Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 EX DC MACRO [Archive] - Page 2 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

_aravena

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:02

^haha! Told you!

Ok, I'm going to start posting her with my non macro version because the other archive is dead and I feel lonely.

My cousin's wedding. These were shot JPEG by accident so I edited them as I would RAW shots because I'm stubborn. Luckily I wasn't the only photographer.
http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v5/p874711140-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v4/p599622167-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v6/p810169889-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v5/p1005051409-4.jpg

KenjiS

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:12

Hah! Well you were right :)

Really leaning towards this, hows it work for portraits and that?

_aravena

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:17

First lens with my 20D and it was a match made in heaven. Works great for portraits.

Have a looksie! Pretty much browse my site and WA shots are with it. Most EXIF is there.
http://www.lastshotphotography.com/belles

KenjiS

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:19

Sold on it then, screw OS, I have speed and steady hands! :)

_aravena

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:20

Exactly! I will never get rid of it unless Sigma comes out with a HSM/OS version for $600. But I'll buy that one first and test it before I sell this one. I must have gotten the beta macrp because it's awesomely sharp.

DStanic

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 16:04

So if Im understanding this right, this Sigma is cheaper and better..? No way...

I think both are VERY close, and one could be better (sharper) then the other based on if you got a good copy or not. I do believe the Sigma EX build quality is better then the Tamron (and probably Canon 17-55 as well) but that only matter so much in the end. My Sigma 24-60 focuses quietly and accuratly, not HSM fast but it's good. If the 18-50 is as good as my 24-60 I would consider getting it for the wider angle (and I'd like it to have HSM/OS as well). Likely, however.. I will end up with a Canon 17-55 if I do upgrade, cause they are amazing and I haven't heard of quality problems with them.

gabebalazs

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 16:09

Here are a couple of pics from me. Just got the lens back from calibration. I haven't owned it for long so I don't have very good pictures yet.
Anyway, today at the botanicalk garden.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/gabebalazs/hutsigma.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/gabebalazs/WoodenBallsSigma.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/gabebalazs/BenchSigma.jpg

gabebalazs

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 16:13

I think both are VERY close, and one could be better (sharper) then the other based on if you got a good copy or not. I do believe the Sigma EX build quality is better then the Tamron (and probably Canon 17-55 as well) but that only matter so much in the end. My Sigma 24-60 focuses quietly and accuratly, not HSM fast but it's good. If the 18-50 is as good as my 24-60 I would consider getting it for the wider angle (and I'd like it to have HSM/OS as well). Likely, however.. I will end up with a Canon 17-55 if I do upgrade, cause they are amazing and I haven't heard of quality problems with them.

I agree regarding one being better than the other coming down to the quality of the actual copy.
I bought both the Tamron 17-50 and the Sigma 18-50 Macro at the same time, tested them both rigorously, the Sigma proved to be a better copy so I kept it, sent the Tamron back.
Sigma: better build quality; softer, more pleasant focus noise, better sharpness in my copy's case, better macro.
Still, I had to have it calibrated TWICE, second time I sent my camera to Sigma too, and was without it for two weeks, ouch!

But seems to be working good now.

_aravena

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 16:21

DStanic

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 16:29

Yeah i would be finding a used one as well. No way I'm paying $900 for a non-L lens.

mr.lemarc

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 21:36

update: I'm going to return this lens to amazon for a replacement. Great lens, but seemed to be front focusing. hope the next one is better.

here are my results

1st @ 0 microadjust
2nd@ +10 microadjust

next post @ +20 microadjust

mr.lemarc

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 21:36

+20 microadjust

Tony-S

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 21:41

I think you'd be better off just sending it to Sigma than returning it. I think your +20 looks pretty good, especially considering the distance to subject.

mr.lemarc

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 23:31

well amazon just informed they dont have this lens in stock anymore, only through different sellers.

I have until early April 3rd I think to decide (which is why I like Amazon, BH has same price but only 15 day return policy)

Anyways, I agree that it looks good at +20 -- its mainly the thought of a brand new lens requiring the maximum adjustment on my 50D.

I think you'd be better off just sending it to Sigma than returning it. I think your +20 looks pretty good, especially considering the distance to subject.

I noticed you have a lot of sigma lenses in your gear list -- hows your experience been with their quality control. Also, where did you purchase most of your sigma lenses?

