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stenrasmussen

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Sigma 50-150/2.8 APOEXDCOSHSM
« 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).
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2016, 00:21:22 »
A good result apparently despite the tongue-twisting nomenclature. They take after Nikon?
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #2 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?
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2016, 03:05:30 »
Do you mean, 50-100/1.8?
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #8 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...  ;)
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2016, 14:45:32 »
Nice bokeh...in my eyes at least.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #10 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 !
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #12 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.

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stenrasmussen

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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Sigma 50-150/2.8 EXDCAPOHSM
« Reply #14 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.
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