well ive seen a thread at another forum loaded with a few sample pictures from his new sigma 50-150.....anyone here tried it yet and is it better than the tammy 28-75?

if this lens turns out good, I'll probably sell my 3 of my lenses and get this one.

any updates on this lens?

Christopher, IMO, even if someone has tried the 50-150, it would be unfair to compare it with a 28-75. Obviously, they have a different zoom range. Unless of course, you just want to compare their common focal lengths(50-75). My $0.02.

Cheers!

meant IQ and performance using the same focal lengths.

so anybody here have tried using the 50-150mm?

how much is this lens?

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1030&thread=20432634

disappointing lens?

There's another review from this link

http://matthewsaville.smugmug.com/gallery/1998578

how much is this lens?

sa amazon.com, around $679 (679 x 50=P33,950) estimate siguro dito around 35-36K

I have this lens. Got it in HK in October. Build quality is quite good. Feels very solid and the zoom/focusing rings are well damped. Focus speed is pretty fast too, just feels a tiny bit slower than Canon's USM. Although, I haven't really tried shooting in really low light. I'll try to post some pictures I took with it on that trip soon.

JT sells it at Php34,500. EX DC HSM. I think it's good as the 70-200/ 2.8

internet reviews arent so hot

http://lh3.google.com/image/joaquin.aguenza/RSqa60DpABI/AAAAAAAAAB0/GZUm-h_doU0/IMG_6119-1.JPG?imgmax=576


Taken at HK

at 150mm. f5.0. 1/1000.

http://picasaweb.google.com/joaquin.aguenza/HongKongOctober2006/photo#4983966272835878930

http://lh3.google.com/image/joaquin.aguenza/RSvBhf8iABI/AAAAAAAAAI8/C5Mk4HnFqac/IMG_6120.JPG (http://lh3.google.com/image/joaquin.aguenza/RSvBhf8iABI/AAAAAAAAAI8/C5Mk4HnFqac/IMG_6120.JPG?imgmax=512)
Same trip. 150mm. f5.0. 1/400.

There's another review here:

http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=479

Found a thread at dpreview with multiple links to image shots here:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=21163555

So far, I'm quite happy with the lens performance. Haven't had a chance to compare it to my friend's 70-200 f4 personally, but will try to do so soon.

i am interested in this lens, being much cheaper than the sigma 70-200, but i am concerned about the additional 50mm, for the owners or those who have tried this lens, does it feel short specially for events photography? thank you

anymore local reviews on this lens??

who else has personally used this?

Hi DPP folks.
I visited JTphoto world today to purchase a Tamrac and ended up testing 3 lenses as well.
For this thread here are my impressions on the new Sigma 50-150 f2.8EX
1. not that heavy
2. very smooth and fast focusing
3. IF and IZ (internal zoom) works well.
4. wide open tests shows above average results except for the long end which is a let down.
5. I still see some lateral CA wide open, stopped down its gone.

My verdict - I wont buy it. At ~33K --- save 10++ more for the 70-200 f2.8EX if I really need 2.8 at the long range.

see my flick link for 100% center crops at 50,70, 90 and 150mm.

care to leave a thank you note?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/martiniko/tags/sigma50150mmf28ex/

Thanks

Theoretical question on this lens:

I know it's a DC lens (compatible only with cropped sensors) but it's also compatible with a 1.4 or 2X teleconverter. Sigma's teleconverters are DG, so they're optimized for both cropped sensors and full frame. If I attach a teleconverter to it, will it function on a full frame/film body (as a 70-210 f/4 or a 100-300 f/5.6)?

I'm just thinking this as an option because I still have my old film Rebel, and just in case I upgrade to a FF in the future.

No, the original image circle projected by the lens will not miraculously increase because of the converters even though the TC's are compatible with FF.

Thanks for clearing that up, Marty.

hi.... i've notice the pictures from marty sordilla gallery about how bad sigma 50-150 capture picture at 2.8f. I happen to use one and all i can say is at 150mm the auto focus sucks... so to get better picture you should overide it with manual focus. I think its "back focusing" or something like that. otherwise the pictutes come out very sharp with excellent contrast

Just adding some old pics I took using this lens and 300D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/451899014_4038650f1b.jpg
F/4, 1/320, ISO 200, 116mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/451911675_e435e632f9.jpg
F/4, 1/60, ISO 400, 134mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/451898524_af1e2b1b3d.jpg
F/3.2, 1/160, ISO 400, 125mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/451898252_1b49d9d7f3.jpg
F/5, 1/250, ISO 400, 102mm

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/526118583_94d91dde7c.jpg

no post processing applied

hello...will this lens work (meaning will it auto focus) for a D40/x? thank you...

@keith

It should work fine with the d40/x. Any of Sigma's HSM equipped lenses will AF on that body.

Just adding some old pics I took using this lens and 300D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/451899014_4038650f1b.jpg
F/4, 1/320, ISO 200, 116mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/451911675_e435e632f9.jpg
F/4, 1/60, ISO 400, 134mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/451898524_af1e2b1b3d.jpg
F/3.2, 1/160, ISO 400, 125mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/451898252_1b49d9d7f3.jpg
F/5, 1/250, ISO 400, 102mm


These shots are amazing Paolo! TFS :)

@keith

It should work fine with the d40/x. Any of Sigma's HSM equipped lenses will AF on that body.

woah..hmm now i am torn...either a new body (a D80, which means bye bye to d40) or a new lens (50-150 f2.8 by sigma) darn...pick pick...ahahah
thanks po Paolo

btw is it sold locally here? and how muhc? thanks!

@ Peter: Thanks for the compliment:)

@ keith: Check at JTPhotoWorld. I think it was P34500 when I last saw their pricelist. The lens includes caps, hood, and a nice sturdy carrying case.

thanks paolo

I'd just thought i'd give this thread a bump...

I recently got a 50-150.. And all I can say sofar that this is one amazing piece of glass..

I shot a pre-nup last Saturday, using this lens in most of my shots.. the bokeh was really nice and creamy..

Since, my mac is still being serviced.. I haven't had the chance to PP my pics.. So what I have posted below has been untouched... No editing, No PP, No alterations at all.

Very happy with this lens :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/Picture098Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/Picture336Medium.jpg

I'd just thought i'd give this thread a bump...

I recently got a 50-150.. And all I can say sofar that this is one amazing piece of glass..

I shot a pre-nup last Saturday, using this lens in most of my shots.. the bokeh was really nice and creamy..

Since, my mac is still being serviced.. I haven't had the chance to PP my pics.. So what I have posted below has been untouched... No editing, No PP, No alterations at all.

