New Sigma 18-50 Dc lens? (1 Viewer)

[peteh]

Hello

Does anyone have this lens yet? If so is it alright?
I am looking for a cheap (but not completely rubbish) bog standard lens to go with my 10d, in case I ever want to take a landscape pic etc.
This one looks to fit the bill but since it is so new I cant find any reviews/information on it.

Thanks
Pete.

 

[CJW]

If you wait a week or so Pete, you can have a look at Keren's - it's the one she's getting with her 300D.

 

[Doug Greenberg]

I saw a review of it that included photos taken with the lens. This was at the Nikonians forum online. The person who got hold of one of these early on lives in Japan. He was very positive about the lens and the photos he posted looked very good. I would think that given Sigma's recent history it will be a very good lens for the price.

 

[peteh]

Thanks,
I found today that Practical Photographer has given it a rating of 88%.
so for 80 quid it will do as a second lens I reckon.

Thanks again
Pete.

 

[Cubbsy]

Pete, I've had mine for over a month now, as your on the Island your welcome to try mine if you like.

 

[Kiki]

What do you drive Cubbsy? We'll have to look out for you birding on the island.

 

[peteh]

Cheers for the offer Cubbsy. I recently picked up one from ebay for 60 quid though,
haven't used it much mind you, I am too lazy to take my big lens off!
Pete.

 

[Geoff Brown]

Very, very wide, very sharp, and for the money very good. had one on my 10D for about a month now.

 

[Kiki]

Just waiting for me to take the pics, eh Pete?

 

[bubbles]

Hello

Does anyone have this lens yet? If so is it alright?
I am looking for a cheap (but not completely rubbish) bog standard lens to go with my 10d, in case I ever want to take a landscape pic etc.
This one looks to fit the bill but since it is so new I cant find any reviews/information on it.

Thanks
Pete.

have a look at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0310/03102703sigmadclenses.asp
not a review as such, but try it out on your camera 1st.. easy with digital...

 

[Cubbsy]

Hi Kiki, I'll drive anything thats lying on my drive and will start (My cameras worth more!) get your bins out and look for Honda STX 1300 Pan european (2 Wheels, Red).

Glad Pete is fixed up, I did see that offer on ebay.

Would like to bump into one of you guys for some tuition soon, It was by looking at your web site that I became facinated with the little one's.......... New bins, scope and D.SLR / Lens, so now I'm Broke, Might not be able to get the drinks in.