Sigmas 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro lens winner of the 2007 POP Award. Click on this link: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/news/news.asp?nID=3373. Hey how about the HSM version of this lens:(

JTPhotoWorld:

18-50/2.8 EX DC macro HSM Php26,500.00 (Nikon only)

I think they are just the same, they just provided HSM for Nikon mounts to accomodate D40/x owners so the award is shared na din hehehe

I think they are just the same, they just provided HSM for Nikon mounts to accomodate D40/x owners so the award is shared na din hehehe

does that mean if im not using D40/x pwede na yung non-HSM model. How much is the difference in price between the non HSM and HSM version?

does that mean if im not using D40/x pwede na yung non-HSM model. How much is the difference in price between the non HSM and HSM version?
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@ Rodel

Yep. You can mount the non-HSM version to other nikon bodies (except D40/D40x).
If you are using D80, autofocus with the non-HSM version will be driven by the motor inside the cam.

Cheers!

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@ Rodel

Yep. You can mount the non-HSM version to other nikon bodies (except D40/D40x).
If you are using D80, autofocus with the non-HSM version will be driven by the motor inside the cam.

Cheers!
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Oh. Had to correct my post here. My bad.:)

@ Rodel

Yep. You can mount the non-HSM version to other nikon bodies. Period. Hehe!:)

Cheers!

Just bought mine last week off eBAY for $541 including shipping to NZ.... hopefully I get a good copy (sabi ko test munan nila bago ship).... also bought the 70-300mm APO DG Macro.

I sold my kit lens to acquire these to lenses.... hehehe not bad at all LOL.

Haay can't wait for my glasses to arrive. :-)

roel - congrats! OT: my bro is in Gisborne

i have the earlier version (without the macro): 18-50 mm EX DC f/2.8. Got it just last december from hidalgo for 17,500.. brand new, 1 year warranty (special sale price- kakilala kasi). Is there a major difference from the macro version (aside of course from the macro capability)?

ciao!

@edilbert

from what i understand, the macro version, although not a true macro lens, is just marketing jibber jabber used by sigma to indicate that the lens can focus closer than usual. the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX HSM Macro can get the magnification ratio of 1:3, where its non-Macro brethren has a ration of 1:3.5

@edilbert

from what i understand, the macro version, although not a true macro lens, is just marketing jibber jabber used by sigma to indicate that the lens can focus closer than usual. the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 EX HSM Macro can get the magnification ratio of 1:3, where its non-Macro brethren has a ration of 1:3.5

Thanks for the info Dexter. So you mean there's really no difference in terms of image quality, sharpness, etc? That's good to hear. i don't really need it to be macro since i have a dedicated 1:1 macro lens anyway, hehe. well then, if that's the case, i think i got my sigma 18-50 EX DC for a very good price of 17,500.

ciao!

roel - congrats! OT: my bro is in Gisborne

Hi Ryan,

Really? that's about 4 hours drive from my place... got a call from my wife that the 70-300 lens arrived. yeah can't wait to go home to check it out.

@Edilbert,

I think there's a slight enhancement on focusing, as the Macro version is noticibly faster and a bit sharper on some focal lenghts based on reviews i've read so I decided to get the Macro version which is a bit more expensive but duh still far far cheaper than the L counterpart... if you have the extra money why not go for the newer one?

regards,
Roel

Thanks for the info Dexter. So you mean there's really no difference in terms of image quality, sharpness, etc? That's good to hear. i don't really need it to be macro since i have a dedicated 1:1 macro lens anyway, hehe. well then, if that's the case, i think i got my sigma 18-50 EX DC for a very good price of 17,500.

ciao!


sir where did u get ur 18-50 for 17.5k??

Thanks for the info Dexter. So you mean there's really no difference in terms of image quality, sharpness, etc? That's good to hear. i don't really need it to be macro since i have a dedicated 1:1 macro lens anyway, hehe. well then, if that's the case, i think i got my sigma 18-50 EX DC for a very good price of 17,500.

ciao!

The macro model is the newer version of the 18-50. It has better optics. So the answer is YES there is a difference in the IQ produced. The newer Sigma 18-50 EX Macro is sharper than it's predecessor. That's the reason for the price differencial.

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