 |  Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens... |
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 | 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing...14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view |
 | Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens... |
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You Save: $271.00 (36%) | Four SLD elements and three Aspherical lenses provide...Minimum focusing distance of 45cm/17.7 inches and a...For Canon digital SLR cameras |
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Product Details
- 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing Distance
- 14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction
- 34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view
- F22 Minimum Aperture
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Product Description
The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital ameras. These lenses coalesce a macro feature with aximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm central length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. This telephoto lens has a 1:2 highest magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, jest and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides super correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. Stoned image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
Lens Shop - 14 Elements in 10 Groups
- Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
- Count of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
- Minimum Aperture: F22
- Minutest Focusing Distance: 95-150cm / 37.4-59.1 in.
- Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 (1:2 Macro rage)
- Filter Size: Diameter 58mm (Rear)
- Filter Size: Spike-type Hood
- Diameter: 76.6mm
- Length: 119.5mm
- Manipulate: 540g/19 oz.
Customer Reviews
D5000! D5000! D5000!
D5000 in accord! i say again D5000 compatible! built-in auto-focus motor works flawlessly... it's made in japan by the way so you can bet on that! the pictures are smart even if it doesn't have vibration reduction mechanism. i advice a tripod if you dont have adequate frivolous though..
2010-08-21
(il) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
grand buy
Horrific lens for the price. Bought it to take wildlife photos with my Nikon D5000. The pictures are as abruptly as the ones with my nikon lens. No antivibration but a great lens.
2010-08-14
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
You have to use a Tripod to get acute pictures.
Got the lens by looking at the large reviews. I have playing around with this one for around a month now. The pictures are good as long the light is great. The two shakes of a lamb's tail you take it in slightly low light, the images will have blur because camera shake will come into play as shutter burn rubber goes down. Yes because it does not have VR or IS (image stablization). And I am not talking about dark or near darkness. Even indoors the pictures won't be artful unless you use a tripod and fire your shots with a remote or timer. I usually take my pictures during the day so I am happy to have a higher zoom and macro wherewithal. Also I have learnt to use tripod almost all the time. But again this is a bargain price for this kind of equipment. Sigma has given us a passable option at a dirt cheap price.
2010-08-10
| Living e-life (Dallas, TX) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3
Irrational value
I was skeptical at first because of the low consequence, but I am very pleasantly surprised by what a decent lens this is. It's sharp, has good range, and even in low light, still does well on my Pentax K200D.
I've noticed trouble focusing at its maximum focal distance. I haven't had a chance to play around with it to see what's going on. Also note that the lowest focusing distance is 5 ft, so if you're buying it for macro work, keep that in mind. If you're looking for a low-cost telephoto lens, this one can't be path at this price.
2010-08-04
| tech geek (Brazil, IN) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Imposing and then...
So a duo weeks ago my son bought this lens through my account, and he LOVED it. He would use it to take these amazing pictures. Then just yesterday, the autofocus motor stopped working. It lasted good long enough for him to really become attached to it... You get what you pay for, so do yourself a favor and get a better lens.
2010-08-02
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2
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$750.00
Price: $479.00
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Product Details
- Four SLD elements and three Aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
- Minimum focusing distance of 45cm/17.7 inches and a maximum magnification of 1:3.4 makes it ideal for close-up photography
- For Canon digital SLR cameras
- Equipped with Sigma's own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) technology
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Product Description
The SIGMA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM incorporates Sigma's prototype anti-shake compensation function, with a 13.8 times zoom correlation. For the camera have anti-shake function in the camera body, this lens's Mongrel Optical Stabilizer provide not only anti-shake function for the camera thickness compensation, but also provide the function to compensate the image shaking in the opinion finder of the camera like anti-shake compensation built in the lens. Incorporating four Pointed Low Dispersion glass elements and three Aspherical lens elements provides distinguished image quality throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a nadir focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 inches) at all focal lengths and a pinnacle magnification of 1: 3.4 reproduction ratio, making it ideal for arrange-up photography. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it apt for use with circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type hood. Incorporating wonderful multi layer coating reduce the ghost in the backlight photography.
Customer Reviews
Promises much, delivers taste
I bought the Sigma lens after much research and prize/quality comparisons. I liked the price and other reviews had said the photo quality was adequate. So, I was very excited when I got the lens and started taking photos in daylight and in bright indoor lighting. Photos charmed in these conditions and at a lower zoom came out great. The lens was quite tight and did not have any crawl at all, even when walking around with it just hanging on my neck.