Very happy with this lens :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/Picture098Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/Picture336Medium.jpg

Thanks for sharing Migs. I've been thinking of getting this lens too, addicted ako sa portraiture kase hehehe. Post some more samples tol, para ma convince ako lalo. :Grin:

Thanks for sharing Migs. I've been thinking of getting this lens too, addicted ako sa portraiture kase hehehe. Post some more samples tol, para ma convince ako lalo. :Grin:

hehehe. :) sure will post some more.. my last one were mostly during a wedding i took 2 wks ago..

dont worry i promise to add some more.. hopefully, i'll be able to convice u to go for this lens..

if i may add, what i really like about it, is its weight.. its not too heavy, its just right that u wont feel any strain on your arms and hands even after taking a lot of shots..

but i guess wat prompted u to pass up on this is ur newly acquired 70-300 VR. :)

Hey guys!
Can you post more sample pics of this lens, especially portraits which show lots of bokeh.
I currently have a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 APO EX Macro but realize that its a bit large and unwieldy, and too zoomed for portraiture.
I'm contemplating switching to the smaller 50-150mm but I don't want to sacrifice quality.
Some online reviews say the IQ is very similar between the two, but I'd like to get more input form actual users.

hm... if you guys didn't notice... it tends to back focus when extended at 150mm 2.8f otherwise its fine when move up to 4f. I've tried focusing at 15" and i did get a shot

This is a very tempting lens. :) It fits just right in my focal range and its a 2.8! :D Post more reviews for this lens please. pros and cons.

whoa. ang ganda naman ng lens na to. bibilhin ko dapat is 55-200mm VR. pero 2.8 ang max aperture nitong sigma.. mas maganda ba kung ito na lang kunin ko? kasi kung 34k+ siya sana nag nikkor 70-300mm VR nalang ako or yung 55-200 nga. any thoughts? thanks :)

hi gabriel,

iba pa rin ang 2.8. :D I think the 70-300Vr is only 4.5?

hi gabriel,

magkano pala ang 70-300Vr? at anong aperture niya? :)

27K... 4.5-5.6 . NOT a fast lens at all. I think I'll be getting this Sigma 50-150 2.8 next.

Guys more test photos pls at f2.8 on 50mm 100mm & 150mm. Thanks. :)

better get the sigma, if you're planning to get the nikkor 70-300vr, max aperature is 4.5 at 70. that's 1 2/3 stops advantage for the sigma:D though you have to make sure that you get a good copy of the lens :D

@erwin - get the lens already :D 2.8, 2.8, 2.8 :D

@miggy - nice photos sir :) more more more

As per your requests here are some pics I took from 2 weeks ago.. Again, these haven't been post processed yet.. Only resized for faster uploading.

My personal notes are: It is super quiet when focusing thanks to HSM.. It's also super fast.. It does not hunt at all indoors and in lowlight conditions.. Nice and lightweight.. I also like the range.. For my needs I'm happy having to go all the way to 150mm.. 200mm is fine, but I don't think I can cope with the extra weight and length of a lens which has a maximum focal length of 200mm.

These were all shot w/out flash, handheld (no monopod or tripod), and indoors.. Hope this helps :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0280Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0299Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0348Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0434Medium.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0450Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0199Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0238Medium.jpg

Thanks Miggy.... Now I'm very close to really getting this lens now. I'll drop by JT again next time I'm in Manila. :)

Thanks Miggy.... Now I'm very close to really getting this lens now. I'll drop by JT again next time I'm in Manila. :)

Uy, may bagong prospects si Peter!!! :D

is it just me or there's a little hint of red cast? The images are sharp though. :D

erwin - get it already :D fast lens fast lens fast lens :D hehehehehehe

Just adding some old pics I took using this lens and 300D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/202/451899014_4038650f1b.jpg
F/4, 1/320, ISO 200, 116mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/451911675_e435e632f9.jpg
F/4, 1/60, ISO 400, 134mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/451898524_af1e2b1b3d.jpg
F/3.2, 1/160, ISO 400, 125mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/451898252_1b49d9d7f3.jpg
F/5, 1/250, ISO 400, 102mm


wow sir=) i think you convinced me into trying this 50-150 =)

Not too shabby at all, looks like a 17-50 and a 50-150 f/2.8 will be in my bag hehe, that's all I need as a hobbyist... How much again? (sorry too lazy to search)

@erwin, could be just the ambient lighting.

David,

I think 27++ yung 50-150

Not too shabby at all, looks like a 17-50 and a 50-150 f/2.8 will be in my bag hehe, that's all I need as a hobbyist... How much again? (sorry too lazy to search)

the 50-150 is actually 34.5k at JT Photo...

whoa, i guess im going TO get the sigma 50-150 f/2.8. hehe. you cant go wrong with this i guess. hehe. kaya lang mahal nga lang ng onti. oh well. ipon ipon lang :Grin: baka next year ko pa mabili. huhu. available ba ito sa henry's? o sa JT photo world lang? thanks thanks:)

@dex,

I will, I will! :D hehehe. pero not yet. ;)

Here are a couple more...

http://www.optyczne.pl/51.1-artyku%B3-Test_of_Sigma_50-150_mm_f_2.8_APO_EX_DC_HSM-Introduction.html

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=213663

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00KLmI

Looks like there are still front focusing issues when paired with EOS...

if this lens turns out good, I'll probably sell my 3 of my lenses and get this one.

if you dont mind me asking, weer do you sell your lenses? hehe

hi, if i may ask. is this lens only available at JT photo? or is it available at hidalgo as well. thanks :)

i would suggest that you get it at JT, just to be safe, since they're the official distributor of sigma in the country :D

i would suggest that you get it at JT, just to be safe, since they're the official distributor of sigma in the country :D

True. Got my Sigma lens from there too. But they are a bit pricey since they almost follow the MSRP. :(

As long as they offer warranty for the Sigma lenses, I think its cool. :) Besides, better safe than sorry since I think some sigma lenses have a tendency to back focus.

i think sigma honors the warranty even though you bought the lens in hidalgo(please correct me if i'm wrong :D), as long as you have the warranty card, but still better safe than sorry :D

As long as they offer warranty for the Sigma lenses, I think its cool. :) Besides, better safe than sorry since I think some sigma lenses have a tendency to back focus.

how do you know if the lens is back focusing? (sorry, newbie hehe)

i would suggest that you get it at JT, just to be safe, since they're the official distributor of sigma in the country :D

whered you get your sigma 70-200? hehe

what do you mean by back focus sir? sorry, newbie lang po. hehe. i see. pero i think naman po na henrys wouldnt sell something na hindi reliable IMO. hehe. so bahala na talaga. :Grin: i still think that price is an issue for me. huhu.

compare niyo muna ang prices. :) If it differs 3-4k, why not get from the distributor, right?

Henry's is also a great store. :D got all my gear from them. ;) yun nga lang, grey units. hehehe.

