opinions on sigma 18-50 f2.8 HSM

[fontmoss]

Am sorely tempted by puddleducks nikon 17-55 but sadly after consulting my gf whom i share the camera with its a bit out of the price range when we dont even have a telephoto or wide angle. So, what do people think of the sigma? sharp? sloppy auto? let me know. has to be HSM vers because we´ve got a d40 and on this lens we´d actually use auto function.

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[fontmoss]

no-one?

[F-Stop]

I've heard good things about the Sigma. I personally have the Tamron 17-50mm and sing its praises. I figure either one would be a smart buy.

[fontmoss]

yeah few people have suggested the tamron, is it better? if so in what way?

ive now started thinking about either 17-50 or 28-75 from tamron and a 70-200 to go with it. then il be able to conquer the world :D

[neil_g]

ive got the canon fit non-HSM version and i find it sharp, focuses quickly and accurately even without HSM

[whitey]

i have a taomron 17-50 and the difference in quality between that and the nikn is minimal, build quality is far superior on the Nikon however but if you look after your gear it wont be a problem

[F-Stop]

yeah few people have suggested the tamron, is it better? if so in what way?

ive now started thinking about either 17-50 or 28-75 from tamron and a 70-200 to go with it. then il be able to conquer the world :D

Not sure if it's better as I've never tried the sigma or even the Nikon. I do like the quality I get from the Tamron though.

And I also have been thinking about a Tamron 28-75 to finish out my range. I have the 17-50 and the 70-200 already.

[fontmoss]

yeah im torn between what would serve better-17-50 or 28-75? prob the former as im a dx user although think i might get 70-200 first as dont have a telephoto

needs to HSM etc sadly as ive got a d40

[sdb123]

The 17-50mm is basically the DX equivalent of the 28-75mm for FF. Cracking lens btw. :)

[Boldonian]

The Tamron 17-50 comes with built in motor ( later versions ) so will work on the D40. I have this lens and it's superb.