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Lupaccio58

sent on 27 Marzo 2023

Pros: f 1.8 constant on all focal lengths, Art sharpness, Art robustness

Cons: not received

Opinion: We cannot speak of the 50-100 individually but in my opinion we must evaluate it together with its worthy partner, Art 18-35 f 1.8. Optics of excellence for those who have a robust and performing apsc body, really allow you to make the most of even the densest sensors. Record brightness, unparalleled optical performance, great sharpness and a color palette that is not cold but rather pastel. Fast AF, a minimum of physiological vignetting at TA, which is also pleasant. Construction of excellence, brass bayonet for both and, hear hear, in addition to 3 FLD lenses our 50-100 - in order to facilitate burst shots - also boasts a superb 9-blade diaphragm in carbon fiber! In short, if produced by Canon or Nikon this gem would not have cost less than 3000 euros, and I do not exaggerate. Both are "only" 2x zoom and also one from telephoto to telephoto and the other from wide angle to wide angle, moreover without the additional lenses that would have imposed a possible VR. Everything is paid with really important size and weight but this can not be considered a defect, with those characteristics the project specifications can not provide anything else. What can I say, in Nikon (which is what I know) with these two zooms you build a winning combination with the formidable D500 (maybe with battery grip to stabilize it), something that will never make you regret a full frame! For other lightweight bodies (D7200, D7500 etc.) I see better the classic nikon 16-80, more suitable for that class. The caps are the shameful ones of all time, to be replaced immediately perhaps with those nikon. And to close the usual recommendation: the Art are super performing lenses with an incredible quality-price ratio, but DO NOT BUY THEM if you are not going to spend time calibrating them with the dock station, you would be disappointed. And in this case, being zoom, estimate at least two or three hours if you are good ...

Pgatto

sent on 17 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Sharpness, MAF speed, color rendering, overall quality.

Cons: Weight and for those who work with Canon, zoom dial that rotates backwards.

Opinion: After months of use and thousands of shots taken with this lens, I think I can have my say on this "particular" lens, unique in its 50-100 excursion that theoretically could make it seem "limited" compared to the classic 70-200 but that, born for Aps-c, makes it excellent for indoor sports which is then the use I make of it. Very sharp and usable already at 1.8, on R7 it focuses lightning fast and keeps it on bursts of even 10-12 frames, the colors are perfect without any dominant, the rings are fluid and the tripod ring, fixed even if rotatable, does not disturb in their use. To the touch it is a pleasure, like all Art, weighs, of course, a zoom f / 1.8 on the entire focal range is normal that it weighs, but once you see the results, the fatigue is quickly forgotten. The lack of stabilization is brilliantly compensated by the IBIS of the R7 even if, for the use I make of it, I would not have suffered the lack anyway. I also use it on R6 where, however, "vignettava" very little, too bad that with the latest firmware update Sigma has decided to make it "Canon", in the sense that the R6 immediately recognizes that it is a lens for Aps-c and automatically sets the "crop ratio / size" to 1.6, consequently reducing the file size. Too bad because, as mentioned, vignettava little and cropping the image "manually", the file size would have remained considerably larger and consequently also more workable. However, just shoot as you did once and the problem is almost solved. The only negative note I found, working with Canon, is the direction of rotation of the zoom ring: I wonder why Sigma decided to rotate it backwards, since I think almost all the other Sigma (I have the 24-105 Art, I had the 17-50 and the 10-20) rotate in the direction "Canon" and when you work with 2 bodies at the same time - especially in sports - it is not at all easy to have to remember the sense rotation of one or the other zoom... I just didn't understand this!

user96437

sent on 27 Ottobre 2020

Pros: Sharpness, Brightness, Solidity, Price

Cons: Only APS-C, Weight, not tropicalized.

Opinion: Along with the 18-35mm Art is the best for Aps-C, it also covers the H format. The weight is there but it is a fixed f1.8. With a robust machine body there are no particular problems. Relatively low price for features. The stabilizer would be useful but would further increase the size. Limited excursion due to the opening but excellent for various types of portraits and not only. Not suitable for those looking for lightness and portability. If it were also for FF I would be very happy.

