Any used a Sigma 18-200

Hi,
I've got this lens (the OS version) and use it as a walkabout,its zoom range is very versatile but the downside is its a bit on the "slow" side,but great in good light.

Took this shot with it.


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I use one all the time as my go-anywhere do-anything lens. It's a bit soft beyond about 150mm, and it needs good light, but in good conditions it gets the job done.

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The bokeh can be a bit ugly:
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But it is sharp in the right conditions: this is a 100% crop.
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Having said that, I'm planning to upgrade to the OS version, which appears to be better in every respect.
 
I just picked one up from a member on here, and love it. As a walk around lens its great, ticks all the boxes. Like said it can be a little slow to react, but the results I have had so far are very pleasing.

Even had a go at fireworks..

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And in daylight

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I've got one and use it all the time, mines is the OS version but I very rarely use the OS. I'll post some of my images here shortly
 
here we go:

taken @ 18mm

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taken @ 200mm

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taken @ 42mm

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taken @ 31mm

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taken @ 154mm

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personally i think it's a great all rounder, just excuse the poor editing of the last image, it was taken and edited last year before i knew half the possibilities of the programmes i was using lol

one thing i have noticed is that when using the OS i tend to get soft images so i very rarely use it
 
As mentioned on the other thread about this lens, I've had one and I think I had a 'soft copy', as it was utter pants :razz:

It appears though that it can be a very good lens indeed.
Worth a gamble for the right price I spose........
 
andy, did you use the OS alot? i find that when i switch it on my images tend to be softer than without for some reason
 
I am considering getting one of these instead of a Nikon 18-200mm. Have you compared the Siggy against the Canon equivalent? If it's anything like the Nikon then the price different will probably be the main differentiating factor...

Iain
 
i haven't personally but reading the reviews it is basically down to budget and labels, since it's a super zoom lens your never going to have the quality of a prime lens, it's like any one size fits all item, it works for some but not all.
 
Agreed - It's all about compromise. Good for when you can only take one lens on a trip, but most other times I personally would want my range of lenses in my bag.
 
I've got the 18-200 too, it's the OS version, but i hardly use the OS, it's always switched off, wouldnt be my choice of lens for low light.
 
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