Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX DC(NEW)

Ah meng · 28th September 2004

Did anyone bought this new release lens(canon mount) and how's the lens performance? Cos im thinking of getting one instead of the 18-85 f4-5.6 IS USM. Thanks

Snowcrash · 22nd October 2004

anyone? I'm interestedt to know also.

agape01 · 22nd October 2004

I was told that there is vignetting at the 18mm end, but it is only on the minor side. But if you are asking for a overall performance of the lens, I have got no idea.

megaweb · 22nd October 2004

try these links

http://jet.turtlewax.net/sigma-review/index3.htm

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=10773139

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=10721865

kegler · 22nd October 2004

Originally Posted by Ah meng

Did anyone bought this new release lens(canon mount) and how's the lens performance? Cos im thinking of getting one instead of the 18-85 f4-5.6 IS USM. Thanks

btw...how much is the sigma 18-50 f2.8 lens.... looks good...

Ah meng · 22nd October 2004

Originally Posted by kegler

btw...how much is the sigma 18-50 f2.8 lens.... looks good...

I jus check with Alan Photo & TCW;

Approximate net Price: $870(AP, in-stock), $780(TCW, stock will arrive in abt 1 wk)

kerpalz · 22nd October 2004

dun get the 2.8 > get the 3.5-5.6 version.... its better.... 1 stop nothing much lah!~

kayaro888 · 22nd October 2004

Originally Posted by kerpalz

dun get the 2.8 > get the 3.5-5.6 version.... its better.... 1 stop nothing much lah!~

I think is 2 stop......

digitalbuff · 22nd October 2004

Originally Posted by kerpalz

dun get the 2.8 > get the 3.5-5.6 version.... its better.... 1 stop nothing much lah!~

Sorry , but what do u mean when u say by its better. Is it the sharpness?

kerpalz · 23rd October 2004

i tried the F2.8 and the el-cheapo version. find that for the 2.8 version when its stopped down to 3.5. the picture is not as sharp compared to the el-CHeapo... and the price is far a lot of differents.... unless you are a ambient light shooter.... if not.... be like me get the el-cheapo!!!! el-cheapo rox!

rainman · 23rd October 2004

Originally Posted by digitalbuff

Sorry , but what do u mean when u say by its better. Is it the sharpness?

The smaller the f stop number is, the faster ur shutter can go. 2 stops difference means the shutter speed is 2 times 2 = 4 times faster/slower.

2100 · 23rd October 2004

Find that the AF for the 2.8 version really slow. It is significantly slower than the el-cheapo 3.5-5.6. You can test it out first to see what i mean, just check out the sound of the body's AF motor.

Snowcrash · 27th October 2004

so how much is the 18-50 / 3.5-5.6 version?

Zerstorer · 27th October 2004

~$180. It's pretty sharp at the centre but quality drops off towards the corners. Very good performance for its price.

mpenza · 31st October 2004

hmm... thought of getting the 18-50/2.8 but if it's really slow and not as sharp, then would not

rstreiff · 12th November 2004

I purchased this lens two weeks ago using it on a Canon 10D body. I find the lens sharp and fast. I shoot NASCAR events and find this lens cleaner and faster than the Canon 28-80 I replaced. I think the only way you could get better performance would be to step up to the Canon L series.

kegler · 15th November 2004

Originally Posted by kerpalz

i tried the F2.8 and the el-cheapo version. find that for the 2.8 version when its stopped down to 3.5. the picture is not as sharp compared to the el-CHeapo... and the price is far a lot of differents.... unless you are a ambient light shooter.... if not.... be like me get the el-cheapo!!!! el-cheapo rox!

errr...sorry...isnt the 3.5f version...the same as the 300D kit lens? or theres another one? better?

jsbn · 18th November 2004

300D Kit lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.6-5.6

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6

There are 2 versions. Of cos, the f/3.5 is cheaper den the f/2.8 version.

But if I got the moola nw, I'll whack it on the faster lens, or even the 17-40 L lens. But no money now to fool around, guess I'll stick to my current kit and continue to drool over the L and other lenses.

ComB · 30th November 2004

Try this lens (18-50 f2.8).Fast n sharp.
TCW selling $780
Alan Photo $820
CP $820
TK Photo $820
I just bought it.Sharp at f2.8.

imaginary_number · 1st December 2004

Originally Posted by ComB

Try this lens (18-50 f2.8).Fast n sharp.
TCW selling $780
Alan Photo $820
CP $820
TK Photo $820
I just bought it.Sharp at f2.8.

Possible to post some shots at f2.8?

28th September 2004	#1
Ah meng Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jurong Posts: 443	Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX DC(NEW) Did anyone bought this new release lens(canon mount) and how's the lens performance? Cos im thinking of getting one instead of the 18-85 f4-5.6 IS USM. Thanks

22nd October 2004	#4
megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	try these links http://jet.turtlewax.net/sigma-review/index3.htm http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=10773139 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=10721865 __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

12th November 2004	#16
rstreiff New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1	18-50 Sigma 2.8 EX DC I purchased this lens two weeks ago using it on a Canon 10D body. I find the lens sharp and fast. I shoot NASCAR events and find this lens cleaner and faster than the Canon 28-80 I replaced. I think the only way you could get better performance would be to step up to the Canon L series.

22nd October 2004	#2
Snowcrash Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western SG Posts: 1,507	anyone? I'm interestedt to know also.

22nd October 2004	#3
agape01 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Somewhere Out There Posts: 2,254	I was told that there is vignetting at the 18mm end, but it is only on the minor side. But if you are asking for a overall performance of the lens, I have got no idea.

22nd October 2004	#7
kerpalz Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TheDaysMovie.com Posts: 1,887	dun get the 2.8 > get the 3.5-5.6 version.... its better.... 1 stop nothing much lah!~

23rd October 2004	#10
kerpalz Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TheDaysMovie.com Posts: 1,887	i tried the F2.8 and the el-cheapo version. find that for the 2.8 version when its stopped down to 3.5. the picture is not as sharp compared to the el-CHeapo... and the price is far a lot of differents.... unless you are a ambient light shooter.... if not.... be like me get the el-cheapo!!!! el-cheapo rox!

23rd October 2004	#12
2100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,116	Find that the AF for the 2.8 version really slow. It is significantly slower than the el-cheapo 3.5-5.6. You can test it out first to see what i mean, just check out the sound of the body's AF motor.

27th October 2004	#13
Snowcrash Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western SG Posts: 1,507	so how much is the 18-50 / 3.5-5.6 version?

27th October 2004	#14
Zerstorer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,610	~$180. It's pretty sharp at the centre but quality drops off towards the corners. Very good performance for its price.

31st October 2004	#15
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	hmm... thought of getting the 18-50/2.8 but if it's really slow and not as sharp, then would not

18th November 2004	#18
jsbn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Planet Eropagnis Posts: 2,977	300D Kit lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.6-5.6 Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 There are 2 versions. Of cos, the f/3.5 is cheaper den the f/2.8 version. But if I got the moola nw, I'll whack it on the faster lens, or even the 17-40 L lens. But no money now to fool around, guess I'll stick to my current kit and continue to drool over the L and other lenses.

30th November 2004	#19
ComB Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,042	Try this lens (18-50 f2.8).Fast n sharp. TCW selling $780 Alan Photo $820 CP $820 TK Photo $820 I just bought it.Sharp at f2.8.