Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC - Opinions

gandalf

Hi,

I need to get a semi decent Telephoto Lens and am on a budget. I have narrow things down to the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC.

Any opinions on this lense, any other recommendations around the same cost?

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3302&navigator=6

gandalf

Jaysus no one has an opinion on this. Normally yer all like two old wans on a Dublin bus.....

PaulieC

I think it's fairly new and probably a lot of people dont have it...

here's what www.photozone.de had to say about it

There's no such thing as a free lunch in lens land and the Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC is no exception here. The resolution figures are generally quite decent and regarding the extreme zoom range you may accept the very pronounced distortions present throughout the zoom range as well as a few other shortcomings. Unfortunately the AF accuracy leaves something to be desired with this lens especially towards the long end of the zoom range - at least on the EOS 350D. Typically such a type of lens is used by beginners on entry level DSLRs where a rather dark viewfinder combined and an average AF system don't really help here. So if you're interested in this lens it's a good idea to take your DSLR to your trusted photo dealer around the corner to check whether the camera's AF system is really up to the task. If so it is a good compromise between quality and zoom range.

gandalf

Hmmm doesn't sound great so as I have a 350D. Looks like its back to the drawing board !!!