Chuck,
Even the 70-200 HSM blah blah F2.8 has issues. This
lens in the MSRP $900 range.
--- Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> After examining some of the scuttlebutt on Sigma I
> concluded that most
> of the complaints were about lower grade lenses. I
> think if you pay
> $900 for one of these you'll get a good quality
> lens.
>
<http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3316&navigator=3>
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> Bill Pearce wrote:
> >> What is the issue with Sigma making lenses for
> >> Olympus?
> > I've never owned a Sigma lens, so I am succeptible
> to rumors...
> >
> > I have heard and read that Sigma QC is worse that
> Canon's. I have heard
> > related experiences where several lenses were
> exchanged to get a good one.
> > Further, They have a reputation of being less
> robust in construction than
> > their two competetors.
> >
> > Although Cosina had now so good a reputation when
> making the OM-2000, their
> > subsequent entry into RF cameras and lenses has
> given them a reputation for
> > quality that exceeds the price. I handled a R2 in
> a store, and was
> > particularly impressed with the VF, and the camera
> in general seemed well
> > made in comparison to the low price.
> >
> > I would feel better if it were Tamron making the
> lenses, but Sigma seems to
> > be at the head of the line for OEM these days.
> >
> > Bill Pearce
> >
> >
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