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Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camera
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Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | 17-50 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
Camera Lens Description | zoom lens |
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- FLD glass elements along with two glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction of aberrations and allow for incredibly sharp images with great contrast
- Aperture : F11
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Picture quality | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | 4.4 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | — |
Quality of material | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | — |
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lens type | Standard | Zoom lens | Zoom lens | zoom | Standard | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | — | Canon EF | — | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | — | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 17 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 17 millimeters | — | 17 millimeters | 10 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 20 millimeters |
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17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS)* HSM
The Camera Bag Staple
Sigma’s 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM large-aperture standard zoom lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, making it ideal for many types of photography especially portraiture and landscapes. The OS, Sigma’s anti shake feature offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. HSM provides fast and quiet AF. Sigma’s own FLD glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite along with two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens boasts superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp, high contrast images even at the maximum apertures. With a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a magnification ratio of 1:5. If you need to be ready for any photographic opportunity, even low light, then this Sigma lens is perfect. Compact and light weight, it’s a necessary addition to your camera bag.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 83.5x91.8 mm/3.3x3.6 in
Weight: 565g / 19.9oz.
About Sigma
Since 1961, and with the recent introduction of Sigma Global Vision, we have worked toward one single, simple goal: To hold ourselves to the highest standard of design & manufacturing of imaging products. Photography is all we do. And it’s all we’ve done. So you can rest assured that it’s something we know extensively and care deeply about. You have a vision. We’ve made it our mission.
- Large aperture, stabilized, standard zoom lens
- FLD glass with performance equal to fluorite
- Carrying case, lens hood, front & rear caps
- *OS is not available in Pentax and Sony mounts
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Product Dimensions | 3.62 x 3.31 x 3.31 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
ASIN | B003A6H27K |
Item model number | 583101 |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #400 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
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SIGMA 17-50MM LENS CANON F/2. 8 LARGE APETURE LENS
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the lens. For example, they mention it's well built, produces sharp images, and is the best value for the money. Some appreciate the performance and responsiveness. That said, opinions are mixed on the focus and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it is well built, extremely solid, and satisfying. They also say the lens is impressive, fantastic, and not overly plasticy. Customers also mention that it is a great 3rd party lens for APS-C sensor cameras with sharp optics.
"...It balances the weight out, and is a nice pairing. It's a great replacement for the kit lens I was using, letting me get the whole room in, or..." Read more
"...The build quality is wonderful...." Read more
"...very sharp (for a zoom) lens with a very smooth action and feels like an excellent build. The results I'm getting are just what I'd hoped for...." Read more
"...Rich, realistic colors, sharp in the right places, and good contrast. Focus is fast and quiet (heard the Tammys sound like a dying robot)...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say the images are tack sharp with no color aberration or distortion. They are also impressed with the clarity and resolution of the pictures. Customers also mention that the lens is well built and has good color and contrast. They also say that the outdoor photos are superb with a wonderful bokeh and amazing clarity.
"...The OS is very good. It's subtle, but it lets you take sharp images even at a shutter speed of 1/20 or less.Pro/Con:..." Read more
"...And, while the corners are a bit soft wide open, they look pretty good by f/4...." Read more
"...The image sharpness and contrast is excellent.Autofocus is fast and accurate, with minimal hunting.Creamy, creamy bokeh...." Read more
"...Rich, realistic colors, sharp in the right places, and good contrast. Focus is fast and quiet (heard the Tammys sound like a dying robot)...." Read more
Customers find the Sigma DG HSM Art lens to be the best value for the money. They say it's worth the investment, and is a decent, sharp lens. Customers also appreciate the good lens case and bayonet style rigid.
"...I still whole-heartedly believe that this was worth the investment...." Read more
"...the reviews by saying that most felt that the Sigma was the best value for the money and, on average, optically as good as the Nikon and Tamron...." Read more
"...buttery smooth bokeh- optical stabilization- price to quality ratioCons:- relatively large and heavy-..." Read more
"...fixed f/2.8 aperture makes it extremely versatile, and in terms of value for your money, I don't think you can find a better option." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say the center sharpness is exceptional, and the corners are sharper than those of their Nikon 18-55 VR. They also mention that the focus ring is nice and smooth.
