Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM

[wickidwombat]

Awesome, looks like a pretty nice lens

 

[Cory]

PHENOMENAL shots.

 

[lemmeKS]

Seeing this post made me finally register an account and post something after lurking here for years. Took these shots on my brother's 7D while doing my student exchange in Japan


IMG_4646 by LemmeKS, on Flickr


Autumn by LemmeKS, on Flickr


two-toned flower by LemmeKS, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Welcome lemmeKS! Nice shots- post more!!!

 

[Sanaraken]

Thinking of getting this lens and a 70D for my travel set up. Also with a 70-200 f4IS.

 

[pdirestajr]

Having fun with my kid's new trampoline (Shot a second image of lawn without trampoline, then merged images).
Flying Fairy by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Water Break by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[TheJock]

I'm seriously considering this lens for late evening motorsport shots, I think it'll offer me the light, blur and speed I need to catch those glowing discs and exhaust flames, something I failed on with my 550D and 50mm f1.8 last year, but I have a 70D now and adding this lens may be the answer!! I'll let you know how it works out for me
Loving your shots guys, the lens looks very sharp!!

 

[pdirestajr]

Snow Explorer by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[sdsr]

Lots of nice photos in this thread. Do any of you know (first hand or otherwise) whether this lens has suffered from the AF inconsistency problems that people complain about re some of Sigma's primes?

 

[pdirestajr]

Lots of nice photos in this thread. Do any of you know (first hand or otherwise) whether this lens has suffered from the AF inconsistency problems that people complain about re some of Sigma's primes?

I use this lens on my 7D to shoot my very active daughter (see the many pics in this thread) and have no complaints on it's AF accuracy.

 

[hendrik0701]

I have to say I really liked the lens overall, but I also had some AF issues on my 7D II. That is also why I didn't buy it after the test period.

 

[pdirestajr]

Still can't see the need to "upgrade" from my "ancient" 7D. This lens kills it every time.

Violet & Ben by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Violet & Ben by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Ben Tree by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Jumping by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Violet & Ben by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Ben Bubbles by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Some harsh summer light with the terrible 7D, and this lens still performs.

Violet Fountain by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Ice Pop by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Just started my review of this lens. IQ looks nice, but on the wide end I had to max out AFMA (+20) to calibrate it. It was so bad that the automatic function of FoCal couldn't calibrate it.

The funny thing is that with tele end was basically dead on and needed no calibration. Never seen that with any lens before.

 

[pdirestajr]

Just started my review of this lens. IQ looks nice, but on the wide end I had to max out AFMA (+20) to calibrate it. It was so bad that the automatic function of FoCal couldn't calibrate it.

The funny thing is that with tele end was basically dead on and needed no calibration. Never seen that with any lens before.

Wow that's odd. I shoot this lens on a 7D in Ai Servo mode at both ends, never adjusted a thing and get in focus shots easily over 90% of the time.

The AF inconsistency issues will continue to hold Sigma back. This is also why I switched from the Sigma 35 Art to the Canon 35 2 IS.

 

[pdirestajr]

Some shots on my NEW 7D mkII!
Jax by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Jax B&W by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

This lens has been great on my 7D mkii. No focus issues.
Thanksgiving Kiss by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

 

[pdirestajr]

Some snow pics.
Eating Snow by Philip DiResta, on Flickr

Snow Baby by Philip DiResta, on Flickr