concluded that even if Sigma cost 50,000. I would still choose her. When I compared it with 17-40, I literally immediately realized that 17-40 was complete slag not worthy of a red ribbon. Sigma at 1.8 shows greater sharpness than 17-40 at f4. In general, comrades, to say that I was shocked is nothing to tell But from 17-55 there were little doubts, I thought if I

Pros
  • This is by far the best universal zoom lens for crop cameras. -Sharp at 1.8 (very sharp) - At 35mm you can shoot portraits - Ergonomics, assembly and quality of materials at the highest level. Nothing backlash, no cracking + no trunk, everything happens inside the lens. -Weight is about 810 grams and this language cannot be called a disadvantage. It lies very well in the hand, it feels like a Thing! -Tensive, fast and silent autofocus. - Distortion at an acceptable level, HA-practically not.
Cons
  • It’s a little unusual that the zoom ring is spinning in the opposite direction, but in principle this cannot be called a disadvantage .

Revainrating 3 out of 5

There are some variations, but tolerable on the whole.

Allows you to hide the mess in the background by blurring at quite decent distances to the object. I am completely discouraged by the fact that on the 5.6 hole the lens is really darker than the initial whales, almost half a stop. If they just need to shoot without blurring, then on normal apertures you have to greatly lengthen the shutter speed, on a cloudy day on a 5.6 hole you have to set shutter speeds to 1/30 in the same place where 1/80 is enough for 35 2.0.

Pros
  • Didn't understand
Cons
  • Very low light transmission at work holes. Very heavy

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product for me, no problems at all.

Pretty good lens for cropped cameras. In conjunction with 70d, it smears in focus through the viewfinder. The picture is not bad, sharp, fast and suitable for video. A good drawing in the dark, if desired, they can photograph the Milky Way. The rubber band on the zoom ring fell off after a year of use. Great for landscape hdr, ihdr. I don't like the 70d skinton in conjunction with this lens. Perhaps this is a problem of the carcass, not the lens.

Pros
  • Picture
Cons
  • Weight, focal length

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything in the purchase suits, a very necessary product.

It’s stupid to write about weight and price - it goes without saying that it’s heavy and not cheap, In terms of execution - I thought only the fuji technique can bring me to ecstasy . but they tried in sigma)) I bought it new - they took it out of the box, from wardrobe trunk - there is a slight presence of oil on it, and the smell of oil, everything turns smoothly, the metal cools the hand, mmm, buzz. 1.8 is quite a working aperture, but I prefer to close down to 2.5 if there is enough light…

Pros
  • An excellent working leader-drummer) Everything is done so that it is convenient to use.
Cons
  • 1) The picture is too . I don’t even know how to say it . Correct or something. I do not know how to explain. Take, for example, a robot machine - it clearly does its job over and over again, everything is perfect and predictable. And take the milling turner Vasya, whose quality and performance style directly depends on the amount of alcohol consumed in the morning)) So this lens is a robot machine. 2) I needed to adjust it a little with the camera settings in order to more accurately get into focus.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just super, the product is made wonderfully, very satisfied.

Half a year considered to buy. After reading all the reviews, there were many doubts, especially the front and back focus were frightening. But in the end I decided to take a chance. The lens was not available in my city, I had to order it through an online store. The lens is chic, such sharpness at an open aperture, a very juicy picture. Minimum distortion, very natural reproduction of colors and midtones. Before that, 4 years passed with 50mm, and the difference is simply colossal. On my…

Pros
  • Aperture Brightness Quality Definition
Cons
  • Price The weight

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I am dissatisfied with the product, there are no positive qualities.

I’ll make a reservation right away, my carcass is 70d, but it’s not just the incompatibility of the carcass and the lens. Unfortunately, I can't mention any of the advantages! So I'll write everything else. 1. The lens never focuses on the face and under no circumstances, you put a central point, but he doesn’t see it, it seems that the lens simply doesn’t understand the camera settings, for a long time I couldn’t understand the reason why it doesn’t finish it, then it interrupts, but on the…

Pros
  • In ideal conditions, in very good light, you get a really good photo, but this is only in ideal conditions.
Cons
  • Naturally AF work