Yourlensreview - Lens - Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 EX DC

Lens details

Mounts Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony / KM A
Pentax K
Sigma SA
Lensname Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 EX DC
Focallength18 - 50 mm
SpeedF/2.8
Stabilisation0 stops
Min. focusdistance28 cm
Size74.1 x 84.1 mm
Weight455 grams
Filtersize67 mm
AutofocusMicromotor
Aperture blades7 blades
Minimal apertureF/22
Elements / groups15 / 13
Magnification0.2
HoodLH730_02, supplied
F-stop breakdownN/A
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Grades

Overall8,0
Performance8,0
Build8,0
Price9,0

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Reviews for the Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 EX DC

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questionmarc
11-02-2007 10:55

Pro:

- This is a sharp lens, especially from F4.0
- Well build
- Price compared to Nikon variants.

Con:

- CA when using wide open, even at F8.0 the problem is still visible in some situations
- Slow AF, body driven on Nikon. When does Sigma add HSM to these lenses?
- Lens cap is almost impossible to remove when the hood is on the lens. So I bought a Nikon lens cap.

Review:

This is a nice replacement for the Nikon kitlens, when you want a faster lens. Too bad it suffers from some CA and the AF is not really modern. Sigma where's the HSM motor?

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emp2005
19-10-2006 12:50

Pro:

- F2.8 on all range
- This lens is sharp, especially from F4.0
- Hood included
- Price
- Build quality

Con:

- Warm tuning and contrast (some floot of yellow), however can also be a pro for someone.
- Lens hunt in low light situations.
- Some distorage at 18mm. From > 22 mm no distorage visible anymore.

Review:

My allaround lens. Very sharp, sharper as my Canon 10-22 mm. However, not as fast as the Canon and sometimes some CA noticeable, however this is at a minimum.

Build quality Performance Price rating Overall Recommended?
8 8 9 8 Yes