An example of a back focus is when your taking a portrait picture and you're focusing on the face of the person but when you check the image, the background is focused and the focus point is not. (i.e. baliktad ang focused portion. ;))

@jcbatan,

Spam got his 70-200 2nd hand from a friend of ours. :Grin: I'ved used that lens for the Manny Librodo workshop and it's SuWEEET! :SunGlass: not my favorite range though. :D

That's why I got my eye on the 50-150HSM. :D

thanks win :D hehehehehe and yes it is sweeeeettt!!!!!:D

what do you mean by back focus sir? sorry, newbie lang po. hehe. i see. pero i think naman po na henrys wouldnt sell something na hindi reliable IMO. hehe. so bahala na talaga. :Grin: i still think that price is an issue for me. huhu.

you wouldn't know :) sigma lenses tend to backfocus, like what erwin said that it you take a portrait and then the focused portion would be the back part instead of the face itself :D unless henry's can let you test 3 copies of the lens, then that's ok. just get the good copy. but like i said, though JT sells at a higher price, if there would be any problems, you can have it fixed immediately... that's the important thing:Grin:

you wouldn't know :) sigma lenses tend to backfocus, like what erwin said that it you take a portrait and then the focused portion would be the back part instead of the face itself :D unless henry's can let you test 3 copies of the lens, then that's ok. just get the good copy. but like i said, though JT sells at a higher price, if there would be any problems, you can have it fixed immediately... that's the important thing:Grin:

i see. haha. sige po. i'll try at least 3 :) thanks. weee. i cant wait for my own 50-150 2.8 :Grin:

@jcbatan,

Spam got his 70-200 2nd hand from a friend of ours. :Grin: I'ved used that lens for the Manny Librodo workshop and it's SuWEEET! :SunGlass: not my favorite range though. :D

That's why I got my eye on the 50-150HSM. :D

oh.. anyone else selling? haha id like that kc i mostly shoot basketball games... thanks for the info... is the 50-150 available for minolta mounts?

for the 2nd hand 70-200 f/2.8, medyo rare find yan. :D hehe. If your area of photography is on the zoom end, I'd suggest you get the 70-200 f/2.8. Medyo bitin yung 50-150 as a tele.

regarding the mount for minolta, I'm not so sure.

Some more sample pics using my Sigma 50-150 f/2.8

Again, for the benefit of everyone who is considering this lens.. I did not apply any PP nor any enhancements whatsoever with these pics.. I only resized them to make the files smaller, for faster uploading purposes. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_00101_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0016_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0019_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0145_2.jpg

Sharp, great colors, nice bokeh. For now just on the wish list and an alternative to Nikons more pricier Nikkors. :(

I always wanted to own this lens and last week it finally arrived in my house. It is now my favorite portrait lens. Sharp w/ beautiful bokeh. Weight is just right compared to the 80-200 or 70-200mm wc are a pain to lug around. IT is definitely a keeper!!

Some more sample pics using my Sigma 50-150 f/2.8

Again, for the benefit of everyone who is considering this lens.. I did not apply any PP nor any enhancements whatsoever with these pics.. I only resized them to make the files smaller, for faster uploading purposes. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_00101_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0016_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0019_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/DSC_0145_2.jpg

can you post 100% center crops?

That's it, I have to get this hehe... 17-50 + 50-150 then...

Nikon guys, look... (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=17952.msg214691;topicseen#msg21469 1)

Its P31,500 at JT new w/ 6mos. 0% option

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=8369

saw this review

http://www.optyczne.pl/51.1-artykuł-Test_of_Sigma_50-150_mm_f_2.8_APO_EX_DC_HSM-Introduction.html

check this out. light rules test on pbase
http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/s50_150

Nikon guys, look... (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=17952.msg214691;topicseen#msg21469 1)


This is expensive for 2nd hand

Alan - Have you use a teleconvertor on your 50-150? If yes, how is it?

i always hear sigma EX lenses peeling after some time. i thought the build quality was great but i don't want my lens peeling...

i think the peeling is from the barrel portion of the lens and not the ex coating that it has. it's just the paint chipping off. i have a similar experience with my 70-200, but still is a workhorse imho :D

i always hear sigma EX lenses peeling after some time. i thought the build quality was great but i don't want my lens peeling...

It's just the paint job. As with all painted metal surfaces. It will peel off on areas that are constantly in contact with something. :)

Atleast its metal and not plastic hehehe

This lens' weight is very manageable. I think same or almost the same weight as the 24-70 2.8 sigma

I'd just thought i'd give this thread a bump...

I shot a pre-nup last Saturday, using this lens in most of my shots.. the bokeh was really nice and creamy..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/Picture336Medium.jpg

Waytamenit, I know this couple. :)

Thanks for sharing these "test" shots Miggy (quite delayed comment). Been eyeing this lens as well, being a "cheaper" alternative to Canon's f/2.8. Has anyone tried using this lens for sports or action photography? Is 150mm ok?

HI Ryan havent used a teleconverter although Im dying to try 1. Im all for a 1.4x converter still pretty fast at f4. Quality suffers but we can always work around it. If sme1 offers a good price for it I might bite the bullet. :)

@diego
yeah its got issues Diego. I guess somethings never change like the stupid front caps. Nikon is Nikon but sigma is a good alternative considering the price and iq you get from some of their lenses. Ive used and tried a number of sigma lenses like the 18-50mm ex dc macro, 70mm macro, 28-70mm f2,8, 50-500mm big ma, 50-150mm f2.8 and I love em

alan, why not go for the 2x telecon? f5.6 at all ranges seem fine by me, plus most of the time that you'll be using a telecon will be when there's sufficient light :D oh well, depends on what you shoot pa rin pala hehehehehehe

warranty covers the peeling right? how long is the warranty of sigma lenses at JT?

Alan - I have been curious w/ the bigma. How good is it? Ma-try ko ng later since I'm dropping by to get a UV filter. Try na din mga telecon.

Diego - One year warranty. Paint? Not sure. Ask ko later.

read/saw reviews and tests and i was hoping for more sharpness wide open :(

alan, why not go for the 2x telecon? f5.6 at all ranges seem fine by me, plus most of the time that you'll be using a telecon will be when there's sufficient light :D oh well, depends on what you shoot pa rin pala hehehehehehe

I thought about the 2x tele but I think it would be a wiser idea to buy a 70-300mm macro than getting a 2x converter.

@ryan
the bigmas iq is good but not legendary but one thing i fancy abt this lens is in certain situations where for example youre on the beach and you can take potraits (50mm) and at the same time target very far subjects. Man 500mm? I can just imagine all the eye candy its crazy. Just grab a chair and snap till you drop. Perfect for birding too. Another great thing abt it is its weight Its not that bad considering the range its got. Much better if you have a monopod though for stability.

Alan - The 50-500 has no OS but has HSM so great for D40x users hehehe... I'm planning to get the velbron monopod there at JT (P950 only) for the 70-200 and future plans for bigger lenses.

Oops... Double post!

Oh yeah... paint chipping is warrantable daw but has to undergo evaluation if its a defect or due to wear and tear

here is a test of the sigma 50-150mm going up against the nikor primes.

check it out
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00ImJu

This is a very nice lens.. Just make sure you check for front focus and back focusing problems before getting your bnew unit from the store.

