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

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• 9 stars

  Solid lens. Good value

  by nicholasaishk on June 25, 2011

  Pros: Good Value
  High Quality
  Hyper sonic motor ensures quick focusing
  Good multipurpose lens
  Compact design
  Package includes lens hood
  Great zoom range
  Able to work with multiple DSLRs from different companies

  Cons: Unable to connect lens to a tripod
  Causes minor weight imbalance for smaller entry level DSLRs (Canon 1100D/600D etc.)
  Optical stabilizer loses effectiveness towards higher zooms

  Summary: Basically, this is a wonderful multipurpose lens. It can do several types of photography (macro, bird watching etc.) well.
  
  This is a much better alternative than having two lenses to ...

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  Summary: Basically, this is a wonderful multipurpose lens. It can do several types of photography (macro, bird watching etc.) well.
  
  This is a much better alternative than having two lenses to cover the zoom range and risk sand/dust reaching the image sensor while juggling the lenses too.
  
  It is also exceptional value compared to similar products such as the Canon EF-S 18-200mm as it costs less and provides more features such as the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) and includes a lens hood.
  
  However, I found that the lens caused some weight imbalance for my Canon 550D, which is troublesome as this lens is aimed at amateur photographers. This was fortunately an insignificant problem.
  
  I also found the OS (optical stabilizer) to lose effectiveness towards the higher zooms. I guess at such a great zoom, no OS would be able to cope effectively.
  
  I recommend this product to amateur photographers seeking a high quality, good value lens that covers a great zoom range and is unwilling to switch lenses regularly.

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