"...it is, since it varies by lens and camera, but once you do the sharpness is amazing, even at f/2.8. The OS is working well...." Read more
"...found that when the lens is closed down a stop or two, the corners are actually sharper than those of my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens...." Read more
"...The results I'm getting are just what I'd hoped for. The sharpness at f/2.8 is very good and the focus is fast enough for the type of shooting I use..." Read more
"...i think this lens is great for what it is- low light performance, sharpness, and versatility... 17-50mm range is very useful as a walk around lens..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say that the optical stabilization works well, produces great results, and is well above average. The lens works well at all focal lengths and is extremely versatile. It works well in pairs with Fotodiox Compact Rig and the 70D autofocus. It is extremely solid and operates smoothly. The AF was already quite acceptable without any focus adjustment.
"...The OS is very good. It's subtle, but it lets you take sharp images even at a shutter speed of 1/20 or less.Pro/Con:..." Read more
"...to go with this lens; 50mm with an APS-C (24mm) sensor works great for portraiture shots...." Read more
"...light performance, sharpness, and versatility... 17-50mm range is very useful as a walk around lens for sure...." Read more
"...Stabilization (or VR or IS, or whatever you want to call it) works great, pretty much lives on my camera right now.Long(er) version:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the responsiveness of the lens. They mention that the autofocus works fast and clean, making it a great lens for shooting fast-paced, indoor sports. The lens is quiet and produces accurate, crisp images. It has a smooth action and feels like an excellent build. It also provides fast-motion options for creative shooting in low light.
"...been accurate, this is a very sharp (for a zoom) lens with a very smooth action and feels like an excellent build...." Read more
"...Switches engage with a firm click, and focus and zoom rings are tight and precise...." Read more
"...really stellar depth of field stuff with the 2.8 aperture, and it's smooth and even too...." Read more
"...I love this thing. It's fast, it's sharp (in some cases, it's sharper at 35mm than my 35mm prime!),..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that the autofocus is superb, quick, and extremely accurate. However, others say that it can be difficult as the range of manual focus is quite small. The manual focus ring is small and it often hunts for focus in lower-light situations. The lens does not have focus override, so it'll be hard to do smooth follow focus.
"...from minimum to infinity in a short distance, so it'll be hard to do smooth follow focus since the distance traveled is so small...." Read more
"...I found that focus accuracy was very good...." Read more
"...focus on this lens, however, can be difficult as the range of manual focus is quite small- slight turn will shift out of focus right away....." Read more
"...The image sharpness and contrast is excellent.Autofocus is fast and accurate, with minimal hunting.Creamy, creamy bokeh...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the lens. Some mention that it's a hefty lens, but not so heavy that you cannot carry it all day. However, others say that it makes the kit lens look bigger and heavier.
"...On a side note, it's also a great fit for the D300s. It balances the weight out, and is a nice pairing...." Read more
"...price to quality ratioCons:- relatively large and heavy- stiff zoom ring. VERY stiff. I hope it will loosen...." Read more
"...This is a hefty lens, but not so heavy that you cannot carry it all day...." Read more
"...not even be a downside depending on your preferences, is that it is pretty heavy. I mean, it's not Nikon 24-70 heavy, but it is a dense lens...." Read more
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Sharpness: Overall, very impressive. Some reviewers have claimed this lens is very sharp, and I would have to agree with them. It gives my 35mm and 50mm primes a good challenge.
Build: As expected with Sigma, the lens is fairly robust, and even the lens hood feels solid. It's definitely heavy, but still feels balanced on my D5100.
Bokeh: The bokeh has been lovely in just about every picture I have taken. Quite possibly the best I have seen from any lens at this price.
Autofocus: this is one of the less impressive aspects, and seems to be an issue with many Sigma lenses. The autofocus isn't bad - far from it actually - but it's slower than my Nikon lenses and struggles to focus in live view. Also, the focus ring doesn't have manual override like many Nikon lenses do. Thankfully, it's smooth and accurate enough to use for focusing manually.
Stabilization: Sigma's OS works very well on this lens, especially for shooting handheld video. I've done some tracking shots that were incredibly smooth.
