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<blockquote data-quote="Exodist" data-source="post: 1564443" data-attributes="member: 284358">Nice shot Brent.I just ordered the new Sigma 17-70mm F/2.8-4.0 Contemporary Lens.&nbsp; Having a friend bring it to me from the states when they come out to visit. I am replacing my Canon EF 28-135 f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens with the Sigma. The Canon lens is just way to soft by todays standards. But the Sigma is also supposed to have a good all around macro mode. I was going to replace my Canon EF 75-300 with a new Tamron SP 70-300 (new model), but the Tamrons IS doesn't play to well with video. So I am hoping Sigma does a refresh on the one you got for a C line up or Sports (S) line. So I will hold out till next year. But to be honest, I am looking hard at the Canon 70-300 L lens. But hoping Sigma offers something with that zoom range with larger aperture for lower light. If they came out with a 2.8 to 4.0 in that zoom range I would be overly excited or just a constant f/4 would be so nice.If I can offer a tip for focusing, set you focus point to the center square only. Point at the bee and press the shutter button down half way and hold it. Then position the shot as to have the bee in the upper right corner. Then take the shot. This will keep the bee in focus and let you use the rule of thirds to get a better composition. Cheers,Joe</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Exodist, post: 1564443, member: 284358"] Nice shot Brent. I just ordered the new Sigma 17-70mm F/2.8-4.0 Contemporary Lens. Having a friend bring it to me from the states when they come out to visit. I am replacing my Canon EF 28-135 f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens with the Sigma. The Canon lens is just way to soft by todays standards. But the Sigma is also supposed to have a good all around macro mode. I was going to replace my Canon EF 75-300 with a new Tamron SP 70-300 (new model), but the Tamrons IS doesn't play to well with video. So I am hoping Sigma does a refresh on the one you got for a C line up or Sports (S) line. So I will hold out till next year. But to be honest, I am looking hard at the Canon 70-300 L lens. But hoping Sigma offers something with that zoom range with larger aperture for lower light. If they came out with a 2.8 to 4.0 in that zoom range I would be overly excited or just a constant f/4 would be so nice. If I can offer a tip for focusing, set you focus point to the center square only. Point at the bee and press the shutter button down half way and hold it. Then position the shot as to have the bee in the upper right corner. Then take the shot. This will keep the bee in focus and let you use the rule of thirds to get a better composition. Cheers, Joe [/QUOTE]

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