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Equipment Any thoughts about the Sigma AF 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Aspherical IF ?

Discussion in 'Photography, Art & Design' started by TheBlackSwordsMan, 21 Sep 2013.

  1. TheBlackSwordsMan

    TheBlackSwordsMan Over the Hills and Far Away

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    I want to upgrade my kit lens and found a used Sigma AF 18-50mm on a local site for 175$. At the moment I have a Canon 18-55mm and a 50mm 1.8.

    Or should I wait and get a Canon 17-55mm USM ?

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  2. Silver51

    Silver51 I cast flare!

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    I have the 18-50 DC EX Macro version in Pentax K-mount as my main lens. I like it.

    Your main issue will probably be the lack of OS (which was added in the 17-50 successor.)
    I'm not too sure what the difference between normal and macro versions are, other than close focusing, but both should be relatively inexpensive second-hand.
    Shots with the 18-50, have some:


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  3. October

    October Mariachi Style

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    I've had one for about a year, it's served me very well for both video and stills. Just on the verge of switching to the 18-35mm 1.8 but just because I could really use the extra speed.
     
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    whisperwolf What's a Dremel?

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