Tony-S

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 23:44

I get my lenses from B&H or Adorama. I think I have one or two from Sigma4Less. The only issues I've had were the 50-150 mk I where it front focused just a bit at 150mm and inside 8 ft (and only noticeable at f/2.8 upon pixel peeping), and the new 24-70 f/2.8 HSM, which front focuses a few mm. It is also only noticeable if you are very close to the subject (which isn't in my typical shooting distance) and is gone by f/4. I have my 5D set to +20 for it as well. I will likely send it in to see if Sigma can get it a bit closer - I don't like living on the edge, if you know what I mean. ;)

I've also had the 17-70, 18-50 f/2.8 macro and 10-20 f/4-5.6 and none had any problems. The 18-50 f/2.8 macro is a very nice lens.

mr.lemarc

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 23:55

I will likely send it in to see if Sigma can get it a bit closer - I don't like living on the edge, if you know what I mean. ;)

Exactly...I don't like living on the edge either. I figure since I have the opportunity right now to return and have another chance at getting a "better" lens, I might as well take advantage.

Anyways, I may just return to Amazon and order it from BH.

And I agree that the 18-50mm f/2.8 is such a great lens, hence me going through the trouble to make sure I get one that I am happy with.

jim_in_srq

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 22:18

mr.lemarc

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 22:33

site: http://focustestchart.com/chart.html

PDF FILE: http://focustestchart.com/focus21.pdf

mr.lemarc

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 00:34

Updated results with 3 copies of the Sigma 18-50mm :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7507001#post7507001

lonelyjew

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 14:20

It's really cool to have more posts in this thread, it stayed on page 9 for more than six months lol.

Here are some old and some new

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/stairs2cropcopy.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/skull.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/eggfinal-2.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/winterfire.jpg

gabebalazs

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 09:18

These pix are really nice!

Gnasher

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 16:46

I have only had this lens for 3 days, this is my first outting with the new lens. I am very impressed so far. It has the same warm tones as my Sigma 10-20 which I love. All pictures were taken in Weymouth in Dorset, South England.

1. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3354820120_97a6b3b74c_b.jpg
2. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3353990671_cf02a8e42d_b.jpg
3. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3353995529_d828a1c711_b.jpg
4. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3354827692_97e8992060_b.jpg
5. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3354003493_8b0f1b2c17_b.jpg

This lens is awesome.

Supersignet

21st of March 2009 (Sat), 03:53

A couple more. I fell in love with this lens when I got it. It's crazy sharp and fun to use.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SbJ_-45Jn1I/AAAAAAAAEIU/Z10HH6gxa7o/s720/DSC_3160.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SbJ__xzPK9I/AAAAAAAAEIc/bsTASJ_YMMU/s720/DSC_3192.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SbJ_62ygZEI/AAAAAAAAEH0/HgWbxmAq-Nc/s720/DSC_3027.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SbKAEk5x_yI/AAAAAAAAEI8/8Me_b0DJP5Y/s720/DSC_3633.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SbJ_-C1KZiI/AAAAAAAAEIM/hfK69xYnu3U/s720/DSC_3156.jpg

itmfl

21st of March 2009 (Sat), 03:59

wow... those are excellent

mr.lemarc

21st of March 2009 (Sat), 14:35

yeah nice shots. Although I havent tried the tamron 17-50mm myself, I'd have to say this 18-50mm was a VERY nice alternative to the 17-55mm

_aravena

22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 11:51

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v5/p602349473-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v5/p679608634-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v4/p1006426569-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v8/p111893299-4.jpg

gabebalazs

22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 22:12

one old shot taken with my (ex) Sigma 18-50 2.8 macro:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/gabebalazs/Catanatomy1.jpg

tjespo22

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:44

im going to either get this or the canon 17-40 f4. this lens is constant 2.8 correct

itmfl

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:48

im going to either get this or the canon 17-40 f4. this lens is constant 2.8 correct
correct!

DutchOven

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 04:41

how the heck do you guys make your pictures look so sharp?? Here's my best ones and these aren't even anywhere as good. anyone have tips? And plus, all the pics are AFTER post processing.

1.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/construction1.jpg

2.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/gigicopy.jpg

3.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/carrrrrcopy-3.jpg

4.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/yoyo.jpg

5.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/booze.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/supamannn99/flower.jpg

google

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 21:16

Well.. I sent my 18-50 in for calibration to Sigma and after getting it back, my zoom only goes from 18-24mm.

