| Latest Review Posted | Sigma EX DC APO HSM II 50-150mm F2.8
I was headed to Antarctica and I didn't have a proper '70-200mm equivalent' lens. After doing some thorough research, the only real choices were either the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 or the Pentax DA 50-135mm F2.8. I probably could have gone with a 70-200mm F2.8 but I didn't want the added weight on a trip where every ounce of gear counted. What really clinched the Sigma for me was the crapshoot of Pentax lenses out there with the 'probability' of bad SDM motors. Furthermore, the Sigma was always the less expensive option and had the extra 15 mm reach.
Pros:
- The lens is sharp. It shoots like a 70-200mm F4 equivalent lens.
- Great for portraits and general 'in the field' shots from a distance.
- There is no tripod collar. A bonus for those wanting to keep it light (the lens is small and light for it's focal range so you really don't need the collar)
Cons:
- Not common on the used market compared to the Pentax 50-135mm.
- 150 mm is still not quite long enough... but not a deal breaker.
- No WR. However, this lens survived a winter trip to Antarctica...so again, not a deal breaker.
Some sample pics from the field
@55mm - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jwfchu/28609137314/
@103mm - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jwfchu/28879263650/
@120mm - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jwfchu/29060902072/
Highly recommended lens! |
