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Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

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Manufacturer Sigma
Model 18-50 mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 18 - 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 69.3 - 27.9 o
Closest focusing distance 0.2 m
Maximum magnification 3
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 15 elements / 13 groups
Filter diameter 72 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Nikon F
Sigma
Pentax K
Four Thirds
Canon EF-S
Dimensions 85.8 x 79 mm
Weight 450 g
Additional information Special Low Dispersion (SLD) Lenses and Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) Lenses inside
Marketed September 2006
Average rating (7 owners reviews)
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4.00 Good
Owners reviews (7)
  1. nik
    nik 1 February 2013, 12:19
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    IP 194.239.x.x
    Owner since: 5 years
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: soft corners, yellowish colors

    Pros: contrast, great center sharpness, price

    Summary: good lens for price

  2. Digital Keen
    Digital Keen 31 January 2013, 22:54
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    IP 24.219.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: $400
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Incredibly soft in center at 2.8. No OS. No manual focus override. Hunts for focus in moderate/low light.

    Pros: Well built. Fast auto-focus.

    Summary: Shouldn't have purchased. Already sold it. The reviews were correct about center softness at 2.8. I shoot weddings and need tack sharpness in low light conditions. This lens is not for you if sharpness matters at all.

  3. Mr.Click
    Mr.Click 15 July 2011, 14:09
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    IP 2.210.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: 230€
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: - Slow AF - No HSM on my Canon - weight

    Pros: - Well built - Nice bokeh - good resolution at f2,8 - fine colors - 1:3 Macro ability

    Summary: I like it more, than my Tamron 17-50 2,8 which i owned before. It`s a good value for the price Not good for action- photography , because of the slow AF.

  4. Chris
    Chris 5 August 2010, 09:45
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    IP 86.155.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: £320
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Slightly soft at times, miss having permanent manual override on the focus ring like the Nikkors have. Doesn't feel as solid as a Nikkor or as some other Sigma EX lenses. No rubber flange on the mount. Would prefer 17mm, or ideally 16mm, at wide end.

    Pros: Price. Mainly good enough performance for small size prints. Good colours. Practical weight and size. Excellent upgrade from kit zoom.

    Summary: A good value lens when compared to the offerings from Nikon and Canon. I haven't used the Tamron but I believe this is rated better than the Sigma by most and it has an extra mm at the wide end. If the price drops for the new 17-50mm f2.8 Sigma I will hopefully be buying that lens to replace my 18-50mm. At the moment though, the 18-50mm is great for the price.

  5. MR.FEESH
    MR.FEESH 17 February 2010, 06:40
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    IP 147.9.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: $449
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Sigma's definition of quality control is not the best, so you may need to have your lens calibrated to your specific body. Mine, for instance, came out of the package back-focusing slightly. Note- this doesn't effect manual focus.

    Pros: Great geometry, F2.8 throughout the whole zoom range, and a solid finish.

    Summary: I use this lens on my Sigma SD14. The combination of a lens and body both designed to detect great detail and produce sharp images sure is a winning combination.

  6. Alexis Hadjisoteriou
    Alexis Hadjisoteriou 11 February 2010, 15:44
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    IP 213.7.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
    Price: GBP 320
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Slightly front-focusing adjusted on the 50D

    Pros: Value for money and build quality

    Summary: Better than the Sigma 17-70 and Canon 17-85 so I'm happy for the money that I have spent.

  7. Daniel
    Daniel 23 January 2010, 05:48
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    IP 190.231.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
    Price: 400
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Construction Light

    Pros: Quality image

    Summary: Good

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