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Sigma AF 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM (Nikon mount) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Here're some quick'n dirty sample images taken with the D200 and RAW-converted via RawShooter Premium.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
320 |
| Focal Length |
150.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/750s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
160 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
120.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/125s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
102.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
250 |
| Focal Length |
150.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1500s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
98.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.0 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
150.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.0 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
320 |
| Focal Length |
150.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/5000s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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Verdict
The Sigma is an impressive lens with only few weaknesses. The resolution is
excellent at 50mm and 100mm and (roughly) very good at 150mm although the
quality could be a little better at f/2.8 here. While not formally tested
the close focus performance (@ 150mm < 1.5m) seems to fairly poor.
Distortions and CAs are well controlled. Vignetting is a slight problem at
150mm @ f/2.8 only. The bokeh (out-of-focus blur) is pretty good especially
for a zoom lens. The build quality of the lens is excellent although some may
miss a tripod mount. The AF is a bit unsure at times but the AF accuracy of
the (serviced) sample was generally fine.
The question of the day is probably - Sigma or Tokina ? That's too close
to tell I think.
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