Review: LensTip gushes over the Sigma 50-100 f/1.8

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

I can't speak for other reviewers, but I certainly don't get free copies of lenses. Some of them have VIP programs for discounted prices should we want to purchase, but I primarily review loaners.

 

[Luds34]

I'm wondering about the focal length. Weird!!

I know some are quite excited for this lens. I don't really get the focal length either. All in a relatively narrow, in-the-shorter telephoto range (APS-C). I guess I'd rather just use a fast prime.

 

[ahsanford]

I'm wondering about the focal length. Weird!!

I know some are quite excited for this lens. I don't really get the focal length either. All in a relatively narrow, in-the-shorter telephoto range (APS-C). I guess I'd rather just use a fast prime.

As with the 18-35 f/1.8 for crop being followed with a 24-35 f/2 for FF, I expect this lens is batting practice for Sigma to offer an f/2 zoom for FF. It will be nutty, like a 75 - 110 f/2, but I think they are going to do it.

- A

 

[slclick]

I'm wondering about the focal length. Weird!!

I know some are quite excited for this lens. I don't really get the focal length either. All in a relatively narrow, in-the-shorter telephoto range (APS-C). I guess I'd rather just use a fast prime.

As with the 18-35 f/1.8 for crop being followed with a 24-35 f/2 for FF, I expect this lens is batting practice for Sigma to offer an f/2 zoom for FF. It will be nutty, like a 75 - 110 f/2, but I think they are going to do it.

- A

I already have an f/2 zoom from Sigma and it replaces 3 primes. Sure it's wide and not for everyone but those it's good for, it's great for.

 

[wsmith96]

I'm wondering about the focal length. Weird!!

I know some are quite excited for this lens. I don't really get the focal length either. All in a relatively narrow, in-the-shorter telephoto range (APS-C). I guess I'd rather just use a fast prime.

I'm guessing that this would fit the needs of portrait photographers using aps-c cameras. It seems to be tailored for that with the focal length provided. The sample pictures are pretty impressive.

 

[Sharlin]

I'm wondering about the focal length. Weird!!

I know some are quite excited for this lens. I don't really get the focal length either. All in a relatively narrow, in-the-shorter telephoto range (APS-C). I guess I'd rather just use a fast prime.

I'm guessing that this would fit the needs of portrait photographers using aps-c cameras. It seems to be tailored for that with the focal length provided. The sample pictures are pretty impressive.

Right. Plus shooting the sorts of events, action and sports where you can be pretty close to your subjects. Basically it's a 70-200mm f/2.8 for crop sensors, with a bit less reach. And seeing how popular 70-200s are...