I plan to buy a SIGMA 18-200mm DC OS for Rebel XT.Is this lens awesome y/n?Other awesome options with similar focal range?Pic unrelatedEXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTLens Size18.00 - 55.00 mmFirmware VersionFirmware 1.0.3Owner NameunknownSerial Number-674257752Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2008:10:13 20:09:37Exposure Time0.3 secF-Numberf/5.6Exposure ProgramAperture PriorityISO Speed Rating100Lens Aperturef/5.6Exposure Bias0 EVFlashFlash, Compulsory, Red-Eye ReduceFocal Length27.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1000Image Height667RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure ModeAv-PriorityFocus TypeAutoMetering ModeEvaluativeSharpnessHighSaturationHighContrastHighShooting ModeManualImage SizeLargeFocus ModeAI FocusDrive ModeSingleFlash ModeRed-Eye Reduction (On)Compression SettingFineMacro ModeNormalFlash Bias-1.62 EVWhite BalanceAutoExposure Compensation3Sensor ISO Speed160Camera Actuations427884569Color Matrix0
>>274579I want to cover from 10-20 to 200-300, with obligatory OS in the long end, so I thought of this sigma lens, but I'm open to the option of having two lenses. What pair of lenses do you recommend for that purpose?
I was going to buy the exact same thing for my Nikon. I can't afford two lenses or even a Nikon 18-200, so this will have to do for a while for me.
>>274596youve just heard the lens sucks. save your money.
works well, I use it more than my 70-200 2.8 IS
I highly recommend the 70-300 IS USM for all Canon telephoto needs. Not only is it L quality at consumer price, it's actually lighter (if not shorter) than this lens.
>>274549I have it for my 40D. I think it's a good lens, and the OS is definitely worth it.The build quality is good, as well as the material. It's rugged and won't mind a couple of drops of water on it.I'd definitely recommend it.
>>274609Nah, I haven't found any better alternatives so far.
shitma huh?
get the Tamron 18-270 VC, more range than any other zoom and with VC
>>274619Not only is it L quality at consumer priceit's not L quality and it is consumer. the 70-200 f/4 L is better than the 70-300 by far