Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens

Newest Review: ... even stood in front of the audience, not 10 feet from the band, i've still got enough of an angle to get a full stage ... more

... shot. The F/Stop on this lens goes right down to 2.8, which lets you swallow up all the light in the room. It doesn't take a hugely long shutter speed to grab enough light for a decent shot, which is turn means you can get some relatively 'live' low light shooting without worrying about your subject blurring. The focus on this lens is fast and accurate, and the mechanics are pretty much silent. I didn't appreciate these features fully until I bought a couple of cheaper lens, and bands stopped playing when my autofocus whir...more

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	Sigma EX - Wide-angle zoom lens - 17 mm - 35mm - f/2.8-4.0 DG HSM ... A super wide - angle zoom lens with a large aperture. Designed to ... Last Update 09.11.2009 05:40	£ 249.99

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A super wide - angle zoom lens with a large aperture. Designed to ...

Last Update 09.11.2009 05:40

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Sigma 17-35mm F/2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens: So good for lowlight, you'll never need a flash again. (412 words)
by - written on 05/03/07 (Very useful, 823 readings)
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I bought this lens on the recommendation of a friend, a professional photographer with some serious talent. The majority of my photography revolved around taking pictures of bands in live music venues, so I had a major need for a lens that would allow me to capture decent pictures in low light and at close quarters - my friend recommended this one to me. I've been so happy with this lens it's almost disgusting. I've managed to to get some unbelievable band pictures in virtually no light and even stood in front of the audience, not 10 feet from the band, i've still got enough of an angle to get a full stage shot. The F/Stop on this lens ... Read the complete review

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