After examining some of the scuttlebutt on Sigma I concluded that most
of the complaints were about lower grade lenses. I think if you pay
$900 for one of these you'll get a good quality lens.
<http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3316&navigator=3>
Chuck Norcutt
Bill Pearce wrote:
>> What is the issue with Sigma making lenses for
>> Olympus?
> I've never owned a Sigma lens, so I am succeptible to rumors...
>
> I have heard and read that Sigma QC is worse that Canon's. I have heard
> related experiences where several lenses were exchanged to get a good one.
> Further, They have a reputation of being less robust in construction than
> their two competetors.
>
> Although Cosina had now so good a reputation when making the OM-2000, their
> subsequent entry into RF cameras and lenses has given them a reputation for
> quality that exceeds the price. I handled a R2 in a store, and was
> particularly impressed with the VF, and the camera in general seemed well
> made in comparison to the low price.
>
> I would feel better if it were Tamron making the lenses, but Sigma seems to
> be at the head of the line for OEM these days.
>
> Bill Pearce
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