Make sure this fitsby entering your model number. FLD glass elements along with two glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens provide excellent correction of aberrations and allow for incredibly sharp images with great contrast Aperture : F11
This lens is everything I imagined! It is a great all around lens with a wide range of capabilities! I took this on my most recent backpacking trip and its great for (almost) everything: soft water, astrophotography, portraits, landscapes! The lens has a nice weight to it and sturdy build! The auto focus is fast and if I do say so myself I think this is an absolutely georgeous lens! If youre looking for a high quality all around good lens, then I would highly recommend this!
Sixx6Sixx
5
I am an aspiring concert photographer, and this is generally my go-to lens. Its basically the crop sensor equivalent of the 24-70mm 2.8 lens that I would love to have but at a fraction of the price. Im sure the other is a much nicer, sharper lens, but this one gets the job done. Its a great lens for the money! It sometimes has difficulty autofocusing in the super dark venues, but it does very well as long as there is even a little bit of light on my focal point.
Benjamin K.
5
The nice thing about modern DSLRs is that they come with a kit lens that covers most of the focal lengths you would typically need. The bad thing is that these kit lenses arent very good unless you shoot jpegs in Auto. My trusty Sony Rx100 m2 had fallen into disuse, so I opted to sell it back to Amazon recently. I think it makes more sense to focus on a single camera when you want to improve your fundamentals, and at any rate, my S7 is light-years ahead of my old iPhone in terms of the camera, so I was reaching for the RX100 less and less. The plan was to acquire a new lens for my Nikon D5500 that would be versatile enough for portraits of my daughter and landscapes as well as walking around Chicago or Madison, and I was considering a few. The most important feature was a constant aperture, followed by image stabilization. Nikons own 16-80mm is prohibitively expensive for someone who isnt a professional photographer. I suppose I could have bitten the bullet, but all of the reviews said the same thing: decent image quality, but not a good value proposition. If Im gonna spend $1000, it had better be a GREAT value. Tamron offers a 17-50mm f/2.8, but again, the reviews put me off. Everyone seemed to prefer the older model for IQ; not what you want to hear for a $500 lens. So I looked into the Sigma 17-50mm. In terms of IQ, it beats both the Nikkor 16-80 and the Tamron. Its just over 1/3 of the price of the Nikkor, and at the time I was shopping it was about $100 less than the Tamron. Every review singled out its stellar build quality, and IQ was very good to great at all focal lengths. When I got the package I was surprised at how heavy it was. This lens is HEAVY. Its a bit unbalanced on my D5500, but I expect to upgrade to a more advanced DX body in the next year or so, and I imagine a larger body will solve that issue. In terms of IQ, the only lens I have that can beat it is my Nikkor 50mm AF-S F/1.8. If I owned a full-frame camera I would probably never use another lens. That being said, a 50mm FX lens (75mm equivalent on a DX body) is not very versatile. Ditto my Nikkor AF-S 35mm F/1.8; phenomenal IQ, but not all that versatile on vacation or a day trip. I would highly recommend this lens for anyone who wants an upgrade over their kit lens. It performs well at all focal lengths, its fixed f/2.8 aperture makes it extremely versatile, and in terms of value for your money, I dont think you can find a better option.
angelo cariello
5
I do photography for both business and pleasure. I bought this lens for weddings and social events. I have Canon L series lenses which are amazing and this lens performs right up there and for half the price. I researched this lens and Ive seen the pros and cons. If your that concerned about any of the cons this lens may have then your better off using a prime lens rather than any telephoto lens as they all have cons. Nature of the beast. Great lens, great price!!
Ryan H.
