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New Walkabout Lens...

Started Dec 27, 2011 | Discussions thread
Martin Ocando
Martin Ocando Veteran Member • Posts: 6,711
Re: New Walkabout Lens...

For half the price of the 15-85mm, I got the Sigma 17-70mm f:2.8-4 HSM OS. Is half or a full stop brighter than the 17-85 and my copy is tack sharp. It also has IS, or Sigma's OS, which is the same and very useful. In fact, this lens made me sell my 8-16mm. Not because it can cover everything the 8-16mm does, but I find it wide enough at 17, and I was using the 8-16mm at the 16mm setting most of the time to avoid the fisheye distortion. When I get the time (and money) I'll probably get with the 10-22 or 12-24, but right now, I'm happy with the 17 setting on my 17-70mm.

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