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p.1 #1 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

Someone told me about a Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens for sale for $250. can't find any info or ones that are on sale here in this forum. Thinking of getting it and selling my 28-135 canon lens. Anyone with experience with this lens?

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Nov 27, 2012 at 03:45 AM

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p.1 #2 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

I used to have one, & my daughter still uses it. I've also owned the OS version & both were very good lenses relative to cost. Whether it's right for you depends on your intended use & skill set. Many will discourage you from buying a superzoom but if they fit your needs & you aren't a pixel peeper they are a very useful tool.

Nov 27, 2012 at 03:58 AM

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p.1 #3 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

I should have been more specifc, the lens I am looking at is a Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens.
Any user opinions?

Nov 27, 2012 at 12:48 PM

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p.1 #4 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

I just noticed there is an improved version of this with usm, the one I am looking at is the original.

Nov 27, 2012 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

I've had that (the original) one too & sold it with my 40D. I was quite happy with it and if you can get one for around $250 I'd say go for it. The OS is very helpful, but turn it off for any form of panning. These were shot with the OS version.

Wide open at 18 mm

And this is a tight crop from a shot with it at 200 mm & a Kenko 1.4 TC, manual focus as best as I could.

Nov 27, 2012 at 06:44 PM

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p.1 #6 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

Nice pics. Sounds like it might be worth picking up to use as pretty much our everyday lens.

Nov 28, 2012 at 01:08 AM

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p.1 #7 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

Not many people with opinions on this lens it appears.

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:29 AM

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p.1 #8 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

That's actually the only non-L lens we keep. We won lots of awards with it on a 40D and a few on a 7D body. We keep it around for those times when you don't want to draw attention to yourself.
Just make sure you're using it on a crop sensor body only. It's Sigma's version of an EF-S lens.

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:49 AM

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p.1 #9 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

Peacekpr wrote:
That's actually the only non-L lens we keep. We won lots of awards with it on a 40D and a few on a 7D body. We keep it around for those times when you don't want to draw attention to yourself.
Just make sure you're using it on a crop sensor body only. It's Sigma's version of an EF-S lens.

Thank you, that seals the deal, I will try and get it and sell my canon 28-135 it will replace!

Nov 29, 2012 at 01:57 AM

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p.1 #10 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

Other than the focal lengths you'll find them very similar. This sigma really has warm vibrant colours. All in all we usually recommend this lens for newbies with potential to go to the next step.

Nov 30, 2012 at 12:11 AM

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p.1 #11 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

I own one that I use on my crop camera for traveling light. Sharpness wise it is very similar to the 28-135.

Nov 30, 2012 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #12 · Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 DC OS lens

If you're not picky about quality it has a nice range...

These aren't really nice lenses though. Most mega zooms have multiple significant issues. You'd probably be wise to research the sweet spots within its range.

http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/321-sigma-af-18-200mm-f35-63-dc-os-canon-test-report--review?start=2

Nov 30, 2012 at 12:56 AM

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