sigma 18-50mm 2.8 macro vs. non-macro

figure-five · 01-24-2008, 06:02 PM

Hi

Just wondering if anybody has a clue whether the newer sigma 18-50mm f2.8 macro is significantly different from the older non-macro version of this lens (other than the closer focusing capability).

The older model is still available and considerably less expensive right now, just wondering if the optics are inferior or there is some other reason I ought to spring for the newer model.

I've looked all over the web for some info on this but to no avail. thanks!

philmorley · 01-24-2008, 09:07 PM

yes they are different.

if you go to photozone. All Tests / Reviews

there is reviews of both, one is nikon and one canon and you are not supposed to compare across systems, but I wont tell if you dont

TFTM · 01-24-2008, 09:30 PM

I just bought the macro version...I will try to have some shots up in a few days for evaluation.

edl · 01-27-2008, 01:35 PM

I don't have any experience with the older non-macro version, but I'm satisfied with the macro version. Most of the pics taken on my flickr site were done with it. If you need full-res pics I can send you some.

01-24-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
figure-five Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 86	sigma 18-50mm 2.8 macro vs. non-macro Hi Just wondering if anybody has a clue whether the newer sigma 18-50mm f2.8 macro is significantly different from the older non-macro version of this lens (other than the closer focusing capability). The older model is still available and considerably less expensive right now, just wondering if the optics are inferior or there is some other reason I ought to spring for the newer model. I've looked all over the web for some info on this but to no avail. thanks!

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01-24-2008, 09:07 PM	#2
philmorley Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in a house in Armidale, Australia Posts: 472	yes they are different. if you go to photozone. All Tests / Reviews there is reviews of both, one is nikon and one canon and you are not supposed to compare across systems, but I wont tell if you dont

01-24-2008, 09:30 PM	#3
TFTM Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 36	I just bought the macro version...I will try to have some shots up in a few days for evaluation.

01-27-2008, 01:35 PM	#4
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	I don't have any experience with the older non-macro version, but I'm satisfied with the macro version. Most of the pics taken on my flickr site were done with it. If you need full-res pics I can send you some.