Any used a Sigma 18-200

[Chaz Photos]

I was thinking of the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens as a holiday lens Has anyone tryed it?
Is it worth getting just for holidays?

 

[stevetiler]

Hi,
I've got this lens (the OS version) and use it as a walkabout,its zoom range is very versatile but the downside is its a bit on the "slow" side,but great in good light.

Took this shot with it.

 

[StewartR]

I use one all the time as my go-anywhere do-anything lens. It's a bit soft beyond about 150mm, and it needs good light, but in good conditions it gets the job done.

The bokeh can be a bit ugly:

But it is sharp in the right conditions: this is a 100% crop.

Having said that, I'm planning to upgrade to the OS version, which appears to be better in every respect.

 

[bradkb]

I just picked one up from a member on here, and love it. As a walk around lens its great, ticks all the boxes. Like said it can be a little slow to react, but the results I have had so far are very pleasing.

Even had a go at fireworks..

And in daylight

 

[chris250]

I've got one and use it all the time, mines is the OS version but I very rarely use the OS. I'll post some of my images here shortly

 

[chris250]

here we go:

taken @ 18mm

taken @ 200mm

taken @ 42mm

taken @ 31mm

taken @ 154mm

personally i think it's a great all rounder, just excuse the poor editing of the last image, it was taken and edited last year before i knew half the possibilities of the programmes i was using lol

one thing i have noticed is that when using the OS i tend to get soft images so i very rarely use it

 

[andy_fozzy]

As mentioned on the other thread about this lens, I've had one and I think I had a 'soft copy', as it was utter pants :razz:

It appears though that it can be a very good lens indeed.
Worth a gamble for the right price I spose........

 

[chris250]

andy, did you use the OS alot? i find that when i switch it on my images tend to be softer than without for some reason

 

[idkb]

I am considering getting one of these instead of a Nikon 18-200mm. Have you compared the Siggy against the Canon equivalent? If it's anything like the Nikon then the price different will probably be the main differentiating factor...

Iain

 

[chris250]

i haven't personally but reading the reviews it is basically down to budget and labels, since it's a super zoom lens your never going to have the quality of a prime lens, it's like any one size fits all item, it works for some but not all.

 

[idkb]

Agreed - It's all about compromise. Good for when you can only take one lens on a trip, but most other times I personally would want my range of lenses in my bag.

 

[The Lorne Ranger]

I've got the 18-200 too, it's the OS version, but i hardly use the OS, it's always switched off, wouldnt be my choice of lens for low light.