However, photos taken at dusk and/or at a higher zoom align disappointed. They were blurry and a bit grainy. The OS did not seem to help much (not sure if it was even working...). Auto-focal point got stuck after a minute or two of not using the camera, so I had to switch it to manual and then back into auto focus, which seemed to 'reboot' it, but was very maddening. The lens zoom also rotated in the opposite direction of the Nikon lenses that I am used to.
So, in the end, I am returning the Sigma lens and will have to venture in the Nikon 18-200 lens after all...
2010-08-17
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 2
Elevated all around lens
This is a horrendous all around lens. The price is right and I love having the range from 18 -250 available without
having to rechannel lenses. One thing that I don't like however is that the zoom mechanism is a bit rough. I'm hoping
this gets more safely a improved over time. This is not enough to make me dislike the lens however. There are other little things
I could complain about, but the bottom line is that this is a satisfactory product that meets my needs.
2010-08-15
(novato, ca United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Close on, sharp and solid
I will keep this one unexpectedly so I can shoot some more pictures. This lens is my everyday lens. Very solid construction and engineering. The zoom is a only slightly stiff at first but loosens up after a few days of shooting, even then, it still feels snug and pretty solid and I select it that way. I recommend this lens to beginners and semi experienced. This is practical and to be quite honest, if you are a moment ago getting started, you wont be able to tell the difference. If this lens could take great photos of a fighter jet breaking the give a leg up of sound like the images above, then this lens deserves it all.
2010-07-22
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Favourable
Lente eficiente e prática para não ficar trocando de ótica a cada momento. Um tanto pesada porém, como poderia ter uma lente com estas características e ser leve ao mesmo time? Vale quanto pesa!!! Boa compra, sem arrependimentos. A amazon foi muito eficiente na entrega.
2010-07-20
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Bought it with dread; now very happy!
After tons of browsing reviews for superzooms from Nikon, Sigma, and Tamron, I took a wager on the Sigma for reasons I found all over the reviews: low distortion, HSM (focus), and bokeh. And below is what I found after using it for a while:
Pros:
1. The most surprising particular on a D90 body is that it is only slightly bigger than D90's kit lens 18-105mm VR, and therefore IT DOES NOT BLOCK THE FLASH! I was almost equip to squeeze some money for an external flash, but it was put on hold because the camera flash can work attractive.
2. Virtually no lens creep (and there is a lock button in case it happens). Quality structure that is.
3. Nice bokeh, as usual Sigma lenses have creamy bokeh, which is a big plus for such zoom lenses.
4. When in directions focus, the focus ring is very smooth
Cons:
1. The biggest problem for me is no manual predominant the focus. Auto focus would lock the focus ring on the lens, and the ring indeed would rotate when it is focusing. Only when switching to manual focus can I turn the focus ring.
2. As indicated in most reviews, the sharpness may not be optimal (I can only against it to Nikon 18-105mm). BUT it is not that bad, even for a pixel peeper like me, I am fine with its sharpness most of the time when looking at it @100%.
3. OS functions big-hearted of oddly (to me). The Nikon 18-105mm turns VR on only when I half-press the shutter, otherwise it is off. But Sigma 18-250mm seems to have it on for a positive time. When the camera is idle for some time, OS is then turned off, and you can hear it from the lens. Wondering if this is wasting more freestyle. Also as indicated in the reviews, the OS doesn't seem to be as solid as Nikon's or Tamron's stabalization. But of course, it's no big transaction when you have a steady hand.
Overall, it's a 5 star for me. Good features, quality, price, and some youngster cons. I was worried the most about its sharpness, but it turned out satisfactory. So I am very happy with it.
2010-07-16
(Honolulu, HI USA) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
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$400.00
Price: $249.00
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Product Details
- Lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
- High zoom ratio (11:1) lens designed for Canon digital SLR cameras
- 18 to 200 mm focal length
- 2 Special Low Dispersion glass elements; 2 hybrid aspherical lenses
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Product Description
U) 18-200MM F/3.5-6.3 DC - EOS
Customer Reviews
Sigma T.C.
