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News Sigma 20-200mm f3.5/6.3 DG

Yep, for the huge range that stretches just into ultra-wide territory it could be the best travel zoom ever made.

First super-zoom to break the 24mm barrier and the first FF mirrorless Contemporary zoom and Contemporary lens that isn't an I-series.
 
Now I'm thinking about switching my 20-60 and 70-300 for the 20-200. I don't know how much I would miss the 200-300 range, but most of the time I use it below 200mm.
 
I would prefer normally the 28-300mm range for super zooms. The review of Christopher Frost sounds very promising. Best super zoom available. But do not expect the same image quality as with your 20-60 and 70-300. It is still "only" a super zoom.
 
I was initially excited to see this, but then saw that it does not have OIS. I really value the Dual IS I get from using stabilised Lumix lenses on the S5II.
 
Looks very interesting. A very versatile lens, and I love the fact that it starts at 20mm (not 24, or worse, 28).

If this lens matches the optical performance of the M43 Olympus 12-100... it could be the ideal do-it all landscape/travel lens. It is difficult to tell from the initial reviews, which seem quite positive.

I wonder if Richard Wong will review the lens? Having bought two lenses in the past thanks to his amazingly thorough video reviews, I would certainly trust his judgement :)
 
dirk said:
I would prefer normally the 28-300mm range for super zooms. The review of Christopher Frost sounds very promising. Best super zoom available. But do not expect the same image quality as with your 20-60 and 70-300. It is still "only" a super zoom.
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The additional 8 mm on the wide are the main reason I even consider it. The 20 to 28 mm range is the only reason I still have the 20-60. I'm barely using it, because I have the 28-70 sigma. But 28 and even 24 mm are sometimes not enough. At least for me, 20 mm are enough almost always.

Quality wise, it seems good enough to what I've seen.

I'm only thinking, if I would miss the longer range or the close focusing on the long end.
 
I want!!! This is the lens I’ve been waiting for. If it performs, it will replace my 24-105 and 70-200 f4 combo. But it needs to be good across the zoom range.
 
I'm also very interested but want to see some good representative examples of landscapes throughout the zoom range.
I'm hoping Gordon Laing will get his diagonal pier shots up soon :)
 
Based on these sample images:


And this review:

www.the-digital-picture.com

Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary Lens Review

Is the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!
www.the-digital-picture.com www.the-digital-picture.com

My initial thoughts are that it's better than the 28-200 but still lacking in overall optical performance, especially at the frame edges. I guess this is the compromise with super zooms and I need to calibrate my expectations accordingly.

However, I'm keen to try one. Until I do, I guess I won't know for sure if it's for me.
 
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