Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens Review

[mitchel]

Hi:


I was wondering if anyone knew when this review was going to get posted here?


Thanks!


Mitch

[Bryan Carnathan]

Hi Mitch - I'd like to be able to pinpoint this date for you, but I'm not sure when I'll get it finished. By request, I'm trying to work this review along with a couple of other 18-2xxmm reviews into my schedule. The Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L Tilt-Shift Lens Review ("http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-TS-E-17mm-f-4-L-Tilt-Shift-Lens-Review.aspx) will be next review completed.

[mitchel]

Hi Bryan,


Thanks for the update...I'll keep checking back.


Mitch

[Deva207]

hey Mitchel, i saw your question and I'm waiting for the same review...


until than here you can see comparison between Sigma 18-250 and Tamron 18-270


unfortunately its on Slovenian language but on pages 2-6 you have photos which you can compare ad see it for you're self...


I think they say enough for Sigma...





http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=2360&z=1 ("http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=2360&z=1)

[mitchel]

Thanks for the link. Sure looks like the Sigma does a heck of a lot better than the Tamron.


Shame I could not read the actual review.


Mitch

[Deva207]

here you can find another test and comparison, and its on English so you can read it!


http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/canon_18-200_sigma18-250_tamrom18-250_18-270.htm ("http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/canon_18-200_sigma18-250_tamrom18-250_18-270.htm)


now I'm waiting for someone to come to Croatia from USA and bring me those lens

[mitchel]

Hi Bryan,


Any updates on the review?


Thanks!


Mitch

[Bryan Carnathan]

Mitch,


I have shot some comparison tests, but I'm going to be tied up for a while with all of the new Canon gear. :)


Bryan

[mitchel]

[:D][:D][:D]


Let's hope for the review in 2010.


[:D][:D][:D]

[elmo_2006]

...or you can try http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/cameraaccessories/sigma-18250mm-f3563-dc-os-hsm-lens.aspx ("http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/cameraaccessories/sigma-18250mm-f3563-dc-os-hsm-lens.aspx), but not as detailed as Bryan's reviews....


[:$]

[mitchel]

elmo...thanks for the review. Looks like a super lens for general purpose use.

[Bryan Carnathan]

I know, I know. I made more progress on this review, but ... keep getting sidetracked on projects like the 1D IV review. [:)]

[HiFiGuy1]

By all means, please finish that one first. I am dying to know your take on that body.

[mitchel]

HiFiGuy1..I've been waiting longer so I go first. [:)]

[guiju]

I so want this review on this site too!!!


this site is the best by far!!





Pleeeeeeaaaaase!!! [:P]

[bouwy]

Maybe this review is a help.


http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma_18-250_3p5-6p3_os_c16/

[guiju]

Thanks!


I actually read this one and some others recently but some of them have contradictory conclusions...


That's why I would prefer to see what Bryan thinks of these lenses! [:D]

[bouwy]

Good idea. [:)]

[mitchel]

Well I see yet another review (Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D Digital SLR Camera Review)has been put before this review.


I guess we will probably never see it.


I'm sure I'll get blasted for this, but Bryan...if you are not going to post the review then stop saying you are.

[alex]

knowing the spirit of this forum, I doubt you'll get blasted for saying that....


but that doesn't stop what you say from being extremely unfair to Bryan. If he says he'll do something, I'm sure he'll do it. But that will happen on his time, not on yours.

[neuroanatomist]

Well I see yet another review (Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D Digital SLR Camera Review)has been put before this review.


I guess we will probably never see it.


I'm sure I'll get blasted for this, but Bryan...if you are not going to post the review then stop saying you are.






I'm with Alex on this one - Bryan won't blast you, but do you think he makes his living reviewing products for his website? Also, at the risk of preempting Bryan and his excellent and thorough review process - it's a Sigma lens with a 14x zoom range. If you're waiting to hear that it delivers superb optical and mechanical performance before dropping $530 on the lens, you'll have a long wait (long after Bryan does finish the review, I mean...). It's a superzoom - it's going to have distortion issues through the range and it will be soft. It's got a variable aperture and is really slow at the long end, so low-light performance will be poor. It's a Sigma lens, so it will likely have focus issues and you may get a bad copy (or more than one) of the lens. If you're even considering that lens, you know you're looking at compromise.