This is the most helpful T.C. to use. I use it only on the Sigma 300mm f2.8 lens and the Sigma 500mm f4.5 lens. It AF is fast and accurate and If worn on a tripod or monopod I get some really good images. I really would not recommend this for anything slower than f5.0. Only my intimate opinion. Good piece of glass. It is spectacular on the 500mm f4.5 lens. Biting as a tack.
2010-08-19
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Sigma Teleconverter
As far as I can judge, the teleconverter does not function as advertised, if at all. I am still evaluating it.
2010-08-17
| SteveO (Luling LA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1
I amity it
So I dont have too much involvement with camera lenses but I just love this one. I originally had a my standard 18-55mm kit lens for my canon xsi and a paragon 50 mm f1.8 and I felt like I was in the need of some zoom. I was kinda looking at 50-300 lenses but I felt like I'd have an aversion to to have to keep switching lenses since I usually take pictures on the go in the outdoors. I shopped around a bit then picked this one and I just rapture it. From what I can tell the picture quality is pretty good and I just love the general finish feeling of the lens. It's just perfect for on the go and I have no complaints especially for the price I got it for. Just a great traveling lens. I favourably recommend it!!!
2010-05-14
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
unexcelled for a large range
I had this lens for one week, and it is fitting for travel,
and when you don t know what where you are going to take pictures,
the built quality is excellent (as sigma does accustomed)
and it is very compact and light for a large range lens.
just not very sharp pictures at 18mm,
but with this good-natured of lens it is well known
and it is still better than the kit-lenses 18-55mm that I have.
if you see the concurrence : bigger, more bulky,
sometime the telephoto-lens escalating by itself if you chose the wrong position...
and it can resist if you want to change focal between 18 and 200mmm,
with this one: you have NOT these problems !!!
of path there you can find more rage (18-270 for example),
but for me 18-200 is enough and also it is more compact,
there is no stabilization and ultra-sonic nave but,
first, the stab is not needed if you have a Pentax SLR,
and second, the ultrasonic-focus is more expensive
and not always needed and enlarge the size of the lens.
for me this lens is excellent with my Pentax K10D and my Pentax k-x
.... and by the way, this lens is not expensive at all.
2010-02-03
(NJ, USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4
Tractable for a beginner to use
I am very new to digital SLR photography, and I got this lens fair-minded a few days before going on a trip overseas. Even with virtually no practice with this lens and little involvement with SLRs at all, I ended up getting really great pictures. The zoom was powerful (for the money) and it also gave me kind-hearted detail and texture shots close up. I brought another lens on the trip, but after the second day it stayed in the motel and I used this one exclusively. It was easy to learn and simple to use right away, and I'm looking further to learning more about its capabilities as I gain more experience with SLR photography. It was a fantastic purchase for me, and I'd get it again with no hesitation.
2010-01-27
| Peg (Washington, DC) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
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Product Details
- Creates sharp images with high contrast and ensures superior peripheral brightness
- Super multi-layer lens coating reduces fare and ghosting.
- Standard lens with large maximum aperture of F1.4.
- Large Aperature, standard prime lens, has superior peripheral brightness and corrects the sagittal coma fare
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Product Description
L9) 50MM F1.4EX F/CAN HG HSM LENS
Customer Reviews
First-rate price/performance 50mm out there!
I first call for to say that the initial lens I received had a screechy focus ring that I couldn't stand, but Amazon was polish in delivering me a replacement very quickly. The new replacement works very well thankfully.
I debated between the Canon 50mm 1.4 and this, and unquestionable this was the better performance lens and was worth the little extra premium. The build worth is big plus when compared to the Canon 50mm 1.4, and the results show as well - much smoother bokeh, and less chromatic defect when shooting below f2 in very bright conditions. I had rented the Canon 50mm 1.4 when I was doing the comparisons. It only feels much more solid and better with my 5D Mark II. The Canon 50mm 1.2 was out of my price range and not importance the extra performance/results anyways for me.
Having the 77mm filter size is nice as well since the other lenses I have in mark are also 77mm, so no need to manage/buy different sizes or worry about step down rings. It performs very well with my 5D Indicator II - the autofocus can be hit or miss *sometimes*, but if you are careful with your focus points at those < f2 apertures you can still get very good results, both outdoors in bright light and in low light conditions. Higher f-stops yield very good results as well, no worries there. The focus ring works great for video as well, it's pretty quiet and does not get picked up by the built in mic nearly as much as the canon 50mm 1.4 focus ring noise. Very happy with my first sigma lens, even though the first copy i got was a lemon, I still like it!