Anyone know if there's anything I can do? I've tried flipping the lock switch, but that doesn't do anything.

I'm going to call Sigma tomorrow because my gut feeling is I'm going to have to send it back to Sigma to get fixed.

Other than the zoom issue, the lens seems fine. Bah. :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3457254039_71be1dc2e9_b.jpg

lonelyjew

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 17:48

I'd send it back....

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/berrycups.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/tulipthingiessat.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/willclimbing.jpg

edit*
oops, the snake wasn't with this lens

google

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 10:39

Yippee. Got it back and all is well now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484711344_aae745d847_b.jpg

gabebalazs

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 12:50

Nice flowers. I'm glad Sigma has resolved the issue.
I used to own a 18-50 2.8 EX Macro, but I sold it after I came across an irresistable Canon 17-55 2.8 deal. :)

jim_in_srq

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:15

Yippee. Got it back and all is well now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3484711344_aae745d847_b.jpg

How the heck did you get it to Sigma and back so quickly. I sent in my 24-70 2.8 on the 7th. They forwarded it to Phoenix. Mind you I'm in FL and shipped to NY. Got on the phone w/ C.R.I.S in Phoenix to push the repair. They were responsive and got it in and out in less than a week, but then shipped it back to me ground. After 8 days with UPS and a total of 22 days, I've finally got my lens back yesterday.

... and your pic looks great!

google

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:20

How the heck did you get it to Sigma and back so quickly. I sent in my 24-70 2.8 on the 7th. They forwarded it to Phoenix. Mind you I'm in FL and shipped to NY. Got on the phone w/ C.R.I.S in Phoenix to push the repair. They were responsive and got it in and out in less than a week, but then shipped it back to me ground. After 8 days with UPS and a total of 22 days, I've finally got my lens back yesterday.

... and your pic looks great!

Thanks!

You know, when I first sent my (three) lenses to them for calibration, it took a month for me to get them back. I'm surprised how quickly they turned it around sending only one for repair. They received it on 21st and I got it back on the 28th. Exactly 7 day turnaround.

_aravena

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 14:18

Only a few but here are shots from Disney. More at www.lastshotphotography.com/disney Check the exif to see some impossible settings.

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p854199515-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p718012417-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v0/p896338628-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v7/p250578015-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v5/p983072369-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v0/p861111729-4.jpg

norwegianwood

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 18:05

Some awesome photoes in this thread! I love my sigma 18-50mm.

Here's a couple from me:

A french artist:
361293

Staircase in Arc de Triomphe:
361295

backslide

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 19:31

Got this lens this week despite my local camera store and my friend telling me I should get the Tamron in this same range. After getting it and my friend playing with it, my friend likes that the zoom ring is stiffer than his Tamron.

I like it also and the fact that it twists the same direction as a Canon lens is a definate plus.

Here are just some uninteresting shots of the fence near my apartment. Straight out the camera, adjusted in RAW for brightness and that's it.

18mm @ f/2.8 @ 100 iso @ 1/250 sec
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0009.jpg

Cropped 100%
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0009-cropped.jpg

18mm @ f/2.8 @ 100 iso @ 1/250 sec
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0004.jpg

Cropped 100%
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0004-cropped.jpg

I like this lens. It's pretty damned sharp even at 2.8 and the macro is nice although I don't see myself using it that often.

Some slight vignetting at 18mm which is a little evident in the first picture but nothing a little post processing can't fix. The lens is pretty loud after being used to Canon's USM lenses but I'm not shooting in places where silence is paramount so it doesn't really matter.

jdmz

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 23:43

how long is the warranty on this lens?

Tony-S

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 01:38

USA white is 4 years, grey is 1 year. Don't know about other countries.

jdmz

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:46

USA white is 4 years, grey is 1 year. Don't know about other countries.
how can i tell if i have the grey market version?

aCiD99

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 14:03

Canada is 10 years.

Tony-S

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 14:12

how can i tell if i have the grey market version?

