How do these compare to sigma brushes? I'm used to the quality of sigma but the price is hard to swallow.
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Sophia, I love sigma brushes, but was impressed with the quality of these brushes. I have a few staple sigma brushes and will never trade them, but overall these were great!
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I would only purchase Phillips "branded" replacement brushes. The brushes made by others identified as identical, or similar, just don't meet the exact specifications. One I bought from the largest retailer on earth rattled like a jack hammer when used.
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Tokina is $260 cheaper but extends while focusing and it does not have image stablization..so that is enough to convince me to go for the sigma.
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http://www.flickr.com/groups/d40slr/discuss/72157602509321717/?search=sigma+vs.+nikon i know it's been a while but that may give some insight. i have the sigma version and it's great value for the price paid.
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Hi Joe, I think this IS a Sigma product when examing the packaging. And the quality is excellent, fits my 150-500mm zoom perfectly. I would haveno hhesitation in buying another. Just don't forget the import charges those add another 20% to the price. Over all a nice bit of kit.
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The newer version with the C is the contemporary line of lens, sigma also came out with a art line.Basically it's much better then all of sigma previous lenses and some of the art line can even beat Canon's L glass at a fraction of cost. Quality control is also better so less bad apples make it pass inspection.Just read the reviews, you can't go wrong with a lens from the contemporary or art line.
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I haven't tried the 28mm, but I can see it costs about $100 more than the Sigma. I just bought the Siggy and I love it. I have not had any focus issues and it is quite sharp wide open for my purposes (low-light indoor shots of food and people).
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theyre a little smaller if youre looking for a full sized brush. the brushes are good ive been washing them for a couple of times and it remains in good condition. however theyre the standard common sizes and theyre good if youre just practicing. if you compare them with mac brushes yes they are small.
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Both lenses are excellent and brilliantly sharp. The Sigma is less expensive. The Canon focuses more quickly, a little, no macro lenses are fast. It should come down to what focal length you want. Canon offers an IS version of the macro. The stabilization is nice if you hand hold, but doubles the price and weight.
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The ones I received were true Sigma brushes. I have purchased from the Sigma websites directly and these are identical in brush weight, feel, texture.
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This is a matter of personal choice, and finances....the Canon lens is about twice the price of the Sigma. You gain a stop of light. I use this lens for portraits, and get spectacular results. The bokeh is beautiful. However, at 1.4, it is entirely possible to lose focus on the subject's back eye. I did use it for an event, too....and opened it all the way up....beautiful shots.
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I have tried this one, the Erisonic, a Chinese knockoff Clarisonic and a Conair True Glow brush. You can purchase this brush for $20-$40 if you look on Ebay or Amazon and you have time to look for a deal. The other brushes range in price from $40-$100, but be careful if it looks like a Clarisonic. The one I got obviously came from a Chinese factory that manufactured for the big brand-name company, but I suspect it was rejected because the battery wouldn't take a charge after it wore down after about a month of use. Disapointing since it did work somewhat better on my 57 year-old skin than the other three. If you want to buy the overpriced brand, pay one of the approved retailor's to be sure you get the warranty. Otherwise, at the price points I mentioned, the Erisonic at $56 including shipping was the best buy. The Sirius is definitely adequate at the price I paid, but I wouldn't pay over $30 for it. Whatever you buy, avoid the spin brushes like "Brite Leaf" or Pro-X which are not worth the $$ in this reviewer's opinion.The Sirius Brush is definitely worth its Amazon bargain price point.
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I think it's suitable for both. You can get a cheaper set of brushes though. I see that a similar set of brushes is now avail in little more than 2 dollars. I guess I paid too much foor my set considering they look the same thing.
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Hi! And yes they are great brushes. The heads are quite sturdy and they are great for travel because they are shorter and compact.
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Yes, it's as sharp and contrasty as the Canon. However, don't expect it to last quite as long. I've been using some of my Canon L glass since 1990. I'm rough on gear and suspect the build quality of Sigma lenses isn't as good as Canon. I have 24, 35, 50 and 85 Sigmas and all are good.
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I have rented both of them. Compared the results. No difference. Save yourself a grand and buy the Sigma. I love it and have never regretted it or looked back.
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Matthew, Sigma has released information of a replacement lens which will hit the market towards the end of March. the lens is priced at $499 and boasts significant upgrades to almost every aspect of the lens. With that being said the price of this version of the lens has been slashed (lucky people like me found it for $289). I would consider your need for this type of lens. Most of the bad reviews come from earlier models of this particular version (matted black Vs smooth black). The defective lens's rightfully so get poor reviews, however the functioning models get high praise. I have tested the sharpness and autofocus and my unit is perfectly fine. I decided that $500 was too much for a new lens and $289 was a bargain for its older brother. If you look around you may still find that clearance price. I hope this helped!