Sigma 17-50 2.8 EX DC OS

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i bit the bullet and ordered one, should be here tomorrow.

Thanks a lot for this tip, it still works! I had to wait a couple of weeks to order because it wasn't in stock, but they seem to have some now.

This is a really good review on the lens and they do compare it to the 17-55is canon and the tamaron 17-50 non VC versions. i would read that review and then go from there!

http://www.lenstip.com …_OS_HSM_Introdu​ction.html

2 customers on Adorama really seem to like it.

http://www.adorama.com …aign=Other&utm_​term=Other

Shot with a K-mount 17-50 2.8 EX DC OS HSM:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/j_pang/50002791​46/

Can we get some more samples in here? I checked out the first dozen pages of the Canon 17-55 page and wasn't too impressed with it either. So there's hope that this really may be a kick ass lens. I'd like to see some bokeh and f/4 samples if possible.

Stir Fry A Lot wrote in post #10959088
Can we get some more samples in here? I checked out the first dozen pages of the Canon 17-55 page and wasn't too impressed with it either. So there's hope that this really may be a kick ass lens. I'd like to see some bokeh and f/4 samples if possible.

I'll try to get some as you requesting today

I'm also interested in seeing how well this lens renders contrast. The boathouse is a nice example but I'd like to see more.

Here's a pic taken over the weekend at a shoot.
Sigma 17-50 ƒ/2.8 strapped on a 7D.

The only PP was white balance...

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Bump for some more pics. Can I get some opinions on the focus ring sensitivity for video use too?

jptsr1 wrote in post #10435443
No, even the ones from the link and the smattering I've seen from some other post don’t look all that good. Don’t get me wrong, I want this lens to be great. I’ve been looking for a cheaper comparable alternative to the 17-55 for a while now. From the samples however this lens looks to be only the former and not the latter.

Just purchased this lens after seeing the latest samples in this thread and others. Boy am I eating my words now. I've only been able to shoot stuff in my office so far but wow is this thing sharp. Even at 2.8 it seems to do fairly well. The corners and edges are not perfect wide open but stop it down a little and it's fantastic. This is my first lens with is/os so I'm loving being able to shoot at 1/15 with confidence. I still think it's a bit behind some of the canon lenses in terms of color but the gap isn't as wide as I thought. I think some of the washed out samples in this thread can be attributed to shooting and processing style. I can't wait to get out of here and run it through it's paces.

Do share. I just ordered one this morning. Let's try and get this thread moving.

If anybody is curious, somebody answered my question about the focus ring sensitivity on Vimeo and they said they actually prefer it to Canon's.

Stir Fry A Lot wrote in post #10996145
Do share. I just ordered one this morning. Let's try and get this thread moving....

I don't think you will be disappointed. I have yet to be able to shoot anything other than the junk on my desk but I'm liking mine so far.

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