Features

• 6.9x zoom ratio with focal length of 18 to 125 millimeters
• Inner focusing system allows attachment of petal-shaped hoods and filters
• Low dispersion glass produces high optimal performance throughout zoom range
• 19.6-inch minimum focusing distance
• Designed for use with Canon digital SLR cameras

Reviews (6)

Nice range, but too many compromises
I bought this lens as an upgrade for my original Digital Rebel (300D).The range which is the equivalent of 28-200 on a full frame camera, was very versatile.However, I had one of the lenses with focusing problems.I was always forced to use center point focusing, which isn't a big problem because I usually do that anyway.However, even with that strong method of focusing, I was still getting a 30% miss rate.And if I dared let the camera choose the focal points?The miss rate shot up much higher.Colors and sharpness aren't bad as long as you step the lens down to f/6.3-f/8.I just couldn't get past the missed focusing, and the resulting poor pictures.I got a great deal on a Canon 24-85 lens, and am much happier with that.It only misfocuses about 5% of the time - and I can live with that level of error.
Very versatile lens with acceptable shortcomings.
The good:
A great lens at a great price
after reading through all different reviews on what lenses to get for my Rebel XT, i decided to go with this one, and I love it! The color is great, and the quality of the picture is definitely better than the 18-55mm Canon lens that came with the kit.
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Features

• Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras
• High performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range
• Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups
• Number of diaphragm blades 9 blades
• Made in Japan, Includes hood, caps, manual, 1 year warranty

Reviews (1)

Works good
I was really excited to get this lense. I have just recently got into photography. I was not disappointed. Works great from what I can tell.....not a pro by any means but does what I need it to do. ... Read more

Features

• Digital Telephoto Lens
• Lens Range: 59.1 in.
• Zoom: 70-300mm.
• Features: Auto and Manual Focus, Macro Lens for Close-Up Pictures of Small Subjects, Tele-Macro Function to Make Your Subject Stand Out
• Also Features: Dispersion Glass for Color Correction and Clarity, High Optical Performance for Entire Zoom Range
• Ideal for Digital SLR Cameras, Macro Photography, Nature Photography, Sports Photography
• Compatible with: Canon Cameras, Digital and Film Cameras, Minolta Cameras, Nikon Cameras, Pentax Cameras, Sigma Cameras
• UL Listed
• Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.0 x 3.0" ; 1.21Lb.

Features

• Eliminates haze.
• Serves as a lens protector.
• Multi Coated for flare prevention

Features

• High Magnification Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens, with a 10x zoom ratio from 50mm to 500mm, optimized for digital SLR cameras.
• Most effective coating for minimizing flare and ghost with digital SLR cameras.
• Triple-cam Rear Focusing System ensures high precision throughout the whole focus range.
• Uses four SLD (the special low dispersion) glass elements for superior optical performance.
• Accepts both 1.4X and 2X APO EX Tele-Converters, the lens can be used as a 1000mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens.

Features

• Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and two high refractive index SLD lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations
• Super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
• Floating focus system provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro
• Equivalent field of view to 105mm macro lens when used on a digital SLR camera with an APS-C size image sensor

Reviews (2)

Very Good Lens
I have a Minolta Maxxim 400i that came with the 35-70mm lens.On a vacation, the lens mounting was broken.I looked at Minolta as well as third party lenses.I have been very pleased with the abilities of the Sigma 28-135mm lens.The added versitility of the wider zoom range means I don't have to change lenses as often.The lens mounting is metal as well.The only drawback, and this is questionable due to its advantages, is the 62mm filter size.But, I like having the large objective lens for light gathering ablilty.I would highly recomend the Sigma lenses.I would say they are at least as good as Minolta lenses.

affordable alternative
This lens is a top preformer. It is a solid lens for the novice photography enthusiast. I use it with black and white film as well as some basic color films and everytime the photo turns out nice. The only drawback is the lens construction. It just feels like it is really delicate. Minolta lenses seem to be constructed more sturdy. But hey, just be careful with your camera and everything will be ok. ... Read more

Features

• Thin construction to prevent vignetting with today's larger wide angle lenses.
• Gives the same deep contrast and glare reducing properties to black and white photography.
• Combines with Red filters for incredibly dramatic black and white landcsapes.
• Multi Coated to prevent flare.

Editorial Review

The Sigma 17-35mm f2.8 EX aspherical HSM lens combines a fast f2.8-f4 maximum aperture with an ultra-wide-angle zoom of 17-35mm. Also, by incorporating aspherical lens elements in the front and rear lens groups, it corrects spherical aberration that could distort your images. The internal focusing system prevents the deterioration of optical quality when you are at a close distance to your subject, and it eliminates the rotation of the front barrel during focusing. The AF drive comes equipped with a silent, responsive hypersonic motor that lets you photograph your subjects without disturbing them. This lets you capture amazing wildlife shots without the noise of an ordinary AF lens. The lens materials used in this lens are lead-free and arsenic-free ecological glass. This model is dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Ultrawide angle 17-35mm zoom
• Aspherical lens elements in the front and rear lens groups
• Nonrotational front barrel during focusing
• Optical materials are made of lead- and arsenic-free ecological glass
• Dedicated to Minolta AF SLR cameras

Features

• Powered by 4 AA batteries; up to 220 flashes using alkaline type
• Designed for AF 35mm and Digital SLR cameras
• Maximum guide number of 165 in feet at 105 mm focal length (ISO 100)
• Built-in diffuser expands angle of illumination
• Bounce flash with 90 degree upwards and 7 degree downwards tilt

Features

• Compact high performance zoom lens with a 10.7x high zoom ratio, 28 to 300-millimeter focal length
• Special low dispersion glass and aspherical lenses produce high level of optical performance
• 19.7-inch minimum focusing distance with macro mechanism for close-up photography at full zoom
• Zoom lock device prevents zoom setting from being changed inadvertently
• Designed for Pentax digital SLR cameras

Features

• E-TTL II compatible - For Canon Digital Rebel XT; EOS20D; EOS1Ds; Elan; Rebel T2 etc and advanced Powershot Pro 1; G6 etc - Guide number 165 in feet - Auto set for 28mm to 105mm - Built in wide diffuser!

Features

• Macro lens designed for Pentax digital SLR cameras
• 50mm focal length
• f2.8 maximum aperture
• Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting common to digital SLR cameras
• Screw-in lens hood included

Features

• Thin construction to prevent vignetting with today's larger wide angle lenses.
• Gives the same deep contrast and glare reducing properties to black and white photography.
• Combines with Red filters for incredibly dramatic black and white landcsapes.
• Multi Coated to prevent flare.

Editorial Review

The Sigma 15mm f2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens for Minolta Digital SLR Cameras is a digitally optimized diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens. It is equipped with the latest in multi-layer coating technology that reduces both flare and ghosting. By taking advantage of both the distortion specific to fisheye lenses and the minimum shooting distance of 5.9 inches, the photographer can shoot error-free creative images.Read more

Features

• Digitally optimized diagonal fisheye auto-focus lens
• Minimum shooting distance of 5.9 inches
• Offers a 180-degree field of view
• Supplied with a gelatin filter holder