Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC

[Daniel Nielson]

Hi all, how is the Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC? How does it compare with the D70 kit lens?

I know the Canon mount is about $180, does it cost about the same in Nikon mount?

Thanks.

[snowspeeder]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Hi all, how is the Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC? How does it compare with the D70 kit lens? I know the Canon mount is about $180, does it cost about the same in Nikon mount? Thanks.

Why not consider the Sigma 18-55 mm f2.8 lens?

[Daniel Nielson]

Having low budget now... Is that about $600?

[snowspeeder]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Having low budget now... Is that about $600?

If budget is a concern, then use the kit lens. It is good enough for general use. The sigma f2.8 is about $720. Dunno how good is it, yet to have a chance to try this.

[Daniel Nielson]

Thanks.

The thing is I am not sure whether to get the kit lens or not, so I hope I can get the right lens the first time (if there is better alternative at that price range).

Any one with the experience for the mentioned lens?

[T16]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Thanks. The thing is I am not sure whether to get the kit lens or not, so I hope I can get the right lens the first time (if there is better alternative at that price range). Any one with the experience for the mentioned lens?

Kit lens are selling here around 300++ difference of 300++ when compared to 18~50mm f2.8. For me, I would save a bit longer and get the f2.8

[T16]

I have tried out the Sigma 18~50mm f2.8.
I like it very much, would use it when I travel.

All these taken with this lens,
Sigma 18~50mm f2.8

[kegler]

Originally Posted by T16 I have tried out the Sigma 18~50mm f2.8. I like it very much, would use it when I travel. All these taken with this lens, Sigma 18~50mm f2.8

wow...how much u paid for the lense?

[TMC]

like he said earlier, about 720

[cuxiaowang]

[Daniel Nielson]

Thanks guys for your input...

I actually ended up with Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC... And it's the Canon version

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Thanks guys for your input... I actually ended up with Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC... And it's the Canon version

Daniel Nielson Jnet6

Daniel Nielson Jnet6

[T16]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Thanks guys for your input... I actually ended up with Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC... And it's the Canon version

How's the quality of this lens?

[Daniel Nielson]

jnet6,

I beg your forgiveness for defecting to the enemy camp.



T16,

I am still experimenting with the lens (and dSLR in general). Having coming from Sony DSC-F717, I don't think I am getting sharper picture. Might be due to my incompetency though, so I still need some experimentation with the new system.

[kegler]

Originally Posted by snowspeeder If budget is a concern, then use the kit lens. It is good enough for general use. The sigma f2.8 is about $720. Dunno how good is it, yet to have a chance to try this.

You talking abt 18-50 f2.8 rite?....where selling for $720? i called most places selling for $800odd.... pls advice thx

[Keltzar]

Originally Posted by Daniel Nielson Hi all, how is the Sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC? How does it compare with the D70 kit lens? I know the Canon mount is about $180, does it cost about the same in Nikon mount? Thanks.

I have the 18-50/3.5-5.6DC for EOS.

I it.
Great lens for the price. Good enough that my 17-35L spends more time gathering dust than getting used now.

can't recommend it more highly than that for a $170 lens.

[T16]

Originally Posted by kegler You talking abt 18-50 f2.8 rite?....where selling for $720? i called most places selling for $800odd.... pls advice thx

S$720 before GST, so after GST is around S$756.