Sigma Reviews

Don't overlook this lens. It does not have the longest zoom range available. But the F2.8 maximum aperature, the very serviceable 28-105mm range, the weight and size, the high quality of material and optics, and the price make this a pleasure to use and carry. If you want to carry only one lens, you need a longer range than this one has. But if you are going to carry two or more lenses, this one deserves to be in your bag.

This lens turned out to work far better than I expected. It really is a fine piece of work. I prefer to use it in manual focus mode because all the mechanical parts are smooth and precise, unlike most cheap AF zooms these days. The AF part is noticeably faster than Nikon's entry-level 50mm lens.

I have always been a fan of Minolta bodies and Sigma lenses - they work great together (currently I have a Minolta Maxxum XTsi). This lens is certainly no exception. In fact, this one is the best lens I've had. I was so impressed with this lens, that I have all but stopped using any other lens. The aspherical capabilities allow me to get in real close to my subject and come out with a very clear photo.

I'd love to review this lense, unfortunately it isn't the one that I received. I purchased this lense, but received a much slower 28-105mm F3.8-5.6 UC-III lense instead (62mm filter). Make sure you get the actual lense you are paying for.

I enjoyed this lens very much when I got it. Problem is that it's Auto focus isn't working on my Canon EOS-5. It worked fine in the begining. It's not now. I'm going to send it in and see if they fix it and if it works well afterwards. Never been dropped and hasn't been used all that much. Not sure if it's just mine or if others have had this problem. It might need to be reprogrammed. Buy with caution.

...I used the lens at a wedding and it was just perfect. It's a little tough on the focusing and the zoom but that's ok at least I know it's going to stay put.

I can't wait to use it on my digital SLR and see how it looks.