HAPPY!!!!!

Hooorahhhh!!!! Just got my new ‘toy’ today. A Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG MACRO lens. Been waiting for this one to arrive since last week. But why Sigma some of you might ask. Why not Canon’s 24-70mm F2.8 L series lens? Well obviously the killing price tag off course. RRP for the lens is RM5,495.00 (as per advertised in shashinki.com). If I were to save up all my salary & surviving the whole month with Maggi & Indomee, it’s still not enough to own the lens. Haiii….so I look for other alternative. That is Sigma!

Before this I’ve used Arthur’s 24-70mm Sigma lens on my past assignments. I was surprise & hooked with the quality & the performance of the lens. Pictures taken using this lens was excellent though the images goes soft on the edges @ f2.8. Focusing is surprisingly fast. But when focusing, the motor puts out quite a lot of noise & can be a nuisance if you’re doing weddings or corporate function.. But overall the lens performs well. You can google the lens & check the reviews from other people over the WWW. A HSM(Hyper Sonic Motor) version of the lens is also out on the market but a bit pricy than the ones without HSM. FYI, HSM is Sigma’s own version of the USM(Ultra Sonic Motor) by Canon.

It’s not that I’m against buying original lens or accessories, it’s just that $$$$$ is not on our side all the time. If you’re into photography seriously & for living & having that extra $$$, then invest buying the originals. But if it’s only for fun, then no harm for you to buy those third party products. They won’t be as good as the originals, but as long it gets the job done.

Will post some of the pics taken using the sigma lens in the near future. Until then adios!