Sigma 18-200OS

[maxheadroom]

Got a call from TK photo. The sigma 18-200OS is in.
Anybody have the lens and can give advise on it..???
Cost it about $760++

[thinkvision]

good price, need test...and compared with nikon VR 18-200

[FilterFunk]

finally this lens is in. lower priced than many people had predicted

[iboey]

760+ before or after GST? May want to get before july

[maxlam]

Personally prefer Tamron. There's also a Tamron 18-200 going for less than 700. I also read pretty good reviews of the newer Tamron 18-250.

[thw]

Currently, Tamron does not offer stabilisation technology. Their first OS equivalent technology will only be implemented in the upcoming 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 and 70-200 f/2.8 lenses.

In reality, Tamron lenses have as many problems as Sigma in terms of decentering and AF issues. But Sigma has a service center in Singapore, but Tamron does not. In terms of AF performance in 3rd party lenses, I think Tokina is the best.

[s598719]

Originally Posted by maxlam Personally prefer Tamron. There's also a Tamron 18-200 going for less than 700. I also read pretty good reviews of the newer Tamron 18-250.

See

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...=282760&page=2

for photos using the newer Tamron 18-250mm.

[totoro17]

Originally Posted by thw Currently, Tamron does not offer stabilisation technology. Their first OS equivalent technology will only be implemented in the upcoming 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 and 70-200 f/2.8 lenses. In reality, Tamron lenses have as many problems as Sigma in terms of decentering and AF issues. But Sigma has a service center in Singapore, but Tamron does not. In terms of AF performance in 3rd party lenses, I think Tokina is the best.

huh? tamron dont have service centre here? then if my lens spoil, go where to repair?

[maxheadroom]

They have a service center here. It just that they have to bring the lens to japan or other country for servicing

[calebk]

Originally Posted by maxheadroom They have a service center here. It just that they have to bring the lens to japan or other country for servicing

If they have a service centre in Singapore, why send overseas for servicing? They do not have a service centre in Singapore. Tithes Marketing is the distributor. They will send it back to Japan for servicing.

[maxheadroom]

Found this site

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sigma/18_200_35_63_dc_os

[zhikang]

Just tested this lens @ AP today. Feels decent, but AF is loud and not very fast. Seriously, f/6.3 @ 200mm simply CMI, even with OS. =S Btw the OS works rather well hehe

[maxheadroom]

me went AP at fuana, they said not here yet. I guess U test it at simlim? Did U ask the price..?? is it possible to post some test U took..???

[XC Pictorial]

Perhaps canon might have something similar to AFS 18-200VR in planning?

[zhikang]

Originally Posted by maxheadroom me went AP at fuana, they said not here yet. I guess U test it at simlim? Did U ask the price..?? is it possible to post some test U took..???

Yup i was @ Sim Lim to run some errands. Just arrived. The guy there just took it out to display, i was one of the first to test i think haha. Didnt ask price cos not even interested to get, Just testing to see how it really is after all the hype about it. Sorry bro i deleted my test shots alr, saw ur post too late.