Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX DC

[Andy77]

hey peeps ive been offered one of these for £170, is this the going rate for these or not, comes boxed with hood ,caps and padded case. Also are they any good...........

Thanks

 

[Iiyama]

Hope this helps:

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/314-sigma-af-18-50mm-f28-ex-dc-aspherical-if-test-report--review?start=2

 

[andy_fozzy]

Isn't a bad lens at all.
Will need to be stopped down a bit, but when it was, the one I had was as sharp as hell!

From F4 onwards it's a beaut.

And that is a reasonably good price I'd say

 

[neil_g]

love mine, crispy sharp walkabout lens

 

[darkpokemon]

I've seen tamron 17-50mm costs £200 mark which is thought to be better

Tamron 17-50mm vs sigma 18-50mm

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/...Comp=400&CameraComp=474&SampleComp=0&Lens=101

 

[Slimbert]

I've tried both, and went for the Tamron....£170 ain't a bad price for the Sigma, as long as it's mint!

 

[Spiritflier]

Haven't tried the Tamron so I can't comment on that but I do still own the Sigma... It's a bloody good lens and £170 isn't a bad price.

Optically, it's very sharp and the colour/contrast rendition is excellent too.

Si

 

[micloi]

Have the Sigma and I love it, my copy is sharp enough to be used at 2.8 but with Sigma QC things vary so try the one you are offered before you decide.

 

[wbessada]

I haven't tried the Sigma but I own the Tamron 17-50. Both are generally regarded as very good and from my experience I can really recommend the Tamron which stays on my camera 80% of the time. If you look at completed ebay sales the Sigma seems to sell for a little less than the Tamron. Both are in the £170-£230 range depending on box, condition, age etc.