[LRflex] Re: Digital B&W

  • From: Richard Ward <ilovaussiesheps@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:52:23 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Walter,
   re: the Sigma Glass you inquired about. I have experience with three of 
their 
lenses over the years. The 'best' was a 'fast' 28 for the EOS mount (f1.8 iirc) 
I scooped up on via a clearance sale from an ad in Shutterbug (it was a while 
ago!). For sub 11x14 prints, in low light, or where somewhat noticeable 
distortion wasn't an issue - it was very nice. For a Hundred Bucks for a fast 
af 
prime, even nicer. The funnest was a Full Frame Fisheye (14mm?) my good friend 
had in Konica mount. Well built and a pleasure to use. The worst lens I've ever 
used on any slr -bar none- was a push-pull 75-300mm AF Zoom I regret helping 
him 
purchase for travel pix with his 35mm EOS Rebel mk1 (the very first model). 
Poor 
AF, Poor Image Quality, and Poor ergonomics. The reputation I've seen in the 
'eos forums' is that select lenses from their line up are great, but build 
qualities can be quite variable even with 'identical' lenses, so choose a good 
retailer to avoid exchange/refund issues if you catch a dog lens. 
Lensrentals.com has some interesting 'repair rate' data on their inventory and 
comments on lens quality on their site you might want to give a look see. Also 
a 
good place to rent something before committing to buying it - especially if you 
can't touch-n-feel a lens prior to purchasing it. I know that sometimes I'm 
really excited about x,y, or z, but a few seconds after picking it up or 
bayonetting it to my camera I know it's something all wrong for me. 

Richard in Michigan






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From: Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, July 8, 2010 8:12:25 AM
Subject: [LRflex] Re: Digital B&W

Richard, Kevin,

Humbled by the comments, thanks.


      

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