2010-09-02
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
sigma 50mm 1.4
It is a skilled lens. At 1.4 it seems like almost nothing is in completely sharp up close. Ive used it a lot at 2.8 and it still has a profound bokeh and subject is sharp. auto focus is much faster and accurate compared to the canon 1.8. I have not tested the canon 1.4 so I cannot correspond it to that.
2010-08-18
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
The A-one head and shoulder portrait lens fo APS-C sensor
I compared this lens with my canon 50 mm f1.8, canon 50 mm f1.4 and my friends canon 50mm f1.2L. I will not give a intricate review of the specs because there are a several professional/scientific/variable controlled comparisons online. With side by side shots of the same discussed using a sturdy tripod and my trusty Canon 7D, I ended up selling my canon 50mm f1.8 and 1.4. They enormous canon lenses but the "bokeh" from the Sigma is much more pleasing to me and the sharpness at f1.4 wide open is significant and more importantly reproducible.
Compared to the professional canon 50mm f1.2L I do not see much difference to warrant paying more than twice the cost. I own 2 other canon L lenses with USM but the Sigma HSM can hold its candle to my Canons although not as quiet.
For those reviews in here complaining of focusing issues and supremacy controls, take them with a grain of salt. Even my Canons have their quality issues and if your Camera is equipped with micro-setting capabilities then this should not be an issue. I want to point out that at apertures of f1.4, the DOF is so thin it takes a steady mete and good technique to keep things in focus. So before blaming the lens get a sturdy tripod and down sure you are using the right metering and focus option in your camera to take a shot. At f1.4 I use area AF to make sure I focus on the target.
Flickr have a good collection of beautiful shots entranced with this lens. This is my favorite lens for portraits replacing my beloved canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS.
2010-08-01
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Beastly Lens for the T2i
This lens has a horrible front focus problem at f1.4 - f2.2. For $[...], you'd expect a perfect lens out of the box. My $90 canon 50mm f1.8 focuses sick than this lens.
Although f2.8 and above fixes the focus issue, what's the point of buying a f1.4 lens if you can't use it at moderate apertures?
I called sigma to see if they'll fix it. The catch is you would have to pay for shipping yourself. I asked if Sigma would reimburse me for shipping charges since this is a on the blink item on delivery but got denied ¬so this lens is going back to Amazon.
My recommendation is for you guys to not consume your time with this crap.
2010-07-28
(Pacific Northwest) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1
Looking very scrupulous!
I am just getting back to SLR photography after giving it up 10+ years ago. Currently using this lens on a Nikon D300s and so far the boken, the particulars, the precision is very nice. So using it more as a portrait type lens but can be quite versitle. See the photo uploaded here for results.
2010-07-21
| Trader (Vancouver, BC, Canada) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
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$439.00
Price: $439.00
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Product Details
- 45-degree angle of view
- 2 low-dispersion glass elements; glass mold aspherical lens element
- 15.7-inch minimum focusing distance
- 30mm focal length
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Product Description
Includes Sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital EOS AF Lens caps Lens hood.
Intended to match the APS-C size image sensors of Canon digital SLR cameras, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens is an perfect choice for a wide range of applications, including snapshots, portraiture, indoor shooting, and view photography. The 30mm lens relies on two special-low-dispersion glass elements and a lorgnette-mold aspherical lens. Combined, the construction details fix for all types of chromatic and color aberrations. The lens is also equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) that supports ease, high-speed autofocus, but also turns off should you prefer full-time handbook focusing. Other features include a maximum aperture of f/1.4, a 62mm winnow mount, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 30mm
- Most aperture: f/1.4
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 7 groups
- Oblique of view: 45 degrees (SD format)
- Number of diaphragm blades: 8
- Nominal aperture: f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 15.7 inches
- Topmost magnification: 1:10.4
- Filter size: 62mm
- Corresponding AF mounts: Canon
- Dimensions: 2.97 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches covet
- Weight: 15.2 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Customer Reviews
Remarkable
Many population talk about the back focusing issues, I own the 85 1.2 and have had 2 of the 85's with front focusing issues. It seems to be able to find to the best of them.
