Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 208 user reviews of Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC (OS) HSM from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM review

A compact standard zoom lens for APS-C digital SLRs from Sigma with a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, optical stabilisation and a silent focusing motor.

Excellent performance in the centre between 28 and 50mm when stopped down; Effective Optical Stabiliser; Compact and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom

Focus ring cannot be disengaged

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Sigma 17-50 mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

When digital cameras with APS-C/DX format sensors appeared on the market, it became obvious that sooner or later the optics manufacturers would have to face a problem of constructing the equivalent of a standard journalistic f/2.8 lens which, in the...

high build quality and very solid barrel ; sensational sharpness of images in the frame centre even at the maximum relative aperture ; decent image quality at the edge of the frame ; chromatic aberration well-controlled at longer focal lengths ;...

noticeable chromatic aberration at the shortest focal length ; a bit too high vignetting ; significant coma at 17 mm ; too simplified manual focus ring ; image quality at the maximum aperture, at the edge of the frame for shorter focal lengths could...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with OS

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Two FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite glass, plus two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Sigma's flagship standard zoom for APS-C digital SLR cameras.

Excellent performance in the centre between 28 and 50mm when stopped down; Effective Optical Stabiliser; Compact and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom

Lens really needs stopping down for best results; Sharpness towards the edges,; Focus ring cannot be disengaged

On paper this lens look like a winner. The specification for the price is very good indeed. Although the resolution in the centre is usually good, the same cannot be said about the quality towards the edges, especially at wide apertures.

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

As far as build quality is concerned, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM is very sturdy, with a rigid zoom barrel that doesn't need much rotating to go through all the focal lengths. The lens is fitted with Sigma's new FLD (‘F' Low Dispersion) glass...

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens is a standard zoom for APS-C digital cameras. The lens has a fast f/2.8 aperture through its zoom range, but isn't that sharp when shot wide open.

Fixed f/2.8 aperture. Useful zoom range. Includes hood. Optical image stabilization.

Soft wide open.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Review

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens features a nice range of focal lengths, a wide f/2.8 aperture, HSM autofocus and OS (optical stabilization) in a well-built and reasonably-priced lens. Bringing you this site is my full-time job (typically...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Review

There's no shortage of lenses to choose from in the short zoom category, and Sigma's offering presents an economical alternative to the major manufacturer's options. Optically it tested well, and it's not too hard on the pocketbook.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)