Review on Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Lens: Large Aperture Standard Zoom for Canon DSLR - International Version (No Warranty) by Quang Qu ᠌

Name: Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Lens: Large Aperture Standard Zoom for Canon DSLR - International Version (No Warranty)
Item: Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Lens: Large Aperture Standard Zoom for Canon DSLR - International Version (No Warranty)
Rating: 2

February 23, 2023

The product does not match the description, poor quality.

It is definitely not worthy of the EX marking, and it is hardly worth its money. It’s definitely not worth taking as a replacement for the Canon 18-55 IS kit, it’s just giving money for a larger and heavier lens with virtually no gain in quality or ease of use. In this situation, it is better to spend money on an Elco zoom or buy a fixed focal lens for the price of this sigma.

Pros

Quite working 2.8, constant at all focal lengths.

Cons

- Traditional "Sigma aftofokus". I bought it mainly for the wide end (because there is a fix of 35), and so, most often there are problems with autofocus at wide angle and infinity (landscapes). Out of 10, 2-3 times he won’t be able to focus at all and 2-3 more times he will say that he has focused, but he will miss a little, and vilely - so that it’s not very noticeable on the camera screen. - The stabilizer often turns out to be harmful: if it is turned on, when there is enough light, it blurs the picture. In addition, when carrying the lens, something rattles inside (apparently, the lenses of the stub). - Pretty bulky.