Any one used the SIGMA 18-250mm 1:3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM @72mm filter
Jun 19, 2012 12:52:45 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
Has anyone used the sigma lens and what do you think of it? I tried one used by a friend and the HSM focus was extremely fast, no lens creep at all, nice feel to zoom and focus, no manual focus override when in auto focus, not a macro but can focus to within about 1 foot.
wasn't as sharp as some at 18mm, good above 28mm all the way to about 225mm, then a little soft at 250mm.
has anyone else had experence with this lens? Thinking about buying it.
wasn't as sharp as some at 18mm, good above 28mm all the way to about 225mm, then a little soft at 250mm.
has anyone else had experence with this lens? Thinking about buying it.
Jun 20, 2012 11:39:34 #
Jun 20, 2012 13:32:00 #
I use that Sigma lens as my all-purpose everyday lens (not that it does everything perfect). I am happy with it. It lets me get close when I need to and its longer range is nice. I do not use the OS system in the lens as IS is in my camera, blurriness when both are working-trying to stablize each other.
Jun 20, 2012 14:38:11 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
Chapjohn
Thanks for the reply, you must have a sony since
you have IS in camera. I have a Sony A77,the 16-50
SSM and the 70-300 G SSM. Looking for a lens to use
for a walk around so I don't have to keep changing the
lens.
Thanks for the reply, you must have a sony since
you have IS in camera. I have a Sony A77,the 16-50
SSM and the 70-300 G SSM. Looking for a lens to use
for a walk around so I don't have to keep changing the
lens.
Jun 20, 2012 14:40:55 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
I tried the Tamron 18-270, But thought it took to long to focus,some hunting. Where the sigma was really fast to focus and no zoom creap like the tamron.
Jun 20, 2012 16:18:55 #
GeneS wrote:
Chapjohn
Thanks for the reply, you must have a sony since
you have IS in camera. I have a Sony A77,the 16-50
SSM and the 70-300 G SSM. Looking for a lens to use
for a walk around so I don't have to keep changing the
lens.
Thanks for the reply, you must have a sony since
you have IS in camera. I have a Sony A77,the 16-50
SSM and the 70-300 G SSM. Looking for a lens to use
for a walk around so I don't have to keep changing the
lens.
That is exactly why I purchased this lens. There are times that I use a macro or wide-angle (10-20mm) and other times that of the other lenses I have is better for that shoot. However, 80% of the time it is the Sigma 18-250 that is on one of my A500's.
When I was looking for this type lens, the Sony did not have great reviews and was more money. The Tamron 18-270 was really close to the Sigma, but I decided on the Sigma beccause it was a 72 and the reviews were more consistanly better than the Tamron.
Jun 20, 2012 22:38:58 #
Yes, I have one on a D7000.... good lens! And, it even takes pictures!
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