Marcop65

sent on 05 Luglio 2017

Pros: Sharpness, precision in the maf, excellent blur to TA, great focal range, robust, fluid ringing the right

Cons: Heavy, especially on the pulse, early consumption of stamped numbers, difficult to attach the hood, unstable, non-tropicalized

Opinion: Bought with 18/35 for color rendering, sharpness, precision and sniper speed, combined with the fact that it covers all the important focal points at 1.8, I think is among the best for dx. Also used for landscaping, does not regret the cost to sustain it to buy it. It gives a nice feeling of solidity in your hand. Unfortunately, the numbers that indicate focals are already partially deleted, but maybe it will be a defect of mine. Promoted!

user118422

sent on 09 Marzo 2017

Pros: materials, sharpness, lightning-fast and accurate auto focus and aperture to 1.8, rne the convenience of having a single objective in place of + fixed lens

Cons: First the weight is felt, the lack of stabilizer with freehand shots could help out in + ... it is not weather sealed. Just to APSC

Opinion: And 'the perfect lens for those who want to have one goal instead of various fixed. I have used in the D500 coupled an entire evening at the theater with dancers and I must say that, apart from the weight that is felt in the long run, the result was excellent The only problem I found, if we want to call apart from those listed above, it is the bracket of the tripod that hinders a bit when you have to zoom.

user28715

sent on 27 Gennaio 2017

Pros: Opening record of the entire zoom range, quality in terms of yield and constructive, price.

Cons: Weight.

Opinion: I purchased this objective in combination with the 18-35mm f1.8 always home Sigma, to fix the classical zoom kit with two objects in total instead of a single all-rounder. Previously, I had the 16-85mm Nikon. In this way, I accept the small but significant chasm between 36mm and 48mm, but gain an incredible brightness not typical of the zoom, and especially did not expect was translated into actual goals especially for the APS-C format. Sigma did, and at low cost because of the quality achieved. The 50-100mm is a discreet boulder while not stabilized, has a weight similar to that of 300mm f4 IF-ED Nikon that I've used for over three years and almost always by hand. So not very comfortable, but I used it for about 150 minutes of concert in December, despite a 'half-hour central interruption, and arrived at the bottom alive and well. Autofocus fast, quiet and free of the front-back focus problems, in any case I purchased the Sigma USB dock to remedy any problems, upgradeof necessity the firmware, and perform calibration over time if it were needed. Also excellent hood, well built and engages with a loud "clack", without any particular games. The behavior is also excellent at open aperture. I wonder simply because to have two optical quality zoom to APS-C, after the release and the subsequent boom in D500, you either had to wait for a home as Sigma (which had already produced earlier 18-35mm) while Nikon is limited to updating the building the 16-85mm 16-80mm with little more brightness, more plasticona construction and a crazy price, when the 17-55mm DX requires a serious upgrade for a lifetime.

Piero1964

sent on 17 Novembre 2016

Pros: Sturdiness, brightness.

Cons: Limited Excursion. (severe) stabilization Deficiency. Not tropicalized. Very delicate Coating. Weight (weighs as much as a 70 200). 82 mm Filter Diameter (Costosetti).

Opinion: Excellent Optics. That has a certain weight (which is not a little) I think is logical, given the construction and the number of lenses. The ring nuts have an exceptional fluidity. To Be used especially for portraiture, it returns excellent images. Unfortunately the lack of stabilization is felt, especially because of its weight: shake lurking. You Have to be very careful in handling it because it is very delicate.

Jago13381

sent on 26 Agosto 2016

Pros: ruggedness, clarity, range of focal lengths to f1.8

Cons: weight

Opinion: I did not test it science fiction, but my opinion is great! At this price you have the most commonly used focal portrait at a fair price. If you do not have a full frame, a ASPC this brightness to zoom there does not regret a FF with various f2.8. And if you have a FF and I want to use creatively I have tried on a 6D and it works well for me from 75/80 to 100MM, and it's not bad! Rn