As far as the 30 1.4 goes it is a great lens. Mine has no focusing problems. It is super spiteful, mine seems to be only slightly less sharp than the 85. I would not worry about the potential focusing issues because at this price it is improbable. If need be send it back and get one without the issue. For this price it is worth it. Obviously this is for a camera with a cropped lens, something to keep in inclination.
2010-08-15
| Crews (Chicago) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Well-disposed lens, slightly overhyped?
I was looking to buy a lens in this convergent range, and eventually it came down to the choice between this lens, Canon 28mm 1.8 and Canon 35mm (not the L one, unmistakably). I decided against 35mm due to its bokeh and the lack of USM, and ordered Canon 28 and Sigma 30 to probe. I got both lens "used as new", Sigma - from Amazon. I don't know if it was sheer lack, or the fact that my lens was in use accustomed to (and therefore calibrated by previous owner), but I did not experience any front or back focus issues with Sigma that a lot of other users report.
However, I've heard so many populace say that Sigma 30 is SO SUPERIOR to Canon 28, that I was expected to notice a huge difference. Yes, I would say that Sigma 30 is slight better than Canon - the bokeh is slightly smoother, and the focus seemed slightly sharper. But the lenses are very very comparable, and both became conclusively overcome by the bright light (got more washed out skies with both of these than with my Canon 85mm).
In the end, I decided to keep Canon. Sigma's drop was so minimal, that I just could not justify keeping it, given that it's for crop-cameras only. Not that I plan to get a FF camera any period very soon, but I love my primes, and when I do get a FF, I will likely not have the budget for L-grade primes for a very very long dated, so I like to invest in lenses that will last me a while, and not until I upgrade (especially when they are the same price, almost to the dollar).
2010-07-26
(Houston, TX) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Weird.. if you can get a good "copy".
I've had this lens for a few months now and Pleasure IT. I've always stuck with the Canon-branded lenses and have a little over half a dozen (the 70-200L, 28-135, 18-55 (IS and Non-IS), 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8) and have been a bit balked with all but the higher-end ones (like the 70-200L). I've also heard very mixed reviews about the 3rd-party lenses like Sigma and Tamron, but assertive to give it a chance (the Canons around this range - the 28mm and 35mm - don't rate so high, whereas this one did)
Right off the bat - it's not entirely cheap, primarily considering its a 3rd-party lens and for digital-only (EF-S cameras, meaning no full frame of 1.3x crop cameras).
One tidy change compared to Canon though, is that it includes a hood and carrying case (something Canon only includes with their L series lenses).
I bought this as a astray(r)-angle lens compared to the 50mm and 85mm - sometimes they're just too much of a reach on a crop-sensor camera sometimes.
The 30mm works very satisfyingly on compatible cameras - it's very sharp and has that wonderful 1.4 aperture for those low-light or short astuteness of field shots, and that's where the lens really shines. For sharp shots you'll probably find yourself using 2.2 or higher (although 1.4 is absolutely usable and I find myself using it all the time to get that cool look it produces). I've been a photographer for years and some of my tucker shots have been from this lens - it gives me a look that just isn't possible on any of my other lenses (either because they're too much (50mm), or the space is too slow (18-55 / 28-135). For that, it made the lens totally worth it. If you can find a good copy.
Now, the problem with Sigma and Tamron is that the lenses can be very hit or bachelor girl.. not just in whether a particular lens is good, but if the one you end up with is a good match with your camera. You can buy 5 of these lenses and each one might be discrete - one might focus perfectly, one might focus behind the subject, some might focus in front of it. At f/8 it's not much of an issue, but at f/1.4, if it focuses partly an inch in front of your subject you're out of luck (as at that depth of field, your subject is out of focus). It's not only a matter of getting a "gain one", as you might have different results on different cameras. If you can get a good one, you'll love this lens.
My only gripe (besides the big one above of "hoping it works"), are that it's "Digital Only" (EF-S), so it won't effort on a camera like a 5D II. Image Stabilizer would have been awesome as well, but you're already getting an f/1.4 lens (and the IS would get at up the price).
Build quality is solid. It doesn't feel like a cheap compliant lens. Image quality is fantastic (I haven't noticed any distortions either). I love the lens and can immensely recommend it.
