Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Aspherical Lens for Sigma SLR Cameras

Product Description:

This new generation of compact standard zoom lens retains the same 1: 2 (Half Lifesize) Tele-macro capabilities of its predecessor. However, it incorporates a Helical Focusing system for convenient use of polarizing or graduated filters. This also allows a "Perfect Hood" (supplied) to be used. This lens also utilizes a new optical design, and a "flare-cut" aperture, providing even better optical performance. And a convenient "Depth Scale" is displayed on the lens barrel to help calculate Depth-of-Field. This is the most desirable lens in the 28-80mm category.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Helical Focusing system
  • New optical design, and a "flare-cut" aperture, providing even better optical performance
  • Convenient "Depth Scale" is displayed on the lens barrel to help calculate Depth-of-Field
  • 28-80mm Focal length
  • Minimum focusing distance of less than 20 inches
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Sigma
  • EAN: 0085126659400
  • Label: Sigma Corporation
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation
  • Model: B00008IHQI
  • MPN: B00008IHQI
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_LENS_FILTERS
  • Publisher: Sigma Corporation
  • Studio: Sigma Corporation
  • UPC: 085126659400
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Customer Reviews

super lens2007-06-11
This is a super lens. I use it every day. Just the right range for closeups. I added a +1 closeup lens and can take virtually every shot I want.
Decent low-end lens2005-04-04
As far as lenses go, this is by no means a great one, but you do get a good value for your money. If you're looking for an inoexpensive all-purpose lens that covers the most commonn focal lengths, then this might be one to consider.

This lens has a few good things going for it; price, focal range, leightweight, compact, and the macro feature is nice.

On the other hand, it performs better in auto than it does in manual, because the focus ring is extrmely loose. My biggest complaint, though, and the one that almost makes me regret buying it, is that that the lens, overall, has very bad bokeh.

If you're just getting your feet wet in photography and don't want to invest a lot of money, then this lens would probably be a good choice.

You will get your money's worth, but don't expect more than that.

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