tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post3277786068354937936..comments2023-05-16T15:44:01.356+03:00Comments on Boris' Photoblog: 2013 #02 - After the rainBoris Libermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492536795376346604noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-38089361113588008912013-01-07T20:49:42.639+02:002013-01-07T20:49:42.639+02:00Well, this Sigma lens can do 1:2.3 close up on the...Well, this Sigma lens can do 1:2.3 close up on the long end of the zoom range which is good enough for me. <br /><br />Also, I've observed that it is f/4 almost all the way through approximately 60 mm which is more than good enough for me. It turns to be f/4.5 just before the 70 mm zoom setting, so I don't really miss the constant f/2.8. <br /><br />Again, it certainly depends on your photographic needs, and this lens seems to fit mine just perfectly.Boris Libermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13492536795376346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36050493.post-25583640300949845812013-01-07T13:59:28.077+02:002013-01-07T13:59:28.077+02:00I've thought about replacing my Tamron 17-50 f...I've thought about replacing my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 with the same lens as you, to get the extra reach.<br /><br />But i think i'd miss the constant f2.8. <br />if you could get a 17-70 with good 'close to macro' capability that could be a clincher. pa dinneenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057343702348605668noreply@blogger.com