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Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera

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Condition
Used - Very Good
Style
Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
Screen size
3 in
Weight
565 g
Color
Black
Lens Type
Standard
Compatible Mountings
Nikon F (DX)
Warranty
4 Years
Works with
Nikon (D)

Features 5

  • Large aperture, stabilized, standard zoom lens
  • Fld glass with performance equal to fluorite
  • Carrying case, lens hood, front & rear Caps. Lens construction: 17 elements in 13 groups
  • Of is not available in Pentax and Sony mounts.

Specs 43

Brand Sigma
Focal Length Description 17-50 mm
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Nikon F (DX)
Camera Lens Description zoom lens
Lens Standard
Compatible Camera Mount Nikon F (DX)
Maximum Focal Length 50 millimeters

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Best all around lens in this focal length range and aperture
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
I initially started looking at the Sigma 17-50 2.8 as an upgrade from my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. While I think the Nikon 18-55 VR is a great lens for the price, I wanted something with better resolution and a larger aperture for available light shots. When looking at reviews, I also considered the Nikon 17-55 2.8 and the stabilized Tamron 17-50 2.8. At roughly twice the price and without stabilization, the Nikon was out. And, unfortunately, the stabilized version of the Tamron is optically inferior to the non-stabilized version of the Tamron. So, the Tamron was out. I'd summarize the reviews by saying that most felt that the Sigma was the best value for the money and, on average, optically as good as the Nikon and Tamron. Per reviews and user comments, my concerns regarding the Sigma 17-50 2.8 were focus accuracy (mostly back focus) and soft corners. In as much, I did quite a bit of testing after I received it in order to insure I had a good copy. I found that focus accuracy was very good. Actually, I found it to be more accurate and consistent (at least under test conditions) than my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. And, while the corners are a bit soft wide open, they look pretty good by f/4. In fact, I found that when the lens is closed down a stop or two, the corners are actually sharper than those of my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. This is not something I expected. Overall sharpness is quite good and is definitely a step up from the Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. The build quality is wonderful. I do find the zoom ring to be a little bit too stiff, but not problematic (certainly better than having too much play or being too loose). The included lens case and lens hood are also very nice. Ignore the comments about the lens hood being too loose and falling off. Those folks aren't installing the lens hood onto the lens correctly. You need to continue to turn the lens hood until it snaps into place. It takes a bit of effort. However, once it snaps into place it cannot possibly loosen on its own! While the lens comes with a standard one year US warranty, you will get an additional three years when you register it at the Sigma web site. So, assuming you register, you get a total of four years warranty in the US! Overall I'm very pleased with the lens and feel that it's a great deal for $619. I will, however, be keeping my Nikon kit lens as it has better macro capabilities than the Sigma... -Michael ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2012 by Michael J. Linden
As good as Nikon's equivalent, at half the price
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
For those who don't want to read through my personal story, I'll start with the good stuff: Pros: - Wide open, this lens is sharper than Nikon's 17-55 and nearly as sharp as my Nikon 1.8G primes (35mm & 50mm) - Stopped down, it is as sharp as my 50mm and 35mm f/1.8G - Excellent contrast and range - Light enough to carry everyday, but heavy enough to not feel "cheap" - Stabilization works well and is quiet - Very good bokeh for a 2.8 zoom; soft, smooth, and not too busy Cons: - Zoom ring is reversed from typical Nikon lenses (but it's easy to get used to) - No manual focusing when in AF mode; you must turn the switch to MF to allow manual focusing - OS components move a little when the lens is off; you can feel them when you tilt the lens around To summarize the paragraphs below: stop reading and buy this lens! Alright, so if you're anything like me, you have been comparing the three 17-50s: Nikon 17-55, Sigma 17-50, and Tamron 17-50. Maybe you even considered the 24-70 offering. You've been reading thousands of online articles and forums, to the point of frustration. I know; I did the same thing. Well, I can tell you from personal experience, the Sigma 