Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 Worth it?

[NathanR]

This question is actually for my brother-in-law who has gone to the dark side and uses a Nikon D300 (PC version, it felt right for him )
He is considering the Sigma 50-150 as a walk around with a bit of reach plus getting the Sigma 1.4TC as well.
Has anyone got experience with this lens and the combination with the TC. As soon as a TC is mentioned the question of Image Quality comes up but Id like to know if anyone has the answer.
I think most of his work is portrait and street photography. Any thoughts? or alternatives?

 

[sdb123]

The lens is very good IMHO however I've read it's not the best when used with a TC.

 

[NorthernNikon]

It's a nice lens for portrait work, not too big or heavy, but not wide neough for mine ofr street (unless you're referring to candid portraiture rather than proper street)

 

[fletch5]

love my 50-150, never had a tc on it but it is small for fast glass. id agree bit long for street but ok for candids as per northern nikon above.

i dont think he willregret getting it

 

[Boldonian]

I love mine. Small and lightweight compared to the 70-200 f2.8's. Wouldn't exactly call it a walkabout lens but very useful and exceptional value for £400 or so. I think BenWall on here used one with a 1.4x tele converter to good affect.

 

[ppp]

Yeah love mine, use it loads, is a cracking lens for the money, not used it with my TC though. Found it to be extremely sharp, my first use of it just put a smile on my face, these were all taken with it