Hello Don, You really should be considering the new Tamron 28-75/2.8 DI lens. I had the Tokina at one point and would absolutely go for the Tamron if I were to do it again. Of course, that is what I did. Here are some of the reasons: 1) Optical quality is better (IMHO) 2) Weight and balance are more in line with the *istD and smaller bodies (the Tokina is very heavy) 3) The Tamron is very close focusing, the Tokina is not.
Sorry I can't comment on the Sigma, as I have not used it. But do consider the Tamron along with the others - almost anyone I have heard of trying it, has liked it. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, October 28, 2004, 5:29:15 PM, you wrote: DS> Now that I have decided that I need a short fast zoom I need a little help DS> deciding which one. DS> The Sigma is less than half the price of the Tokina, but how is the quality? DS> I've not heard anything bad about the EX series lenses but I'd like to hear DS> from someone that has used one. DS> TIA DS> Don
