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Is the Sigma 17 50 A good lens?

Is the Sigma 17 50 A good lens?

I cannot give it 5 stars due to the slow AF. But at the import price point this lens is a no-brainer if you shoot a crop camera and need a 2.8 zoom. Stellar sharpness from this lens – Sigma has really done a nice job with it….Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS HSM – All-around very good lens.

Make NIKON CORPORATION
Focal length 50mm
Shutter speed 1/640 sec
Aperture f/2.8
ISO 100

What is a 17-50mm lens good for?

The 17-50mm focal length range is nice. It works great for around-the-house shots (inside and out), for landscapes, for full body and head-and-shoulders portraits, for close sports and for a huge range of other uses.

IS STM lens good?

The IS II lens is slightly sharper at 55mm, but the IS STM has some minor advantages in wider focal length comparisons. Neither is going to be renowned for sharpness….Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Review.

Model Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
f/3.5 18mm
f/4.0 24mm
f/4.5 32mm
f/5.0 37mm

Is the Sigma 17 50 weather sealed?

No, the Sigma 17-50mm F2. 8 EX DC OS HSM is not Weather Sealed!

Can I use Sigma 17 50mm full frame?

the 17-50 on a crop sensor is the equivalent to 28-80 on full frame. The best equivalent for your full frame camera will be a 24-70. There are several to choose from and most of them are great. This will get you slightly wider field of view than your 17-50 on the crop sensor.

Is Tamron 17 50 A full frame?

It covers the very popular 17-50mm focal length range (equivalent to 26-78mm in the full-frame 35mm format) making it extremely versatile. Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism minimizes the effects of handheld camera shake (up to 4-stops), providing a means to great low-light shooting.

What is the EFS 18-55mm lens good for?

Supplied as a basic kit lens with entry-level Canon DSLRs, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens covers a focal length range equivalent to 28.2 to 88mm in 35mm format. This is a good choice of focal lengths for general photography and will suit subjects as diverse as scenery and portraiture.

Can I use a Sigma DC lens on full frame?

8 EX DC? DC lenses are not for full-frame, just for “APS-C” size (like 1.5 FLM to 1.7 FLM). DG lenses are good for full-frame, and are “optimized” for digital sensors. What makes a good investment for you is something you’ll have to decide.

Does Sigma lens fit 6D Mark II?

We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for CANON are not fully compatible with EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 77D, EOS Rebel T7i, EOS Rebel SL2.

How can you tell if a lens is full frame?

If the lens’ title has “EF” (no S) in it, then you can use that lens on either full frame or crop frame sensor cameras. For Nikon, if you see “DX” in the title, the lens is for crop frame DSLRs only. If it has “FX” in the title, the lens was designed for full frame (but can also be used on crop frames).

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Is the Sigma 17 50 a good lens?

Is the Sigma 17 50 a good lens?

I cannot give it 5 stars due to the slow AF. But at the import price point this lens is a no-brainer if you shoot a crop camera and need a 2.8 zoom. Stellar sharpness from this lens – Sigma has really done a nice job with it….Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS HSM – All-around very good lens.

Make NIKON CORPORATION
Focal length 50mm
Shutter speed 1/640 sec
Aperture f/2.8
ISO 100

Does Sigma 17 50 have image stabilization?

The Sigma 17-50mm/f2. 8 features up to 4-stops of optical image stabilization (OS) , close-focusing down to 11″ (28cm), a 3.6″ (91.8mm) travel-friendly size, two-touch control, Hyper-Sonic Motors (HSM), and FLD glass with Super Multi-Layer coatings.

What is OS HSM?

OS (Optical Stabilizer). The OS function offers superior Stabilization. The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 91.8mm. This compact and lightweight construction makes the lens ideal for travel photography.

What does Sigma EX mean?

Professional Prime Lens
EX – Professional Prime Lens. These are the high-end lenses that were first employed, yet, now have been replaced. They are similar to Canon’s ‘L’ series. FLD – Fluorite, Low Dispersion. Low dispersion glass elements reduce chromatic aberrations, and currently the best available.

What does HSM mean on Sigma lenses?

Hyper Sonic Motor
For those unfamiliar with the numerous lens acronyms, HSM stands for Hyper Sonic Motor, (also known as Ultrasonic motor, Silent Wave Motor or even Sonic Direct-drive Motor) and is a faster, quieter and often more compact motor system for lenses.

Which is the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM?

The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM (fullframe equivalency: approximately 28-80mm on 1.6x APS-C cameras) zooms a bit wider, and a bit longer, than normal perspective while keeping the maximum aperture at a fast F2.8 all the while. And it captures this focal range for exceptional, professional-quality results.

Which is the Sigma 50mm f / 2.8 lens?

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens is shown mounted on a Canon EOS 60D above. With a wide open f/2.8 aperture, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens is impressively sharp in the center throughout the focal length range with 50mm showing very slightly reduced sharpness.

What’s the aperture of the Sigma 17-50 OS?

The Sigma 17-50 OS’ fixed f/2.8 max aperture across the entire focal length range provides 4x as much light to the sensor (2 stops) as most kit lenses offer at their longest focal length (f/5.6). This aperture difference can translate into a big difference in your image quality.

Which is the best F / 2.8 OS HSM lens?

With a wide open f/2.8 aperture, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens is impressively sharp in the center throughout the focal length range with 50mm showing very slightly reduced sharpness. The corners are soft at f/2.8 with the 50mm corners looking the best.

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