Comments on: Is the Upgraded Sigma 50-150mm a Solid ‘Do it All’ Lens?

By: Johnathan Evans

Johnathan Evans — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:55:00 +0000

I completely agree with you. I actually just picked up the third copy of the non-OS 50-150. i am switching back to a Nikon D7000. I have had several setups over the years and honestly the weight, balance and results I got from the setup was outstanding especially when you combine it with the price. I picked up the Sigma 17-50 OS, D7000 and 50-150 all for under $1200. That alone is what you will pay for the NIkon 70-200 VR version 1 used.

By: Joe Rye

Joe Rye — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:53:00 +0000

I own the lighter 50-150mm and I have rented the newer one which is amazing compared to the older non OS version. The new lens is heavy but the super sharp and OS really make the difference. I have also rented the Sigma 70-200mm and could not get a sharp picture like the new 50-150 os.(I believe this is because the 70-200 is geared to the full frame cameras)…The new Sigma 50-150mm OS is an amazing lens and after you see some of the pictures the price is worth it if you own a cropped sensor lens and you shoot portraits. This lens is geared for crop sensor cameras only, I own the T3i. joeryephotos.smugmug

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:35:00 +0000

I want to love this lens but lately, Nikon has been hosing pro DX users. The 300s is older than dirt technically speaking and I refuse to see the 7000 as an upgrade. D400 + this? AWESOME SAUCE!!!

By: John Graham

John Graham — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:18:00 +0000

It looks like Sigma is getting better with each new generation, and that’s great. However, I’ve had Sigma’s before, but now I exclusively own Nikon for my glass. Sigma lenses are well made when it comes to physical construction; no doubt. But the QC is inconsistent and I always experienced focusing issues at varying focal lengths. Maybe things have changed, hopefully so, and that would be great for people new to photography and/or on a budget.

By: writersbloc

writersbloc — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:35:00 +0000

Wanted this range for a while to shot portraits/events but can’t spring for the Canon 70-200 IS, especially with a full frame upgrade at the top of my list. I end up putting a vignette on just about everything I shoot anyway. Guess I’ll have to do more research to see how heavy it is.

EDIT: Oh wow, it’s brutal- like looking through a port hole on a ship, completely black around the edges.

By: Paul Monaghan

Paul Monaghan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:45:00 +0000

I use a pentax DA* 50-135 f2.8, its my best lens and I can see why this one would do well.. but what does the extra size and weight give you and how would this compare to the pentax one?

The optics in the pentax is the same as the tokina but with pentax’s lens coatings and a different design on the outside with weather sealing, in lens motors.. no need for SR since its in the body on pentax slr’s.

By: alldownhill

alldownhill — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:16:00 +0000

I understand that. At similar size/weight, I would rather buy a 70-200/2.8 with the option of throwing it on a FF. The only thing you lose is a bit on the wide side, which admittedly is nice. The main reason, I enjoy the 50-150 is the size. My d90 with the sigma 50-150 is a quite capable and much more portable portrait setup.

By: Sorin Pop

Sorin Pop — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:02:00 +0000

Sigma 50-150mm is for crop sensors what 70-200mm is for full frame. 70-200 for crop sensors is in fact 105-300mm ..

By: Ito

Ito — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:49:00 +0000

I have been shooting this lens for about a month and I freaking love it. I am very happy with its sharpness at 2.8 across the zoom range. As far as the “You might as well buy the 70-200/2.8″ comment goes, this is a crop lens and it makes perfect sense on a crop body.

By: Henning Ras

Henning Ras — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:47:00 +0000

You speak the truth hereabout the Sigmas on a Canon or Nikon. Friend of mine had the 24-70 in Sigma for the D700 and was not very happy, too soft and could not ficus like ti should be with my Nikkor 24-70 F/2.8…..
I might get me the 120-300mm F/2.8 from Sigma, only if it behaves well on sharpness…

Henning