Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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14 years ago
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM standard zoom lens
When it comes to DSLR image quality, pretty much all of us have heard the old truism about the quality of the lens being more important than the price of the camera. In this respect it pays to get off to the best possible start when buying your first DSLR, or when taking your first steps towards...
Pros:
- Constant aperture of f/2.8
- Smooth zooming action
- Delivers excellent results
Cons:
- Manual focus ring is fiddly
- All-plastic outer construction
- Resolution tails off above f/11
13 years ago
Pleasing Results, Very Good Quality
Picked up one of these used on eBay. It's a crap shoot when you buy a used lens, especially a third party brand, but Sigma has a good reputation, and online reviews of this model are very decent. Price is steep for a third-party lens, but picture quality is very good, especially between 28 and 50mm.
13 years ago
As far as build quality is concerned, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is very sturdy, with a rigid zoom barrel that doesn't need much rotating to go through all the focal lengths.
12 years ago
Great low light lens at a reasonable cost.
I am an enthusiast who enjoys taking pictures of the family. I did some research on a low light lens and found great reviews on this lens. The Nikon version is out of my price point so it was either Tamron or Sigma. I have not been disappointed with my choice.
Pros:
- great focal range/good for low light or no flash photography
Cons:
- the autofocus motor is a little loud
- but not an issue for me
16 years ago
Amazing lens for its price point. Very sharp
For those who are looking for a pro lens at wide angle zone, this lens fits the bill perfectly. I have a T1i and was looking fr a good upgrade from my kit lens. The other options are Canon 17-55 and Tamron 17-50.
16 years ago
Great all purpose midrange zoom
This Sigma lens, which can only be used on DX bodies, is a very versatile lens with few drawbacks.
Pros:
- The best sub-$700 stabilized f/2.8 midrange zoom
Cons:
- No full time manual focus
15 years ago
Sharp as a tack
Great standard zoom! Didn't know what I was missing. Smaller than Canon's offering and much more affordable. Autofocus at first seemed iffy but was using in inadequate light. Turns out to be most accurate 3rd party lens I have.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
15 years ago
Fantastic lens!
This lens worked wonderfully for a wedding I recently photographed. Great pictures from this lens and my Canon 60D. About half the price of the Canon lens.
Pros:
- Fast focusing
- Very sharp
Cons:
- heavy and bulky
15 years ago
Piqué superlatif pour ce sigma et surtout dès la pleine ouverture; le centre est exceptionnel, les angles très bons (il faut visionner à 100% pour distinguer la différence entre les angles et le centre). Avec un Canon 60D, les clichés à 2.8 en basse lumière sont étonnants de précision.
Pros:
- Piqué à toutes les focales et dès 2.8
- Qualité de construction
- Livré complet avec pare soleil et housse
- Compacité et poids
Cons:
- Aucune
15 years ago
Excellent lens! Highly recommended.
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
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