Test Driving My New Sigma 17-50 f2.8

**aussiegal** · 03-09-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm a new K5 owner and I just received a new Sigma 17-50 f2.8 (non OS). Today was one of the few without rain we've had so I followed my cat around outside. Here is a pic out of the camera with no post processing. My subject was only fairly willing and I'm rusty but I think this lens is a keeper.

EmulsionCompulsion · 03-09-2013, 06:13 PM

looks quite sharp to me. I love how the tail is just ever so slightly blurred giving the viewer the sense something interesting caught her eye, like a bird maybe?
what was the f stop this was shot at by the way?

**aussiegal** · 03-09-2013, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion

looks quite sharp to me. I love how the tail is just ever so slightly blurred giving the viewer the sense something interesting caught her eye, like a bird maybe?
what was the f stop this was shot at by the way?

This was shot at f-11, ISO 200 at 50mm. I did crop the photo, my only post processing! Thanks for your response.

EmulsionCompulsion · 03-10-2013, 01:46 AM

Would you happen to have a shot at 2.8 to see the sharpness wide open?

**aussiegal** · 03-10-2013, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion

Would you happen to have a shot at 2.8 to see the sharpness wide open?

Will try and get one today - I'm in luck, the sun is shining!

EmulsionCompulsion · 03-10-2013, 06:10 AM

Wonderful

I think spring is on the way

**aussiegal** · 03-10-2013, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion

Wonderful

I think spring is on the way

Beautiful day today, but could not get outside at opportune time so here is an inside shot at f2.8, ISO 800 at 50mm.

Last edited by aussiegal; 03-10-2013 at 06:04 PM. Reason: photo did not post

EmulsionCompulsion · 03-10-2013, 06:06 PM

seems like a decent performer at 2.8 i bet it sharpens up pretty nicely by f/4 or 5.6
thanks for the follow up btw

03-09-2013, 06:10 PM	#1
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61	Test Driving My New Sigma 17-50 f2.8 I'm a new K5 owner and I just received a new Sigma 17-50 f2.8 (non OS). Today was one of the few without rain we've had so I followed my cat around outside. Here is a pic out of the camera with no post processing. My subject was only fairly willing and I'm rusty but I think this lens is a keeper.

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03-09-2013, 06:13 PM	#2
EmulsionCompulsion Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast, Canada Posts: 26	looks quite sharp to me. I love how the tail is just ever so slightly blurred giving the viewer the sense something interesting caught her eye, like a bird maybe? what was the f stop this was shot at by the way?

03-09-2013, 06:29 PM	#3
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion looks quite sharp to me. I love how the tail is just ever so slightly blurred giving the viewer the sense something interesting caught her eye, like a bird maybe? what was the f stop this was shot at by the way? This was shot at f-11, ISO 200 at 50mm. I did crop the photo, my only post processing! Thanks for your response.

03-10-2013, 01:46 AM	#4
EmulsionCompulsion Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast, Canada Posts: 26	Would you happen to have a shot at 2.8 to see the sharpness wide open?

03-10-2013, 06:08 AM	#5
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion Would you happen to have a shot at 2.8 to see the sharpness wide open? Will try and get one today - I'm in luck, the sun is shining!

03-10-2013, 06:10 AM	#6
EmulsionCompulsion Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast, Canada Posts: 26	Wonderful I think spring is on the way

03-10-2013, 06:03 PM	#7
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by EmulsionCompulsion Wonderful I think spring is on the way Beautiful day today, but could not get outside at opportune time so here is an inside shot at f2.8, ISO 800 at 50mm. Last edited by aussiegal; 03-10-2013 at 06:04 PM. Reason: photo did not post

03-10-2013, 06:06 PM	#8
EmulsionCompulsion Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: East Coast, Canada Posts: 26	seems like a decent performer at 2.8 i bet it sharpens up pretty nicely by f/4 or 5.6 thanks for the follow up btw