Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3.. what do you think?
Oct 26, 2013 11:57:19 #
James1
Loc: Boston / Metro West
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Oct 26, 2013 16:15:55 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
I have this Sigma lens. I purchased it when my 18-200 Nikon lens had to go for repair and I needed something in a hurry. It is heavier than the Nikon and has farther reach but after using it for a while I went back to the Nikon lens because of results with type of photos I was getting. The results with the Sigma seemed softer and had less contrast.
Since this time I have changed some of my ideas regarding lenses because I may buy full frame camera next time.
Since this time I have changed some of my ideas regarding lenses because I may buy full frame camera next time.
Oct 26, 2013 17:43:28 #
James1
Loc: Boston / Metro West
Sheila, thank you for your so much for sharing your experience with the Sigma lens, I am shooting with a Sony A57 and not happy with the Sony 75-300.
Oct 27, 2013 05:19:13 #
lachmap
Loc: Sydney Australia
I have on on my canon 50D and love it. Have not noticed any softness but then I am not a pro. One fault is that the lens will move on it's own if held pointing downwards.
Oct 27, 2013 05:58:59 #
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
I use one on my D7000 and love it for a walk around lens. Love the range, not too heavy for me and use this lens probably more than any other I own. NOT really a macro though.
Oct 27, 2013 06:55:37 #
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
There's lots to read here.
http://www.google.com/search?q=sigma+18-250+vs+nikon+18-200&oq=sigma+18-250+vs+nikon+18-200&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.10149j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
Oct 27, 2013 07:38:48 #
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
f6.3 is too slow. I would not buy it.
Oct 27, 2013 08:19:01 #
James1
Loc: Boston / Metro West
Thank you wISOr, I thought it may be a good walk around piece of glass. Wish I had a place to rent one for the day. Thanks again.
Oct 27, 2013 09:07:24 #
Teacher
Loc: Alabama
I bought this lens for my DX camera (D-7000). I am very satisfied with it. Great for quick shots when I don't use a tripod and need fast composure. If I do need a tripod and want very sharp photos, I use my D-700 with FX lenses. But this lens offers a lot for a super zoom.
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Oct 27, 2013 09:39:21 #
Oct 27, 2013 09:42:50 #
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
I use the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro with excellent results. I would think the Sigma performance should be very similar although my lens has no internal motor.
Oct 27, 2013 09:55:28 #
James1
Loc: Boston / Metro West
Thank you authorizeduser, I was looking at that lens also 18-200, not sure which one would be the best. Thanks again for your feedback. Have a great day.
Oct 27, 2013 09:57:24 #
James1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM lens? I would appreciate your feedback, as I am considering a purchase?
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
Many thanks in advance,
Jim
I have one these and the only thing that is disconcerting is that use of the term Macro is not quite correct. It is a 1:2.9 ratio so is really a close up lens.
Other than the above it is a great lens.
Oct 27, 2013 10:05:47 #
Great walk around lens at a good price. Nice for travel because you don't have the hassle of changing lenses and carrying a large bag. Try one if you can to see if the
"macro" position gets close enough for you.
"macro" position gets close enough for you.
Oct 27, 2013 10:16:30 #
lachmap wrote:
I have on on my canon 50D and love it. Have not noticed any softness but then I am not a pro. One fault is that the lens will move on it's own if held pointing downwards.
exact same issue with Tamron 18-270...
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