sigma 18-200 os vssigma 18-200 os HSM

[studiolabmaster]

saw thepost for both len in http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all.asp
is the latest version really come with HSM?Any price difference.thinking of getting this len to replace my 17-85is!A very good walk around len!!!!!!
Whats the price of this len????
anyone pls advice....
Law@90269997

[bernstein1234]

Originally Posted by studiolabmaster saw thepost for both len in http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all.asp is the latest version really come with HSM?Any price difference.thinking of getting this len to replace my 17-85is!A very good walk around len!!!!!! Whats the price of this len???? anyone pls advice.... Law@90269997

Think is compatible with Nikon cameras only..

[studiolabmaster]

Originally Posted by bernstein1234 Think is compatible with Nikon cameras only..

dude,its the sigma len from SIGMA, not the nikon 18-200vr.

[photougenics]

So far the HSM version is available for Nikon mount only.

[studiolabmaster]

Originally Posted by photougenics So far the HSM version is available for Nikon mount only.

called cw,nelson say hsm is for canon mount one,not nikon one lay,u sure????pls advice

[photougenics]

Originally Posted by studiolabmaster called cw,nelson say hsm is for canon mount one,not nikon one lay,u sure????pls advice

Read it from some sites and from==> http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/len...29&navigator=6 , the corresponding AF mounts is Nikon only.. same for some of their HSM lenses for DSLR..

The non HSM on has both Canon and Nikon mount. I could be wrong. Best check with sigma Sg.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by studiolabmaster dude,its the sigma len from SIGMA, not the nikon 18-200vr.

He knows you're referring to the Sigma 18-200 OS HSM, and he is right. According to the Sigma website, it is only available in Nikon F-mount.

Originally Posted by studiolabmaster called cw,nelson say hsm is for canon mount one,not nikon one lay,u sure????pls advice

Whoever cw or nelson is, please go ask them if they are sure.

Check with the Sigma 18-200 OS HSM page on their website please.

The 18-200 OS is available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts, but not the 18-200 OS HSM; The HSM lens is only available in Nikon mount, the reason being so that it can be used on D40/D40x.

[tan]

I bought Sigma 18-200 OS HSM, but having problem on my S2 Pro and D70. Anyone using it on this two cameras?

The Lens quality not consistance, try out few Lens having noise focusing. Finally got one when perfect slient, but it faulty after a few shot.

[cteckwee]

May I know how much you paid for it?

[tan]

S$780.

[vbs1979]

Originally Posted by tan I bought Sigma 18-200 OS HSM, but having problem on my S2 Pro and D70. Anyone using it on this two cameras? The Lens quality not consistance, try out few Lens having noise focusing. Finally got one when perfect slient, but it faulty after a few shot.

i also have the lens. R the noise u refering a hissing sound when u r using yr OS?

[ROMAC]

I also bought this lens ( I am a nikon d40x user). I am a newbie in photography, I noticed that even though it has an OS, the shot is still a bit blur, is it because my hands are too shaky? How do you put into measurement that OS is effective up to 3 stops only? Badly need the OS/VR in a lens as I don't have a steady hand.

Also, i noticed that the zoom is a bit tight somewhere right after 80mm, for those who bough this lens, do you also have the same issue? Is that normal?

[vbs1979]

Originally Posted by ROMAC I also bought this lens ( I am a nikon d40x user). I am a newbie in photography, I noticed that even though it has an OS, the shot is still a bit blur, is it because my hands are too shaky? How do you put into measurement that OS is effective up to 3 stops only? Badly need the OS/VR in a lens as I don't have a steady hand. Also, i noticed that the zoom is a bit tight somewhere right after 80mm, for those who bough this lens, do you also have the same issue? Is that normal?

hi, i am using the same lens as u. i have brought this lens on my honeymoon last dec and i think this is one good travel lens. with the superzoom lens and optical stabiliser, u can take a variety of shots.

u can visit my blog can look at the pictures taken during my honeymoon.

i will say the OS is really effective, perhaps u may have a lemon copy if not maybe u need to relook at your shooting techniques.


This shot is taken at Las Vegas: 18mm, f5.6, 1/6s

[ROMAC]

Originally Posted by vbs1979 hi, i am using the same lens as u. i have brought this lens on my honeymoon last dec and i think this is one good travel lens. with the superzoom lens and optical stabiliser, u can take a variety of shots. u can visit my blog can look at the pictures taken during my honeymoon. i will say the OS is really effective, perhaps u may have a lemon copy if not maybe u need to relook at your shooting techniques. This shot is taken at Las Vegas: 18mm, f5.6, 1/6s

That is one clear shot.Was that taken with out a tripod?I'd like to know if mine is defective while it is still within the 7 days replacement warranty.should a 3 stops OS compensate with the a bit of a shakey hands?

[vbs1979]

Originally Posted by ROMAC That is one clear shot.Was that taken with out a tripod?I'd like to know if mine is defective while it is still within the 7 days replacement warranty.should a 3 stops OS compensate with the a bit of a shakey hands?

no tripod, handheld.

perhaps u can try the rule 1/focal length.

(w/o OS) 18mm, 1/10s, auto ISO.

(w OS) 18mm, 1/10s, auto ISO.

try to take a few shots using these settings under different lighting conditions.

by right, if yr breathing and shooting technique is correct, when OS is used, the pictures taken should be sharper than without OS.

in addition, u will hear a hissing sound when OS is engaged and u can actually the glass elements in the lens shifting to correct any movements.

[ROMAC]

Originally Posted by vbs1979 no tripod, handheld. perhaps u can try the rule 1/focal length. (w/o OS) 18mm, 1/10s, auto ISO. (w OS) 18mm, 1/10s, auto ISO. try to take a few shots using these settings under different lighting conditions. by right, if yr breathing and shooting technique is correct, when OS is used, the pictures taken should be sharper than without OS. in addition, u will hear a hissing sound when OS is engaged and u can actually the glass elements in the lens shifting to correct any movements.

I did a couple of test shoots today and it seems that the lens' OS is infact working. During night time though, it is not as effective, maybe due to low light. Thanks for sharing those test set up, I will try to do that as well. Wanted to make sure it works fine while still under the 7 day return policy. BTW, have you used your Sigma 18-200 mm in taking macro shoots? If so, did you use a close up filter in your lens?

Really appreciate your thoughts on the macro thing. cheers!!