new sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM

[boostedb16]

ok i got my sigma 24-70 2.8 HSM and these are completely unedited samples i took yesterday when i got it. i think unedited shows more about the lens and i would recommend this lens to anybody. well enough talking, on to the pictures.
1. my new project
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3841394596_e5b0082343_b.jpg
2. my crazy daughter sydney
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3840605977_2357e5a5d7_b.jpg
3. my daughter's dog named brody
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3841398588_2e519a1de2_b.jpg
4. my moms dog named lake
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3841400428_43019331a3_b.jpg

[WickedIXMR]

How much was it?

[boostedb16]

B&H sells them for $899.00.

[BexSican 408]

Nice pictures man, I love those wheels on the truck.

What kind of camera are you using?

[boostedb16]

nikon D80.

[Mr. Clean]

ARGH! i am super jealous of your new project.

and your lens.

lol.

[boostedb16]

ARGH! i am super jealous of your new project.

and your lens.

lol.more to come on the new project.

[CHADbee]

ARGH! i am super jealous of your new project.

and your lens.

lol.
:stupid:

looks like a sharp copy and wow the colors are vivid...the red on your hardbody is very red

[Kamikaze]

I was just looking at one of these on Ebay. I like this price a lot better over its Nikon counterpart.

[boostedb16]

I was just looking at one of these on Ebay. I like this price a lot better over its Nikon counterpart.thats the only reason i bought sigma over nikon was the price difference.

[00CelicaGT]

damn thats some nice glass. shots are nice and crisp and the colors really pop!

[A.A]

I was about to say why not buy the L glass for 200 more but... you don't shoot canon.

[boostedb16]

I was about to say why not buy the L glass for 200 more but... you don't shoot canon.i only paid $450.00 for this new. i ordered the $569.00 one but they sent me the $899.00 one oops :goodjob:

[thecoolcutter]

Really considering getting this lens for my CANON. :D

The Hardbody Rocks! :yes:

[Tarzanman]

thecoolcutter: Tamron makes cheaper versions of that lens.
The Canon 17-55 f/2.8 and 24-70 f/2.8 are both 'L' lenses, so you'll spend close to $1000 each if you get the Canon brands.

The Tamron versions are both ~half that price. I have the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and will vouch for its quality. It does sometimes hunt a bit in very low light... but that is partly because I am using a Rebel

[boostedb16]

i think he was saying he was thinking about the same sigma for his canon.

[A.A]

i only paid $450.00 for this new. i ordered the $569.00 one but they sent me the $899.00 one oops :goodjob:

that is the definition of a gift from above then :D good deal man!

[A.A]

thecoolcutter: Tamron makes cheaper versions of that lens.
The Canon 17-55 f/2.8 and 24-70 f/2.8 are both 'L' lenses, so you'll spend close to $1000 each if you get the Canon brands.

The Tamron versions are both ~half that price. I have the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and will vouch for its quality. It does sometimes hunt a bit in very low light... but that is partly because I am using a Rebel

it has a plastic back and service sucks... if the lens has a problem you will have to swallow it up and buy another one because sending it back it barely an option... but if you get a good one and keep it well, it does have good optics.

[Tarzanman]

i think he was saying he was thinking about the same sigma for his canon.

I just bought my first sigma this past week. haven't taken enough photos with it to rate its performance.

Its a big sucker, though. Heavy too

[boostedb16]

what sigma did you buy? my next lens is going to be the sigma 70-200 2.8.

[Tarzanman]

The 70-200 f/2.8

[boostedb16]

The 70-200 f/2.8lol..........thats my next one