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This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) function making hand-held telephoto photography a reality. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and the inner focusing system provide high definition and the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Kerr
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This is the Sigma 50-200mm DSLR telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon cameras with a "Nikon F" mount as well as other compatible cameras.
It features a lens aperture of F4-5.6, 4x optical zoom, and a 55mm thread size (which can been changed by using stepping rings if necessary.) The biggest selling point of this lens however is the optical image stabilization and Hypersonic motor - both of which is a surprising but welcome addition to a "budget lens."
It does however have its problems that no doubt reflect the price tag. Many images lack sharpness and also produce results that seem soft in places. Chromatic aberration and even some barrel distortion does occur towards the telephoto end of the lens that is difficult to compensate for. Finally focusing can be a problem in low light conditions.
However there are plenty of redeeming features here that save the lens. I've already mentioned the OIS and HS motor, but build quality is pretty good. It feels solid constructed of plastic and rubber but it's not overly lightweight or heavy. It excels at portraits especially at 50-70mm focal length, and the Super Multi-Layer Coating does manage to reduce flare and helps to improve contrast. Giving the light conditions and some practice it is possible to produce some stunning images.
Also worth a note is the whisper quite motor, which helps you to take picture of wildlife without disturbing them, and the image stabilizer does work well.
It doesn't come with any extras such as a lens hood or lens pouch, but for just over £150.00 (correct when buying and reviewing) it still represents great value for money when taking into account what is included and the possibilities that it presents.... Read more ›
It features a lens aperture of F4-5.6, 4x optical zoom, and a 55mm thread size (which can been changed by using stepping rings if necessary.) The biggest selling point of this lens however is the optical image stabilization and Hypersonic motor - both of which is a surprising but welcome addition to a "budget lens."
It does however have its problems that no doubt reflect the price tag. Many images lack sharpness and also produce results that seem soft in places. Chromatic aberration and even some barrel distortion does occur towards the telephoto end of the lens that is difficult to compensate for. Finally focusing can be a problem in low light conditions.
However there are plenty of redeeming features here that save the lens. I've already mentioned the OIS and HS motor, but build quality is pretty good. It feels solid constructed of plastic and rubber but it's not overly lightweight or heavy. It excels at portraits especially at 50-70mm focal length, and the Super Multi-Layer Coating does manage to reduce flare and helps to improve contrast. Giving the light conditions and some practice it is possible to produce some stunning images.
Also worth a note is the whisper quite motor, which helps you to take picture of wildlife without disturbing them, and the image stabilizer does work well.
It doesn't come with any extras such as a lens hood or lens pouch, but for just over £150.00 (correct when buying and reviewing) it still represents great value for money when taking into account what is included and the possibilities that it presents.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By B. Zabavnik
Amazon Verified Purchase
No it is not a big lens, in fact it is the opposite -mit is a small light lens. It is the next purchase to the kit lens going up. yes it is low cost but for all that is does a good job if you are not able to afford the big stuff and it only sticks out about an inch at max extension.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Graham
Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this Sigma lens to be of a very good build quality, and is made in Japan. What really made me choose the Sigma lens was the fact, that the lens mount is made of metal. The auto focus is quick and virtually silent in use. The image quality is very good, even at the high end of the tele-photo.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Value for money a very good lens, fine detail and image even at 200mm, works well with Nikon D5100 camera
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By dobermann
I was debating this or the budget Nikon version for my D5100. The Nikon has great optic reviews but when you pick the 2 lenses up the sigma feels much better quality.I had a failure on my old D70 with a Nikon budget lens after about 18 months and this really swayed me to try the Sigma. So far been very impressed and cant fault it for value. Quick to focus and images seem sharp to me across the range.No regrets at all
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