It got me wondering why you sold yours? hehe I will only sell mine in exchange for a 70-200mm Vr. Was that the case Miggy? :)

It got me wondering why you sold yours? hehe I will only sell mine in exchange for a 70-200mm Vr. Was that the case Miggy? :)


Well, according to one potential buyer, my 50-150 had a 1/2 to 1 inch front focusing issue. I didn't sell it because of that. I actually didn't know of it, till one buyer pointed it out after he did the measuring tape test to check for front and back focusing.

In fact I honestly wouldn't have noticed it if the guy didn't point it out.. But in the end someone else got it, and he's relatively a satisfied customer..

The only reason why I sold it was coz I had already gotten a 70-200 vr. If I hadn't gone all Nikkor pro lenses, I would've kept my 50-150 sigma..

i still dont know how to check if there is a focus prob with my sigma.. hehe

i still dont know how to check if there is a focus prob with my sigma.. hehe

Hi.. Its pretty simple just position a measuring tape (the one's used by carpenters) that has a button that is retractrable at a 45 degree angle.. and aim for a certain number on the tape using different focal lengths of your lens.. and then shoot..

so ex. if your aiming for lets say the "8"cm line, and once you focus and shoot and you look at the viewfinder and you see that the "7"cm line is clearer than the "8", then you have a front focus issue.. If you're aiming for "8" and the "9" line is clearer, then it has a back focus problem.

HTH :)

Is it the other way around Miggy? If you focus on the the 8cm line and the 7cm is sharper that means its got back focus while if the 9cm is sharper then you have a front focus issue. Am I right? im confused hahahaha. Wow 70-200mm Vr. Congrats Miggy :) gotta love that lens. hows the weight? tiring? I guess once you see the outpout you'll never get tired. :) the 80-200mm for me is so heavy. Never really thought of purshasing one just this sigma or the 70-200mm vr. One thing you gotta look out for as well when you buy sigma lenses is to check exposure. I remember when I bought the 18-50mm ex dg macro. I tsted 3 lenses. All 3 didnt have focusing issues but 1 of them gave me underexposed shots consdering I never changed the settings. Once you get a good sigma lens. You;ll be rewarded. Just have to be patient and test and test or have a good relationship wd the shop youre going to buy it from so you can return it just in case youre not happy. What sucks is that lcal stores wil fix it if ever there are problems and wont replace the lens. In HK (suntek) if I have a problem w. the lens no questions asked they would replace it right away. Now if thats the case I woudnt mind purchasing one. Plus I always tell Danny (my contact) to test the lens b4 he gives it to me h so I really dont test it anymore coz im confident he'll give me a good copy.

@michael
there ya go focusing and exposure :) goodluck and let us know what happens.

Is it the other way around Miggy? If you focus on the the 8cm line and the 7cm is sharper that means its got back focus while if the 9cm is sharper then you have a front focus issue. Am I right? im confused hahahaha. Wow 70-200mm Vr. Congrats Miggy :) gotta love that lens. hows the weight? tiring? I guess once you see the outpout you'll never get tired. :) the 80-200mm for me is so heavy. Never really thought of purshasing one just this sigma or the 70-200mm vr. One thing you gotta look out for as well when you buy sigma lenses is to check exposure. I remember when I bought the 18-50mm ex dg macro. I tsted 3 lenses. All 3 didnt have focusing issues but 1 of them gave me underexposed shots consdering I never changed the settings. Once you get a good sigma lens. You;ll be rewarded. Just have to be patient and test and test or have a good relationship wd the shop youre going to buy it from so you can return it just in case youre not happy. What sucks is that lcal stores wil fix it if ever there are problems and wont replace the lens. In HK (suntek) if I have a problem w. the lens no questions asked they would replace it right away. Now if thats the case I woudnt mind purchasing one. Plus I always tell Danny (my contact) to test the lens b4 he gives it to me h so I really dont test it anymore coz im confident he'll give me a good copy.

@michael
there ya go focusing and exposure :) goodluck and let us know what happens.

Allan, I'm pretty sure about what I said.. If zero is the closest to you and you're aiming for the number 8, and 7 is more sharper than 8 then it means the lens is focusing to what's nearer (front) to you. Thus front focusing.. However, if the 9 turns out sharper then it means the lens has focused on what is beyond (back) the number 8. Thus back focusing.

I would compare this to someone who is either near sighted or far sighted.. if you're near sighted it means you can read things which are nearer to you, while the one's that are farther from you are the one's you cannot read/see.

But if you are far sighted, you can only see what is farther from you and anything nearer to you is blurred. This means you are far sighted.

So the same logic follows on the front and back focusing for lenses.

The 70-200 vr is one legendary lens.. I agree that the weight is indeed heavy, but you're right once you see the images that you've taken, you forget about the strain in the muscles from your arms.. Images are sharp as a Samurai sword in all focal lengths.. 200@ f/2.8 are prime like.

What more can you ask for from this lens? But then again, I shouldn't be hailing this lens too much.. I'm in the Sigma thread.. :)

alright miggy thanks for clarifying the back and front focus issues. :)

can i bring my lens to you and diagnose it? haha =)kidding

can i bring my lens to you and diagnose it? haha =)kidding

I would've if you weren't kidding :)

I would've if you weren't kidding :)

hi miggy, did I read you right? you do lens calibration, with Sigmas in particular? I'm planning on getting this lens kasi (or the Sigma 70-200mm Macro, but I'm still torn between the two. do you calibrate this rin?) since it was given a very nice review at Shutterbug>>

http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/lenses/0607sigma/

However, it seems to be a fact for Sigma lenses that you have to try several copies before you get full satisfaction from them (bakit kaya?walang ba silang QA?after all these years??). Sa tingin ko if it wasn't for the price advantage di na sana talaga bibili ang photogs ng brand nila. And to go through several copies is somewhat impractical for me since I'm from out of town. Any suggestions how to get a good copy at the store pa lang?

I would've if you weren't kidding :)


shempre jokes are half meant=) hehe

Hmmm... I think someone is planning to get a 50-150! Hehehe...

just read the other thread on Sigma Lens Issues and JT Photoworld...hay..warranties :( guess for out of towners and even Manila locals who are busy, they are guaranteed a bag of heartaches with these lenses...sabi nga sa isang US forum, "what's so hard with building a lens? its just glass, metal and firmware!" considering these lenses have been in production for several years now, its a mystery hindi pa rin nila 99.99% ang processo...if only the Canon/Nikon lenses were cheaper!

hi miggy, did I read you right? you do lens calibration, with Sigmas in particular? I'm planning on getting this lens kasi (or the Sigma 70-200mm Macro, but I'm still torn between the two. do you calibrate this rin?) since it was given a very nice review at Shutterbug>>

http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/lenses/0607sigma/

However, it seems to be a fact for Sigma lenses that you have to try several copies before you get full satisfaction from them (bakit kaya?walang ba silang QA?after all these years??). Sa tingin ko if it wasn't for the price advantage di na sana talaga bibili ang photogs ng brand nila. And to go through several copies is somewhat impractical for me since I'm from out of town. Any suggestions how to get a good copy at the store pa lang?


