Comments on: [Camera Deal] Sigma’s 17 – 50 2.8 With Image Stabilization Drops Below $600 http://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600 Video Blog for Creative Professionals Sat, 25 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: JustinGillPhotohttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-33556 JustinGillPhoto Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-33556 I actually just bought one (before reading this) because of the attractive price, I’m currently awaiting delivery.  I bought it to replace my Tamron 17-50 2.8 (non-VS version) because I, too, wanted something a little sharper wide open for my concert photography.  

Checking it out in the camera shop I was so impressed by it’s sharpness and contrast wide open that I decided to switch brands instead of upgrading to the comparably-priced Tamron VS.
I’m glad to know it’s great for hand-held video work as well

]]> By: Ryan Morigeauhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-33339 Ryan Morigeau Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-33339 Hi i am really considering the nikon 17-55 2.8, with the idea of doing more video with it.  I didn’t really consider the sigma.  For just video in mind is the nikon worth the extra $$?  I am also doing some traveling so the size and cost of the sigma is appealing and would like to pack just 1-2 lenses versus a bunch of primes I have now.

Thanks,
Ryan

]]> By: Varun Vasudevanhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-33330 Varun Vasudevan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:14:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-33330 Hi, Lee/Patrick. I know its been a while since this post but I’ve now decided to buy either the Sigma or the Tamron one. I’d prefer overall sharpness to better stabilisation since I’m mostly going to use it for stills and at f/2.8, the lens is as wide open as I’ll probably need it. So you would definitely recommend the Sigma? Also, Tokina makes a 16-50mm f/2.8 that I can’t seem to find on any online store. Any thoughts about that lens? Thank you! 

]]> By: Jerrit Pruynhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-32802 Jerrit Pruyn Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-32802 I was shooting a wedding after they fixed it twice and the screen just jumped up and down. 

]]> By: Patrick Hallhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-32801 Patrick Hall Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:13:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-32801 Why don’t you tell everyone how you broke it Jerrit….and how you also broke $6000 in studio lighting, a projector, and a DSLR?  You are right, lenses aren’t indestructible :)

]]> By: Jerrit Pruynhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-32798 Jerrit Pruyn Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:34:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-32798 but this is a pretty cool lens for that range and has the OS for some great video.

]]> By: Jerrit Pruynhttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-32797 Jerrit Pruyn Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:26:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-32797 Just for the record I broke this lens 4 times, then sigma sent me a new one. Just for the record.

]]> By: Harun Butthttp://fstoppers.com/camera-deal-sigmas-17-50-2-8-with-image-stabilization-drops-below-600/comment-page-1#comment-32795 Harun Butt Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:06:00 +0000 http://fstoppers.com/?p=21962#comment-32795 Let’s hope they do something about the stupid price in the UK, where it costs the equivalent of about $850.

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