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You would think for this kind of money they could put the words "Raw Edition"
on level, and not slanted.

Do not do video with this camera, so cannot answer that question. When i put a Sigma lens on the camera, and try to go to AFD mode, it tells me it is not supported. When i put the 24-70 on the...

Its hard to compare any lens to a macro lens, since that lens will be extra sharp. Its not the same type of lens. I do not have any 100% crops of any images, as i do not look at them that way. If...

The Sony version does not come with VC. Only the SS in the body.

Might be your copy of the lens. Mine is pretty good on my A99

A99   Sigma 35mm A99 Sigma 35mm A99 Sigma 35mm

Be sure and look at the Tamron 24-70 2.8 as well. I like it better than the CZ 24-70 i had. About half the cost new as well.

Couple more;

The 012 is on all of the lens. That is not the serial number.  The serial number is up against the focus band directly above the name Sigma. Sigma 35mm 1.4  A99 Sigma 35mm 1.4 A99 Sigma 35mm 2.0 A99

B&H did have them in stock. Not sure now, but you can check.

I had the 16-105 on my A77, and it was a good length all around. Not too long where the long end suffered. After the 16-50 arrived, i never really used it again. Is this a full frame lens?

Unless you purchase a constant app lens such as the 28-75 2.8, this is going to happen.

Here are a couple of shots to show the bokeh. No onions here; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/8732359312_b3545eac7a_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/8732359252_6cff325a8a_c.jpg

I have it. Very sharp, and fast focusing. It also works in the A99's AF-D mode as though it was the Sony 24-70 lens. Very happy with this lens for almost  half the price of the Sony.

Ryther Camera are fine. You should have no problems with them. I have purchased a couple of expensive lens in the past with no issue.

Looks like dirt on the sensor.

If weather sealing is really important, you may want to look at Pentax, as alot of their stuff is this way.

The new 70-200 OS lens i just got is stabilized from Sigma. It gives you an on/off switch on the lens.

Perhaps flat to the body means touching the body. Parallel is a better word then.