TJ28012 Loc: Belmont, NC

I leave my Sigma 18-250 on my D90 most of the time. It is my walk-around choice. When I must grab my camera on short notice, it is nice to know I will have all lengths covered.

FM Loc: near Syracuse, NY

I have the Sigma 18-250, and for the most part like the results I get. I use it on my D7000, and rarely take it off. It is NOT tack sharp, especially at 200 and beyond, but gives acceptable results for most photo opportunities. I agree with an earlier post that they wouldn't use it for super important trips where you wanted the best results possible.I might rely on two lenses-ie: 16-85 nikkor and 70-200 F/4 Nikkor. I've often thought I would have been better off to buy a refurbished 18-200 nikkor, but photography for me sometimes becomes a woulda coulda shoulda situation-

FM Loc: near Syracuse, NY

Another bonus of the Sig 18-250 is you can get some pretty nice "near" macro shots with it, particularly with flowers, and Bokeh is good. You won't find a better general purpose walk around lens FOR THE PRICE! I don't think you can go too wrong for $350 or so. I paid $400 for mine a year or so ago and don't regret it.

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

Here is the press release from the Tamron website on the 16-300: http://tamron-usa.com/news/35mm/16300_B016_apr14.asp

billj316 Loc: Bedford, VA

Sigma is very good at fixing problems. If you are confident that it is the lens take some shots on a tripod send or call with the problem. I sent the pictures to them and they authorized the return and repaired my 17-270 now it is my go to lens when I am out and about. The rubber band for lens creep works like a charm. Hope this helps, the turn around time in my case was ten days.One other thing when using a tripod turn off the OS or anti vib.

aginzu

I recently got a Sigma 18-250 Macro for my Nikon D5100 as a replacement for the old Sigma 18-250 that I had been using for 5 years. I liked the old lens, but this one is significantly smaller, lighter, and sharper. This picture at full zoom is sharp enough that I can see my reflection in the duck's eye!

So far, I love it.

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pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

I don't usually post shots on someones thread but since you have the same camera and are looking at the same lens here is a shot I took at sunset from Vista Point here in Oregon with the same set up.

Pappy

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dlmorris Loc: Loma Linda, Ca

Nice shots...both the duck and the sunset images. Don't mind at all seeing examples!

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Look at the new Tamron 16-300mm lens. I am suggeting this is worth invetigating because it a little wider and longer.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

I agree with this assesment. I use my sigma 18-250 in much the same way.

pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

Same with my 60D.

Pappy

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Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

I had a Sigma 18-250. I have several Sigmas that are great, so I was expecting this one to be so. For my taste, it did not measure up. Lens creep was one factor that I didn't like. The images were quite soft. Of course, I don't mean misfocused. On the other hand, it did focus more slowly than my other lenses, so I had to use the Nikon focus dot as the signal that I could actually take the picture. Just to be sure, I sent it to C.R.I.S., the Sigma authorized warranty service. (BTW. They were excellent in service and speed and I have subsequently sent two other older lenses to them for service at a reasonable price.

I replaced the Sigma with the Nikon 18-200 which costs more, but has none of the problems. This was very disappointing. I keep hearing good reports on the Tamron 18-270, but Im happy now.

philz Loc: Rockaway Township NJ

OK, I can now provide this forum with some first hand experience with this lens' intended use and in comparison to some other choices. At $349 from B&H it is well worth it if you do walkaround shooting at all.

I bought the lens last Sept. from B&H for what I thought was a great price $399, off $150, to use on a Fall 30 day trip to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. (To my chagrin I found when I returned that the price dropped to $349.) This trip was not conducive to taking a lot of heavy and bulky photo gear partly due to the constantly on the move, extensive walking agenda but also due to baggage limitations for my three flights within China. So the 18-250 mm Macro was the only lens I took with me for my Canon 60D.

And it did the job as intended. The lens was smaller and lighter than my Canon lens alternatives and of course I did not have to switch lenses at all with this range. Yes, there is lens creep when walking around but the lens has a lock switch positioned perfectly for my left thumb to quickly switch it on when walking and off when ready to shoot. Quality was sometimes superb, sometimes less so (primarily at the 200mm plus range), but always adequate enough to provide several camera club competition winners. And I never missed a shot because I was changing lenses.

I have better lenses for photo shoots where I can take a tripod and transport more lenses comfortably. But not so much better that this lens is unusable. How do I know? I did some direct comparison testing at various focal lengths and found the Sigma 18-250mm Macro OS better than the 18-55 mm kit lens, often better but at least as good as the Canon 28-135 mm IS lens that came with my camera, a Canon 70-300 mm IS, and at the lower 70-135 mm range it was nearly as good as my Canon 70-200 mm f/4 L IS.

I am happy enough with this lens to again take it thus summer as my primary lens on a 24 day trip to Europe doing a river boat cruise in France followed by a Baltic cruise. As I will be in more control of my agenda, I do plan to take the 70-200 f/4L IS for shots off the boat and selected cities where I think it can make a difference. But I predict I will not use the L that much compared to this Sigma 18-250 mm Macro OS lens.

libdemtex

I have the 18-250 on my 60d and really like it. Compares very well with my canon 70-300 L. I have both because I wanted to see if a canon L is really a lot better than a third party lens.

coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

Never leaves my D7000 and is the best bang for the buck I've invested in since going digital. Many folks on here use this lens and I feel it is extremely under rated by the so called experts. Talk to people who have used the lens out in the field vs someone in a lab. It is not especially good in low light gyms and you'll pull your hair out trying to get decent shots but you would get the same results with Sigma, Canon,or Nikon. Have used it indoors with good lighting and had good results on the D7000.......

Shot yesterday afternoon---when you can see the seams on the ball that's sharp enough for these eyes.......


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