tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609548138538436057.post6716092569131661678..comments2023-06-01T06:38:50.226-05:00Comments on The Nikon Digital Field Guide Online: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17294296806845135867noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609548138538436057.post-40048037454917277392013-01-14T11:38:41.282-06:002013-01-14T11:38:41.282-06:00You definitely can't beat that $299 price tag....You definitely can't beat that $299 price tag. I'm waiting for the newest version to come out. Sigma did a little redesigning of the lens both inside and out and if they can make this already great lens even better that would be awesome!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by to comment!<br /><br />follow me on twitter!<br />http://twitter.com/#!/JDennisThomasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294296806845135867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609548138538436057.post-76285361880098339992013-01-14T10:11:54.783-06:002013-01-14T10:11:54.783-06:00Been intrigued by this lens for years. Owned the 1...Been intrigued by this lens for years. Owned the 16-85mmVR but found it too slow, but sharp and the VRII really works wanders. Regretfully I sold it and pretty much regretted that for years. <br />Recently B&H had this for sale for $299.00 and jumped on it. Wow, it really is sharp, the HSM is swift, silent and accurate. And almost as wide and of course it's faster too! <br />The only thing that gives me pause, is the OS stays on for about a minute after taking a pic. Might prove to be a real battery drain.<br /><br />Thanks for the review!Camarillo Brillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511871933210971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609548138538436057.post-7145689083465717202011-06-25T12:34:14.647-05:002011-06-25T12:34:14.647-05:00Very nice review that I agree with wholeheartedly....Very nice review that I agree with wholeheartedly. One thing: you did not mention the bokeh (although it is quite evident) which is a prime reason I bought the lens. Many people compare this lens to the Nikon 16-85 vr buying the NIkon for its reported sharpness. Personally, the Sigma is sharp enough for me while the good bokeh puts it over the top.brev00https://www.blogger.com/profile/12160280238236633050noreply@blogger.com