Overall, this is a huge upgrade from the 18-55mm kit lens. I have found it especially useful as a walk-around lens, and for shooting video.
Pros:
- Wide open, this lens is sharper than Nikon's 17-55 and nearly as sharp as my Nikon 1.8G primes (35mm & 50mm)
- Stopped down, it is as sharp as my 50mm and 35mm f/1.8G
- Excellent contrast and range
- Light enough to carry everyday, but heavy enough to not feel "cheap"
- Stabilization works well and is quiet
- Very good bokeh for a 2.8 zoom; soft, smooth, and not too busy
Cons:
- Zoom ring is reversed from typical Nikon lenses (but it's easy to get used to)
- No manual focusing when in AF mode; you must turn the switch to MF to allow manual focusing
- OS components move a little when the lens is off; you can feel them when you tilt the lens around
To summarize the paragraphs below: stop reading and buy this lens!
Alright, so if you're anything like me, you have been comparing the three 17-50s: Nikon 17-55, Sigma 17-50, and Tamron 17-50. Maybe you even considered the 24-70 offering. You've been reading thousands of online articles and forums, to the point of frustration. I know; I did the same thing. Well, I can tell you from personal experience, the Sigma 17-50 is the one to get.
I originally bought a Nikon 17-55, but I didn't think the picture quality was worth the nearly $1300 asking price. It was a bit soft wide open (as most lenses are), and it was quite hefty for an everyday, walk-around lens. The zoom ring was tight at the widest and farthest ends. Also, the Nikon is not small. In fact, I had a few people comment about how "intimidating" the lens was with the hood on. That's not something you want to hear when you're trying to be "invisible" and capture candids and interactions at events. I know that most pro zooms are on the larger side, but aside from that, I just expected more from a "pro" lens.
As a result, I reluctantly decided to compare it to Sigma's 17-50, thinking that if it was at least as sharp as the Nikon, I would be saving some cash and gaining stabilization. I bought one used here on Amazon. Unfortunately, the autofocus was broken; it would just continuously hunt, even in good lighting conditions. Nevertheless, one thing really intrigued me; when manually focused, the pictures were tack sharp! I remember thinking, "wow, this looks better than on the Nikon!"
I sent back the used Sigma, and ordered a new one. When it arrived, I popped it on and tried it out... WOW! This thing really impressed me again. Even on my camera's LCD, I could see that this was a very sharp lens. I used the camera for a few days and uploaded the photos into Lightroom to review. I can tell you right now, this lens is impressive! Sharp, crisp, high contrast, rich colors; everything you look for in a lens! I'm not a pixel peeper, but you can zoom way in and see just how detailed and sharp this lens is. I was astonished at the sharpness of this lens even at f/2.8. For half the price of the Nikon, you get a lens that is lighter, sharper, and comes with stabilization. What more could you ask for? Just order it and know that you have the sharpest 17-50 you can buy.
*Final Thoughts: Even with the autofocus problem of early Sigma 17-50s, I still highly recommend this lens. Just make sure to buy it from a company like Amazon with a general return/exchange policy. You will not be disappointed!*
After the first "Like New" lens I decided it was better to buy a brand new lens. Chrissy L. from Amazon was amazing and gave me overnight shipping to help me out of a crunch as I needed the lens for a shoot the upcoming weekend. Now that I have the new lens, it works great. Its able to focus fast and accurately. The build quality of the lens feels solid. The zoom ring is stiff and smooth.
The OS seems to work great. I feel very subjective here, as low as 1/40 of a second I was still getting useable shots. in video mode on my D7000 the OS worked like a champ, successfully muting the small shakes I was putting into the camera.
At f/2.8 the lens is a tiny bit soft, but the images are still very useable. If you step down to f/4 the images are razor sharp from 17mm all the way to 50mm.
The one downside to the lens is that the manual focus ring is smaller and I have to flip the switch on the lens to be able to use it. While shooting photos its not uncommon for me to flip to video mode take a few seconds of video and then jump back to photos, not having a full time manual override is a bit of a pain, but I am not even going to dock a star for it as it's a small complaint.
