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Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS HSM Review

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The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS HSM lens is a great lens for the price, offering excellent image quality, minimal distortion and vignetting, and smooth out-of-focus areas. It is a versatile lens suitable for both stills and video work, and is a great value for the money.

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS HSM lens offers fantastic value for the money. It provides excellent image quality, minimal distortion and vignetting, and smooth out-of-focus areas. It's a versatile lens suitable for both stills and video work.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Minimal distortion and vignetting
  • Smooth out-of-focus areas
  • Versatile for stills and video work
Cons
  • No full-time manual focus
  • Front element moves during focus

The lens's build quality is solid, and the autofocus is quiet and accurate.

The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS HSM lens is a versatile and high-quality lens that offers excellent image quality and minimal distortion and vignetting. The lens's fast f/2.8 aperture allows for great low-light performance and excellent bokeh, making it suitable for both still photography and video work. The image stabilization feature is effective, providing smooth and steady results, especially in low light conditions. The lens's build quality is solid, and the autofocus is quiet and accurate. However, the lens does not have full-time manual focus and the front element moves during focus, which may be a drawback for some users. Overall, the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS HSM lens offers fantastic value for the money and is a great walk-around lens for photographers and videographers looking for high-quality results at a reasonable price.

The image stabilization feature is effective, providing smooth and steady results, especially in low light conditions.

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