Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D
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Discontinued
AF not supported by D40 and D60 cameras.
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF lens has now been optimized to capture superior quality images even with digital cameras. DG is a designation Sigma uses on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.
Responding to the demands from professional photographers for a constant aperture zoom lens with a wider view, this lens covers focal lengths from 24mm ultra wide angle to 70mm medium telephoto with a bright viewfinder and easy AF/MF all the way through.
- Three aspherical lens elements minimize spherical aberration, astigmatism and sagittal coma flare
- Use of two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements results in excellent correction of chromatic aberration (the propensity of different colors of light to focus before and after the film plane)
- DF (dual focus) mechanism is incorporated, making it easy to hold the lens during AF while providing a wide focus ring for easy manual focus
- Non-rotating lens front allows the use of a flower shaped "Perfect Hood" and makes employing polarizing filters a snap
| Filter Size | 82mm |
| f/Stop Range | 2.8-32 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.3' (40cm) |
| Magnification | 1:3.8 |
| Zoom/Focus Control | Two-touch |
| Angle of View | 84.1 to 34.3 Degrees |
| Groups/Elements | 13/14 |
| Length | 4.5" (115mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.5" (89mm) |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (715g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 51 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (21)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (21)
- Strong construction (21)
- Consistent output (16)
- Rugged (16)
Cons
- Heavy (18)
- Slow focus (6)
- Blurry focus (4)
- Heavy / bulky (4)
Best Uses
- General purpose (25)
- Portraits (16)
- Night photography (11)
- Shooting outdoors (9)
- Shooting indoors (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (13), Semi-professional (10), Professional (6), Pro photographer (3), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Better Top End Sigma than Low End Nikkor
I love Nikon and I am fan of Nikon products. I own D700 and D300 camera bodies. On the D700 I have the great Nikkor 24-70mm and cost me an arm and a ...Read complete review
I love Nikon and I am fan of Nikon products. I own D700 and D300 camera bodies. On the D700 I have the great Nikkor 24-70mm and cost me an arm and a leg. On my D300 I tried many lenses: nikkor 24-120mm VR, nikkor 16-85mm VR, nikkor 18-200mm VR and I really was dissapointed of the quality of my end product hmm just ok pictures. A little affraid to go off-brand I started reading about this Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG and decided to give it a try.... this lens has a word...AMAZING, WORDERFUL, INCREDIBLE SHARP, RESPONSIVE ALL THE WAY, AMAZING CONTRAST, SOLID CONSTRUCTION... and I can keep going for a while. Now Sigma lenses have my 100% trust and I am looking into other Sigma lenses like 50-500mm; 12-24mm or 10-20mm and I certainly will be more than happy with it. Don't even dare to compare lower end nikkor lenses with Sigma lenses. This Sigma people are doing their best and using the finest glass to gain the pro confidence and of course they got me. Nikkor lenses are great but I will say only on high end lenses ($1500 and up)and not the cheap ones that really are, feel and give cheap end results.
Thanks again SIGMA... you rock
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Most Liked Negative Review
Go for the Tamron
I've been using this on a D80 for about a month. Its built like a tank, which means its very (front) heavy. It is very soft at f/2.8 but starts getting sharp...Read complete review
I've been using this on a D80 for about a month. Its built like a tank, which means its very (front) heavy. It is very soft at f/2.8 but starts getting sharp by f/4 and by f/8 is extremely sharp. The focusing is very very loud and misfocuses a lot. It has a very good look to it at 24mm and has very good macro at 70mm. The zoom ring doesn't glide easily from from 28mm to 35mm. Like I said I've used it for a month and its already up on craigslist. If you want a good wide angle zoom get the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. Its cheaper, sharper, focuses faster, lighter weight and uses 67mm filters. If you want a "portrait lens" get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8
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Pros
- Great price
Cons
- Zoom ring tight
Best Uses
- Weddings
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
Great lens! Always happy with Signa lenses! Use mainly for weddings!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Heavy
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- Filter size
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Concert
- Landscapescenery
- Low Light
- Portrait
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
This is a great f/2.8 lens.
I've tried it in low light situations. Both for portraits and photography of art projects.
Since I bought it is almost permanently on my camera.
It feels solid and have a nice balance on my d200.
It will suite the need of most of us. Even pros.
No we can't fairly compare it with the Nikon high end lenses. But it is nearly 1/3 of the price.
But it is close enough; if you are on a tight budget you will enjoy this lens a lot. It like comparing a Toyota against a Porche.
The Toyota might not be as luxurious but it will do the job efficiently and it will do it for a long time!
the resolution is very decent, a bit soft on the sides.
It hunts a bit in poor light condition.