Speaking just for myself, I'd much rather see the review of the T2i, the forthcoming review EF 70-200 f/2.8L II IS, and then a review of the Mark II Pec Pad, before the review of a 3rd party super zoom. But that's me. [:P]

[mitchel]

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[Bryan Carnathan]

Hey Mitchel,


I have to keep the Canon reviews top priority - if for no other reason than to stop my inbox from filling up with questions about the new gear - and consuming all of my time. I know I promised the Sigma review next - and should have added the Canon disclaimer - my fault.


I am working with comparison testing 5 superzooms, so it indeed takes time. And I'm on my third copy of the Tamron 18-270 - trying to find one that focuses reasonably accurately.


Do you have anyspecific questions about the Sigma I cananswer in the mean time?


Regards,


Bryan

[mitchel]

Hi Bryan:


Thank you for the quick response.


I very much enjoy reading your reviews and I use them to decide on what I want to buy over other reviews from various other sites.


I am in the market for a new all-in-one solution to replace my Canon 17-85mm lens now that my little girl has turned 2 and is running around a lot and wanted something I could use to get some candid shots from greater distances.


I have read some reviews on the Sigma and just wanted to read your opinion on it. So no specific questions...just your overall impression.


"Canon disclaimer"...that was funny. [;)]


Thanks,


Mitch

[neuroanatomist]

Hey Mitch, one suggestion - do you have a local 'brick-and-mortar' camera shop that might have one in stock? There's one at the shop a few blocks from where I work. If so, bring your camera in and try it out for yourself...

[mitchel]

neuroanatomist...thank you for the suggestion but amazingly enough here in the Denver area I have yet to find a store that carries it and wanted to avoid having to buy it and possibly pay to ship it back.


Thanks!


Mitch

[mitchel]

Bryan,


Thanks for offering to answer my specific questions and the very detailed response you emailed me. [;)]


Mitch

[Bryan Carnathan]

Sorry Mitch- I was asking for specific questions - I thought you were indicating that you wanted to wait until I completed the full review (which I'm working on at this moment).


Re the Sigma 18-250: Small size and build quality are great. AF is fast and quiet (I'll hold my accuracy rating at this point). Focal length range is awesome. Image quality was sacrificed - as you can see in the ISO 12233 chart results.


Out of the superzoomlenses I'm looking at right now, I would go with the Canon EF-S 18-200 at this moment.

[Bryan Carnathan]

Mitch,


Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens Review ("http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-18-250mm-f-3.5-6.3-DC-OS-HSM-Lens-Review.aspx)


Let me know if I missed anything important to you. Apologies for the long delay.

[neuroanatomist]

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens Review ("http://community.the-digital-picture.com/forums/p/Reviews/Sigma-18-250mm-f-3.5-6.3-DC-OS-HSM-Lens-Review.aspx)


[/url]Let me know if I missed anything


...since you asked, you did miss the proper link, which is here:[url="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-18-250mm-f-3.5-6.3-DC-OS-HSM-Lens-Review.aspx]Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens Review ("http://community.the-digital-picture.com/forums/p/Reviews/Sigma-18-250mm-f-3.5-6.3-DC-OS-HSM-Lens-Review.aspx)


But, the review is as detailed and comprehensive as we've all come to rely on from a TDP review. Thanks, Bryan! If I was in the market for a superzoom, I believe I'd stick with your recommendation of the Canon EF-S 18-200mm. But at this point, I'll deal with a lens change and stick with my current EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 and EF 70-200mm f/2.8<span style="color: red;"]L IS II to cover the range.

[Bryan Carnathan]

Thanks - corrected. [:)]

[db42857]

Thank you very much for the review- I understand why this review was not a priority, but its still a valuable tool for many people. I have taken your advise on two previous occasions and and believe this review will help in my next purchase.


thanks