expiredmendelsphotography posted Jun 11, 2024 04:38 AM
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expiredmendelsphotography posted Jun 11, 2024 04:38 AM
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF. $749.00 @B&H Deal ZONE
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The higher build quality of the Canon, coupled with the full weather sealing and better optics --- along with the extra 1mm on the wider end (which in wide-angle lenses actually DOES matter a lot)....it might just be worth putting that $750 new towards the ~$900 used for the better Canon version.
Both this and the Canon equivalent are heavy, bulky lenses.
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If you simply want full-frame wide angle, you can get older versions of this Sigma lens (Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM) for less than $200 used. They perform not as well, but it's a fraction of the price for wide angle.
If you're using an APS-C sensor camera, getting this posted Sigma lens would be an arguable waste of your money (given the crop sensor magnification). You'd be better served by the Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens. It's a bargain performer at less than $150 used -- and it's featherweight. The RF-S successor is even better, smaller, and lighter -- commonly on sale for $200 new.
The higher build quality of the Canon, coupled with the full weather sealing and better optics --- along with the extra 1mm on the wider end (which in wide-angle lenses actually DOES matter a lot)....it might just be worth putting that $750 new towards the ~$900 used for the better Canon version.
Both this and the Canon equivalent are heavy, bulky lenses.
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If you simply want full-frame wide angle, you can get older versions of this Sigma lens (Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM) for less than $200 used. They perform not as well, but it's a fraction of the price for wide angle.
If you're using an APS-C sensor camera, getting this posted Sigma lens would be an arguable waste of your money (given the crop sensor magnification). You'd be better served by the Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens. It's a bargain performer at less than $150 used -- and it's featherweight. The RF-S successor is even better, smaller, and lighter -- commonly on sale for $200 new.
The higher build quality of the Canon, coupled with the full weather sealing and better optics --- along with the extra 1mm on the wider end (which in wide-angle lenses actually DOES matter a lot)....it might just be worth putting that $750 new towards the ~$900 used for the better Canon version.
Both this and the Canon equivalent are heavy, bulky lenses.
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If you simply want full-frame wide angle, you can get older versions of this Sigma lens (Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM) for less than $200 used. They perform not as well, but it's a fraction of the price for wide angle.
If you're using an APS-C sensor camera, getting this posted Sigma lens would be an arguable waste of your money (given the crop sensor magnification). You'd be better served by the Canon EF-S 10-18mm lens. It's a bargain performer at less than $150 used -- and it's featherweight. The RF-S successor is even better, smaller, and lighter -- commonly on sale for $200 new.
The Sigma Art series are built very well and are highly regarded. I own several primes myself and prefer them over their Canon equivalent. This is a good lens at a decent price. Brand new with 4 year warranty may give buyers peace of mind, vs. the unknown of someone else's used glass. The Canon version came out in 2015, so there is a bit of lottery there on what you are getting second hand and even how long Canon will continue to service this model.
I think sometimes photographers get caught up in pixel peeping, and evaluating sharpness in the corners when shooting wide open, etc. etc. At the end of the day, this lens performs well in capable hands. And if you need a lens in this focal range, just because the Canon is better doesn't make this a bad option to fill that gap.
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You have the benefit of using on both an EOS and R series camera, reselling opens up the market a bit more, and the price is considerably less than equivalent R alternatives.
You have the added weight, but if you can get past that the lenses are solid.
It's definitely different than buying an M-Series lens at this point
Hoping we see actual R-Series mounts from Sigma (with AF) soon
It can be had used for a bit less than this one ($660 on ebay right now, from japan) but still carries a high MSRP ($1399)
Trade-off is between the faster stop or the wider angle, so one might be an easier sell for some more than others.
The 12-24 is still a great deal, but just wanted to throw that other option out there since it's pretty comparable in price!
The Sigma Art series are built very well and are highly regarded. I own several primes myself and prefer them over their Canon equivalent. This is a good lens at a decent price. Brand new with 4 year warranty may give buyers peace of mind, vs. the unknown of someone else's used glass. The Canon version came out in 2015, so there is a bit of lottery there on what you are getting second hand and even how long Canon will continue to service this model.
I think sometimes photographers get caught up in pixel peeping, and evaluating sharpness in the corners when shooting wide open, etc. etc. At the end of the day, this lens performs well in capable hands. And if you need a lens in this focal range, just because the Canon is better doesn't make this a bad option to fill that gap.
Again, I remind you of the balance between focal length and other features. Plus, you keep ignoring crop versus full-frame, like a real amateur (you doing you).
Again, I remind you of the balance between focal length and other features. Plus, you keep ignoring crop versus full-frame, like a real amateur (you doing you).
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some johnson measuring in this one lol.
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