Another plus is that the filter ring is 77mm. This may not seem like a big deal, but its nice that my existing stock of filters and lens caps will work on this lens as well. Its a small thing but it goes to show the thought that went into the lens design.
Over all this lens fits my needs wonderfully. Sharp, accurate and a great fast f-stop. If you are shooting on a DX or crop sensor camera I would strongly recommend this lens, BUT buy it brand new. I would not take my chances with "Like New" anymore.
Side Note: While I had the first "Like New" lens Sigma USA did offer to fix or calibrate the lens for me free of charge as it still had all the paperwork in the box. But they said it could take around 2 weeks to turn around. Amazon was able to correct it in days. But I do think it's worth noting that Sigma did stand by their product and offer to help as well.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
After the first "Like New" lens I decided it was better to buy a brand new lens. Chrissy L. from Amazon was amazing and gave me overnight shipping to help me out of a crunch as I needed the lens for a shoot the upcoming weekend. Now that I have the new lens, it works great. Its able to focus fast and accurately. The build quality of the lens feels solid. The zoom ring is stiff and smooth.
The OS seems to work great. I feel very subjective here, as low as 1/40 of a second I was still getting useable shots. in video mode on my D7000 the OS worked like a champ, successfully muting the small shakes I was putting into the camera.
At f/2.8 the lens is a tiny bit soft, but the images are still very useable. If you step down to f/4 the images are razor sharp from 17mm all the way to 50mm.
The one downside to the lens is that the manual focus ring is smaller and I have to flip the switch on the lens to be able to use it. While shooting photos its not uncommon for me to flip to video mode take a few seconds of video and then jump back to photos, not having a full time manual override is a bit of a pain, but I am not even going to dock a star for it as it's a small complaint.
Another plus is that the filter ring is 77mm. This may not seem like a big deal, but its nice that my existing stock of filters and lens caps will work on this lens as well. Its a small thing but it goes to show the thought that went into the lens design.
Over all this lens fits my needs wonderfully. Sharp, accurate and a great fast f-stop. If you are shooting on a DX or crop sensor camera I would strongly recommend this lens, BUT buy it brand new. I would not take my chances with "Like New" anymore.
Side Note: While I had the first "Like New" lens Sigma USA did offer to fix or calibrate the lens for me free of charge as it still had all the paperwork in the box. But they said it could take around 2 weeks to turn around. Amazon was able to correct it in days. But I do think it's worth noting that Sigma did stand by their product and offer to help as well.
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Inzwischen haben auch einige andere Objektive den Weg an meine Kamera gefunden und mit zunehmender Erfahrung habe ich auch einen etwas differenzierteren Blick auf die Optiken im Allgemeinen und auf das Sigma im Speziellen:
Optimaler Brennweitenbereich für ein Standardzoom an APS-C
An Vollformat ist unbestritten das 24-70mm 2.8 das universellste Objektiv. Für viele professionelle Fotografen ist es DAS Arbeitstier. Mit 24-70mm kann man an Vollformat alles machen, auch wenn es für einzelne Anwendungsbereiche natürlich speziellere Objektive gibt, die besser geeignet sind. Für Sportfotografie und Wildlife ist es bspw. etwas zu kurz. Das geht mit einem längeren Tele in den meisten Situationen besser. Das 24-70mm 2.8 ist mehr der Generalist als der Spezialist.
An APS-C sieht das aber aufgrund des Cropfaktors etwas anders aus. Ein 24-70mm 2.8, dass natürlich ebenfalls an APS-C (Faktor 1,5 bei Nikon) verwendet werden kann, funktioniert dort wie ein 36-105mm. Dadurch fehlt einiges an Weitwinkel, jedoch gewinnt man auch einiges an Tele dazu. Das ist kein schlechter Brennweitenbereich, jedoch für Aufnahmen in Innenräumen unter Umständen schon zu lang und eben nicht so universell wie 24-70mm an Vollformat. Um das 24-70mm an Vollformat für APS-C zu ersetzen bedarf es eine kleinere Brennweite wie bspw. das Sigma 17-50mm. Umgerechnet entspricht das einem Brennweitenbereich von 25,5-75mm und deckt damit den Brennweitenbereich eines Standardzooms an Vollformat vollständig ab. Dank der durchgängigen Blende 2.8 ist auch an APS-C das Freistellen gut möglich.