I'm just not sure about the clutch function used to switch the M/A modes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I got this for my d5000 just to find out that the AF doesnt work with the d5000. it was listed that the AF doesn't work for the d40 and d60 only. Other than that, the lens has been so far so good. The zoom has some getting used to, but i'm enjoying the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cost
- Easy To Use
- Quality
Cons
- Sticky lens hood
Best Uses
- General Purpose
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
This lens hasn't been off my D300s since I got it. The IQ is as good as the Nikon version for a lot less $$$. My only complaint is due to the exterior coating on the lens, the hood is hard to put on and take off.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Bulky Design
- No Increase In Performance
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
It's really heavy (although I expected that from the other reviews I read). I had to return the first one I ordered because the auto focus wouldn't work at all. I just got my second one a few days ago and it seems I am having the same problem. It works a bit better than the one I had to return but if I am shelling out over 500 dollars I should get something that works all the time. Not impressed at all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- Bulky Design
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I love my new lens, I use this lens for a lot of portrait work! I love the focal length while having a stop of 2.8.
It is a little big, it makes my d300 look sort of small! Otherwise a very nice lens and very sharp images!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comparatively Cheap
Cons
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
- There are no good uses
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I wanted the much more expensive Nikon version of this lens, but I opted to go this route and I am sorry I did. The lens is just about useless. I have not gotten one sharp good looking shot out of it. All the pix I have taken with this are soft. Often, the lens cannot find the autofocus handle.
Stay away...
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I use this lens for photojournalism, for me works excellent.
its not that expensive and do the job
its heavy but i don't think thats a problem...
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I use this lense for senior pics and for children.. along with detail shots when doing weddings.. I love it! it is a little heavy but worth it! i love that it is a macro such crisp images
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Filter 82mm
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Macro
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
very good lens. Excellent DOF / Brokeh at f/2.8
Pros
- Quick focus
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
This lens is a great buy for the money. It's super sharp and focuses very quickly. The only reason I didn't give it four stars is because of the design. The weight and size are fine for me, but I don't like how the zoom ring is so close to the camera body. Also, it may just be my specific lens, but the zoom ring is also very tough to turn. I'm sure it will just work itself out though.
Pros
- Decent image quality
- Easy To Use
- Solid feel
Cons
- Image softness
- Slow focus
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I shoot mostly portraiture with the lens and it is a decent lens. I love how solid the lens feels and I would rate it above average for image quality. The biggest problem I've found with the lens is image softness. Another issue is the autofocus tends to hunt alot in moderate to low levels of artificial light. I shoot alot of low-light portraiture/glamor and this tends to be a problem frequently. Overall I really like the lens though and would recommend it as a more cost effective substitute for the Nikon lens for those without gobs of money to spend.
Pros
- Good above f 3
Cons
- Searching focus
- Soft and SOFT at 28
Best Uses
- Landscape photography
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I bought this lens for the only reason I didn't have the money for the Nikon version of it.
I had to send it back to Sigma so they could fix it, because it had a soft focus on ALL appertures. After they've sent it back, it was fine from 3.5 up.. 2.8 still very soft, so what's the point on having a 2.8 lens if you can't use it fully open? Even though I sharpen my pics on editing, it still looks too soft for my taste.
I should have saved my money and bought the real one!
Pros
- Sharp
Cons
- Bulky Design
- Heavy
- Loud motor
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
This lens is very sharp, but on the heavy side. Also the focusing motor is quite loud.
Also, never seen this before, but the barrel actual zooms backwards. Like at 24mm, the barrel is extended, but at 70mm it's fully contracted.
Zoom ring is far too close to the body of the camera.
- Similar:
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Economical
- Sharp
Cons
- Bulky Design
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I use this lens for everyday photos and snapshots. While it is a heavy lens, I appreciate the zoom capabilities as my other lens is a prime. I have found that my copy is not especially sharp at f2.8, but I get my best shots at f3.5 on the larger end of the aperture. I think this is common with many lenses though. No complaints or regrets on this purchase.
- Recommended:
- Hoya 82mm Ultraviolet UV(0) Haze Glass Filter
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Sharp focus
- Well constructed
Cons
- Might be a tad heavy
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I have had the lens 2 weeks on my d80 and like it alot so far. Fast focus. Don't see the soft focus per some other reviews. Intend to take to Europe as everyday lens along with my 18-200 VR. Purchase mainly for the f2.8. May be a little heavy but still feels good on the d80.
- Similar:
- Sigma 10-20, Nikon VR 18-200, Nikon 105/2.8
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
- Quality
- Sharpness
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
I shoot extensively, i shoot at night, flash photography a lot, i shoot outdoor. so i need a lens that can cover all this.
The sigma 24-70 works gr8 with me, i had the chance to use the nikkor 17-55 too and comparing them both, i didn't see that much difference in performance concerning the speed of AF, quality of picture and sharpness
Can't neglect the softness at 2.8 but it is easly recovered in editing.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
Product used both personally and professionally.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
This lens is capable of great photographs. It is heavy to carry, but mine is extremely sharp and contrasty. The 82mm front leads to very expensive filters. Expect to sell your children if you want a polarizer. It is reasonably priced, but it has some warts. It is a keeper for me. At least for now.
Pros
- Durable
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- City scenes
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D:
Use this lens on both my D80 and D300 - very sharp, quick focus on the D300 great lens.
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