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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro
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17 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 85/100 and experts rate this product 95/100.

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)

Lens Test: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

 

With Sigma's new 18-50mm f/2.8 macro ($420, estimated street), we jog past another milestone: This was the industry's first digital-only lens to be released in a secondgeneration version. The closest focusing of any Sigma zoom, this 30-85mm...

Dec, 2008

Expert review by : Techradar (techradar.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review

 

A quick and quiet lens with surprising quality

Excellent image quality ; Decent price

With its spectacular image quality, easy handling and a fast, constant f/2.8 aperture, this new Sigma lens is a dream to use, plus it comes with all the usual Sigma extras, such as lens hood and carry pouch

Mar, 2008

Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

 

Review of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro lens

All-round quality and padded case

Cheeky "macro" label

Sigma's almost identical 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 and 18-50mm f/2.8 siblings both look and feel like serious lenses. Neither one is truly a macro lens, despite that specification being in both names, but in other respects the prices are similar enough to...

Jan, 2009

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by Nikoboyd

 

I bought the lens "used". Excellent IQ , excellent optics.

Constant f/2.8 , Excellent IQ

Bad QC

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by Enrake

 

I got this lens with a Nikon D200. And I was surpriced of the picturequality. It is a very usefull lens. Fast, and with good macroability.

The macroability. Very sharp lens. Relative fast

Non, so far

Jan, 2009

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by bilfoto

 

I have this lens only a few hours... and I am very satisfied with it... Very sharp, even when wide open at 18mm and liitle less at 50mm. I strongly recommend it. I will use this lens for proffesional work. I also have Tamron SP 28-75 f/2.8. It is...

Very sharp, even when wide open, good contrast, nice color, pretty fast AF

No HSM

Aug, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by theduck

 

I bought this lens recently to replace my kit lens. I looked at several alternatives, but decided to go with the sigma . I'm very happy with the image quality of this lens. It's a Sigma EX which I happen to like the build/construction of, but some...

Size, IQ, 2.8

No HSM on Canon Mount

Jun, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by blackstallion

 

Bought the XTi body only and wanted a good standard zoom to replace the Canon 18-55mm but didn't want to spend $1000 on the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8's. Looked at the the Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina f/2.8's and decided on the Sigma. Haven't regretted it to...

Build Quality is good IMO, decent macro and AF

A bit soft towards the edges wide open

Apr, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by lextalionis

 

I'm not going to recommend this lens, but this is my opinion.

Wide angle macro and sharp if stepped down beyond 2.8

Soft, soft edges and build quality is low IMHO

Mar, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro review by chethaw

 

Decided to buy the wide-standard zoom lens next week but a big confuse between this lens and Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF, don't know which one should I choose for my Canon 30D. Somebody can give some advice, thanks

Cover wide-standard zoon, better than kit lens

Don't have HSM for Canon Mouth

Oct, 2007
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