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

29 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 3 expert reviews and 26 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is Dec 26, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 124371 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Consumer review by: Alexsoox (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM review by Alexsoox

This is a great lens for two hundred bucks. The construction is very nice. Very sharp at over f6. Compare to the Nikon 35mm/1.8 at ~25-40mm f6-11 is very hard if not impossible to tell the differents at the computer. I was a little worry ordering this...

Cheap,Sharp

Not full range f/2.8

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: zoro02 (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM review by zoro02

I just got the lens and took some picture with hot shoe flash at night, this is what I think about the new Sigma 18-50 F2.8-4.5 OS HSM

Affordable, sharp at F4 - 8, OS worked, closeup/macro is a bonus @ 20cm, non rotating zoom

Soft @2.8, nothing else ATM until I run a field test

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: ksbuehler (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM review by ksbuehler

I concentrated my tests on performance at F2.8 and 18mm, as that is what I care about. I have a 45mm TSE 2.8 and 70-200mm F4L IS to cover other focal lengths.

light, inexpensive, 18mm @ f2.8 with stabilization, HSM

a bit of Chromatic aberration, focal field curvature

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by: (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

This standard zoom for DSLRs with APS-C or smaller sensors cost £250 and includes optical stabilisation technology and a HyperSonic focusing motor.

Internal focus and zoom; Optical Stabilisation; Good resolution at wider apertures; Low distortion

Resolution falloff at smaller apertures

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by: photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

ePHOTOzine's expert Gary Wolstenholme takes a long look at one of Sigma's zoom lenses.

Internal focus and zoom; Optical Stabilisation; Good resolution at wider apertures; Low distortion

Fingers tend to catch on rotating focus ring; Resolution falloff at smaller apertures

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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Consumer review by: phototaxi (lenstip.com)

Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM

best value if you look for a studio lens between 24 and 35 for aps-c (except productfotos)

but my standard studio lens between 24 and 35mm at f8 too f11, best handling, no extension, stabilisized and fast and excact AF

a lot of optical disadvantages, if you use this lens outdoor at 18 or 50mm wide open, ok from 24 too 35mm

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: N. Clarke (amazon.co.uk)

A great upgrade.

Excellent lens for money paid, this lens arrived in great condition and in full working order with no marks or imperfections to the glass. I bought this lens as an upgrade to the standard 18-55mm lens on my Canon 450d and I have been very pleased with...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mr. A. J. L. Carter (amazon.co.uk)

Seems great so far

I bought this for my girlfriend to replace her aweful old canon pre digital slr lens, so to be honest anything is an improvement! I use nikon and its the first time I have actually taken an interest in her camera as a result!. Seems to handle low light...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: calli22 (lenstip.com)