It will come with the Sigma USA warranty card. If you haven't bought it yet, check the web site that's selling it - usually under "Item Includes".

jdmz

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 20:40

I have a warranty card that has both english and Japanese writing on it. I assume I have the Japanese version? The website listed is the japanese sigma. Does this mean I have 1 year warranty? And I can only send it to japan for repairs?

lonelyjew

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 12:07

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/amp.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/mothsharpcrop.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/dadside.jpg

shan3ia176

7th of July 2009 (Tue), 15:42

I just got the Canon 500D with the 18-55 kit. Was considering getting the 50mm/f1.8 II "Nigty-Fifty", but friend of mine is changing some of his gear and offered to sell me this lens. Although this is little more expensive, I assume this would be a lot better than the kit and the nifty-fifty, and kind of compine both of them. So basicly I could sell my kit and just go with this one. What do you think?

Tony-S

7th of July 2009 (Tue), 15:49

_aravena

7th of July 2009 (Tue), 16:46

Man, the non is as good (at least mine is) as the macro. So it really doesn't matter as long as your not paying macro price for non.

Shauno

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 23:30

You guys have me sold on this lens! I'll point it at a bit of lightning in the coming months and subject it to a few horrendous weather conditions and see how it holds up? :D

I own the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX and it performs beautifully! So this was a no brainer as an 18-55mm kit lens replacement - plus.

I'll post'em when I take'em!

Gnasher

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 15:58

Here are a few taken from a recent day out in London.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3708244040_15f0dd7e4d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3707429011_3aec99a910_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3708247534_d946fc4d46_b.jpg

I bought this lens a few months ago - I think it is as good as my Sigma 10-20. I have been very pleased with the image quality - it is good value for money.

Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgt/ for full size images.

lonelyjew

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 19:37

Make sure your friend is selling you the macro version, which is a newer design and optically superior to the non-macro version. I don't know about calling it "better" than the 50mm f/1.8 - at f/2.8 the 50mm will be sharper (and until several more stops down). Such is the nature of primes.

That isn't necessarily true. My 18-50 macro was sharper wide open than my nifty 50 was at f/2.8, it also focused more accurately. I think my 50mm came into it's own at f/5.6 but it wasn't soo much sharper. I pretty much never mounted it after I got the Sigma. The bokeh of the Sigma is also nicer imo. Now, with that said, obviously some 50mm f/1.8 lenses will perform better and some worse and the same can probably said for the Sigmas.

DutchOven

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 17:21

Love this lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3710513041_cda32eaa57_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3579168120_30836c1cbd_o.jpg

_aravena

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 18:04

Love this lens.

:lol:

Land...meet World. :D

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v4/p919941303-4.jpg

DutchOven

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 19:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3751052129_c8bc53f2ba_o.jpg

DutchOven

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 20:00

:lol:

Land...meet World. :D

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v4/p919941303-4.jpg

Haha, the my picture was actually taken at Disneyland Tokyo! But I love your picture regardless. Beautiful. You stole my idea :rolleyes:

just kidding

Sven-EOS

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 15:14

Here´s my contribution.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sj7UmkobTII/AAAAAAAAGKw/9k45ARNbbvA/s576/Boom-Anos.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sj7UpkHlqGI/AAAAAAAAGK0/yP3i35b_9eM/s800/Assos%20laat.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sj9c3nBmGUI/AAAAAAAAGM4/Cnh_YZPPmwg/s400/Kafalonian.jpghttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sj7U2F5aeiI/AAAAAAAAGLA/PXtt2OJkVPc/s576/Relax.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sj9c2tl-yZI/AAAAAAAAGM0/kvmBVb4R8JM/s576/Katro%20bb%202.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/Sf20PPRdeaI/AAAAAAAAFA0/QfkOG590818/s576/Roze-bloem.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/SiWQQ5KhN5I/AAAAAAAAFzk/drLWGyzlDKQ/s400/Buhda.jpghttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_kjJaNzHgeY0/ShXtqMK55ZI/AAAAAAAAFXc/RdCQuLAXOtE/s400/Hugh.jpg

lonelyjew

8th of August 2009 (Sat), 18:02

Wow, just wow. Great photos.

Here are two I just posted in the critique thread
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/darkpath.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/superlonelyjew/pics/photography/babybluewide.jpg

mininut

24th of August 2009 (Mon), 19:10

Where would you say the sweet spot is for this lens?

M.

323

26th of August 2009 (Wed), 22:00

i neeeed a polarizerrrr

_aravena

26th of August 2009 (Wed), 22:24

never use mine...

