Sigma Reviews

I'm suprised by one of the others reviewers quality problems. I have pointed the camera both straight up and straight down and the zoom and focus do not move one bit - it is dampened very well. I almost wonder if they are referring to a different model. The lense seems to be high quality and the autofocus is fairly quick and quiet for a lense in this price range. I would definately recommend it to anyone.

This is an awesome lens! and so compact. The quality is just great and the price is so reasonable...absolutely no problems here! I highly recommend this lens!

I returned this lens the same day I received it. I found the macro function to be combersome, less than crisp, and with a miniscule depth of field. With no lock for the lens barrel, the lens extension continually slid forward with the slightest negative angle. And, once extended, the lens was awkwardly balanced and difficult to steady on my Novoflex head.

It was between the very resonably priced 70-300 Nikkor and this one from Sigma. I chose this one, mainly on the basis of the macro capability, and glad I did. I've gotten some super honeybee shots, and frame-filling portraits. Resolution couldn't be better, fully equal to the Nikkor or any fixed focal length lens in this range (as far as I can judge.) Light and relatively short, it's convenient to carry. Pair this with a good short zoom, and you're set.

I bought this lens as a long range zoom for my Canon Digital Rebel. It is an excellent value for the money and gives you incredible range! It comes with a lens hood and also a very nice padded case too.

even though it does not state it here, the lens is actually the Macro Super II. this lens has a red ring around the top and comes in a gold box with a red stripe on it. make sure you get this version because it is the latest model.

there really is no better value for a long range zoom than this lens.

...Should be this one!
Having recently purchased my Eos Rebel 2000, I needed a good zoom lens. Do you want a quality lens whose results speak for themself? Then this is the lens for you. The autofocus is quick and quiet and the lens is light and small enough to fit into my cramped camera bag. The perfect 2nd lens to go with your stock 28-80.

I purchased this lens from Amazon about 5 weeks ago! I had also owned the Canon version of this lens! and I recomend the Sigma over the Canon! here is why! 1st the sigma has macro capabilities where the canon does not! I belive the build of the sigma is better! the canon was only a few $$ more, but the Sigma lens gives you more for the money! including quality! The pics are Sharp and the auto focus is fast! I held the canon 70-300 and the Sigma 70-300 APO side by side and thought the Sigma was a much better lens! Hey if you don't like it, send it back!! but I am sure, Very sure that when you try it, your going to keep it!