18 -55 canon is or sigma 18-55 os hsm

can someone advise me which of these two lenses would seem the best
canon 18-55 is or sigma Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Zoom
the sigma has an aperture of 2.8 metal mount
heres some reviews
http://www.dphotojourn​al.com …sm-reviews-sample-photos/

I own the kit and have used the sigma, it is way better than the kit lens. Go for the sigma!

The Sigma is going to be superior, but the Canon is going to be much less expensive. Try both and determine if the extra cost is worth it to you?

The Sigma costs about $70 more than the kit lens. I think that's worth it for a smaller aperture and USM.

themadman wrote in post #10744503
The Sigma is going to be superior, but the Canon is going to be much less expensive. Try both and determine if the extra cost is worth it to you?

I think you are talking about the 18-50mm f2.8 or do you mean the the 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 is also superior?

I have not seen that many reviews of the 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM. The few I have seen have said it is a pretty good lens, but I don't really know if it is any sharper than the 18-55 IS. It has HSM but it is not "Ring type" HSM with Full Time Manual focus.

It is only $200 at B&H http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …50mm_f_2_8_4_5_​DC_OS.html

Considering that a new 18-55 IS at B&H is $170 http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …18_55mm_f_3_5_5​_6_IS.html

I think I would go with the Sigma for the non-rotating front element and faster aperture.

Go for the sigma.

Perhaps someone can chime in on the dead thread, I've always the same thoughts as well.

I got the sigma the image stabilization acts a bit wierd at times but I contacted sigma and they claim its normal
I like the lens and being poor thats my wide angle

automaton2 wrote in post #15047833
I got the sigma the image stabilization acts a bit wierd at times but I contacted sigma and they claim its normal
I like the lens and being poor thats my wide angle

Thanks, I appreciate it.