**Update:** I've been using it for four months now, and need to say it's been an excellent lens so far. It's still as solid as the day I got it, and just as accurate. I've been able to nail the fine-tune AF so I can get perfect focus every time. I can't tell you exactly what setting it is, since it varies by lens and camera, but once you do the sharpness is amazing, even at f/2.8. The OS is working well. I still whole-heartedly believe that this was worth the investment.
I've been doing event photography for a while now, and although the Nikon 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 VR lens did it's job well (surprisingly so, for a kit lens), there were a lot of situations where a larger aperture could really help. After saving up for this to use with my Nikon D300s, I can say it was a great investment.
Pros:
> Solidly built. Nothing feels cheap or like it will break with too much use.
> Sharpness, even at f/2.8, is very good. It could be a little sharper, but this is wide-open we are talking about. I can live with sacrificing sharpness for the sheer amount of extra light that can get to the sensor.
> The OS is very good. It's subtle, but it lets you take sharp images even at a shutter speed of 1/20 or less.
Pro/Con:
> Focus. It's quiet and usually accurate, but it will take a little fine-tuning to get perfect autofocus. The D300s lets you fine-tune this, which is great, so this becomes more of an inconvenience than anything else. If you stop it down even one step, you won't usually be able to notice anything. (I'm a bit of a pixel-peeper.)
Con:
> Obviously, the price. That said, having been able to try out the cheaper Tamron version, I prefer the Sigma much more in both optical and build quality, as well as sharpness and focus noise/speed.
Misc:
> For Videographers, this lens may be a little finicky. The focus ring goes from minimum to infinity in a short distance, so it'll be hard to do smooth follow focus since the distance traveled is so small. That said, it's doable, but it will take a little practice and getting used to.
On a side note, it's also a great fit for the D300s. It balances the weight out, and is a nice pairing. It's a great replacement for the kit lens I was using, letting me get the whole room in, or focusing in down on one person.
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| lens type | Standard | zoom | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Wide Angle |
| compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Nikon F (DX) | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Canon EF-S |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | 17 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 0.45 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
| max focal length | 50 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
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17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS)* HSM
The Camera Bag Staple
Sigma’s 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM large-aperture standard zoom lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, making it ideal for many types of photography especially portraiture and landscapes. The OS, Sigma’s anti shake feature offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. HSM provides fast and quiet AF. Sigma’s own FLD glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite along with two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens boasts superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp, high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. With a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a magnification ratio of 1:5. If you need to be ready for any photographic opportunity, even low light, then this Sigma lens is perfect. Compact and light weight, it’s a necessary addition to your camera bag.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 83.5x91.8 mm/3.3x3.6 in
Weight: 565g / 19.9oz.
About Sigma
Since 1961, and with the recent introduction of Sigma Global Vision, we have worked toward one single, simple goal: To hold ourselves to the highest standard of design & manufacturing of imaging products. Photography is all we do. And it’s all we’ve done. So you can rest assured that it’s something we know extensively and care deeply about. You have a vision. We’ve made it our mission.
- Large aperture, stabilized, standard zoom lens
- FLD glass with performance equal to fluorite
- Carrying case, lens hood, front & rear caps
- *OS is not available in Pentax and Sony mounts
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Great optical quality. A few minor compatibility issues with Nikon D7200.
I bought this lens to use with a new Nikon D7200. As with all third-party lenses, you take the risk of compatibility issues and I seem to have run into a small one here. However, it is not really a deal breaker.The lens itself is nice and sharp. The AF is decently fast and the fast f2.8 aperture is welcome when shooting indoors. Optically, I am very happy with this lens. The OS (optical stabilizer) seems to be working fine.When using the lens, you have to be aware that this is a slightly older model, and the focus ring rotates during autofocus. In addition, you have to move the switch to manual focus if you want to manual focus. You cannot override the AF by just turning the focus ring. This also results in a somewhat irritating situation if you happen to have your fingers on the focus ring during autofocus. Since the ring turns, you'll hear a whine when it fights your fingers. So, try to keep your fingers off the focus ring when using AF.Next, the image metadata from my Nikon D7200 does not correctly note if the image stabilization is on or off. This is a minor thing, but is one of those compatibility things you should be aware of.I've saved the biggest compatibility issue for last. The OS system of the lens stays awake for a full minute, keeping the camera from going into standby for a whole minute (I have mine set for 6 seconds). I have yet to shoot through a whole day using the lens so I cannot provide an accurate number regarding how much this affects battery life. However, from other sources I have read, this can reduce effective battery life by 10-20%. My workaround is to turn off the camera when I have completed a sequence of shots. I have read that a Sigma service center can update the firmware on the lens to deal with this issue. I have not tried that yet.My overall thoughts?This lens is great optically. It is also much more affordable than the comparable Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras, which costs over twice as much. The compatibility issues are relatively minor, and if you carry a spare battery or two with you on long shoots, will not result in major issues. I am happy with the lens because it gives me good optical quality at an affordable price. I'm removing a star because of the compatibility issues, but that is not going to stop me from using the lens.
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