Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 DC Macro VS Tamron 17-50 f2.8

[Jaybaokong]

Hi all,

Am thinking of getting the above in replace for my kit lens ie: 18-55mm IS cos I prefer wider aperture.

Was recommended the above 2 lens and also I did some reading up, and apparently there are a lot of discussions on Tamron 17-50, but not that much on Sigma.

My current gear is Canon 450D, 18-55mm IS, 50mm IS F1.8 and 55-250mm IS.

Appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

 

[ijnek]

hi,

i hv the sigma len for nikon.
take a look at my thread.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553485

it's a bloody sharp len.

but do note that u might hv to take it the sigma service centre to get it re-calibrate with ur cam body.once that is done, enjoy.

i post some more pics for u

 

[Jaybaokong]

Hi,

thanks for your pics..why is it that i need to send the lens down to re-caliberate with my cam body?

I read that the main difference is the nosie when focusing.. Tamron produces more noise as compared to Sigma..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

if i'm not wrong, the Sigma's build quality is also much sturdier compared with the Tamron.
That explains the price difference as well.

 

[frederickykfoo]

Is Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 DC Macro a FF lens or a crop lens ?

 

[Lomographer]

i'd say the sigma,

it's on hell of a good lens,

and i trust it more then tamron.

tamron's build quality to me seems worst...

 

[midicity]

Is Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 DC Macro a FF lens or a crop lens ?

It's for cropped sensors

 

[ijnek]

sigma term DC = nikon DX...for digital sensor...

the calibration is a 1 time thing,don't worry too much abt it.

i tried the sigma 18-50, the tokina 16-50 n the tamron 17-50 before buying.

tokina has the best build,then sigma then tamron.

i like the sigma cos it can go marco.

 

[Jaybaokong]

alright.. thanks for all the advice.. will go and try it out soon..

 

[Reportage]

Hi all,

Am thinking of getting the above in replace for my kit lens ie: 18-55mm IS cos I prefer wider aperture.

Was recommended the above 2 lens and also I did some reading up, and apparently there are a lot of discussions on Tamron 17-50, but not that much on Sigma.

My current gear is Canon 450D, 18-55mm IS, 50mm IS F1.8 and 55-250mm IS.

Appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

actually your system is pretty okay...why not get a 10-20mm ultra wide angle instead to cover the entire range.

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I thought the idea of buying lenses was not to "cover the entire range", but to buy the best lens that one can afford/willing to spend, for the kind of photography he/she normally does?

 

[undergrd]

I would think that both lens are equally good but it will still be best that you go and have a try out on the 2 lens and determine which one you like most in terms of build and IQ.

 

[night86mare]

I thought the idea of buying lenses was not to "cover the entire range", but to buy the best lens that one can afford/willing to spend, for the kind of photography he/she normally does?

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Wzierbovsky]

I'm using the Sigma 24-60mm f2.8. Full-frame lens too that I got for cheap at around USD234 then. The lens is out of production though, but a couple of online places may stll have remaining stock for it.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?navigator=2

 

[ijnek]

I thought the idea of buying lenses was not to "cover the entire range", but to buy the best lens that one can afford/willing to spend, for the kind of photography he/she normally does?

exactly!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: