Used Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Auto Focus Wide Angle Telephoto Macro Zoom Lens for Canon EOS

2008-10-31T21:00:00

I wanted something with a bit of focal lengh to photograph birds, I realized pretty quickly that unless you're quite close to birds, this lens just doesn't get you close enough. Despite this, it takes nice shots when the sun is bright at 300mm, but even better at 200-250mm. If you can afford it, spend the money on something with image stabalization!!! But for my budget, this was a great starter lens (so that's why I gave it 4/5). I recommend this lens to anyone starting out and is hesitent to spend much money or can't afford to. This is my all-time lens because of its versatility.

bird b.

2008-06-15T21:00:00

I bought this lens for general useage and kids sporting events. This lens has been great for capturing action shots outdoors. Extremely fast focus when zooming in and out. Good picture quality outdoors. I have noticed definite softness on most pictures when using closeup indoor. In cases I know will be indoors and useage will not require zoom (say more than 50mm etc) I would use another lens.

wiredhernandez

2008-05-07T21:00:00

I wanted to get a cheaper 28-300mm lens with out spending a lot of money. After I received this one, I sent it back. I am just going to save up my money and get a better one.

Rox

2008-04-06T21:00:00

This is my principal Wedding Photography lens. Sure, it's not an L series Canon lens, but it's unmatched in flexibility and quality for the money. Sigma has since released similar lenses that start wider and end around 200mm, but they're pricey. If this is your first tele-zoom, you'll be VERY happy.

7 B.

2008-01-21T19:00:00

I use this lense to capture wildlife, sports momments and general photograhy -- I love it.

jody m.

2008-01-03T19:00:00

This lens makes taking pictures of my small children much easier and better. Can't wait to take it on vacation!

Bellefant

2007-02-11T19:00:00

I had fun with this lense in very sunny conditions but on cloudy days my results were not that great. Plus my pictures were not that sharp. I think if you need 28mm to 300mm break it up into 2 lenses.

John S.

2007-02-05T19:00:00

yes this is an excellent lenses for the money if you want to take close up shots of nature the F stop is a little high but you can't get a lower one for the money.

Big B.

2007-02-05T19:00:00

this is my second time buying this lense the first one i had on the front seat of my rental car when on vaction. when in an auto accident it still worked for the vaction but was rough zooming in or out. i like the convinance of the lense for traveling and only needing one lense. so i bought my second.

bonehead

2007-02-04T19:00:00

I have had this lens for more than a year. This is the lens that I keep on the camera as my walk around lens. Sometimes I miss the 18 - 28mm range of the stock Canon lens, which came with my Rebel XT, but the picture quality is so much better than the stock lens, I almost forget! It does make the camera a bit heavy so if you don't have a good quality tripod, you may need to upgrade your tripod. (Again, worth it.) The lens is great for all types of photos. I specialize in macro shots and this works great for them. It will focus at a close range, but you don't have to hover close to the items to get detailed shots.

Elissa

2007-02-04T19:00:00

I photograph paintball tournaments and drag boat racing. Both of these sports have extremely fast action. This lens does it all. Close up or Zoom IN...you got it all with ZERO DELAYS!!!

Dave

2006-10-26T21:00:00

The lense is incredible focusing on small objects at a distance. Makes me a better photographer than I think I am

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