17-50 is the one to get. I originally bought a Nikon 17-55, but I didn't think the picture quality was worth the nearly $1300 asking price. It was a bit soft wide open (as most lenses are), and it was quite hefty for an everyday, walk-around lens. The zoom ring was tight at the widest and farthest ends. Also, the Nikon is not small. In fact, I had a few people comment about how "intimidating" the lens was with the hood on. That's not something you want to hear when you're trying to be "invisible" and capture candids and interactions at events. I know that most pro zooms are on the larger side, but aside from that, I just expected more from a "pro" lens. As a result, I reluctantly decided to compare it to Sigma's 17-50, thinking that if it was at least as sharp as the Nikon, I would be saving some cash and gaining stabilization. I bought one used here on Amazon. Unfortunately, the autofocus was broken; it would just continuously hunt, even in good lighting conditions. Nevertheless, one thing really intrigued me; when manually focused, the pictures were tack sharp! I remember thinking, "wow, this looks better than on the Nikon!" I sent back the used Sigma, and ordered a new one. When it arrived, I popped it on and tried it out... WOW! This thing really impressed me again. Even on my camera's LCD, I could see that this was a very sharp lens. I used the camera for a few days and uploaded the photos into Lightroom to review. I can tell you right now, this lens is impressive! Sharp, crisp, high contrast, rich colors; everything you look for in a lens! I'm not a pixel peeper, but you can zoom way in and see just how detailed and sharp this lens is. I was astonished at the sharpness of this lens even at f/2.8. For half the price of the Nikon, you get a lens that is lighter, sharper, and comes with stabilization. What more could you ask for? Just order it and know that you have the sharpest 17-50 you can buy. *Final Thoughts: Even with the autofocus problem of early Sigma 17-50s, I still highly recommend this lens. Just make sure to buy it from a company like Amazon with a general return/exchange policy. You will not be disappointed!* ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013 by MonkeyBlues
The Most Versatile Lens In My Bag.
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
Review Image by Benjamin K.
Review Image by Benjamin K.
Review Image by Benjamin K.
The nice thing about modern DSLR's is that they come with a kit lens that covers most of the focal lengths you would typically need. The bad thing is that these kit lenses aren't very good unless you shoot jpeg's in Auto. My trusty Sony Rx100 m2 had fallen into disuse, so I opted to sell it back to Amazon recently. I think it makes more sense to focus on a single camera when you want to improve your fundamentals, and at any rate, my S7 is light-years ahead of my old iPhone in terms of the camera, so I was reaching for the RX100 less and less. The plan was to acquire a new lens for my Nikon D5500 that would be versatile enough for portraits of my daughter and landscapes as well as walking around Chicago or Madison, and I was considering a few. The most important feature was a constant aperture, followed by image stabilization. Nikon's own 16-80mm is prohibitively expensive for someone who isn't a professional photographer. I suppose I could have bitten the bullet, but all of the reviews said the same thing: decent image quality, but not a good value proposition. If I'm gonna spend $1000, it had better be a GREAT value. Tamron offers a 17-50mm f/2.8, but again, the reviews put me off. Everyone seemed to prefer the older model for IQ; not what you want to hear for a $500 lens. So I looked into the Sigma 17-50mm. In terms of IQ, it beats both the Nikkor 16-80 and the Tamron. It's just over 1/3 of the price of the Nikkor, and at the time I was shopping it was about $100 less than the Tamron. Every review singled out its stellar build quality, and IQ was very good to great at all focal lengths. When I got the package I was surprised at how heavy it was. This lens is HEAVY. It's a bit unbalanced on my D5500, but I expect to upgrade to a more advanced DX body in the next year or so, and I imagine a larger body will solve that issue. In terms of IQ, the only lens I have that can beat it is my Nikkor 50mm AF-S F/1.8. If I owned a full-frame camera I would probably never use another lens. That being said, a 50mm FX lens (75mm equivalent on a DX body) is not very versatile. Ditto my Nikkor AF-S 35mm F/1.8; phenomenal IQ, but not all that versatile on vacation or a day trip. I would highly recommend this lens for anyone who wants an upgrade over their kit lens. It performs well at all focal lengths, its fixed f/2.8 aperture makes it extremely versatile, and in terms of value for your money, I don't think you can find a better option. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016 by Benjamin K.
