[OM] Re: 28- 300 mm on ebay

[Chuck Norcutt]

I don't know anything about this particular Sigma but our own Moose here 
is extremely happy with his 28-300 Tamron in EOS mount.  You find lots 
of complaints on the web about quality control of Sigma lenses but I 
think these complaints are typically only about the bottom of the price 
line.  Some of the higher end Sigmas are excellent performers.

But you do need to understand that a 28-300 zoom lens is a real optical 
compromise and may exhibit some artifacts of that.  On the other hand it 
will allow you to get a lot of shots you might otherwise miss if you had 
to change lenses to get it.  Also, if I was on a safari in Kenya 
rumbling across some arid grasslands I don't think I'd be interested in 
changing lenses very often in the dust and dirt.

Chuck Norcutt

Tim Randles wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/300-28-mm-Telephoto-Sigma-Camera-Lens_W0QQitemZ290002430994QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> 
> http://www.sigma-photo.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3305&navigator=2
> Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 DG MACRO Camera Lens (FOR PENTAX AF)
> 
> 
> I saw a photo gallery exibition in Jersey Channel Islands a couple years ago 
> that boasted Sigma lenses. It was right after that I made a decision to go 
> DSLR, the images were incredible, and I was truly inspired to shoot.
> 
> Is this lens good for wildlife shots? ( seller used it in Kenya) but maybe 
> they are photo-novices like me.. ( although the ebay listing sounds like he 
> bought an evolt 500 2 lens kit as well..
> 
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions for a novice ( gotta go to work, change oil on 
> the cat generator this morning... ) 
> 
> Cheers..
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers.. Tim Randles - Sausage King 
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