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Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
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re lenses by the independent makers as good as those by the camera makers?
"Often, yes. Over the years we've seen many examples where the lenses from the top three independents -- Sigma,
Tamron, Tokina -- perform on a par with equivalent lenses from the camera makers, and occasionally even better.
For instance, we recently tested the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS AF zoom, which performed optically a notch better than
Nikon's 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX Nikkor VR AF-S ($700, street) and about on a par with Canon's most comparable zoom, the
28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM ($2,200, street). The
image stabilization of the three lenses was competitive (Canon and Sigma, 2-3 stops' advantage; Nikon, 3-4 stops'). The Sigma, at $549 (street), costs $130 less than the Nikon and $1,650 less than the Canon.
Of course, like the camera makers, the independents have multiple lens lines, and their premium-grade optics can be nearly as expensive as the camera makers' top glass. Similarly, kit lenses and other inexpensive zooms from camera makers can challenge the independents on both price and quality.
Sigma offers a number of less expensive alternatives, and they do not equate to lower quality and image features. At times getting the Sigma is well worth the money, particullarly a Sigma with the EX designation. EX lenses have a propensity to encompass great build and image features. Sigma is also reknown for it's standard primes such as the 30mm and 50mm lenses. In certain focal lengths like in the 100-500mm series, Sigma has an illustrious collection featuring affordable prices and engineering not found in Canon or Nikon lenses.nearly all Sigma lenses are manufactured in mounts for
Nikon,
Canon,
Minolta/Sony,
Pentax and of
course
Sigma.
APS-C Lenses - Serious
Vignetting on Film an Full Sensor
Cameras |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
 Compared to the Sigma 10-20mm, this lens is way harder to use. By tilting
ever so
slightly causes the vertical lines to tilt (you will find yourself
living on Photoshop). Also compared to the 10-20mm, there seems to
be less blue
flare, although it may be
still be there, but spread over a larger area and not as
prevalent and some what less
common although some flare can always be assumed with a
super wide
lens. The frame edge curvature appears similar to the 10-20mm. Announced Feb
20, 2010  12/05/2010
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SIGMA 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC
HSM -
Sigma continues to make the most appealing options available when it comes to ultra wide angle APS-C camera lenses. The 10-20 f/4.0-5.6 EX unites an attractive price combined with excellent optical performance. That's the reason many people were surprised by Sigma's announcement of another wide zoom, with the identical zoom range, although somewhat faster than the previous model, bring f/3.5 through the entire zoom range. A bigger aperture means of course that the lens has become physically bigger, heavier, and more costly than its slower brother.
Typical internet price: $649
Feb 16, /2011. Announced Mar 2009.
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Sigma 10-20mm
F4-5.6 EX DC
HSM - Typical internet price: $479.00. Weight: 16.4 oz.
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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM -
 The new 17-50mm F2.8 OS EX HSM
by Sigma is standard zoom lens that covers a starting focal
length of 17mm wide angle which provides a large f/2.8
aperture all the way through the whole zoom range, rendering
it perfect for many photographic situations particularly
portraits and landscapes. The Sigma anti shake function (OS)
allows using shutter speeds up to 4 stops less than could
otherwise be feasible. Announced Feb 20, 2010
Apr 18, 2011
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Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
HSM - Typical
internet price: $335.00. |
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 Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM.
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 Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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 Sigma 18-125mm f3.8-5.6 DC
OS HSM
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  Sigma
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM with 'FLD' glass
Version II of the Sigma 18-200mm superzoom lens. This newest edition adds the Sigma FLD glass, a 'fluorite-like' glass developed in cooperation with Hoya with a revised narrower body plus 18 elements within 14 groups, in place of the 13 groups in the previous lens There will be mounts for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, Sony systems,
there's no optical stabilization for Pentax or Sony as they both have an
in-camera system). Announced Oct 7, 2011
Oct 7, 2011
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 Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 II DC
OS. I'd get the HSM version below. It's well worth
the small additional price. |
Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC
OS HSM. updated to add HSM on 8/23/08 The built-in
HSM motor is capable of auto focusing with all
Nikon DSLR cameras.
Compact and lightweight construction of 70mm (2.8") in diameter, 75.6mm (3.0") in length and weighing just
610g (16.35oz). SLD lens and
Aspherical glass elements provides high image quality through entire zoom range.
Sigma’s super multi-layer coating reduces
flare and ghosting.
updated 8/23/08 built-in motor.
Typical internet price: $430.00 |
Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC
OS HSM.
Sigma's original anti-shake compensation function, with a
13.8 times zoom ratio. . Typical internet price: $529. |
 Sigma
50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM -
Now with Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer system (OS) allowing you use shutter speeds about 4 stops less fast than would else be available, for shooting tele-photography hand held. Six glass SLD elements offset any chromatic aberrations and allow high photo quality throughout the entire zoom range.