Hi Bambam,

I don't calibrate lenses... I can only help you check if the lens that you are planning to get has front focus or back focus problems.

It is true that Sigma lenses has this issue.. I am not sure about the lack of a good QA.. I guess they don't.. Coz if they did, we wouldn't be talking about this here right? That's why I strongly urge you to test the lens thoroughly before you leave the store.. I posted in one my earlier replies how to test it using a measuring tape.

With regards to the 50-150, I must say it is a very practical, decent, lightweight, fast (HSM), and best value for the buck lowlight telephoto lens. I used to have one and I am very happy with how it performed. Until I went for an all Nikon setup, this was my money lens for telephoto shots for lowlight shooting.

So whichever way you plan to go, be it the 50-150 or 70-200 lenses of Sigma, just make sure you test the lens for the FF and BF issues. And if you do get a good copy, I'm sure you won't regret it.

HTH

Regards,
Miggy

im thinking of actually getting this lens. then sell my 28-70 sigma.

well thats just a thought.

im thinking of actually getting this lens. then sell my 28-70 sigma.

well thats just a thought.

That's not such a bad idea, Mike. :)

Hi.. Its pretty simple just position a measuring tape (the one's used by carpenters) that has a button that is retractrable at a 45 degree angle.. and aim for a certain number on the tape using different focal lengths of your lens.. and then shoot..

so ex. if your aiming for lets say the "8"cm line, and once you focus and shoot and you look at the viewfinder and you see that the "7"cm line is clearer than the "8", then you have a front focus issue.. If you're aiming for "8" and the "9" line is clearer, then it has a back focus problem.

HTH :)

Clarify lang po, Miggy, How do I position the Tape measure? Flat on the table, standing or I bend it to have a 45degree angle? Thanks. :D

May OS version ba ang lens na ito? I have shaky hands

nope no OS version. that'd be a nice upgrade/update to this lens

Now that you've mention it. Any news/gossip on whether they're planning to release an OS version of this lens? If they do.. will be aiming for a flash gun first and wait for the OS version. :Grin:

Clarify lang po, Miggy, How do I position the Tape measure? Flat on the table, standing or I bend it to have a 45degree angle? Thanks. :D

make sure the tape measure is positioned this way.. extend it.. and make sure that it is positioned straight at a 45 degree angle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/neomaster888/tapemeasure01.jpg

OR, if you'll be doing this at home and you have all the time in the world, yuo can dowload a chart

http://www.focustestchart.com/chart.html

Thanks Miggy! :) Mali pala ang mga ginawa ko. hehehe. :D

@pio, thanks for the link. :)

magkano kaya ito kay accel balita ko nagdadala sya ng sigma hmmmmmmmmmm

I have this lens already. All I can say is that it is SHARP wide open at ALL focal lenght. Im "hands down " to this lens. Build quality is GOOD...its made of ALL steel and glass. Very suitable to my needs. Tested 3 copies at JT...and ALL were dammm SHARP!!!. I had a hard time choosing w/c copy I will take!...hehehehe. No need to have OS on this lens. It is so fast that vibrations in my hands were not registered. In fact it out-performs my Nikkor 18-200 mm VR! ( w/ the VR ON in low light performance)

I gotta agree w/ you diego now that I have the 70-200mm Vr I miss this lens. Of course the Vr is still sharper but when you factor everything handling, iq and price this lens is definitely a winner. Great low light performer, creamy bokeh, and tack sharp and so easy to use since its weight is perfect. Shoot all day and you wont get tired coz its not as heavy as the 80-200 or the 70-200 wc explains why it doesnt need VR/Os. Its one of my favorite portrait and sports lens.

diego - congrats on the new lens!

congrats diego sample shots naman dyan

dang! congrats man. i want one!

Congrats on the new lens Diego!!! :)

Thanks to all of you guys...if not for this thread and other reviews I will not fall for this lens...but I did and Im glad I got it. All of the reviews were CORRECT. I was not disappointed Its with me even in my sleep....hehehe ( joke lang) I will try to post some shots ASAP. I will bring this and all my gear in Thailand and test this baby

hey bro, hurry up and post some pics

Yeah Diego. Post some pictures as I'm contemplating of getting this lens :D

diego naiinip na kami lol

This one's good very good indeed. The second of my six Sigma lenses. I was not able to test it because I had it delivered here in Cebu form JT Photoworld thru Joy. It is a very good portrait lens with nice bokeh. Unfortunately I am not using it much anymore because my daughter won't let go of it from her 400D .

Sorry guys. I was busy. I just arrived from a business trip in Davao the whole week. I did not have MUCH chance to shoot and test my new lens the Sigma 50-150 mm...but I did had a few chance to take some few test shots. Pardon for the captures they are not ARTISTIC enough but I hope U will find what you're lookin for. Some of the shots here was taken at the airport and the Waterfront Hotel wharf. No PP was done on all captures except resizing to facilitate uploading.

I took this shot just outside the window of the plane. Upon landing I was aiming for a clean shot of the airport. The plane landed roughly and the pilot applied the brake suddenly. I thought it would a BLURRY and SHAKY shot....but to my SURPRISE....it turn out to be a nice a clean one. You can see it...U be the judge. As for me I think large aperture/fast lens is MUCH better and superior than a lens with a VR, OS or IS


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0800R900.jpg

Below: I took this capture of a container vessel crsossing the Samal straight goin to the Davao gulf. I was at the beach of Davao Waterfront Hotel

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0833R900.jpg

hey guys is the HSM autofocusing fast enough for sports? like soccer etc

hey guys is the HSM autofocusing fast enough for sports? like soccer etc

when i tested this lens, imho this is the fastest hsm , better than Sigma 70-200

Some more sample test shots from the Sigma 50-150 mm

Those of U who frequent JT Photo knows this person very well. I took this capture on the day I got the lens: EXIF: 50 mm, f 2.8 1/60s, spot metering ISO 1600, available light, manual exposure

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0491R700.jpg

This was taken from my window room at a distance of 50 metrs. It was 5 PM cloudy overcast sky. There was a socio-civic action acitivity in our village: EXIF: 150 mm. f/3.5, 1/640s, ISO 1600, matrix metering, manual exposure

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0747RS900.jpg

If marty's statement is correct (haven't tested the 50-150 extensively), then its really fast! Since the HSM of the 70-200 is really fast for me and faster than the Sigma 18-50 2.8 HSM.

Diego's 1st pic. Uy Joy, very helpful person and just a text away for queries. The D40's iso1600 is really clean compared to the D40x/D80.