DutchOven

30th of August 2009 (Sun), 15:41

http://kjmphotography.smugmug.com/photos/634912987_9poEG-L.jpg

DutchOven

2nd of September 2009 (Wed), 18:09

Also posted in the XSI thread.

http://kjmphotography.smugmug.com/photos/636384338_ryaeR-L.jpg

http://kjmphotography.smugmug.com/photos/636383396_vjcKV-L.jpg

backslide

8th of September 2009 (Tue), 20:19

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0022-sm-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0102-sm.jpg

lonelyjew

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 14:34

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/babydragon.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/grasshoppercurve.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/horneteyes.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/chinesemaple.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/greenforrest.jpg

aCiD99

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 18:56

^^^very nice work! (both to the macro bugs, and the cars)

DutchOven

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 13:51

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/4190993077_15fe8511b3_o.jpg

Tony-S

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 13:54

Wow, that is too cool, Kevin. Where's that taken?

polobreaka

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 12:38

^^thats from disneyland

_aravena

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:07

Emphasis on the "land"

lonelyjew

17th of February 2010 (Wed), 20:26

Awesome shot Kevin!

Here are a couple more to keep the thread going.

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/instruments.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/frederick_lonzo.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/frederick_lonzo4.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/fritzelssmilec.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/crop.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/redrockcanyon.jpg

newf with a rebel

10th of April 2010 (Sat), 20:43

Is this lens worth a get or just a not bad lens?

Tony-S

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 00:54

If I had stayed on a crop camera I would have kept mine. It is top shelf.

lonelyjew

13th of April 2010 (Tue), 11:48

Is this lens worth a get or just a not bad lens?

It's not the best lens if that's what you're asking, but for the money it's a great lens. I bought it because it's sharp, fast, has a pretty useful range(albeit a bit short), and it focuses very closely. I don't think there are any comparable lenses that share all of it's qualities. If you don't care about the close focus you can wait for the new HSM OS version to come out or go for the Tamron 17-50(not the new VC) as it's a good performer as well. Or if you don't need a lens as wide you can go for a 24-70.

Supersignet

8th of June 2010 (Tue), 08:40

Yeah I loved this lens on my cropper. Amazing image quality from the little bastard

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SeVNn50bTxI/AAAAAAAAFYM/NFaKdjsuJBo/s720/lotus2.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UbXK8W9A-Es/SeVNneLunWI/AAAAAAAAFYE/96w9G6CZQcg/s720/flower.jpg

lonelyjew

3rd of July 2010 (Sat), 15:36

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/ZabriskiePointlandc1hdr-1.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/bluepalebokeh-1.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/blue2bokehpale.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/swampflowersbokeh.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/swampflowers.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/hiyalookup.jpg

nprdavid

22nd of July 2010 (Thu), 08:48

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4816626537_b1c6bd16f3_b.jpg

lonelyjew

1st of September 2010 (Wed), 20:09

All shot at full wide angle at a recent camping trip

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/lazysimon.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/spiral.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/longbeach.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/IMG_2979.jpg

_aravena

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 13:28

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s8/v11/p934519250-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s10/v17/p787773030-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s9/v13/p732598504-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s8/v10/p327141693-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s8/v9/p1014930941-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s9/v14/p534487712-4.jpg

faizanrashid

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 13:34

Compared to the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM and the new Tamron VC, how does this lens compare (macro version). It is available here for about the same price as the Tamron VC, while the new Sigma is quite a bit more expensive. Should I just shell out on the newer Sigma, the Tamron with VC or this?

Tony-S

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 14:28

By all accounts, the order from best to worst seems to be Sigma 17-50 OS HSM >> Tamron 17-50 ~= Sigma 18-50 > Tamron 17-50 VC.

faizanrashid

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 23:53

Hmm...thanks for your response. I've found a seller offering Tamron's 17-50 (non-VC) and might just opt for it from a price point of view (its the cheapest of all 4, 3rd party lenses available in the used market). I wish I could afford the Sigma, but for the price range that its at (new), I can find a used Canon 17-55.

waterrockets

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 08:03

mattchapman

30th of October 2010 (Sat), 19:50

From what I'm seeing, a used EF-S 17-55 is ~$200 more than the Sigma.

Agree
Sigma = $660
Used 17-55 = $850
New 17-55 = $990

cant find any used sigmas... :)

lonelyjew

1st of November 2010 (Mon), 23:04

I've seen the 18-50 macro go for $300 and less used. The only thing the old version has over the OS is Macro really, but its ability to close focus was one of the main reasons I bought the lens.