Great lens for my Nikon D7000 and D7100
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
Review Image by Cowabunga
Review Image by Cowabunga
This a great, not-so-little-walk-around F2.8 lens. I use it on my D7000 and D7100 for general photography. I agree with most of the reviews I have read on this site. It is sharp at all apertures. I usually do not worry about corner sharpness, but I can say that I have not noticed that being a problem. I usually shoot at F2.8-F5.6 with the focus in the center 2/3s of the image.. The stabilization is a plus for me. I have captured some very low light images with this lens (see uploaded images). Between the stabilization and the high ISO of both of my Nikons, I am constantly amazed at the ability of this combination to create "wow" images, handheld. I suppose I could carry around my 40-year-old, built-to-hold-a-tank tripod, but why if I do not need to? This is a wonderful travel lens. I take it, my Nikon AF Fisheye DX 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED and 85mm f/1.8D AF, paired with one of my bodies for a pretty light, fun kit. The stabilization is powered off the camera and it does draw more charge than the 18-55mm kit lens it replaced. The instructions warn of this so don't be surprised. I cannot recall a time when my camera battery died while shooting. I do turn off the stabilization when I am not shooting as it still drains when the camera is off. I do not find this a problem at all, just beware of it. If I travel with this and one body, I bring along a spare battery, just in case. Also, I turn off the stabilization and auto focus when I mount or remove the lens from the camera. I gave this lens a four-star rating for two reasons: first, it takes a 77mm filter, which get pricey and second, because it does not focus fast enough (for my tastes) when shooting sports. I was going to sell my Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Lens as the 17-50 zoom duplicates it length and captures a bit better image. However, when shooting basketball, it was no contest as my prime lenses (I am including my Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and 85mm f/1.8D AF lenses) beat the zoom in focus. I am not saying you cannot shoot sports with the zoom lens, just plan your shots (I come from shooting sports with manual focus lenses on film cameras). I just get better in-focus, action images with the prime lenses than this zoom. Note that this lens weights 1.25 pounds, so it is not a light lens, but not real heavy either. It balances on both of my cameras and is constructed well with a metal mount. I recommend this lens and would buy it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2016 by Cowabunga
Third-party but first class
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
I was shooting for years with an 18-55 Nikon kit lens (on a D90); I chose to upgrade other parts of my lens family instead of the midrange zoom since it is a good quality lens for the price. But in a bad situation the camera made good friends with the pavement and the 18-55 caught the worst of it. What I was looking for that made me choose this lens: * a midrange zoom somewhere around 18-55 coverage, under $1k. I have a Nikon 55-200 and think you get better IQ by not combining the two ranges. * I've learned I prefer fast lenses since I frequently shoot in low light without a tripod and am a big fan of bokeh. * I often don't shoot in controlled environments so OS helps me get my shots. I've heard that the non-OS lenses are sharper, but I haven't noticed anything undesirable in the sharpness; and one shot you'd otherwise have missed to camera shake seems to make OS worth any loss in sharpness and increase in weight and cost. I'm extremely cautious about major purchases and spent months researching off and on. Nikon's options were more expensive, or were bringing me back to that 3.5-5.6 aperture which, frankly, is frustrating when you shoot manually 90% of the time and have to adapt quickly. Basically it was a battle between Tamron and Sigma offerings, and Sigma seems to frequently have the advantage in sharpness. Obviously both have their proponents but I have no personal experience with Tamron, so that combined with reviews led me here. This is my 2nd Sigma; I also have the 10-20 f/3.5 which is a stunning lens, and have shot with a Sigma zoom on a 35mm cam. While you will read a lot about quality control issues with third-party lenses, don't let it scare you off; just buy from a reputable seller and check the lens for any issues/decentering as soon as you get it. If you get a lens everyone else loves and you think is awful, swap it; it's QC. I'm still "learning" the lens since I've only had it about three weeks, but so far very impressed with it. The IQ is about the same as my 10-20, which under the right conditions will knock your socks off like a 2-3x pricier lens. Rich, realistic colors, sharp in the right places, and good contrast. Focus is fast and quiet (heard the Tammys