Guys, when you have the time can you take portraits at 50/100/150 wide open? Thanks a bunch :)

Guys, when you have the time can you take portraits at 50/100/150 wide open? Thanks a bunch :)

i'd like that too :)

Heads up! Sigma just announced a Mark II version of the 50-150, along with the 70-200!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0712/07120301sigmateles.asp

Ngek! Ouch

Hehehe....

But the improvements seems to be just minor. Focusing distance etc.

Personally I dont see ANY major BIG difference between the original version and the Mark II version....I thought they would add an O.S. to the Mark II. Any way this 2 version of the lens is really a PERFORMER!!!!

Diego: Was expecting OS addition to both when I heard MKII release, wonder what's really different between the new and old, coatings, maybe?

They should have atleast put some OS on the 70-200 and 50-150 but I am sure it would increase the price

They should have atleast put some OS on the 70-200 and 50-150 but I am sure it would increase the price

Well anyway...OS or non-OS. I still like this lens. B4 i was spoiled by the VR of my Nikkor 18-200mm & I tot I can never live w/out VR or OS in all my lenses. I was surprised with this lens ( 50-150 f/2.8 mm) it is so FAST No O.S. is needed...who needs OS or VR anyway....hehehehe:Grin:

Well anyway...OS or non-OS. I still like this lens. B4 i was spoiled by the VR of my Nikkor 18-200mm & I tot I can never live w/out VR or OS in all my lenses. I was surprised with this lens ( 50-150 f/2.8 mm) it is so FAST No O.S. is needed...who needs OS or VR anyway....hehehehe:Grin:

i like what you said here doc jigs wjo needs OS and VR anyway thats bumili ako ng 80-200 nikkor. (translation: not enough money to buy a 2..8 vr lens)

nice shots!! :)

Guys, when you have the time can you take portraits at 50/100/150 wide open? Thanks a bunch :)

As requested here are some more test shots of the Sigma 50-150 mm wide open at f/ 2.8. Next time I will find a model and test it again wide open at 2.8

@ 50 mm f/2.8

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0111RS900.jpg


@ 70 mm f/2.8

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0110RS900.jpg


@ 100 mm f/2.8

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0109RS900.jpg

@ 150 mm f/2.8

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Sigma%20Lens%20Test/DSC_0112RS900.jpg

thanks diego :) looks great!

about the mark II, i don't think we can make any judgements yet. on paper we can only find out so much, we'll have to wait for tests to see the sharpness, distortion etc. i'll wait for that one, i'll get filters etc for the meantime hehe

just came from photoworld. at the jtphoto booth, the 50-150 HSM sells for 28K+ and the 50-150 HSM II for 32K... regular prices at 31K and 35K respectively. Discount is good only until the end of photoworld!

go get one!

just came from photoworld. at the jtphoto booth, the 50-150 HSM sells for 28K+ and the 50-150 HSM II for 32K... regular prices at 31K and 35K respectively. Discount is good only until the end of photoworld!

go get one!

pwedeng zero percent installment with their discounted prices?

pwedeng zero percent installment with their discounted prices?

there's a big 0% installment sign at the booth. but when i asked, only cash payments get the whole discount. if u charge it straight using a credit card, there's a partial discount. For 0% installment though, it would be back to regular price...

will be going again at lunch time.
i'm getting one! yeah! (but not the II version. still trying to cust down on cost.)

I got one! Finally! hehehhe
Bought the II though. so much for cutting down on cost hahaah...

checking for back/front focus problems... none!
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2959/dsc2819ma4.jpg

check again to be sure... still ok!
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/8931/dsc2821yk9.jpg

SHAZAM! SOLD! (... what have i done? ....)
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9974/dsc2823fd6.jpg

got it for 32,200. regular price is 35K... not bad...

Congrats... :D Will be waiting to see more portraits from you guys.

good deal, man! congratulations on the purchase. :)

Wow! Good sharp copy! Will wait for my payments to be finished with the Sigma 30mm first before I get myself the 50-150!

@Chep,

Congrats! You'll love that lens especially for portraits, and how it renders the bokeh.. hmmm... creamy!!! :D

thanks guys!
been test shooting a lot lately, cant wait to take it outdoors for a prenup of something...
need to go to an eb heheheh

Grats Chep! I witnessed the purchase during Photoworld... :Grin:

Thanks Rands,
maybe next time it'll be for a body upgrade? Hahahah wishful thinking...

one of the shots from a prenup i did using the 50-150.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2182781600_e69780f18d.jpg

low-light with this lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2427293065_191776be87_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2455981592_28ef0d61e3_o.jpg





http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2455981798_623f4ede1b_o.jpg

No question about this lens. Im hands down on this lens ( Sigma 50- 150 f 2.8) This was taken wide open @ 2.8 with available light. No PP done except resizing

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0451rsz.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0435rsz.jpg



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0411rsz.jpg

What's the difference bet. ver 1 and ver 2? Is it close focusing only and new coating?

some more

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0574rsz.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0571rsz300.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0569rsz400copy.jpg

any ideas how much this cost when bought from tony leung ? (macro version)

thans

i don't think there's a macro version. there is of the 70-200

No question about this lens. Im hands down on this lens ( Sigma 50- 150 f 2.8) This was taken wide open @ 2.8 with available light. No PP done except resizing

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0451rsz.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0435rsz.jpg



http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/jigsdoh/Samsung%20Metrowear%20YDG/DSC_0411rsz.jpg


IMO, the images looked soft. Are these shots at 150mm end? Maybe because of hand vibration. What camera body did you use with this lens? I am thinking of paring this with my D40. TIA

IMO, the images looked soft. Are these shots at 150mm end? Maybe because of hand vibration. What camera body did you use with this lens? I am thinking of paring this with my D40. TIA

I think he is using photobucket to upload pics, same as me, and I think the site tends to soften the image a bit unlike when uploaded in flickr.

He also uses a D40.

whats the final word on the version II ?? found a supplier selling for around 28k

Yeah, +1 on ryan_clemente... I'm also interested on the Version II. Or am i better off with the sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro?

