Sigma 18-35mm & Nikon D7100
Oct 21, 2014 16:10:43 #
I am considering purchasing the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens to use with my Nikon D7100. Has anyone had experience with this lens. The online photo's credited to this lens seem to be very sharp. I am very happy with my Sigma 150-500mm so I now feel comfortable buying the Sigma brand. Thank you in advance.
Oct 21, 2014 17:43:39 #
NealB wrote:
I am considering purchasing the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens to use with my Nikon D7100. Has anyone had experience with this lens. The online photo's credited to this lens seem to be very sharp. I am very happy with my Sigma 150-500mm so I now feel comfortable buying the Sigma brand. Thank you in advance.
I have that lens and use it on my D7100, mostly night shooting and museum work, it is one of the new Art Series lenses and is incredibly sharp. I will post a picture of a museum shot with your permission.
Phil
Oct 21, 2014 18:29:25 #
Even Ken Rockwell (no big fan of Sigma) says this lens is extraordinarily sharp.
Of course he also says it may not work with a camera 10 years down the line. Guess what? Some of Nikon's own lenses may not work with Nikon cameras 10 years down the line. AF and AF-D Nikkor lenses won 't autofocus with some of their DSLR cameras and their current G series lenses are essentially useless on their older film cameras due to the lack of an aperture ring.
But he had to dump on Sigma in some way after being forced to say how sharp the lens is.
Of course he also says it may not work with a camera 10 years down the line. Guess what? Some of Nikon's own lenses may not work with Nikon cameras 10 years down the line. AF and AF-D Nikkor lenses won 't autofocus with some of their DSLR cameras and their current G series lenses are essentially useless on their older film cameras due to the lack of an aperture ring.
But he had to dump on Sigma in some way after being forced to say how sharp the lens is.
Oct 21, 2014 18:41:12 #
GPS Phil wrote:
I have that lens and use it on my D7100, mostly night shooting and museum work, it is one of the new Art Series lenses and is incredibly sharp. I will post a picture of a museum shot with your permission.
Phil
Phil
Thanks I would like to see some of your phots.
Oct 21, 2014 18:43:39 #
flip1948 wrote:
Even Ken Rockwell (no big fan of Sigma) says this ... (show quote)
I read his review also. I have trained by brain to block out his bad humor, personal views, and just remember the facts.
Oct 21, 2014 18:56:00 #
NealB wrote:
Thanks I would like to see some of your phots.
Here are 3 shots with that lens, all taken at the Air Force Museum in Dayton. The museum is very dark, a tri-pod was used. Down load is a must!
Oct 21, 2014 19:04:10 #
GPS Phil wrote:
Here are 3 shots with that lens, all taken at the Air Force Museum in Dayton. The museum is very dark, a tri-pod was used. Down load is a must!
Very nice thank you.
Oct 22, 2014 11:18:36 #
Oct 22, 2014 11:49:35 #
GPS Phil wrote:
Here are 3 shots with that lens, all taken at the Air Force Museum in Dayton. The museum is very dark, a tri-pod was used. Down load is a must!
Nice shots. Wright-Patt is on my bucket list. Do they still have the cluster of unrestored planes next to the museum? As I recall they had many planes parked haphazardly on a ramp including a YB-52, some early X-planes, X-15 and more.
Bill
Oct 22, 2014 12:46:33 #
Superman6869 wrote:
Camera settings? Iso?
f/3.2 ISO 250 Exp. time 1/2 sec. F. L. 26mm
Oct 22, 2014 12:59:44 #
Caysnowman wrote:
Nice shots. Wright-Patt is on my bucket list. Do they still have the cluster of unrestored planes next to the museum? As I recall they had many planes parked haphazardly on a ramp including a YB-52, some early X-planes, X-15 and more.
Bill
Bill
They have moved all the "unrestored planes" into a hanger.
If your going to be there on a Friday, you might be able to get the guided tour, I did that not long ago and was able to see the Memphis Belle, which is undergoing full restoration.
You have to be there early and put your name on the list. First come first serve.
Phil
Oct 22, 2014 13:04:54 #
NealB wrote:
I am considering purchasing the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens to use with my Nikon D7100. Has anyone had experience with this lens. The online photo's credited to this lens seem to be very sharp. I am very happy with my Sigma 150-500mm so I now feel comfortable buying the Sigma brand. Thank you in advance.
I use it on a t3i and LOVE IT!!! I also got the hub and did some micro adjusting of the lens. It is tack sharp. Any focus issues in a shot are now my fault and not the lens.
Oct 22, 2014 13:15:14 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
NealB wrote:
I am considering purchasing the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lens to use with my Nikon D7100. Has anyone had experience with this lens. The online photo's credited to this lens seem to be very sharp. I am very happy with my Sigma 150-500mm so I now feel comfortable buying the Sigma brand. Thank you in advance.
The Sigma Art-series lenses are excellent. The 18-35mm may embarrass the 150-500mm. :-)
Oct 22, 2014 13:22:07 #
amehta wrote:
The Sigma Art-series lenses are excellent. The 18-35mm may embarrass the 150-500mm. :-)
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 22, 2014 16:50:55 #
GPS Phil wrote:
They have moved all the "unrestored planes" into a hanger.
If your going to be there on a Friday, you might be able to get the guided tour, I did that not long ago and was able to see the Memphis Belle, which is undergoing full restoration.
You have to be there early and put your name on the list. First come first serve.
Phil
If your going to be there on a Friday, you might be able to get the guided tour, I did that not long ago and was able to see the Memphis Belle, which is undergoing full restoration.
You have to be there early and put your name on the list. First come first serve.
Phil
Thanks, Bill
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