Comments on: Hardware Review: Sigma 18-250

By: jim barr

jim barr — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:44:37 +0000

Very interesting to read the review about the Sigma 18-250 lens, I use a Nikon D80, which I find very good, with a Sigma 18-200 none os, and get good results, throughout the full focal
range, I did try the new Sigma 18-200 OS a while ago and was very dissapointed, no where near as sharp as my std sigma 18-200, I also tried the Nikon 18-200VR and found that also was poor in sharpness throughout, and zoom creep was a pain as it has no lock like the Sigma’s
have. The sample photo’s shown, are they straight from the camera without any alterations
what so ever? this is something I often wonder as it is never said one way or the other.
Best regards, Jim Barr.

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By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:03:17 +0000

Good question – I didn’t think to test that beyond the wide angle setting at 18mm – will check tonight to see if that lock works in multiple positions…

By: Tom Phillips

Tom Phillips — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:02:24 +0000

Thanks for the fast response! One more

Does the lock only work with the lens closed like canon or can you lock it in any position during zoom?

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:56 +0000

I actually didn’t experience any lens creep – and that was a neat feature that I should have mentioned – the Sigma 18-250 has a lock switch that you can click to prevent lens creep from happening – very cool!

By: Tom Phillips

Tom Phillips — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Lens creeping?

We have a canon EF-S 18-200 that creeps bad and my wife does not like it.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:31:49 +0000

Great review. I like the quality aspects more than the need for a light weight. On thing, did you notice any lens creep when pointing the camera up or down? Does the lens extend to 250mm when carrying over your shoulder?
Thanks

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:39:03 +0000

Hi Mike,

Yes, Sigma makes their lenses with compatibility for both Canon and Nikon. here’s the B&H link for the Nikon mount:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/609112-REG/Sigma_880_306_18_250mm_f_3_5_6_3_DC_OS.html

Thanks for the comment, and be on the lookout for a review of the 10-20mm from Sigma here soon!

By: Kevin Mullins

Kevin Mullins — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:27 +0000

Good review Jason – that’s a neat focal range. I only have one Sigma lens and its the 100mm macro. Its excellent and if the build quality of your review lens is anything like my macro I’m sure it’s a must.

By: Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:55:34 +0000

Is it available for Nikon mount? I have two other Sigma lenses – the 10-20mm and 70-300mm and I’m very happy with them.