Should i do it? sigma 18-50 2.8

[DynamicLine]

Hi All,

I've got £100 Nikon cashback to spend and I'm toying with the idea of getting the older Sigma 18-50mm f2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM as it's a good price for a 2.8 lens...

the question is should I go for it???

Cheers

 

[LongLensPhotography]

you will lose OS and HSM and that is quite a hit. If your's is a good copy I wouldn't risk it, or at least look at the newer 17-50 or whatever they did

 

[Markariley]

I've got the one without hsm or os, I use it on my d7000 without an issue. If you can get it for a decent price I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[DynamicLine]

Sorry, by older i meant it's the 2009 18-50 with OS and HSM (hsm wouldn't be a problem anyway).
It's the same as the one linked by skimwords on my original post

 

[seriousrikk]

Personally I would prefer a constant F2.8 lens such as the Tamron 17-50mm.

 

[DynamicLine]

Thanks Richard, that's good advice

 

[JamieAxe]

+1 for the Tam 17-50. Def worth the extra money. Had the Sig 18-50, doesnt compare to the Tam I'm afraid.

 

[graeme_ncl]

Personally I would prefer a constant F2.8 lens such as the Tamron 17-50mm.

Or equally the Sigma 17-50 f2.8 constant aperture. Splendid lens IMO

 

[Markariley]

Or equally the Sigma 17-50 f2.8 constant aperture. Splendid lens IMO

+1 an f2.8 lens is well worth the extra. I'm glad I upgraded from a variable one. If you can squeeze a bit more cash out then maybe you could go for a used tamron or sigma, you might not get os for that budget but its on essential on that focal length.

 

[DynamicLine]

Cheers guys, really helpful stuff... just to find one now for the right ££

 

[moojii]

Yup. Get the constant 2.8.

You will be glad that you did.