5
**UPDATE** 5/12/16 - as mentioned below, the lens does in fact require a firmware update. SIGMA will do this for free. Now that the lens has been updated, its functioning flawlessly with my Canon T6i! The lens is sharp and well built. Just consider this when buying used or old stock off the shelf. Budget in time and shipping costs. Otherwise, shop confidently! I have not had an opportunity to use the exact copy of this lens that I have purchased. Though once I get to, Im sure Ill love it as much as the one I sampled before, leading to this purchase. Now, for the problem Im in the middle of resolving... If the copy you buy is used, or something less than recently manufactured, you may end up with a lens that does not have Sigmas most recent firmware update on it. This firmware update makes this lens compatible with newer models of Canon cameras, primarily the Rebel series, as I understand. The firmware update is free, performed by Sigma, or authorized Sigma dealers. I have received confirmation from both Sigma and my local authorized Sigma dealer that the firmware update can be provided to fix the issue Im having with my copy of this lens. Now, for the issue Im having... The issue is that the Sigma lens, when coupled with my Canon T6i, will not allow for any sort of Live View functions whatsoever. Furthermore, when I switch back to the Viewfinder, I can see, and focus manually of course, but cannot take a actuate the shutter via the shutter button, or auto focus even. Sigma released a notice Mid 2015 saying as much. However, when buying used through a local retailer, private party or even through Amazon, as I did, no one will make you aware of this. As most people likely do not know.. The Amazon store that I purchased my copy through made no mention of it, there is no information detailing this on the description page of the lens itself, and likewise, I found no reviews describing this either. I even went as far as to "ask a question" about the lens via Amazons "Answered Questions" page, and no one could provide an answer to this. So, I hope this helps. I will update my review as soon as this is resolved. To be clear, I do not blame Sigma for this, and I am not upset with Amazon, nor am I un-proud of the lens itself, I just need to get the information out there, as it will be an increasing problem among used lens buyers with new-ish cameras. If you have an older model camera, 60D, T3i, T4i, 7D... You likely will not have this problem. Likewise, if you buy your lens brand new from the factory and not from off a shelf somewhere, you likely will also avoid this problem, as Sigma is releasing all new lenses with current firmware. Also, all lenses with current firmware will have a white round sticker in the lower corner of the box housing the lens. Good luck. I will update review very soon.
Curt
5
So far this has been a great lens for my D7200. The pictures are crystal clear. The auto-focus is very accurate. (no front/back focus issues) I wanted to use this as my primary video lens, because of the constant aperture. As mentioned by other reviewers, the auto-focus motor is quite a bit louder than my other lenss (all Nikon). Although, it isnt as loud as I thought it would be. Others have said that you cant shoot video without hearing the motor, and as such returned it. I am giving this lens a chance because of the pictures it takes. When I do use it for video, I mount my external mic at least 5 to 6 inches away from the camera, and you cant hear it. You pick up the sound the worst with the internal Mic. The only other issue is the AF ring moves with the AF. That does take some getting used to. I constantly have to be reminded of it (physically) every time I use it. All in all, I "WON"T" be returning this lens. Its a great compliment to my arsenal of glass.
Quincyp
5
So far I am very very happy with this lens. I purchased the lens last week Jan 2019. I was concerned about the focus issues some have reported. Auto Focus: I have ZERO focus issues at the long or short end of this lens (Whoo Hoo!)...Tested with focal chart, Tripod, and halogen shop lights for light source. I tested on both my new EOS LS2 and 77D (Christmas 2018). There is a "slight" front focus at minimum distance to target, at 17mm, and I do mean "s l i g h t". Maybe a 1/64th? So slight, I cant tell if its the lens or me shaking the tripod (AKA my technique). Sigma Dock NOT compatible yet: This lens is NOT compatible with the Sigma Lens Dock (at least not yet), which I bought at the same time as this lens. So, if you have focus issues with your copy, I guess you will have to return the lens to Amazon for refund, of send in to Sigma. Fortunately, my copy is working great with both of my new cameras. Based on this, I will probably be ordering more Sigma lenses in the future so, I will just hang on to the dock. And hopefully the dock will support this lens in the future. The 2.8 Aperture is a huge difference over the canon 18-55 kit