sound like a dying robot). I'm obsessed with extreme close-ups of small things and like to get right in there with lenses, and have actually found you can get the lens to focus within its official max distance (managed about 8" from an object). You can get really stellar depth of field stuff with the 2.8 aperture, and it's smooth and even too. If you have a fondness for bokeh you're unlikely to go wrong. I'm a "serious hobbyist" I suppose, but this lens at this price would probably please a pro. I used credit card points to bring the price down which was a help, but I'd have paid full price for it. Pros: - overall image quality; good contrast, bright and rich colors comparable to a good Nikkor, good sharpness across lens - 2.8 constant aperture (once you've got constant aperture on a zoom you won't want to go back) - buttery smooth bokeh - optical stabilization - price to quality ratio Cons: - relatively large and heavy - stiff zoom ring. VERY stiff. I hope it will loosen. (I have quite small hands so it may be less trouble if you don't.) - easy to snag rotating focus element on your fingers if you're not careful about your grip (not a big deal though) - large filter size (don't let this put you off; it's not a reason to pass on a lens) - very minor con: for some reason Sigma lens caps have a nasty habit of popping off without notice. Keep an eye on it. The pros definitely outweigh the cons though. This was my top choice after months trying to manage with only a Nikon 35mm 1.8 (wonderful lens, not ideal for everything though!). The combination of sharpness, color/contrast, bokeh, OS, and price make it an excellent choice the vast majority are unlikely to regret. I certainly prefer it to shooting product photos with a wide angle (fun times)! Quick note: Sigma lenses come with zippered cases, not pouches like Nikon; they have stellar padding but are bulky. If you ever transport your lens in an individual case while shooting, I recommend having a second case/pouch for it. I got a Domke lens wrap for putting this in my converted messenger bag. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2012 by Anne E Kirn
Fantastic, Sharp, Fast normal-range zoom
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
The short version: Great lens. Sharp, Optical Stabilization (or VR or IS, or whatever you want to call it) works great, pretty much lives on my camera right now. Long(er) version: I started off with a d3200 and its kit lens, plus the 55-200 that comes in one of the bundles (variable aperture, plastic mount, you know the one). I got the 35mm and 50mm 1.8 primes and love them. Then, last summer, I was planning a trip where we'd be out in the mountains a lot, and I knew I needed something wide. reallly really wide. So, I picked up the tokina 11-16 f/2.8. That lens convinced me that I like living on the wide end of focal range. I LOVE that lens. It's been my absolute favorite. I find excuses to use it anywhere I can. Since then, I had been looking for something to fill the 16-35mm gap. I realized that I really really like the focal length on my kit lens (18-55), but I want something faster than 3.5-5.6. In fact, that's exactly what I wanted, my kit lens but faster (I shoot in a lot of low light, and having being able to blur the background a bit is rarely a bad thing). I looked at the Sigma, the Tamron, and the Nikon fixed aperture in this range. Based on reviews, I decided to grab the Sigma. Amazon has a pretty liberal return policy, so I figured, if it sucks, I'll just send it back. I also looked at the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8, and while the salivating reviews of it definitely got my interest, I figured I'd like the extra 15mm of reach, and I figured that for low-light, 2.8 with OS beats 1.8 without it. Since the lens showed up, it hasn't left my camera. I love this thing. It's fast, it's sharp (in some cases, it's sharper at 35mm than my 35mm prime!), and it covers a focal length that I really like shooting (great for just walking around, parties/cookouts, etc). At this point, if I need to shoot a landscape, I'll grab the tokina; if I really need a blurred out background, I'll grab a prime; otherwise, this is my go-to. I'm traveling this weekend to visit some family, and this is the only lens I'm taking with me. I have no idea what we'll get into, but this is such a fantastically versatile lens, that I'm not worried. The one downside to this lens, and this might not even be a downside depending on your preferences, is that it is pretty heavy. I mean, it's not Nikon 24-70 heavy, but it is a dense lens. If you've used a Tokina 11-16, it's in that neighborhood of weight. Also, this might be a nitpick, but I wish the included hood (tulip-style) was a little deeper on the sides. Anyway, fantastic lens. If you're on a DX camera (d3x00, d5x00, d7x00) and want a lens in this focal range, I would highly recommend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015 by Alex
Great pairing for an APS-C camera.
