Sigma

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Sigma

3 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 1, 2025

  Which type of pan is the BIFL king?

  I had very expensive Sigg Calotherm stainless steel pans which were considered top of the line Swiss made quality. Sigg doesn't produce pans anymore but they are still being sold for quite high second hand prices. Thing is, they're not for induction and thrifters shouldn't assume this kind of quality guarantees compatibility.

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• #2May 4, 2025

  Digital Camera - any forever cameras?

  One big factor is your budget. Fujifilm makes excellent cameras. The X100V and X100VI get over-hyped on social media. Neither is an ideal camera for a beginner: there will be a learning curve to use either one appropriately. I have owned em both. [https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720307718079/](https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720307718079/) The previously mentioned Ricoh GR cameras are also a challenge to use... and they get dust inside them. This can show up as spots on images. Since the lens does not come off, you would need to send the camera to Ricoh for cleaning. Despite those drawbacks, they can shoot wonderful images. I sold mine. Canon cameras are fairly user friendly for beginners. Canon R10 is one good choice. R7 is a little better and a little more expensive. I would not buy the standard kit lens with either one. I would consider the Canon RF-S 18-150 lens if u want one that 'can do almost anything'. That lens would not be ideal in low light. The Sigma RF (for Canon) 18-50 f/2.8 lens would be a bit better in low light but that zoom range is not as versatile. [https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720323278949](https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720323278949) The Canon RF 50 f/1.8 or Canon RF 35 f/1.8 would be very good in low light but it doesn't zoom. You 'zoom with your feet'. In theory you could stick to just one lens and get lots off use out of it once you learn how to use it. Canon USA Refurbished, MPB and B&H all sell quality used camera gear. B&H also sells new gear. Although I have no direct experience with them, Panasonic makes some very nice all in one zoom compact cameras, according to the reviews. MPB has a section at their website "Panasonic compact cameras". My most compact camera is discontinued but is available at the same website, used, for more than it cost new. Among lovers of good photography, it is in demand. Canon G5X Mark II. [https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720309953986/](https://flickr.com/photos/186162491@N07/albums/72177720309953986/)

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• #3Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  In the last ~10 years, I have yet to use or buy an objectively bad or poorly made camera lens from Sigma. This wasn't always the case, which makes their modern products all the more impressive. Staying with photo gear, B+W lens filters are my go-to. They've never disappointed. My last 5-6 sets of tires, both winter and all-season, have been Kumho and Ive found them to be such a sweet spot of price vs performance vs longevity. Lastly, Kong (the dog brand). Their stuff is always high quality, especially for larger dogs.

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