Sep 12, 2011
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Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 II EX DC HSM. |
SIGMA 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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 Full Frame
and APS-C Lenses |
Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical
HSM -
- Announced 2003.
Typical internet price: $670.00. |
 Sigma announces a new 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM II Lens
The new Sigma 12-24mm HSM II lens features a single SLD plus four FLD glass elements that compensate for color aberration and present excellent image quality all the way through the complete zoom range. In addition, three glass molded elements plus one aspherical hybrid lens provide advanced quality in a lightweight and compact encasement, while Super Multi-Layer Coating cuts down on ghosting and flare.
Mar 3, 2011 |
 Sigma 24-60mm F2.8 EX DG..
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG
HSM
- Boasting an improved optical design and a more compact size, Sigma has updated its 24-70mm f/2.8
zoom lens. Now it's an HSM version and it's smaller and said to be faster focusing via the Hypersonic motor (HSM). Rounded aperture blades produce pleasing bokeh (out-of-focus characteristics). The lens
is available for Sigma,
Canon, Nikon,
Pentax and Sony
DSLRs.
Typical internet price: $899.00.
Sep 3, 2011
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Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro .
Typical internet price: $254.00. |
 SIGMA APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Lens -
The newest Sigma f/4.5-6.3 APO 50-500mm HSM DG OS. It's a big 10x high zoom ultra telephoto ratio zoom featuring the Sigma original Optical Stabilizing function.
The lens encompasses a big focal length range from 50mm through a 500mm ultra telephoto. The Optical Stabilizer (OS) feature allows you to select shutter speeds around 4 stops less than might otherwise be possible to do.
Sep 5, 2011Announced Feb 20, 2010
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Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
telezoom Lens There are very few reviews of this lens available so hopefully this will help someone come to a sensible decision. It is a super lens, but not for everyone.
At $1,699, The initial drawback is price. it seems somewhat expensive. I know, it's a quality lens featuring an f 2.8 fixed aperture throughout the entire zoom range with excellent OS optical stabilization, although a few hundred you
could get a proven Canon 70-200 2.8 IS ii. Announced Feb 20, 2010 Typical
Internet Price $1.399.
Jan 18, 2011
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO APO
HSM. Typical internet price $920.00. Weighs
3 lbs. |
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 Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS.
The latest version of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6
OS DG
zoom
telephoto lens in a compact package. If you plan on shooting images in poor light situations like concerts and weddings DO NOT GET THIS LENS!, buy the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 HSM or else the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM instead. If you need a fast lens for low light, this isn't the lens. Released September 4, 2009
June 2, 2011 |
 Sigma 70-300mm
F4-5.6 DG MACRO. Typical internet price: $145.00.
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Sigma
70-300mm f4-5.6 DG APO MACRO .
This Sigma APO MACRO lens for Nikon features telephoto-macro function, optimized specifically for DSLR cameras. This particular telephoto zoom lens delivers high image quality with a switch allowing for macro shooting between 200mm to 300mm and has a maximum magnification 1:2 capability. In order to deliver the highest quality pictures, this APO lens was manufactured using (SLD) glass which is engineered to minimize color aberrations. Typical internet price: $239.00.
Oct 17, 2011
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 Sigma 100-300mm F4 DG. |
Sigma
120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM -
The newest 120-300mm F2.8 DG APO OS EX HSM lens by Sigma includes Optical
Stabilization (Sigma calls it OS) which becomes essential for lenses included in this focal range if you want hand-hold telephoto photography and to select shutter speeds up to 4 stops less than could otherwise be feasible. This Sigma also includes a new splash-proof facet that prevents dust and moisture from collecting inside the lens. There is a single SLD and a pair of FLD glass elements to provide maximum rectification of chromatic aberration. Announced Sep 21, 2010
- Typical Internet Price $2,999
Apr 18, 2011
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 Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG. |
 Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO
OS HSM
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 Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
OS HSM.
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Sigma 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm EX APO DG. Typical internet price: $29,000.00. |
 Sigma 300-800mm f5.6 EX IF APO
HSM. Typical internet price $10,000. |
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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
Macro HSM . Typical internet price $419.00
Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-5.6 DC
-Typical internet price $140.00.
Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-5.6 DC HSM .
Typical internet price $120.00.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO . Typical internet price: $417.00.
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX DG.
Sigma 28-70mm
F2.8-4 EX DG.
Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG. APO
HSM. Typical internet
price:
$1029.00.
Sigma 55-200mm f4-5.6 DC
HSM.
Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6
DL MACRO Super.
Typical internet price: $150.00.
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