Flawless on most fronts (Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Zoom Lens)

Member Name: Nibblewood

Product:	Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
Date:	30/07/09 (66 review reads)
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Advantages: Fantastic picture quality, brilliant value

Disadvantages: Not quite up to scratch buuild quality

The most important thing to look for in a camera lense is the picture quality. Why else would you buy it? Used correctly, the lense will create brilliant quality pictures. Sharp even up to the top end 300mm there can be abolutely no complaints, for me, about picture quality. However, whilst it is the most important factor, it is not the only one. Ease of use. This is where i saw the signs of it being a relatively budget lense. The focus ring can be stiff, which can affect how quickly you can focus on a once in lifetime object in time. It's not hard to move, but all i'm saying is that it can be a bit jerky. It does poke out a bit at 300mm, but that can be expected. Overall the lense is not what you're paying for, it is more than that. It is good value for money, but that does not mean it is flawless.

Summary: Very good on the most important aspect.

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