Here are some more samples

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/colorforrest.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/colortree.jpg

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt18/cplpunishment/yringc1.jpg

mayt444

9th of November 2010 (Tue), 18:49

Tony-S

9th of November 2010 (Tue), 18:53

Great thread people. I have been considering this lens and the Sigma 17-70. I have the Tamron 28-75 and like it but find it not wide enough on my 50D. Anyone used the 18-50 and 17-70 and have a prefferance? The extra reach of the 17-70 is tempting.

If you're referring to the 17-70 f/2.8-4.5 (and not the 17-70 f/2.8-4 OS), then optically the lenses are about the same. I had them both and did a side-by-side somewhere here on the forums. I kept the 18-50 for its constant f/2.8 aperture - just a personal choice on my part.

mayt444

9th of November 2010 (Tue), 18:59

Thanks Tony. 2.8 would be nice.

mattchapman

9th of November 2010 (Tue), 19:20

Great thread people. I have been considering this lens and the Sigma 17-70. I have the Tamron 28-75 and like it but find it not wide enough on my 50D. Anyone used the 18-50 and 17-70 and have a prefferance? The extra reach of the 17-70 is tempting.
Clay

Why would you consider the 18-50mm when the new 17-50mm is out?
I guess price...

mayt444

9th of November 2010 (Tue), 20:26

Why would you consider the 18-50mm when the new 17-50mm is out?
I guess price...
Yes Matt, Price and 2.8. I am not a pro, and don't have a lot of income. I can sell the Tamron to pay for one of the lenses I mentioned. The 18-50 takes the same filters as the Tammy, so that's a factor. I do have a good 67mm CPL and a Cokin filter system with 67mm adaptor ring, so I'm set up there.

Miklebud

20th of January 2011 (Thu), 08:22

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5362308330_9e94476e0b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5362308330/)
Epcot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5362308330/) by Miklebud (http://www.flickr.com/people/miklebud/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5361696111_20cb4a4269_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5361696111/)
Zurg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5361696111/) by Miklebud (http://www.flickr.com/people/miklebud/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5362307974_2bcc625c25_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5362307974/)
Cinderella's Castle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miklebud/5362307974/) by Miklebud (http://www.flickr.com/people/miklebud/), on Flickr

math_man_tation

24th of January 2011 (Mon), 11:58

i'm going to be using my sigma 18-50 for a birthday party this weekend.
hopefully i'll have some shots i can share.

nes_matt

3rd of February 2011 (Thu), 23:30

here's some from me:
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee300/mattanddeane/Drips/IMG_2736small.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee300/mattanddeane/Drips/IMG_2781small.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee300/mattanddeane/Mya/mya3.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee300/mattanddeane/Mya/mya1.jpg

Tony-S

4th of February 2011 (Fri), 03:10

It's too bad this lens is discontinued. I suppose Sigma viewed it as a threat to its 17-50 f/2.8 OS HSM lens.

_aravena

7th of February 2011 (Mon), 20:40

Yeah, I'm still gonna add. I'm never getting the OS version since I'll be going FF and I'll keep this one forever for my 20D.

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s1/v22/p811097735-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s10/v16/p550013342-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s1/v19/p758431900-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s1/v21/p807154040-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s3/v25/p972307053-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s8/v10/p885112491-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s3/v23/p793014156-4.jpg

_aravena

13th of February 2011 (Sun), 15:39

All at F2.8
http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s8/v10/p238833725-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s6/v6/p196296111-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s3/v24/p45899007-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s5/v4/p166903374-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/s1/v19/p129595738-4.jpg

Supersignet

14th of February 2011 (Mon), 01:25

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/supersignet/_MSG6539.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/supersignet/_MSG6530.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/supersignet/_MSG6507.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/supersignet/_MSG6501.jpg

Logan7

18th of February 2011 (Fri), 04:02

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Bugparasite.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/EdattheDam.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Midday2.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Green_Circle0018-1.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Green_Circle0003.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/CabinwithBear0020-1.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Pbass.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w271/Loags/Favorites/Flavor.jpg

1xSHOT

21st of February 2011 (Mon), 14:43

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/fkim2003/IMG_806950.jpg

ianxxxchua

22nd of February 2011 (Tue), 02:33

KodiakStar

16th of March 2011 (Wed), 20:15

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5533077631_7d7b1676a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kodiakstar/5533077631/)