Bildschärfe teilw. auf Niveau von Festbrennweiten
Je nach Brennweite ist das Sigma geradezu unverschämt scharf. Es beginnt bei 17mm relativ weich, gewinnt aber durch Abblenden gut an Schärfe. Ab Blende 4 sind die Aufnahmen scharf, wobei der Rand bis Blende 8 hier noch zulegt. Die Schärfe der Mitte wird aber am Rand nie erreicht.
Ab 24mm ist das Sigma offenblendig scharf. Hier gibt es im Zentrum nichts mehr auszusetzen. Der Rand gewinnt aber durch Abblenden weiterhin. Bei 35mm ist es bei Blende 2.8 sichtbar(!) schärfer als mein Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm 1:1,8G - das Nikon dann auf 2.8 abgeblendet versteht sich.
Lichtstärke
Mit einer durchgängigen Blende von 2.8 erweitert es die fotografischen Möglichkeiten verglichen zu den lichtschwächeren Kitobjektiven gewaltig. Fotografieren bei wenig Licht und/oder das Freistellen von Objekten wird möglich, weswegen viele Situationen und Motive fotografisch deutlich besser behandelt werden können. Verglichen zu einem Standardzoom mit einer Blende von 3.5-5.6 sammelt das Sigma am kurzen Ende doppelt und am langen Ende vier mal soviel Licht ein. Das resultiert in dramatisch kürzeren Verschlusszeiten und einer dramatisch verringerten Tiefenschärfe, wodurch Objekte eben freigestellt werden.
Verarbeitung
Mit einem Gewicht von 565g ist das Sigma deutlich schwerer als die kleine Kitlinse und wiegt immer noch mehr als das Nikon 18-140mm 3.5-5.6 Reisezoom. Die Verarbeitung ist tadellos, der Zoom ist griffig und hat einen angenehmen Widerstand. Die manuelle Fokussierung ist dagegen etwas leichtgängig und hat lediglich einen Weg von 60° vom einen zum anderen Ende. Das geht besser. Mein Exemplar hat auch nach zwei Jahren intensiver Nutzung keine Gebrauchsspuren oder sonstigen Alterungserscheinungen.
Autofokus und OSM
Beide Systeme funktionieren tadellos. Der Autofokus ist ausreichend schnell und treffsicher. Beim Fotografieren von sich bewegenden Zielen geht die Ausschußquote aber natürlich nach oben. Beide Systeme arbeiten nicht geräuschlos. Da ich nicht Filme, kann ich zu der Eignung dieses Objektives hierzu nichts sagen.
Die Konkurrenz
Schaut man etwas Rechts und Links bieten die folgenden Objektive ähnliche Eigenschaften:
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55 mm 1:2,8G IF-ED
- verglichen mit dem Sigma geradezu unverschämt teuer (aktueller Neupreis EUR 1489,00)
- laut DXOMARK sichtbar schlechtere Abbilungsleistungen
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical
o mit ca. EUR 300 ungefähr das gleiche Preisniveau wie das Sigma
- laut DXOMARK minimal schlechtere Abbildungsleitungen
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM C
+ mit 70mm etwas länger als das Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon
+ größerer Abbildungsmaßstab
- mit einem Preis ca. EUR 400 etwa EUR 100 teurer
- laut DXOMARK sichtbar schlechtere Abbilungsleistungen
- Lichtstärke ist am langen Ende nur wenig besser verglichen mit den Kitobjektiven und hat damit die gleichen fotografischen Einschränkungen wie eben diese.
Mein Fazit nach zwei Jahren
Für dieses Geld ist dieses Objektiv ein Pflichtkauf an APS-C. Das Preisleistungsverhältnis und die Bildschärfe sind phänomenal! Die fotografischen Möglichkeiten durch die hohe durchgehende Lichtstärke sind enorm und durch den Brennweitenbereich passt es an APS-C für viele Aufnahmesituationen. Klare Kaufempfehlung!