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Aug 18, 2010 11:23 |  #1

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/ (external link)




  
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Aug 18, 2010 11:31 |  #2

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


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Aug 18, 2010 12:01 |  #3

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?


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Aug 18, 2010 18:31 |  #4
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The Sigma costs about $70 more than the kit lens. I think that's worth it for a smaller aperture and USM.




  
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Aug 18, 2010 23:12 |  #5

themadman wrote in post #10744503 (external link)
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 (external link)

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 (external link)

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


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Aug 19, 2010 00:44 |  #6

Go for the sigma.


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Sep 26, 2012 21:35 |  #7

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


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Sep 26, 2012 21:47 |  #8

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




  
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Sep 27, 2012 10:55 |  #9

automaton2 wrote in post #15047833 (external link)
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.


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