Lens Quality? Sigma vs Canon

[JaysonFromMaine]

check out the prices on used gear at KEH.com you can get great stuff for half the price or cheaper...

Originally Posted by LePhoto

Your answers don't say sure go buy the cheaper one so you can play......Now I don't have anyone to blame for regretting not waiting. Seriously though, I appreciate the feedback. It seems to be the same answer everywhere I ask. It'll be in my best interest to wait and stick with good ol Canon.
Thanks again.
Sean

[bc_shutterbug]

I started out 2006 with a Sigma 24-70 2.8 lens - bought brand new - and was quite pleased. Shortly after, my local dealer contacted me and offered me a great deal on a used 24-70 2.8L Canon. I went and looked at the used lens, and considered the deal carefully. The seller was the test shots. I setup my camera with my Sigma and fired a couple of tests while in the store. Then I mounted the Canon L glass and fired the same series.

In short, when I looked at the results that afternoon, I was instantly bitten by the L Flu. The color and detail of the shots from the L lens were clearly better than the Sigma, even to my somewhat novice eyes. I made the deal, and will never look back.

Cheers!