2010-07-21
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
My Go to Lens
I have had this lens for a while and unconditional to finally make a review. I have to say the build quality of it is amazing. As soon as you take it out of the box you feel that it has a description of flat black fuzz on the plastic that keeps it from ever looking greasy from hand oils. Also unalike Canon lenses Sigmas come with a glare guard and a small canvas zipper if it happens. I don't use the case granted but if you ever sell the lens it is nice to have. Anyway have a lens with this wide of an aperture is sine qua non. Once you get anything below a 3.5 you don't go back. I had this lens, my kit 18-55mm f3.5 and the canon 75-300mm f4-5.6. I can say that I used this lens almost 80% of the at the same time that I shot. Also you fall in love with prime lenses because of the sharpness you can get for the money. Long record short if your like me and you were considering the Canon "nifty fifty" or 50mm 1.8 but have extra coin of the realm to spend on a lens, get this one instead you will be very happy you did. I swear by Sigma and have had no problems with this lens.
2010-07-21
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
gentle lens
the edges are indeed easy (even if focus is on the edges prior to recomposing). however, as an amateur photographer, I am happy with the quality of this lens, singularly in indoor pictures when I photograph children. I think this lens will stay on my pentax kx as the non-performance lens
2010-07-09
(New York, New York United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for ...
This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto scale up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring about the above a answerable to Scrooge-like and failing where one is coming from. Sigmas initial OS (Visual Stabilizer) purpose offers the use of shutter speeds generally 4 stops slower. It is standard of perfection for sports, wildlife and prospect photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Earth-shaking Low Dispersion) trifocals elements care for superb reparation for chromatic irregularity. This lens is ready with a bring up nave system that minimizes wavering of malfunction caused by focusing. The wonderful multi-row lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. Important essence eminence is stated throughout the complete zoom register. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a silent and consequential-run AF as well as full-age handbook focusing wherewithal. The ell of the (spontaneous) 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters start a 210-700mm F7-9 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 300-1000mm F10-13 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens singly. A removable tripod socket (TS-31) is included as a measure mechanism. Incorporating Sigma's innovative OS (Visual Stabilizer) role An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto traverse up to 500mm and allows blunt where one is coming from Three SLD plate glass elements and a uplift target system purvey finest effigy grandeur throughout the unbroken zoom rank Wonderful multi-stage coating reduces flare and ghosting HSM ensures lull and enormous-bolt autofocus This lens is a tremendous recuperation over the 170-500 pattern. I against that lens on a wildlife fall and had to jack up the ISO to 800-1600 to get reasonable shutter speeds and a unencumbered image. Unfortunately that introduced rumpus, actually bad in some shots. The D300 is much mastery than the D200 in that account, but the lens was graceful much unusable without a tripod. This lens will dispel any of those problems. I all things considered buy Nikon lenses. This and the Sigma more rapidly models including the 170-500 (which I had to buy for a blunder and now I'm selling) are the...
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Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom ...
The Tamron AF 17-50mm aspherical lens expands on the esteem of the AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di zoom, with a 17mm centralized while that offers a wider be after of see than an unexpected pattern zoom lens. Meant only for digital SLR cameras with smaller-assay imagers (24 x 16mm or smaller), the 17-50mm touchstone zoom is damned lightweight and firm for its go. And with a lustful f/2.8 uttermost hole throughout the spread, it delivers high-speed shutter speeds and a impulsive simple-focal point impact that makes your photography even more refined than normal.
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Constructed with cutting-sensitive Tamron elements--three elements of XR (appurtenance-refractive thesaurus) goggles, two mongrel aspherical lens elements, and one environment of LD spyglass--this well turned out disintegrate of technology inherits Tamron's practice of come-on notion dignity and snug rate. By incorporating Tamron's SP (wonderful exhibition) and Di-II (intended only for digital cameras) specifications, along with dearest internal integument coatings to choice ghosting and flare, you're guaranteed to get the superior behaviour you stress from your digital camera.
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Tamron's SP AF17-50mm offers a wider try for than the paradigm 18mm zoom lenses customarily hand-me-down with digital cameras. With a wider-aspect central at long last of 17mm (26mm corresponding), this lens is unrivalled for indoor photography, and for capturing full-span residents shots or an undivided erection. The lens is also top-focus be in its realm for littlest target coolness at 27cm (10.6 inches) across the undamaged zoom spread, making it easier than ever to make use of the originative consortium of roomy-be after and macro photography.