lens for background blur (you know, the "B" word). Manual Focus: Works great for me and I actually prefer the shorter focus ring travel distance of this lens when manually focusing. Colors look very good on my canon bodies and the lens is as sharp or sharper that the canon at 2.8/17mm than the canon is at 4.0/18mm and improves from there. I dont know if it is from the glass quality, the coatings, or the physical larger size of the glass in the Sigma, but it is awesomeness! Motor is louder that the canon STM lens, obviously...But I shoot photos and not video, so this is a non-issue for me. Zoom Ring Lock: Has this at the 17mm position...I like this, though the lens does not seem to walk when held vertically. But I would rather have it than not. Auto focus works good in live view or through the optical view finders. Image stabilization does work, but the canon system may be a slight bit better here....again, not huge for me since the Sigma OS does work very well on my copy. I will have to do some real world testing to wring this feature out. Build quality is very good for this price point...I am very pleased. Comes with nice carrying pouch....Nice touch! Comes with Lens hood! Canon does not, and that irritates me...I would rather they included it, and upped the price. CONS maybecscart_ Focus ring, as others have noted, is always coupled to the motor when AF switch is engaged. You have to keep your hand off of it when Auto Focusing...and if you force it or turn it with the AF switch one, Sigma says you could damage your lens. So dont do that. LOL I just simply modified my had position and on I went....no big deal to me. Longevity: We will have to wait and see. Summary: I am very pleased, and if this lens holds up, it will definitely be replacing my 18-55 Kit lens, EF 40mm 2.8 pancake, and my EF-S 24 2.8 pancake, as a single everyday/walk-around/portrait lens. Still keeping the EF 50mm 1.8 though. LOL
Alicia H
5
I have owned this for 3 years and it stays on my Camara 90% of the time. No complaints, works great and have taken thousands of pics. While I have never dropped it, this lens has spent some serious hours slung over my shoulder and as a result has taken some abuse. Despite that, and a couple of minor scratches on the lens (that arent bad enough to be noticed), the lens still performs as good as it did on the first day. Pros.. No issues with lens creep Durable Quick focus Descent lens flare Inner focus which is great for a polarized filtter Lens hood is durable Noticeably better than stock canon 18-55. Cons Lens can be a little soft at lower apertures and 2 Focusing is Noisy for video. If something happened to my lens, I would gladly buy a new one.
xmnboy
5
Ive been looking for about three years for a short zoom at a reasonable price to be used for portraiture and wide angle shots with my Nikon D7000. Bought this one after seeing some excellent reviews. The reviews have been accurate, this is a very sharp (for a zoom) lens with a very smooth action and feels like an excellent build. The results Im getting are just what Id hoped for. The sharpness at f/2.8 is very good and the focus is fast enough for the type of shooting I use this lens for (portraiture, wide-angle and general walk-around). This is a hefty lens, but not so heavy that you cannot carry it all day. I just returned from a trip to Cambodia visiting the Angkor Wat temples and used this lens exclusively. I was very happy with the results, it was exactly what I needed for these shots. Originally, my plan was to find a good quality 18-85mm zoom, but I have not been able to find anything with a constant f/2.8 of good quality for a reasonable price (Ive got an ancient Tamron 18-105mm I bought used many years ago, but the quality of that lens has never been great). Im glad I decided to go with this lens; 50mm with an APS-C (24mm) sensor works great for portraiture shots. If you want to pull things in closer you will be disappointed, but for people shots, indoor or outdoor, and the types of shots like those I was getting with the temple walks in Cambodia, this was a great lens choice!
Dakota P
5
Im not a professional photographer by any means but I do know a bit about shooting. The low light performance being a fixed 2.8 aperture is great. It can get a pretty nice bokeh effect with the right settings. I bought the lens used and saved a few dollars. Couldnt be happier. I took some pictures for a family members wedding yesterday with it and was able to really test it out. Honestly it was the only lens I needed. The crispness of the pics straight from the camera were bounds better than my older kit lens. I have an older Nikon D5100 and have to rely on the autofocus on the lens itself rather than the camera body, and I find it is far faster and more accurate than my kit lens. Its quite a bit bigger and heavier, it makes the kit lens look like a toy in comparison. Wonderful step out of the kit lens realm. I cant recommend it enough.
