Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Lens

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68Steelphotos

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I just bought 2 sigma lenses a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Lens which I am here to talk about and a Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Nikon F Mount.

I am looking for info on the prime lens. I read the reviews so I have some general knowledge on the prime lens but I was hoping to get first hand info from someone who has used the lens. I will be using my D7100 I know the lens is FX not DX so I know there will be differences because of it.

Thanks for any help you can give me.
 
Marcel

Marcel

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Welcome to Nikonites. Both lenses you mention are zoom lenses, not primes. A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens. Maybe you have confused fast with prime. the 17-50 is a 2.8 zoom and is considered fast for a zoom. I'm not certain it is an FX lens though. The 150-500 is an FX.

I've never used the Sigma 17-50 but have the Tamron 17-50 2.8. If the Sigma is as good as the Tammy, you should be more than happy with it.

Happy shooting.
 
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Zeke_M

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Marcel said:
Welcome to Nikonites. the 17-50 is a 2.8 zoom and is considered fast for a zoom. I'm not certain it is an FX lens though.
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It's not an FX. It's DX.
I'm trying to pick between the Siggy 17-50 2.8 and the 17-70 2.8-f4.
Tough choice but the 17-50 is ahead by a nose.
 
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