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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: stenrasmussen on June 22, 2016, 22:43:03

Title: Sigma 50-150/2.8 APOEXDCOSHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 22, 2016, 22:43:03: Just got this to mate with my D500. So far (after mandatory AF fine-tune) I've found it to be amazingly sharp, fast AF that also works with non-centre AF sensors.
Here's a drive by shot of a local scavenger (98mm focal length, cropped to ca. 25% of the frame).
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 23, 2016, 00:21:22: A good result apparently despite the tongue-twisting nomenclature. They take after Nikon?
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Anirban Halder on June 23, 2016, 00:32:13: Fine photography! Tell us more about this lens Sten. Is it too heavy to be handheld? It is almost 1.5kg, right?
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Akira on June 23, 2016, 03:05:30: Do you mean, 50-100/1.8?
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Roland Vink on June 23, 2016, 03:47:02: Sigma did make a 50-150/2.8 lens - a DX equivalent of 70-200 zooms. This was a moderate size lens, similar to the 70-200/4 VR.

It was later replaced by a version with optical stabilisation (OS). This lens is much bigger (looks identical to their 70-200 OS) which negates the advantage of the smaller DX format. Looks like Sten is using this version.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: wesstl on June 23, 2016, 04:49:53: Quote from: Roland Vink on June 23, 2016, 03:47:02
Sigma did make a 50-150/2.8 lens - a DX equivalent of 70-200 zooms. This was a moderate size lens, similar to the 70-200/4 VR.

It was later replaced by a version with optical stabilisation (OS). This lens is much bigger (looks identical to their 70-200 OS) which negates the advantage of the smaller DX format. Looks like Sten is using this version.

I have the OS version and it is larger than I'd like for a DX cam but the results have been worth it to me. It's an outstanding performer.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Bill De Jager on June 23, 2016, 06:28:07: Quote from: wesstl on June 23, 2016, 04:49:53
I have the OS version and it is larger than I'd like for a DX cam but the results have been worth it to me. It's an outstanding performer.

I also have this version. Because of the size I tend not to take it out, but from my limited experience I really like its rendering. Bokeh is superb wide open.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 23, 2016, 08:43:17: The naming of lenses from certain brands has gone too far. Period. 🙃
It is correct that this lens is the same size as its 70-200 sibling. Big for DX but I got this for a specific purpose where a 70-200 would be too long. Besides, getting such optical performance for 465 USD incl. shipping made it a no brainer. The lens is LNIB. I will add some observations regarding AF fine tuning later.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Akira on June 23, 2016, 09:32:04: Roland, thanks for the correction. I know that Sten is one of the more unlikely guys to refer to a wrong lens to talk about. But there would be no exception... ;)
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 23, 2016, 14:45:32: Nice bokeh...in my eyes at least.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: ArendV on June 23, 2016, 19:39:04: So you lost one abbreviation in the row..... Sigma 50-150/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM :P

Nice results !
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 23, 2016, 23:02:12: Quote from: ArendV on June 23, 2016, 19:39:04
So you lost one abbreviation in the row..... Sigma 50-150/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM :P

Nice results !

Thanks Arend...corrected the title.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Bill De Jager on June 25, 2016, 06:49:05: Quote from: Bill De Jager on June 23, 2016, 06:28:07
Because of the size I tend not to take it out, but from my limited experience I really like its rendering. Bokeh is superb wide open.

Here are a few quick samples I dashed off today:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889486415/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889477465/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27812744231/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889423625/in/dateposted-public/

These were all shot at f/2.8 except for the flowers. I wish I'd used a smaller aperture for the colored leaves.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 25, 2016, 09:12:46: Quote from: Bill De Jager on June 25, 2016, 06:49:05
Here are a few quick samples I dashed off today:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889486415/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889477465/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27812744231/in/dateposted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/99349448@N06/27889423625/in/dateposted-public/

These were all shot at f/2.8 except for the flowers. I wish I'd used a smaller aperture for the colored leaves.

Nice examples! I'd say that size is about the only drawback this lens brings forward. Everything else is good...including the tripod collar/foot.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
Post by: Bill De Jager on June 26, 2016, 06:51:56: Quote from: stenrasmussen on June 25, 2016, 09:12:46
Nice examples! I'd say that size is about the only drawback this lens brings forward. Everything else is good...including the tripod collar/foot.

Thanks, Sten! Yes, the tripod foot is rock-solid - this is one area where Sigma most definitely does not take after Nikon.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 APOEXDCOSHSM
Post by: richardHaw on June 26, 2016, 17:51:06: holy alphabets, batman!!! :o :o :o

that is a mouthful!

this thing smokes the one from Tokina and the Tokina one was highly regarded.
Title: Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 APOEXDCOSHSM
Post by: stenrasmussen on June 26, 2016, 20:43:32: Here're left-centre-right AF point examples. Stellar performance in my book.