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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

  • 24-09-2010 1:37pm
    #1
    fermoyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Has anyone got this or used one before?

    I'm thinking of picking one up when I head to America next month. I'm looking to pick up a lens for doing the odd bit of shooting in nightclubs etc and wondering if this lens would suit. Sports is my main area so not looking to get anything too expensive for doing the other stuff.


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  • #2
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Here's a review for the Nikon version...

    http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/315-sigma-af-18-50mm-f28-dc-ex-macro-review--lab-test-report

    Another option is the excellent Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II


    If you need a little more zoom have a look at the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 too


  • #3
    iamnothim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 325 ✭✭iamnothim


    I have one of these. Great lens. Good in low light, really cool macro/close focusing. Only downside is reliability, something i've found with all sigmas i've owned. After about 6 months, the zoom packed in. still works and focuses, but it's stuck at 18mm.


  • #4
    Sir Gallagher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,836 ✭✭✭Sir Gallagher


    iamnothim wrote: »
    I have one of these. Great lens. Good in low light, really cool macro/close focusing. Only downside is reliability, something i've found with all sigmas i've owned. After about 6 months, the zoom packed in. still works and focuses, but it's stuck at 18mm.

    Stupid Q maybe, but are you sure you just don't have the zoom locked?

    I have this lens too it's a great multi purpose lens, although obviously not much going for it in the focal length department. It's great in low light situations and also great value for money compared to some of its equivalents.

    Oh and it comes with a lens hood which is a nice little bonus.


  • #5
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Super lens and never had any problems with it, maybe as above the lock is on


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