Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras by Smile shop

Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Tag : slr cameras, aspherical wide, ex dg, lens nikon, angle zoom, 2 8

Company : Sigma
List Price : $569.99
Amazon Price : $219.95
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Average customer review : 3.5

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Features

Nikon SLR mount; standard zoom lens
Aspherical lens and internal focusing
24 to 60 mm focal length
f/2.8 maximum aperture
5.8x magnification

Product Description

The effective arrangement of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and aspherical glass elements has created a lens of compact dimensions. With an overall length of 84.7mm (3.3in.), it is the smallest lens of this focal range. This lens offers a large aperture of F 2.8 over its entire range of focal lengths, which is ideal for low light situations both indoors and out. It has a large depth of field that offers the photographer greater freedom of expression.By using a new technology and optical design, this lens satisfies the needs of digital photography. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements are provided for effective compensation of color aberration, which is a common problem with wide-angle lenses. Four aspherical lenses, one molded glass type and three hybrid aspherical types, offer excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of aberration. The design concept of this lens is especially suitable for the characteristics of Digital SLR Cameras. New coating reduces flare and ghost, which is a common problem of digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance. This lens has excellent correction for "light-fall-off", which is a common problem of large aperture lenses.The design ensures sufficient illumination of the corners of the image.It is capable of taking pictures with a minimum focusing distance of 38cm (15.0in) at all focal lengths. It is very effective for close-up photography. The high performance inner focus system is particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and a petal-type hood as the front of the lens does not rotate.This lens is also equipped with a zoom lock that eliminates "Zoom Creep". This remarkably compact, high performance zoom lens is ideally suited for traveling.

Customer reviews

A Real Deal!
So maybe I am very lucky. My copy of this lens is superb. Yes there is a difference in sharpness when shooting at 2.8 but it is still very sharp and once you go smaller than the 4's it is SHARPER than comparable nikon lenses.

This lens is quiet, focuses fast and zooms smoothly on my D80. All three of these things are issues others have had but I do not have. Cameta has a good return policy so why not try it at this price? I am happy I decided to go for it and feel like it is one of the best deals in my bag. Please note: (I have several fast pro Nikon lenses I have compared this too when making my review, not just other 3rd party lenses)

Way better than expected
I know that Sigma is not the best when it come to QC. The sample variations can be huge but if you get a good one they are very good. This lens is very good, reasonably sharp wide open and very sharp stopped down. CA's are controlled and I have had no focusing problems with my D200. For the money it is an excellent value.

Amazing budget f/2.8 normal zoom
I purchased this lens to replace a Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX that was stolen along with my D50 . This is now my main normal zoom and on my D200 about 75% of the time. It sits nicely between my Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG and Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX D HSM.

This is probably the sharpest zoom lens I've ever owned. It's sharper than all of the other third-party lenses I've owned in the 24/28-70/75/80mm f/2.8 range. I've owned several others from Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina. This is by far the sharpest and is completely usable at f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. It is also much more compact and light weight than the other third party options. It's about the same length and weight as the 18-70mm kit lens, but with a 77mm thread size. This makes for a body+lens combo that is very compact and easy to handle while still having the benefit of an f/2.8 aperture.

The one minor negative I've found with this lens is a slightly less-than-smooth bokeh at f/2.8. It's a very minor complaint and would not have come to my attention had it not been for some forum posters who are much more critical of bokeh than I usually am.

All in all, this lens is a bargain. It is noticeably sharper than the other 3rd party options in the range an, at the same time, is more compact and lightweight while maintaining acceptable build quality. 24mm is noticably wider than the other 28-XXmm options and wide enough for everyday use if you have a wide or ultra-wide lens to round out your kit. For anyone looking for a budget f/2.8 normal zoom, this one is tough to beat.

bright compact little puppy
love the product and am very pleased; the lens is one of my favorites. I have an excellent copy of the tamron 28-75 xr and this is just as good IMO. This lens matches my other sigma lenses, anal about that; and the build and function is prefect. A slight bito lens creep but the throw is only about an inch, so no hassle, (focusing great on the D300 and matches well) and a touch of flare in the sun, but nothing I cant handle, especailly considering the price I paid for this, I mean Im feeling forgiving. Sigma has my vote. I just ordered the 150 macro, and I got the 10-20 and the 15 fish, and also a 14 rectal. Oh and I got the 189$ 18-200 DC for the D70; fits nice, small and sharp, great for a beater kit.
Amazon rocks too! Cameta camera is quick and responsive. Great team.

A bad copy. Unusable at 2.8f
Like some of the other reviews here, my copy was a bad one and I had to return it. Completely useless at 2.8f. Strangely enough, all the problems suddenly goes away and the lens tunrs tack sharp at f4. I bought this lens after I tried one of my friend's copy which had good sharpness at wide open through entire zoom range. I know this particular lens had same wide open sharpness problem during early production and was hence recalled in some counties like Korea and Japan. It makes me wonder whether we are receiving those recalled product or I was just unlucky with my copy.