Sigma 50-200mm f4-5.6 DC OS HSM @ £99.99 + 3% Quidco @ Jacobs Digital
This deal is back
For £99.99 it is a very good price. Can be collected from store for free or there is a delivery charge.
Available on both both Canon and Nikon fit at same price.
About the lens (From Jacobs)
Telephoto lens for digital SLR cameras housed in a compact construction and incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabiliser) function.
This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigmas original OS (Optical Stabiliser) function making hand-held telephoto photography a reality. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and the inner focusing system provide high definition and the Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF.
Excellent optical performance
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and the inner focusing system provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
Telephoto zoom lens with a compact construction
The lens has a compact construction with an overall length of 102.2mm (4.0") and a maximum diameter of 74.4mm (2.9"). It is ideal for many situations such as landscape and general photography.
SIGMAs own unique OS (Optical Stabiliser) technology
This lens is equipped with Sigmas own unique OS function. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It also compensates for camera shake when shooting moving subjects such as motor sports. The OS function can be also used for Sony and Pentax mount. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the viewfinder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement.
Quiet and fast AF
The incorporation of HSM and an inner focusing system provide fast and quiet auto-focusing.
High contrast image quality
The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and ensures high contrast image quality throughout the entire zoom range.
Ideal for use with polarising filters
The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system which eliminates front lens rotation. This makes the lens particularly suitable for using a circular polarizing filter.
Close focusing capability
This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 110cm (43.3") throughout the entire zoom range, and has maximum magnification of 1:4.5, making it ideal for close-up photography.
All Comments (30)
Jump to unread Post a CommentI shortlisted the two Nikons (55-200 and the 55-300) and this Sigma and I finally went for the Sigma 50-200mm 4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens
I tried the Nikon 55-200, 55-300 and the Sigma at Jacobs and Jessops and found the Sigma more comfortable to use. I was quite worried about the performance since I have not seen too many discussions or shots with this lens and never thought of buying any lens other than nikon but after taking some indoor shots , I think it is a good lens and takes sharp pictures. OS is pretty good too.
I got it today and took a couple of indoor shots
1. @200mm, Handheld ISO 400, 1/40 sec F 8.0
2. @200mm, Handheld ISO 400, 1/20 sec F 8.0
Large size with exif here
For some reason it never went away, as it's the same price since lowering for the then Bank Holiday weekend, over a month ago!
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sigma-50-200mm-f4-5-6-dc-os-hsm-nikon-canon-fit-99-99-collected-instore-pnp-for/946456
heat added.
Would save me some money compared to buying the Nikon version: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-55-200MM-4-5-6-VR-Black/dp/B000O161X0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1309509186&sr=1-1
I am no expert and have used the Sigma lens on my D3100 only yesterday after buying it and I have tried the Nikon 55-200 at the store as well.
From my limited experience I can say the following about this lens
1. It is well built and feels more solid than the Nikon. Lens mount is metal and not plastic like the Nikon
2. Manual focus ring is much better than the Nikon
3. The lens hood when revered helps further in manual focussing with a wider grip
4. AF is pretty fast when there is good amount of light. Don't expect it to perform like my 35mm F/1.8 DX lens
5. OS is excellent and I was impressed to see the results indoor.
6. At £99.99 it is a real good lens and £50 cheaper than the Nikon
7. 3 year guarantee compared to 1 year of Nikon
8. Like the Nikon the focus is internal and hence you can use polarising filters without any issue
Edited By: anibap8S on Jul 01, 2011 10:19: typo and added one more point
I am no expert and have used the Sigma lens on my D3100 only yesterday after buying it and I have tried the Nikon 55-200 at the store as well.
From my limited experience I can say the following about this lens
1. It is well built and feels more solid than the Nikon
2. Manual focus ring is much better than the Nikon
3. The lens hood when revered helps further in manual focussing with a wider grip
4. AF is pretty fast when there is good amount of light. Don't expect it to perform like my 35mm F/1.8 DC lens
5. OS is excellent and I was impressed to see the results indoor.
6. At £99.99 it is a real good lens and £50 cheaper than the Nikon
7. 3 year guarantee compared to 1 year of Nikon
8. Like the Nikon the focus is internal and hence you can use polarising filters without any issue
Brilliant thanks.
thanks
http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/p-37688-jacobs-digital-sigma-50-200mm-f4-56-dc-os-hsm-canon-eos-fit.aspx
Anyone used both and can give an opinion on comparative image quality?
I have a 550D and have been thinking about getting a budget telephoto, the one that comes recommended (on amazon at least) is the Canon EF-S 55-250mm. That's £143 - so £43 more than the sigma.
Is that worth the extra £43 or will the SIgma be fine?
What is this new one like in comparion to say the Canon lenses ?
Random note: If you bought this lens 2nd hand you could get this lens for like £50.