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by Mark Picard on Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:09 pm

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How would this lens perform on a Nikon D850? Any idea on how it would compare to the 24-105mm Sigma F4 Art lens? I'm considering getting either of these two instead of the Nikon versions. Wise choice (or not)? Thanks for your advice!

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:41 pm

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It's much better than the 24-105 which doesn't really live up to the Art designation. The Sigma 24-70 is approximately equal to the Nikon 24-70E.

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by Mark Picard on Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:42 pm

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E.J. Peiker wrote:It's much better than the 24-105 which doesn't really live up to the Art designation. The Sigma 24-70 is approximately equal to the Nikon 24-70E.

Thanks E.J.!

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by Kerry on Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:22 pm

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I was anxiously awaiting the release of this lens, hoping that--like most of the other Sigma art entries--it would be a a truly top flight performer. I have the "G" version of Nikon's 24-70 and I've been looking for something for the F-mount that was a substantial, no doubt upgrade, in the same focal range. I'd hoped that the Sigma lens would be it. Then, about six weeks ago, I stumbled across the Lens Rental review of this lens, which was posted back in July:

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/07/sigma-24-70mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm-art-sharpness-tests/

I was not impressed.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:29 pm

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Kerry, you might look at the G2 version of the Tamron 24-70. I haven't personally tested it but on paper it looks pretty darn good.

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by Kerry on Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:23 pm

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E.J. Peiker wrote:Kerry, you might look at the G2 version of the Tamron 24-70. I haven't personally tested it but on paper it looks pretty darn good.

Thanks. I just read through a lengthy review of the new Tamron edition (https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-24-70mm-f-2.8-Di-VC-USD-G2-Lens.aspx) which more or less concludes that it's as good as the Sigma Art version. Woof.

To be honest, I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that the real problem is my own standards. Making a truly good optic in this range from end to is, at present, virtually impossible. The coverage from legitimate wide angle (24 mm) to short telephoto requires too many compromises, apparently, in terms of design and execution. This is the reason I'm seriously considering either the Sigma 24-35/2 or a fast 24 mm prime as a supplement to my current kit.

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by Tim Zurowski on Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:56 pm

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This is exactly why I am going to purchase the Sigma 24-35 f2 ART as soon as I can afford it. Everything I have read suggests that it is as good as the ART primes and offers a bit more versatility. I did own the Tamron 24-70, and it was a very good lens. I would still own it if it hadn't been dropped and damaged beyond repair. But the Sigma is going to be the next level up.

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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:00 am

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Kerry, the Zeiss 25mm f/2 is pretty darn good. Now that they have introduced the Milvus 25mm f/1.4, the older 25mm f/2 Z.F2 may be getting less expensive. It's a really good lens! The Nikon 24mm f/1.4 is awful by today's standards, BTW!

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by Kerry on Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:33 pm

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Thanks, I'll definitely look into it. I'm leaning toward the Sigma 24-35/2 because of its (relative) versatility but if I go the prime route the Zeiss 25/2 will be a contender. (The Nikon 24/1.4 definitely will not.)

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by Tim Zurowski on Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:36 pm

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Another good choice if you do go the prime route is the Sigma 24 f1.4 ART. I just will likely go the 24-35 route for the added versatility.

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