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Current state of wide (zoom) lenses

Started Apr 2, 2013 | Discussions thread
qianp2k Forum Pro • Posts: 10,350
Re: Current state of wide (zoom) lenses

Although I am mainly a FF shooter, I did choose Sigma 17-50/2.8 OS as the walk-around zoom for my 60D.  I have a few shots from that combo in my last year's Italy trip

It's no brainier to me at $600 that its IQ can match to Canon 17-55/2.8 IS but $400-$450 cheaper (when I bought the lens it's about $430 cheaper).  I bought from Amazon.  The first copy has BF issue.  But thanks Amazon hassle-free exchange/return policy, they sent me 2nd copy thru 2-day delivery before I even returned 1st copy (with free shipping label).  With two copies in hands and compared side by side, my 2nd copy is clearly better.  I had another similar experience thru Amazon in last Dec to swap Canon 17 TS-E lens with the same happy hassle-free experience.

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