GwagDesigns

16th of March 2011 (Wed), 20:18

http://www.gwagdesigns.com/Scapes/NatureScapes/IMG7469/1215816922_qETey-XL-1.jpg

skut

13th of May 2011 (Fri), 19:58

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5669751580_141f666e7a_z.jpg

Jaynez

21st of July 2011 (Thu), 13:23

Damn, i was researching for a week, debating between tamron 17-50, sigma 17-50 f2.8 and canon 17-40mm f4L. Decided to give the tammy a try, when i was about to put the trigger, bann this lens came out to my sight.
I need some suggestion from u guys =D had anybody use the tamron 17-50mm before, and what do u think between this lens and the tammy ?

P.S. actully there r 2 version of this lens, 2 discontinued, one with HSM.

Gaarryy

21st of July 2011 (Thu), 13:28

Silly question. Does the zoom rotation go in the same direction of Cannon lens? I'll use a Tamron every now and then and it goes opposite from the cannon and will mess me up a bit when I'm switching back and forth

El Duderino

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 07:05

It's been a while since I've been here, but my Sigma 18-50 is still indispensable. Some pics from this year:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/168632_964088077760_15909691_49980599_3105939_n.jp g

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/IMG_2626-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/IMG_1805.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216291_10100228047517900_15909691_50994049_8342145 _n.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/IMG_3362.jpg

El Duderino

10th of December 2011 (Sat), 10:00

Still amazed how sharp this is. Here is an unedited pic (only resized) and a 100% crop unedited:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/IMG_1261a-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/IMG_1261crop.jpg

f/5.6
1/400
ISO-200
29mm

323

15th of February 2012 (Wed), 09:22

been a while. considered selling this and getting another lens just to try something new.

http://photos.team80d.com/Hangouts/Random-2012/i-hS432xS/1/L/IMG6620-L.jpg

http://photos.team80d.com/Hangouts/Random-2012/i-s6xjMCQ/0/L/IMG6674-L.jpg

http://photos.team80d.com/Hangouts/Random-2012/i-Xk83JJ5/0/L/IMG6529-L.jpg

http://photos.team80d.com/Hangouts/Random-2012/i-fTk8ZXF/0/L/IMG6513-L.jpg

vejuzchill

15th of February 2012 (Wed), 12:16

Just bought this bad boy along with a ringflash. I can't wait for them to get here!!!! :D

aaronb

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 21:12

Man I'm jealous of yous who have this lens. Been looking for one and have yet to find one! Someone sell me theirs haha. Love the images!!!

323

24th of February 2012 (Fri), 10:34

i'll let you know if i do. i might sell to try another lens.

aaronb

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 21:31

Just purchased mine tonight! CANNOT WAIT TO GET IT haha. So pumped!

Tragic_Golfer

2nd of March 2012 (Fri), 04:09

Just purchased mine tonight! CANNOT WAIT TO GET IT haha. So pumped!

What should one of these 18-50's cost and where do you buy them?

aaronb

2nd of March 2012 (Fri), 09:33

What should one of these 18-50's cost and where do you buy them?

Good conditon:
Low price: $250
Average: $275-$300
High: Higher than $300

They dont make this lens still so youll have to look around for a used one. Took me a while but i found one. Check on this forum, eBay, and Craigslist. Make sure when and if you buy its the 18-50 f/2.8 Macro.

Tragic_Golfer

2nd of March 2012 (Fri), 23:26

That's it then ....I am on the hunt for one.

aaronb

3rd of March 2012 (Sat), 03:03

That's it then ....I am on the hunt for one.

You won't regret it! Mine arrived yesterday. Set the camera up on the tripod with my kit lens and snapped a picture. Changed the lens out to my new Sigma 18-50, same subject, same settings, and 100% noticeable IQ difference. The no HSM (same as USM) is not an issue at all, I honestly don't notice it when I have it or don't. I hand held some low light shots at 2.8 and my shots were still clear...thankfully (was a little scared about not having IS.) I'm very happy with this lens, my copy is tack sharp. I can't wait to really put it to use on Sunday.

BTW: I rented the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 and loved it, but after some careful consideration, I decided that its price tag is not justifiable at this point in time. That's why I started browsing and picked this lens out of the others. Was between this and a NON VC Tamrom, but I liked the idea of the slight macro capabilities.