This is my workhorse lens. I shoot with a lot of prime lenses and this is actually the only multi-focal lens that I own. Images come out super sharp. I use this more for landscape and architecture shots but I don't think it'll have any trouble doing portraits.

For everyday shooting, a standard zoom lens is the go-to optic for most DSLR owners, so it pays to get a good one. The latest own-brand Canon and Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses have equally fast aperture ratings and are built to satisfy the most discerning professional photographers.

Sublime image quality; Excellent build quality; Great handling

Large 82mm filter thread; Typically heavy for an f/2.8 zoom; Not fully weather-sealed

After doing my research I an so glad that I got this lens. It is sharp wide open, focus is fast. The depth of field is great also.

For enthusiasts and pros on a budget, the 24-70mm F2.8 Art delivers everything you need.

Excellent value; Great build quality; Virtually no chromatic aberration; Optically stabilized

Strong vignetting at 24mm; Sharpness is merely decent

Nice compact lens...bought this especially for the Grand Canyon trip. Served me well. A bit on the heavy side But with all that glass, it is inevitable. I guess we got to keep doing this until cell phones can surely replace DSLRs.

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM ART OS promised many things ... and delivered only a few of them. Let's start with a positive aspect - throughout the zoom range it is darn sharp in the broader image center.

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM ART OS promised many things ... and delivered only a few of them. Let's start with a positive aspect - throughout the zoom range it is darn sharp in the broader image center.

It’s the safest lens you can buy. With the sturdy build and compatibility, you can fit it on whatever model camera you have. Also, crisp picture quality, even at full zoom is a great plus. It delivers a decent bokeh, and it’s great for wide-angle shots. It’s the perfect all-rounder.

The build is sturdy, compact and it balances well, Quick and silent auto focus with an ultrasonic drive system, Excellent auto focus as well as stabilization with smooth Bokeh, Provides remarkable image quality even at the widest aperture, Exceptional build quality, handling, and performance even in...

Extra-large 82mm filter thread, Comparatively heavy for an f/2.8 zoom, Not compatible for extreme whether photography as it’s not weather-sealed