Sigma 18-250 HSM OS / First Photos

PhotoXopher · Jun 26, 2009

Went for a little photo walk over lunch break to break in my new Sigma 18-250 lens... let's see how we did!

First, a Canadian Honker - Rochester's mascot.

Next a zoom test...

18mm:

250mm

How about some flowers?

Cityscape:

And just a fun one:

This lens has exceeded my personal expectations. I realize it will have its limits, but it's purpose is to be a nice one lens solution for those days I don't feel like lugging around a lot of equipment and swapping lenses.

After my walk today it may be on my camera more than I originally thought.

SonnarSphere · Jun 26, 2009

nice lens. love the depth of focus and quality generally of #3.

PhotoXopher · Jun 26, 2009

Thanks!

Loving it so far, can't wait to use it some more...

BTilson · Jun 28, 2009

Yea seriously nice shots all around. Very impressive! Looks like a nice lens, especially considering it's massive focal range.

Montana · Jun 28, 2009

Looks pretty darn good! The CA looks better controled than I thought it would be.

PhotoXopher · Jun 28, 2009

I shot a LOT with it this weekend, will be uploading more photos tomorrow from my faster work connection.

PhotoXopher · Jun 29, 2009

More from the weekend!

shivaswrath · Jun 30, 2009

WOW - that is really impressive, it AF's with a D40x? My mom's been bugging me about a "super" zoom lens, might get her this for her bday. . .

PhotoXopher · Jun 30, 2009

Yes it does, any Sigma with 'HSM' will work on the bodies without the internal focus motor just like the Nikon AF-S lenses.

She'd love it!

izzybob · Aug 7, 2009

Noyze,
Thanks for sharing. I'm very tempted to get this for my D80 to replace my stock 18-135. A question for you...did you use any filters when you shot many of these photos with this lens?

Thanks.