Yeah, +1 on ryan_clemente... I'm also interested on the Version II. Or am i better off with the sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro?

got to check out the 50-150mm and its light and smaller than other 2.8 zoom lens that why ive been wanting this.:Evil:

lovely lens. selling it unfortunately for a sealed pentax system. some samples though:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2471184702_ca8d94db4c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2489422742_38824b7476_o.jpg

lovely lens. selling it unfortunately for a sealed pentax system. some samples though:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2471184702_ca8d94db4c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2489422742_38824b7476_o.jpg

You're now switching to a Pentax system? Bye bye Nikon? :)

I had this one for 5 months and used it for 3 occasion only. I eventually sold it to get the Nikkor 80-200 F/2.8. The lens is fast and silent, thanks to the HSM. The only complain I have is the softness at 2.8 for all the zoom range. Plus, I didn't like the saturation of Sigma -- kind of too warm for my taste.

yep looks like pentax will be my new home

i tried several copies and had the same impression of it being soft wide open, but happened to be front focusing by a teeny bit all along. once corrected, very sharp wide open

lovely lens. selling it unfortunately for a sealed pentax system. some samples though:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2471184702_ca8d94db4c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2489422742_38824b7476_o.jpg

Diego, the first picture is almost the same as the one posted here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=12606&page=17)
It turns out to be a nice comparison to the Nikkor 70-200/2.8 VR

Diego,

Do you have that picture taken at 2.8? The link that Emmanuel mentioned about the good comparison from the 70-200mm was shot at 2.8. Below are the photos if I may post for comparison:

Sigma 50-150mm (by Diego Jose)
F/4
1/640
ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2471184702_ca8d94db4c_o.jpg

Nikkor 70-200mm (by Fherdy Tiongson)
F/2.8
1/1600
ISO 200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2480057543_3111e40593_o.jpg

The Nikkor is still sharp even at wide open.

Diego, the first picture is almost the same as the one posted here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=12606&page=17)
It turns out to be a nice comparison to the Nikkor 70-200/2.8 VR

haha yup fherdy told me nga about it, halos the same :)

Diego,

Do you have that picture taken at 2.8? The link that Emmanuel mentioned about the good comparison from the 70-200mm was shot at 2.8. Below are the photos if I may post for comparison:

Sigma 50-150mm (by Diego Jose)
F/4
1/640
ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2471184702_ca8d94db4c_o.jpg

Nikkor 70-200mm (by Fherdy Tiongson)
F/2.8
1/1600
ISO 200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2480057543_3111e40593_o.jpg

The Nikkor is still sharp even at wide open.

hi cocoy, i'm never going to say that the sigma is sharper than the nikkor. never. that lens is untouchable.

not at the moment but i've compared both and the nikkor is still much sharper wide open and i mean really sharp :Shock: to the point that stopping down won't improve much

the sigma naman (in my experience) is already sharp wide open but stopping down has a bigger impact than the nikkor.

hmm how do i explain it. siguro the equivalent of the 2.8 of the nikkor is f4 to my sigma. so at my sigma's 2.8 it's a bit softer.

i was disappointed when i first tried out several of the sigma 50-150s but once i noticed it was just front focusing all along ang talas pala. tested a proper focusing one and got it.

this lens is half the price of the nikkor and i would only compare them just for the sake of it. I have been using this lens for quite a while now and sharpness never had been an issue with this lens. At closest focusing distance @150mm wide open the lens exhibit FF, move back a little bit it's perfect. This has been a reported issue with version1. Version2 is supposed to be corrected.


The contrast of this lens is also quite high which makes images pop.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2792312922_b5e0fd82f3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2639659376_c6e55d2fa0_o.jpg

Unfortunately I'm, letting go of this lens due to a change in priorities.

Reviving this thread...

So how is the 50-150 f2.8 V.II compared to the 70-200 2.8 V.II? I mean, I would like the smaller, more light weight properties of the 50-150, but IQ wise and performance wise?:):D:Grin:

Reviving this thread...

So how is the 50-150 f2.8 V.II compared to the 70-200 2.8 V.II? I mean, I would like the smaller, more light weight properties of the 50-150, but IQ wise and performance wise?:):D:Grin:Since the 50-150 is APS-C only, it has more vignette & more distortion than the 70-200 from which it was copied from. Some reviews say that the 50-150 is sharper. Both AF equally fast.

Can owners of this lens post sample pics again? Specially the version II?

Is this a better buy than the Nikkor 70-300VR?

primarily use this lens for sports.
meets my needs well.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2660814380_48d9242d58.jpg

Can owners of this lens post sample pics again? Specially the version II?

Is this a better buy than the Nikkor 70-300VR?

had a chance to use it also on a musical variety show...
no complaints.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3394152224_7b5341a4b9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3394153708_192cb45b85.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3394152904_a53bb05b75.jpg

Can owners of this lens post sample pics again? Specially the version II?

Is this a better buy than the Nikkor 70-300VR?

had a chance to use it also on a musical variety show...
no complaints.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3394152224_7b5341a4b9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3394153708_192cb45b85.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3394152904_a53bb05b75.jpg

Great shots chep. If I may ask, how far were you when you made these shots? And was the lens at full 150mm? What was your aperture opening?

Thanks and please post more shots.

@Tim,

Check my lens test here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=10851).

I can say this lens is sharp at 150mm@F/2.8!

@Tim,

Check my lens test here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=10851).

I can say this lens is sharp at 150mm@F/2.8!

Thanks sir cocoy... do you have more sample pics at 150mm?:Grin:

I have this lens too and the 150mm isn't as sharp as you'd like it to be but still a good compromise between IQ and weight.

i was at the 2nd row. the stage was about 5-7 meters away.

anne c. shot
1/320
f/5
150mm
ISO 2500

angelica p. shot
1/1000
f/4 150mm
ISO 2500

bea shot
1/640
f/4
150mm
ISO 2500

for indoor sports, my minimum settings are:
f/2.8
1/250 --- minimum shutter to freeze movement (also depends on the type of sport)
ISO 1600
>priority is to get good exposure using at least 1/250 shutter speed. aperture and ISO are adjusted based on shutter requirement.


Great shots chep. If I may ask, how far were you when you made these shots? And was the lens at full 150mm? What was your aperture opening?

Thanks and please post more shots.

I am 95% sure now this will be my next lens purchase...:Grin:

The sigma 70-200 2.8 is still an option though, and so is the Nikkor 85mm 1.8...

Sigh... choices, choices...

:):D:Grin:

Hi Chep,

little favor bro... is it possible for you to post a pic of the 50-150 attached to your cam. TIA! :)

I read somewhere that if you had this lens calibrated for long distance shooting, itwould front focus with closer subjects...

And if you calibrate it with close range shooting, long shots would then suffer...

Is this true?:(

The problem with the version I of this lens was the close focus accuracy which was supposedly fixed in version II.

I had it calibrated right after I bought mine and so far I've noticed no focus problems. I still have the test shots from JT which calibrated the lens from 50mm to 150mm.

I've done my own test shots and @150mm, it really is softer. Maybe some people assume it's a focus problem.

Hmmm...

I'm having 2nd thoughts about this lens...

The Nikkor 85mm 1.8, at around 20K, seems to be a better buy...:Grin:

Wilson - I thought the 50-150 was sharp wide open across its FL even when I got to test one at JT.

I owned the ver 1 of the sigma 70-200 2.8 macro and it did fairly well. Soft at 200mm 2.8 but sharp for the rest.

Doc, you can't go wrong with the 85mm... but is it really 20k now?

The 70-200 Sig isn't bad either . :)

Doc, you can't go wrong with the 85mm... but is it really 20k now?

