Contemplating Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC

fingerz · 27-10-2005, 16:33

I'm thinking of getting this lens as a replacement for my kit lens. Onestop-digital have it for £258.99.

Has anyone else here got one, or heard anything about them? I'm presuming that, being a 'EX' lens means it'll be pretty sharp. At least sharper than the kit lens anyway. It's cheaper and lighter than the 17-40L, with a longer top focal length and the (IMO huge) bonus of f/2.8 throughout the zoom. Can't be bad, surely?

It's a 'DC' lens so I guess that's the equivalent of the EF-S lenses, is it? So I couldn't use it on a full-frame body but since I haven't got one and I'm unlikely to be able to afford one anytime soon, that's not too much of an issue.

Anyway, opinions welcome.

PS you get a lovely petal lens hood free as well. Or does the 17-40L come with a hood? I was under the impression Canon charged you for it but I may be wrong.

Steep · 27-10-2005, 16:45

DC stands for Digital Camera as far as I know m8, intended for 1/3 size sensors like the 350d 20d have.

noah · 27-10-2005, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingerz

PS you get a lovely petal lens hood free as well. Or does the 17-40L come with a hood? I was under the impression Canon charged you for it but I may be wrong.

lol, you're as bad as me, all i wanted was a petal hood with my lens!
sorry, not very constructive

fingerz · 27-10-2005, 20:38

Heh. You gotta love the petals.

So anyway... Sigma's site says this is a new lens so I guess I wasn't really expecting anyone to own it yet. Just wondered if anyone had seen a review. Or knew enough about the 'EX' series to say something like "they're all pretty good, can't go far wrong, etc etc".

Some sort of reassurance that I wouldn't be throwing my money down the drain, basically.

RobertP · 27-10-2005, 20:48

You can search pbase for pictures by lens.

I typed in sigma 18-50mm if this link to search results does not work

fingerz · 27-10-2005, 21:49

Cheers. Reckon I'll buy it. Probably before I go to bed tonight. That tends to be how these things happen. I start off the day thinking "Hmm... My car could do with a clean". By the end of the day I've got a new Ferrari on credit.

dod · 27-10-2005, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingerz

Cheers. Reckon I'll buy it. Probably before I go to bed tonight. That tends to be how these things happen. I start off the day thinking "Hmm... My car could do with a clean". By the end of the day I've got a new Ferrari on credit.

Need any new mates

Ferrari cleaning a speciality

fingerz · 27-10-2005, 22:11

It's a metaphorical Ferrari, I'm afraid. The metaphor being something to do with impusle buying. I forget what. Now where did I put my credit card.

Warspite · 27-10-2005, 22:16

Be interested in a review if you do go for it, could do with a replacement for my kit lens, and with the 24-105mm L off limits for a while I need to seek alternatives.

fingerz · 27-10-2005, 23:53

Bought it. Along with a 67mm Hoya CPF.

Will do a head-to-head test with the kit lens when it arrives.

danpen · 13-11-2005, 06:05

I've had one of these on my 20d for a few months now, I doubt you'll be disappointed I think it's a great lens. It's small and lightweight but feels well built, autofocus could be faster but the image quality is good (enough for me and 8*10 anyway) throughout the zoom range. I prefer it at f5.6 rather than 2.8 but it's perfectly usable at 2.8 when needed.

It's a lot nicer than the 18-55 efs lens anyway.

***Dave*** · 13-11-2005, 07:40

Overall rating of 8.5 / 10 over on FM. Review here

Matty · 13-11-2005, 10:07

the kit lens isnt too bad until you try something good.

27-10-2005, 16:33	#1 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	Contemplating Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC I'm thinking of getting this lens as a replacement for my kit lens. Onestop-digital have it for £258.99. Has anyone else here got one, or heard anything about them? I'm presuming that, being a 'EX' lens means it'll be pretty sharp. At least sharper than the kit lens anyway. It's cheaper and lighter than the 17-40L, with a longer top focal length and the (IMO huge) bonus of f/2.8 throughout the zoom. Can't be bad, surely? It's a 'DC' lens so I guess that's the equivalent of the EF-S lenses, is it? So I couldn't use it on a full-frame body but since I haven't got one and I'm unlikely to be able to afford one anytime soon, that's not too much of an issue. Anyway, opinions welcome. PS you get a lovely petal lens hood free as well. Or does the 17-40L come with a hood? I was under the impression Canon charged you for it but I may be wrong. Last edited by fingerz : 27-10-2005 at 16:37.

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27-10-2005, 16:45	#2 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	DC stands for Digital Camera as far as I know m8, intended for 1/3 size sensors like the 350d 20d have.

27-10-2005, 20:38	#4 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	Heh. You gotta love the petals. So anyway... Sigma's site says this is a new lens so I guess I wasn't really expecting anyone to own it yet. Just wondered if anyone had seen a review. Or knew enough about the 'EX' series to say something like "they're all pretty good, can't go far wrong, etc etc". Some sort of reassurance that I wouldn't be throwing my money down the drain, basically.

27-10-2005, 20:48	#5 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	You can search pbase for pictures by lens. I typed in sigma 18-50mm if this link to search results does not work

27-10-2005, 21:49	#6 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	Cheers. Reckon I'll buy it. Probably before I go to bed tonight. That tends to be how these things happen. I start off the day thinking "Hmm... My car could do with a clean". By the end of the day I've got a new Ferrari on credit.

27-10-2005, 22:11	#8 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	It's a metaphorical Ferrari, I'm afraid. The metaphor being something to do with impusle buying. I forget what. Now where did I put my credit card.

27-10-2005, 22:16	#9 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Be interested in a review if you do go for it, could do with a replacement for my kit lens, and with the 24-105mm L off limits for a while I need to seek alternatives.

27-10-2005, 23:53	#10 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	Bought it. Along with a 67mm Hoya CPF. Will do a head-to-head test with the kit lens when it arrives.

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danpen Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 875	I've had one of these on my 20d for a few months now, I doubt you'll be disappointed I think it's a great lens. It's small and lightweight but feels well built, autofocus could be faster but the image quality is good (enough for me and 8*10 anyway) throughout the zoom range. I prefer it at f5.6 rather than 2.8 but it's perfectly usable at 2.8 when needed. It's a lot nicer than the 18-55 efs lens anyway.

13-11-2005, 07:40	#12 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,615	Overall rating of 8.5 / 10 over on FM. Review here

13-11-2005, 10:07	#13 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	the kit lens isnt too bad until you try something good.