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dcrossman · 11-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Need some help deciding whether the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 non-macro lens is worth getting. Have read about the better sharpness of the newer, macro version but I have someone offering to sell a mint version for about $150...seems like a great deal as I was looking for a Pentax 16-45 f/4, but for the price, the Sigma seems like a deal too good to pass up. I currently have the Pentax 18-55mm ALII and love the lens but am looking also for an extra stop. Any advice??? Thanks!

Barnster · 11-25-2009, 05:14 PM

You can never have to many lenses.If you think that the sigma is worth the buy,buy it!For me,I would probably save up a bit more and purchase a 16-45 Pentax.If you look in the Photographic Equipment For Sale Section,you may find a 16-45 for a reasonable price.I just think that if you want the best,it's worth the wait.Goodluck on your choice.
I just had a quick look.FulcrumX29 is selling the 16-45 for $280USD.So have alook and see for yourself.

**Ash** · 11-26-2009, 06:53 PM

Check the Lens review database for other users' reviews of this lens.
I think it won't disappoint, although I've never used one, others have commented it does the job reasonably well. For the price you can get it for (as long as it's in good working condition) it's a steal.

A rival lens would be the Tamron 17-50.

Russell-Evans · 11-28-2009, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by dcrossman

Need some help deciding whether the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 non-macro lens is worth getting. Have read about the better sharpness of the newer, macro version but I have someone offering to sell a mint version for about $150

That is a very good price for a f2.8 lens. Assuming nothing wrong and not stolen, I would buy it. You won't lose money on it and you'll have an f2.8 lens in your bag.

Thank you
Russell

Ben_Edict · 11-28-2009, 07:55 AM

Actually the non-Macro version is the sharper one, just because it lacks macro... For that price, buy it. I have kept mine, even after I bought the DA 16-50, because the Sigma is more reliable, and smaller.

Ben

dcrossman · 11-28-2009, 11:17 PM

Thanks all for the input! Gonna buy it and start saving again for the DA 16-45mm.

11-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
dcrossman New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 13	Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 (non-macro) - should I buy it? Need some help deciding whether the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 non-macro lens is worth getting. Have read about the better sharpness of the newer, macro version but I have someone offering to sell a mint version for about $150...seems like a great deal as I was looking for a Pentax 16-45 f/4, but for the price, the Sigma seems like a deal too good to pass up. I currently have the Pentax 18-55mm ALII and love the lens but am looking also for an extra stop. Any advice??? Thanks!

11-25-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	You can never have to many lenses.If you think that the sigma is worth the buy,buy it!For me,I would probably save up a bit more and purchase a 16-45 Pentax.If you look in the Photographic Equipment For Sale Section,you may find a 16-45 for a reasonable price.I just think that if you want the best,it's worth the wait.Goodluck on your choice. I just had a quick look.FulcrumX29 is selling the 16-45 for $280USD.So have alook and see for yourself. Last edited by Barnster; 11-25-2009 at 05:21 PM.

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11-26-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Check the Lens review database for other users' reviews of this lens. I think it won't disappoint, although I've never used one, others have commented it does the job reasonably well. For the price you can get it for (as long as it's in good working condition) it's a steal. A rival lens would be the Tamron 17-50.

11-28-2009, 03:48 AM	#4
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Originally posted by dcrossman Need some help deciding whether the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 non-macro lens is worth getting. Have read about the better sharpness of the newer, macro version but I have someone offering to sell a mint version for about $150 That is a very good price for a f2.8 lens. Assuming nothing wrong and not stolen, I would buy it. You won't lose money on it and you'll have an f2.8 lens in your bag. Thank you Russell

11-28-2009, 07:55 AM	#5
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Actually the non-Macro version is the sharper one, just because it lacks macro... For that price, buy it. I have kept mine, even after I bought the DA 16-50, because the Sigma is more reliable, and smaller. Ben

11-28-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
dcrossman New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 13 Original Poster	Thanks all for the input! Gonna buy it and start saving again for the DA 16-45mm.

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 (non-macro) - should I buy it?

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