Do anyone have the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM?

[kietgnoel]

Would like to know how is the performance of this lens, especially in the "real world". Does anyone own a copy? Or have tried it?

Couldn't find many reviews except for this one: http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=479

 

[sodapop]

Hi bro, just got my copy two weeks ago.

Using it as a walkaround len.

The HSM really impress me. Its quiet and fast response.

As for CA,boteh and sharpness, I think it wont disppoint you.

Weight wise, it is only 0.77kg. Anything less than a kg to me is acceptable.

Price wise, very subjective.

SO far, not much for a complain for a hobbist like me.

Hope you get your dream gem soon and happy shooting.

 

[nightwolf75]

pianodancer has written a good piece on his blog of this lens some weeks ago.

just follow the link.

 

[shocky]

tried before. pretty good lens. however i would choose a 70-200 anytime..

personal i find more choices for pairing up without overlapping ur lens range

 

[kietgnoel]

Thanks all for your comments.

I'm considering this lens mainly because of it's weight (or rather lack of weight :bsmilie: ). The "usual" 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses all weigh a lot more than 1kg. My arm simply can't take it :cry: :embrass: .

Shocky: actually there is an advantage of overlapping focal lengths - there is less need to change lenses. So, I don't mind some overlapping.