Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Zoom Lens0.33x - 18mm to 50mm - f/2.8 - MPN: 580101 See Product Details
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Items In SLR Lenses You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Zoom LensDescription Specially designed to suit the characteristics of digital SLR cameras this lens provides a high level of optical performance.Its design incorporates both glass-mold and hybrid aspherical lens technology which offers superior peripheral brightness, extremely high image quality as well as a compact and lightweight construction. Special Low Dispersion and Extraordinary Low Dispersion glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberrations. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting, a common problem with digital cameras. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. Quick Glance Camera Mount: Canon AF Cameras Lens Type: Zoom Max Focal Length: 50 mm Max Aperture: f/ 2.8 (Wide) Summary Product Title: Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Zoom Lens Manufacturer: Sigma Power Score: 4.6 | 5 Reviews Usage Information Compatible Camera Mount: Canon AF Cameras Lens Type: Zoom Optics Min Focal Length: 18 mm Max Focal Length: 50 mm Max Aperture: f/ 2.8 (Wide) Min Focus Distance: 7.87" Filter Size Supported: 72 mm Physical Specifications Dimensions: 3.40" Length x 3.10" Diameter Diameter: 74.1 mm Length: 84.1 mm Weight: 15.87 oz More Info URL: Manufacturer Link Reviews on Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Zoom Lens
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kevinv033
- Nov 7, 2005
Fast AF. Great price.Strengths: Big aperature for low-light situations, fast AF, sharp results, solid build quality. Weakness: Slight noise when focusing. No fulltime manual focus. I bought this lens to replace the 18-55mm f/3.5 II kit lens on my 350D — there's really no comparing the two. The build quality is top notch. The zoom ring has a lock for 18mm. Good dampening on both the focus ring and zoom ring. The AF is very fast in good light. I would like to have had fulltime MF for very very low-light situations. When the light is very low, I have noticed that the AF...
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tomkim825
- Apr 24, 2006
Great LensStrengths: fast aperture; great image quality esp at f5.6; not too big, feels solid, high quality construction Weakness: focus is off sometimes indoors, some corner softness wide open This lens is a great alternative to the kit lens. I am using it with the XT and for its price, it is a great lens. I tested it against my Canon 50 f1.8 prime and it beat it at all apertures 2.8 and up. Very sharp lens once its stopped down to f4-f5.6. I don't even need unsharpen mask cause its so sharp.
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Ducksman_noospam
- Nov 5, 2005
Great lens. Dead accurate and fast focus.Strengths: Works perfect on Canon Rebel XT. Super fast and accurate AF Weakness: Not the best lens cap design - very hard to remove & replace while the lens hood is attached. Shot a wedding with superb results. Great for wide angle in dark churches where it's normally hard to focus. Color does tend to be slightly warm - a characteristic of Sigma lenses from what I've read. Recommend!
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EagleAg
- Nov 8, 2005
Good lens good priceStrengths: The focus is relatively fast and not to noisy for me. Unless you want it dead quiet you won't have a problem. Pics are clear and build quality seems to be excellent. Weakness: My first lens was cracked on arrival but still worked. I sent it back and it is on its way right now. I think it got messed up in shipping. This is a great replacement for the 18-55 for a canon 350D or 20D becuase of its focal length which is bout 28-80 on 1.6 crop. This is my first SLR lens and I love it so far. Advertisement
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Excellent Lens for the money
Strengths: Solid built, light weight, come with lens hood, price. F2.8 gives better low light performance.
Weakness: Focus is a bit slower than Canon USM lens, but is much cheaper than Canon. No full time manual focus.
The sharpness of the lens is incredible. It is just a bit soft when use at f2.8, when use at f4 above, sharpness basically unchange. It use inner focus , so the ring would not rotate when focusing, so it is very nice to use filer like CPL.