Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 OS user opinions

gremlin75 wrote in post #16801927
Having owned both the sigma 70-200 OS and the sigma 50-150 OS I can say that the 50-150 OS had better IQ wide open and, depending on what you shoot, is more versital on a crop camera. If you want a 70-200 then I'd suggest the tamron VC over the sigma OS

The going ff options is something I struggled with as well. FF is constantly getting less expensive but what offset it for me was the fact that sigma had two amazing crop lenses (18-35 and 50-150) so that cemented me in the crop category for the forseeable future

But that's just me. Go over what ff will offer you over a crop body and if te cost difference (both in bodies and lenses) is worth it to you.

I've toyed with the idea of the 17-50 and the 50-150. The only things full frame really offers is a better choice of lenses (variety) without having to worry about crop factor (ie., shooting room), and image quality (low light, dof, noise in general). I'm sure there are a few bells and whistles that I'm missing. But, as far as the variety of lenses, how many do we really need, right? I'm probably going with the 70-200, though, for the possibility that I may do full-frame in the future and for retaining value in the lens. I'd love to hear thoughts on this, however.

As far as Tamron vs Sigma... yeah, if I do the 70-200, Tamron was my first choice between the two. But there's a $300 difference in price. I'm not sure if the IQ is really worth that difference. It may be.

MedicinSC wrote in post #16801940
As far as Tamron vs Sigma... yeah, if I do the 70-200, Tamron was my first choice between the two. But there's a $300 difference in price. I'm not sure if the IQ is really worth that difference. It may be.

If you can, try out both and then decide. The sigme is ok wide open and by f4 it is great (I'd say the same IQ as the canon 70-200 f4 IS at f4). But by all reports the tamron VC is bested only by the canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II.

If you haven't already then check out the compairison that Tally did between the tamron, canon, and sigma. Then try both for yourself and see if the difference is with it

gremlin75 wrote in post #16802030
If you can, try out both and then decide. The sigme is ok wide open and by f4 it is great (I'd say the same IQ as the canon 70-200 f4 IS at f4). But by all reports the tamron VC is bested only by the canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II.

If you haven't already then check out the compairison that Tally did between the tamron, canon, and sigma. Then try both for yourself and see if the difference is with it

I was impulsive and ordered the Sigma 70-200 today. It should be here tomorrow. I would love to have tried them out, personally, but I have no where that stocks them, close by. I'd have to rent them.

My reason for going with the 70 over the 50 is just the long term value of the lens. I just don't think the 50-150 would retain as much.

My reason for Sigma over Tamron is partially over price. But, it also has to do with the OS (VC, IS, whatever). With Sigma, it has the panning mode. So far as I know, the Tamron does not. And of course, the Canon is just way out of my budget.

I may pick up a 50-150 for my wife in the future, we'll see. I appreciate all the advice and feedback.

New here shooting a 60D and have this lens coming from B&H to be delivered today. Reviews I read on this lens were great so I'm hoping it lives up to the reviews. This one would meet my needs as good as the 70-200 would.

MedicinSC wrote in post #16805866
I may pick up a 50-150 for my wife in the future, we'll see. I appreciate all the advice and feedback.

Sigma discontinued the lens just recently so the only way to get it later might be used. Not that's that's a bad thing as used will always save at least a little money. There have been no indication of ten getting ready to release a replacement, but I'd like to think that a after the success of the 18-35 they might be looking at doing a 50-150 f2.....a boy can hope

The sigma 70-200 OS is still a very good lens. I hope you enjoy it!

Will in Tejas wrote in post #16806439
New here shooting a 60D and have this lens coming from B&H to be delivered today. Reviews I read on this lens were great so I'm hoping it lives up to the reviews. This one would meet my needs as good as the 70-200 would.

It's one of te truly great crop camera lenses so enjoy and let us know what you think.

I absolutely love my SIgma 70-200 OS. One of my friends has the Tammy and at f2.8 mine is sharper and my AF and OS both outperform the Tammy. There's always some variation between lenses of course so each person's personal experience may differ but don't feel like you bought the wrong lens because some think the Tammy is sharper at f2.8.

gremlin75 wrote in post #16807749
Sigma discontinued the lens just recently so the only way to get it later might be used. Not that's that's a bad thing as used will always save at least a little money. There have been no indication of ten getting ready to release a replacement, but I'd like to think that a after the success of the 18-35 they might be looking at doing a 50-150 f2.....a boy can hope

The sigma 70-200 OS is still a very good lens. I hope you enjoy it!

It's one of te truly great crop camera lenses so enjoy and let us know what you think.

The guys at Sigma told me the price scared a lot of people off of the newer 50-150.

ian_socool wrote in post #16826113
The guys at Sigma told me the price scared a lot of people off of the newer 50-150.

Whichever too bad since it is such an amazing lens. But I think most people look at it as just a couple hundred less then the 70-200, so not with it. But quality has a price and its a quality lens!

gremlin75 wrote in post #16828423
Whichever too bad since it is such an amazing lens. But I think most people look at it as just a couple hundred less then the 70-200, so not with it. But quality has a price and its a quality lens!

I used the OS version at a trade show and fell in love with it. I was saving up for it when the guys at Sigma called me and told me they had some version II non OS refurbished for a great price

Discontinued, really?

hondafans wrote in post #16982173
Discontinued, really?

Unfortunately so. Sigma announed it a little while ago

I wonder if the price dropped then?

gremlin75 wrote in post #16807749
Sigma discontinued the lens just recently so the only way to get it later might be used.

B&H shows the Canon mount available for $969.

John from PA wrote in post #16983574
B&H shows the Canon mount available for $969.

Just because its diccontinued doesnt mean there still isnt stock available, just means they are not making any more.

http://www.slrlounge.c​om …le-replacements-incoming/