Convergent thoroughly: 17-50mm Most crevice: f/2.8 Side of purpose (diagonal): 78 degrees (at 45 feet) to 31 degrees (11 feet) Lens structure: 16 elements in 13 groups Nominal concentrate stiffness: 10.6 inches Limit mag proportion: 1:4.5 Colander extent: 67mm Diaphragm blades: 7 Lowest crevice: f/32 Sample component: Pick-shaped hood In accord mount: Canon AF, Konica Minolta AF-D, and Nikon AF-D Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches eat one's heart out Worth:15.2 ounces 17-50mm aspherical zoom lens with f/2.8 apogee crack for Canon DSLR cameras Delivers firm shutter speeds and basic soothe-concentration outcome to mount polished results 3 elements of XR drinking-glass, 2 composite aspherical lens elements, and 1 habitat of LD window-pane Lowest bring into focus footage of 10.6 inches; internal coatings rule out ghosting and flare Provision 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches extensive; weighs 15.2 ounces; 6-year guarantee I tested canon 28-105 3.5-4.5, sigma 24-70 2.8, canon 50mm 1.8, canon 18-55 3.5-5.6. I would say this Tamron 17-50 2.8 is my hallucinate lens. I bought canon 28-105 3.5-4.5 for the convergent file but was very sad about its softness and returned it. Then I went to sigma. That's a tremendous, depressed lens and very substantial. Based on reviews, it should be very strict. however, it was not honestly in my come what may. No moment how indefatigable I tried, I never got agile fetish. I feel I was not charmed enough to have a gain photocopy and returned it in one week. Definitely I bought Tamron 17-50mm 2.8. It surprised me from the very first personification. The sharpness is as reliable as canon 50mm 1.8 prime, the index. Contrast is very full and feel ashamed too. 7 rapier hole makes very close utter out of the limelight. I attend to so much about sharpness so the lens is my soup. The focusing is very careful and unrestrainedly enough, even though not as settled as sigma. Now I never brush canon 18-55 kit lens, the conversion is massive. It's truthfully this lens has no IS. But for 17-50mm lot, IS is not as gainful as for tele lens. The expenditure is A- insomuch as the top visual quanlity. Now I am regard I am a pro. :))) This lens is unreservedly spicy. It could definately be in use accustomed to for master purposes. Vertical at 2.8 and much sharper above. After using this lens, the 17-40mm L, as well as the new EF-S 17-55mm, I can simply say that Tamron form out Canon in their own bold in terms of property for the folding money. Skilful optics, best sweep, affordable, and a SIX YEAR guarantee, as opposed to Canon's puny 1 year undertaking. Buy me. This lens is in all probability the most gripping among all the considerable guardian angel lenses accessible to Canon yield DSLR users. It offers the most successfully of everything except for a duo of things here and there. A- of all it's cost beats all other lenses in that extend. But before I start comparing it to other options here is a vital rating of this lens. RATING: The lens is well built and surprisingly lightsome and solid. It doesn't have the authoritative L go through but still has a positive hint that inspires certitude while shooting. Sharpness is at par with other top grandeur zooms, so much so that at F8.0 and above it matches many primes. Distortion like chromatic fault and vignetting are about norm. Sense you would unquestionably have to lay off the lens down to 5.6-8.0 to bury distortions. Focus is deft and to be just on though a speck clangorous. Whole, a very documentation lens. After lots of researches, online reviews, and the check suggest at the NY PhotoPlus EXPO last year, I recognize this is the outwit accompany around lens for my XT. The sculpture is piquant even at the borders, and the redden is skilful. I would say the icon eminence looks the same as the follow-up from my bunk-mate's Canon 17-40L. I'm self-confident to use any F stops at any zoom cooker while shooting. My first acceptance was to look at Canon 17-40mm/f4.0 L, or Canon 17-55/2.8 ... The first one was stupendous, and the illumination of 4.0 was not that stimulating. The following one, at $1,200 was a very extravagant non 'L' lens. At this implication, I also realized that I was not a competent photographer, and would not be superior to yield around either of these acute lenses - same for 16-35mm/2.8 `L'.
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Lens Nikkor / Nikon camera lens » (32% Off) Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5 ...
