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mckennma · Mar 14, 2006, 7:08 PM

Any issues with the lens?

rduve · Mar 14, 2006, 8:11 PM

mckennma wrote:

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Any issues with the lens?

No, not all. I only used it a couple of times so far. Took some handheld shots at Universal City Walk at night. They came out great.

mckennma · Mar 15, 2006, 10:50 AM

A few people told me not to use Sigma because they are junk. What have you seen with your lens?

rduve · Mar 15, 2006, 1:08 PM

That's nonsense. Sigma makesgreat lenses. I did a couple of test shots comparing my Sigma 28-70, 3.5-4.5 lens to the Minolta 18-70 3.5-5.6 lens that came with the camera, and the Sigma matched or exceeded the Minolta lens in clarity. It is also a more solid built.

mckennma · Mar 15, 2006, 1:16 PM

Computers, I am an expert with many certs and 20+ years experience in network engineering.

Cameras, I know how to push the button and make changes on my S45 and S1 IS. I have no idea about SLRs. So Sigma lens are decent. Does Sigma have the f/1.7 autofocus lens for 5D?

rduve · Mar 15, 2006, 1:43 PM

mckennma wrote:

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Does Sigma have the f/1.7 autofocus lens for 5D?

I am not sure. Just did a google search and I didn't find anything.

mckennma · Mar 15, 2006, 2:09 PM

I am also looking at the Nikon D50 kit from B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Does not look like the KM f/1.7 autofocuse lens is available new.

rduve · Mar 15, 2006, 3:14 PM

I like the KM5D because of the Image stabilization. I do not see any advantage of the Nikon D50.

mckennma · Mar 15, 2006, 4:19 PM

I will go to Ritz and check out the KM 5D before buying it.

rduve · Mar 15, 2006, 5:49 PM

Yeah, they are very helpful there and let you play with the camera.

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Mar 14, 2006, 7:08 PM	#31
mckennma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 134	Any issues with the lens?

Mar 15, 2006, 10:50 AM	#33
mckennma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 134	A few people told me not to use Sigma because they are junk. What have you seen with your lens?

Mar 15, 2006, 1:08 PM	#34
rduve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,504	That's nonsense. Sigma makesgreat lenses. I did a couple of test shots comparing my Sigma 28-70, 3.5-4.5 lens to the Minolta 18-70 3.5-5.6 lens that came with the camera, and the Sigma matched or exceeded the Minolta lens in clarity. It is also a more solid built.

Mar 15, 2006, 1:16 PM	#35
mckennma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 134	Computers, I am an expert with many certs and 20+ years experience in network engineering. Cameras, I know how to push the button and make changes on my S45 and S1 IS. I have no idea about SLRs. So Sigma lens are decent. Does Sigma have the f/1.7 autofocus lens for 5D?

Mar 15, 2006, 2:09 PM	#37
mckennma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 134	I am also looking at the Nikon D50 kit from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Does not look like the KM f/1.7 autofocuse lens is available new.

Mar 15, 2006, 3:14 PM	#38
rduve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,504	I like the KM5D because of the Image stabilization. I do not see any advantage of the Nikon D50.

Mar 15, 2006, 4:19 PM	#39
mckennma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 134	I will go to Ritz and check out the KM 5D before buying it.

Mar 15, 2006, 5:49 PM	#40
rduve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,504	Yeah, they are very helpful there and let you play with the camera.