Sigma lenses on Nikon, any recent problems?

8 years 2 months ago #469623 by Sue Bidwell
[font=Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]I am wondering if any of you have any recent experience with Sigma lenses?  On a Nikon.  What I'm interested in is  details on : quality and warranty/service problems. I'm aware that Sigmas past has had a pretty poor reputation for service and now that they are trying to raise the bar with their lenses.  
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Thoughts on this?  


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8 years 2 months ago #469625 by Screamin Scott
Seems there are more issues with Sigma lenses on Canon cameras than Nikon. That said there are fewer issues with Sigma lenses than there used to be. Build quality wise, Nikon lenses are better but for the difference in price, that's a personal opinion. Optically, some Sigma lenses are better than their Nikkor equivalents. You really have to look at individual lenses as opposed to brands. Older Sigma lenses, particularly zooms, were terrible mechanically, but are much better now.  A big deciding factor would be the use a lens will see. Hard on lenses ?, go with the OEM, otherwise the 3rd party may be right up your alley.

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8 years 2 months ago #469633 by effron
I've used three Sigma lenses on Nikons in the last few years and ALL were great. They have done well recently....

Why so serious?
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8 years 2 months ago #469865 by Flash Steven
If you pick up one of Sigma's better lenses, it's going to work great on any camera.  

Canon 7D w/grip, Canon 40D, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS L Canon MPE 65mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 70-300mm f2.8; Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6
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