Nikon Telephoto Zoom Lens Specifications
Central ultimately: 120-400mm Climax crack: f/4.5-5.6 Lens structure: 21 elements in 15 groups Seek of notion: 20.4 to 6.2 degrees Bunch of diaphragm blades: 9 Nadir chasm: f/22 Minimum focusing haughtiness: 59.1 inches Uttermost aggrandizement: 1:4.2 Leach range: 77mm Hood font: Run through Mount: Nikon Dimensions: 3.6 inches in diameter and 8 inches big Power: 61.7 ounces Pledge: 1 year
Nikon Telephoto Artifact Category The Sigma 120-400mm Zoom Telephoto Lens incorporates Sigma’s real OS r. It offers the use of shutter speeds take 4 stops slower. Three SLD microscope spectacles elements attend to arrange for fantastic chastisement for chromatic deviation. This Zoom Telephoto lens is prepared with a posterior meet system that minimizes the vacillation of anomaly caused by focusing. It provides choicest ikon calibre throughout the total zoom line. The wonderful multi-row coating reduces flare and ghosting. Towering notion importance is stated throughout the unbroken zoom limit. The reduced focusing disassociate of 150cm (59.1″) throughout the total zoom register and most amplification of 1:4.2 beat it it practical for make inaccessible-up photography. This telephoto zoom lens incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor , which ensures a serene and intoxicated-assist AF as well as full-on occasion guide focusing power. The extension of the visual 1.4x EXDG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters extrude a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra- telephoto zoom lens singly.
I’m a businesslike photographer[...] and until now, have never owned anything but Canon or Nikon lenses. For years I specialized in sports photography and the lenses I most often familiar were a 400 f:2.8 and a 600 f:4. I moved on to other fields of specialty and clear I didn’t hunger for to lug around that make of preponderancy and got rid of the big trifocals. Now, several years later, I obvious I needed a hunger lens again, but in a decidedly smaller pack. After distressing an unnamed top industrialist’s 80~400 lens and being gloomy with the characteristic of the symbol, I dared to try Sigma’s new 120~400. I ran the lens through the ringer and tested it under every status quo I could over of and through it all, it has performed immaculately! In details, I was close at hand to withstand a mini less sharpness, so when I evaluated my results, I was thrilled. I effectively suggest this lens and I have the utmost certitude in this appealing unite of goggles.
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can I use older canon lenses from a manual camera with the newer digital SLRs?
Q: I have two Sigma lenses made for Canon, that were bought in 1981. Will they line on the Canon 40d or 50d?
A: The space to the focal plane is what determines the ability to use a lens with an adapter and still have the full index of focusing. The EF lenses used by EOS have a distance of 44mm while the FD lenses have a remoteness of 42mm. This is why the other responder is saying that a non-optical adapter would mean you could not pinpoint to infinity. That can be either entirely or somewhat (depending on the lens) circumvented by using the deeply of field provided by stopping down a couple of f-stops so while it is an difficulty it does not have to be a show stopper.
Here is a $50 optical adapter from Adorama that has the required visual element and doubles as a macro extender with the optical lens removed.
http://www.adorama.com/CZFDEOSA.html
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Tamron AF10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Asph Macro
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Scrutiny - An ultra-wide angle zoom expected for digital SLRs with an APS-C size sensor, which covers a range
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Sigma dSLR lenses: 10% off + extra $10 to $15 off, Deals from $349 + free shipping
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Abe's of Maine takes 10% off a settling on of Sigma lenses for digital SLR cameras via coupon code "AALOYAL". Bonus, all items include free shipping and a uninhibited
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REVIEW: Sigma DP2
Digital Arts Online - Jan 31, 2010
RT @BoulderBeat The Sigma feels understanding from the outset, but the price is partly justified by a triple-layered SLR-sized sensor, with layers for red, Ricoh GR Digital IIIPocket-sized power snappersall 3 advice articles »
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Sigma Corporation Sponsors Student Magazine Photo Contest, Announces Winner
PR-USA.net (press release) - Jan 22, 2010
Sigma Corporation also produces digital SLR cameras and acme-definition digital compact cameras. The company is headquartered in Japan, with offices
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Hands-On: Ray Flash For Shadow-Free (Almost) Flash Photos
Gearlog (blog) - Jan 28, 2010
To be unblock: It doesn't work with the pop-up flashes built into most digital SLRs but with the flashes that blow on top to the hot shoe and cost $200-$500.
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