Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Pro Reviews

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photozone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In the end, it comes down to wether one uses short focal lengths to shoot subjects that do not require even sharpness across the frame. This lens is certainly not made for landscape photographers. If the main usage is towards the longer end of the focal range or does not require sharp borders at wide angles (for example for party photography), the lens may be worth a look as an alternative to Nikon's own kit lenses.

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Aug 07, 2011

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slrgear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Sigma performed well in our tests, with good results for sharpness wide open, and even better when stopped down to just ƒ/4. CA is a bit high at 18mm and distortion is a complicated mix of barrel and pincushion, but nothing overly objectionable. So who's this lens made for? Image stabilization is more important for Sigma, Nikon and Canon, where it's not built into the camera body; it seems to be a good replacement for the standard 18-55mm kit lens, offering a slightly larger maximum aperture (ƒ/2.8-4.5 instead of ƒ/3.5-5.6). The Nikon and Canon kit lenses are fairly competent, so it's going to come down to personal tastes which are beyond the scope of this review.

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Nov 16, 2009

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall, this lens isn't a bad performer and will suit those looking either for a replacement upgrade to their standard 18-55mm kit lens, or a solid starter lens that covers the standard focal ranges.

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Jan 18, 2010

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The average pro reviews rating is 6.2 / 10, based on the 3 reviews.

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