The 70-200 Sig isn't bad either . :)

Yup, 20k at JT PHOTO, 19.5k at avenue.
Luckily i was able to buy a pre-owned unit for 15k, hehehe.
And if i'm not satisfied, i can sell it to you for 16k! Hehehe.

Wilson - I thought the 50-150 was sharp wide open across its FL even when I got to test one at JT.I thought I got a bad copy at first but after checking the reviews on the internet, the results were the same. It's sharp at 50-100mm but softer at 150mm/2.8.

hi all, need advice on the best prime lens to purchase.. thanks.

Depends on what you want to use it for.

hi all, need advice on the best prime lens to purchase.. thanks.


yeah it depends on your needs, but some good prime lenses of sigma are the 70mm, and 50mm 1.4 (among others)

This lens is sharp @ 150mm f/2.8 AS LONG AS you don't shoot within its min focusing distance>>>this is the only weakness I see in this lens, whenever I shoot @ 150mm I always make sure that the closest subject is more than 10 feet away

Version II

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/NikenTurda/DSC_0254.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/NikenTurda/DSC_0431.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt138/NikenTurda/DSC_0227.jpg

This lens is sharp @ 150mm f/2.8 AS LONG AS you don't shoot within its min focusing distance>>>this is the only weakness I see in this lens, whenever I shoot @ 150mm I always make sure that the closest subject is more than 10 feet away


Hi Kenneth nice photos you have there. How about it's performance in low light? Can you post some test shots please...

Many thanks.

i have this lens for 2 months now and i'm luvin it... here are some sample shots


210mm / f4 / iso 100 ( i used a TC 1.4x) and little adjustment on the exposure..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3577411327_18c971a8f7.jpg


150mm / f2.8 / iso 100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3491476774_e2dbd4db34.jpg

i have this lens for 2 months now and i'm luvin it... here are some sample shots


210mm / f4 / iso 100 ( i used a TC 1.4x) and little adjustment on the exposure..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3577411327_18c971a8f7.jpg


150mm / f2.8 / iso 100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3491476774_e2dbd4db34.jpg

Hey great captures reginald!

Is the girl unaware you're taking her pic?

Hey great captures reginald!

Is the girl unaware you're taking her pic?


yup she's unaware, so many photographers crowding her. but when she saw me snapping, i immediately turned around and walked away.. :Grin:

another photo using this sigma...

150mm / f8 / iso 100

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/3543933201_46b66a8d01_m.jpg

I think I'll check this lens after buying Tamron 17-50. Base on the pictures, it has sharp images and very nice bokeh.

Straight from the cam jpegs , No PP except slight cropping and resize

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3665434258_4d25da3651_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3665435556_ea116cd020_o.jpg

just finished reading this looong thread. hehehe. differences between versions 1 and 2 have not been mentioned yet. Can you guys enlighten some of us who don't know it yet? also, how much do these lenses cost presently? both versions 1 and 2. thanks!

I don't think JT Photo carries the version I anymore. The version II costs 35,000 and the version I at 31,500. The version I had focusing problems when at it's minimum focus distance. Pictures are not as sharp compared to if you were shooting something further.

Got this lens a week ago. I'm very very pleased. :) What a lovely lens.

Hi guys, will this focus on a D40?

i believe it will , the lens has hsm (built in motor)
Hi guys, will this focus on a D40?

Hi guys, will this focus on a D40?Not only will it AF on the D40, it's focuses fast.:)

Not only will it AF on the D40, it's focuses fast.:)Nice! :Grin: Thanks for the reply. Is this lens better than the sigma 70-200?

Nice! :Grin: Thanks for the reply. Is this lens better than the sigma 70-200?
I think the advantage of sigma 50-150 over sigma 70-200 is its weight:) much easier to carry and use for longer time, imho

Nice! :Grin: Thanks for the reply. Is this lens better than the sigma 70-200?It's just the miniaturized version of the 70-200. Same performance, but only for cropped sensors.:)

It's just the miniaturized version of the 70-200. Same performance, but only for cropped sensors.:)I think there is only a 7k or P10k difference between the two and I've read that the 70-200 is somewhat soft at 200mm. Thanks for your inputs :)

I think there is only a 7k or P10k difference between the two and I've read that the 70-200 is somewhat soft at 200mm. Thanks for your inputs :)Both are softer at the long end. Before there was only a 2.5k difference between the two. :)

Sharing some photos I recently took using the SIGMA 50-150 HSM EX 2.8... I was quite pleased and surprised with the sharpness colors and details produced by this SIGMA lens... Am currently a newly converted believer in SIGMA lenses to the point of planning for a SIGMA 24-70 2.8.... GRRR.... G*A*S* mode... :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/4004521130_7873109316_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/4004518370_4e7e7da4cc_b.jpg

Gette @ Xevera
Sigma 50~150 f2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4049648104_7cf6aaf5d0_b.jpg

K20D with DA* 50-135mm vs D90 with sigma 50-150mm (http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/53035-sigma-50-150-da-50-135-street-shootout.html) in pentaxforums.com

one common review (link vs here) was FF issue at 150mm @f2.8 and can be resolved by MF, by not focusing on a subject under 10ft or by shooting at f4

reviving this thread... any new shares?

K20D with DA* 50-135mm vs D90 with sigma 50-150mm (http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/53035-sigma-50-150-da-50-135-street-shootout.html) in pentaxforums.com

one common review (link vs here) was FF issue at 150mm @f2.8 and can be resolved by MF, by not focusing on a subject under 10ft or by shooting at f4


Does it still FF when shooting between, let's say, 140-149mm at f2.8?
Thanks!

Does it still FF when shooting between, let's say, 140-149mm at f2.8?
Thanks!

it DEPENDS upon the subject you're aiming at, if you're going shoot within a 10-feet range then expect some moderate to heavy Front/Back focus (the closer you get,the heavier it gets) , I really don't mind this flaw bcoz I already have a Macro lens :D

The real strength of this lens is its AF accuracy and speed, when shooting from a distance, IQ is almost prime lens -like ...if nailed right

it DEPENDS upon the subject you're aiming at, if you're going shoot within a 10-feet range then expect some moderate to heavy Front/Back focus (the closer you get,the heavier it gets) , I really don't mind this flaw bcoz I already have a Macro lens :D

The real strength of this lens is its AF accuracy and speed, when shooting from a distance, IQ is almost prime lens -like ...if nailed right

Thanks for the info. I finally got myself one! I got a good deal on a used one. I haven't used it that much (yet) to pass my judgment. But I'm quite happy with my decision coming from a very soft (and very heavy) Tokina 80-200 f/2.8. :Grin:

Any new inputs about this lens? Planning to get on by the end of this year.

Anyone here who has experience with this lens and the Tokina 50-135? TIA

hello,
some says that this lens is good only for portrait.
is there anyone who has used this lens for landscape and street photography?
thanks.