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
**Update:** I've been using it for four months now, and need to say it's been an excellent lens so far. It's still as solid as the day I got it, and just as accurate. I've been able to nail the fine-tune AF so I can get perfect focus every time. I can't tell you exactly what setting it is, since it varies by lens and camera, but once you do the sharpness is amazing, even at f/2.8. The OS is working well. I still whole-heartedly believe that this was worth the investment. I've been doing event photography for a while now, and although the Nikon 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 VR lens did it's job well (surprisingly so, for a kit lens), there were a lot of situations where a larger aperture could really help. After saving up for this to use with my Nikon D300s, I can say it was a great investment. Pros: > Solidly built. Nothing feels cheap or like it will break with too much use. > Sharpness, even at f/2.8, is very good. It could be a little sharper, but this is wide-open we are talking about. I can live with sacrificing sharpness for the sheer amount of extra light that can get to the sensor. > The OS is very good. It's subtle, but it lets you take sharp images even at a shutter speed of 1/20 or less. Pro/Con: > Focus. It's quiet and usually accurate, but it will take a little fine-tuning to get perfect autofocus. The D300s lets you fine-tune this, which is great, so this becomes more of an inconvenience than anything else. If you stop it down even one step, you won't usually be able to notice anything. (I'm a bit of a pixel-peeper.) Con: > Obviously, the price. That said, having been able to try out the cheaper Tamron version, I prefer the Sigma much more in both optical and build quality, as well as sharpness and focus noise/speed. Misc: > For Videographers, this lens may be a little finicky. The focus ring goes from minimum to infinity in a short distance, so it'll be hard to do smooth follow focus since the distance traveled is so small. That said, it's doable, but it will take a little practice and getting used to. On a side note, it's also a great fit for the D300s. It balances the weight out, and is a nice pairing. It's a great replacement for the kit lens I was using, letting me get the whole room in, or focusing in down on one person. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2012 by GX67
OK images, but a host of issues
Style: Nikon Digital DSLR Camera
I bought this lens when buying a new Nikon D5600 after shooting with an old Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 on an older Nikon DLSR for many years. I chose this lens over buying a new Tamron 17-50mm because I was interested in the faster hyper-sonic focus motor, the optical image stabilization, and just wanted to try something new and different. In the end it’s a decent, sharp lens, but I wish I had bought the Tamron instead. This lens’s weight and dimensions make it only look a bit larger and a bit heavier than the Tamron 17-50mm on paper, but the reality is it feels much bulkier and heavier. This is especially true on lighter DSLRs like the D5600. The focus ring turns as it autofocuses and is coupled to the focus mechanism so if you touch it by accident during auto-focus (which is very easy to do given it’s placement and proportions), the lens produces a high pitched whining sound. I’d imagine that if you held the focus ring from moving during auto-focus for more than a moment it could do some damage. This fact makes its mass feel less like solid construction since you need to be extra mindful of how you handle it. It takes rather large 77mm diameter filters and it’s tulip shaped hood feels like it adds even more volume to the lens when put on backwards for storage than other lenses that I have which came with hoods. The OS (optical image stabilization), doesn’t practically provide as many stops of stabilization as the specs claim. In a few quick tests it seemed to give me 2 stops of help, but certainly didn’t stop me from motion blurring images at 1/15th and below. It also continues to run for a minute or so after shooting or focusing, so if you shoot, then you’re holding the camera, after a minute or two you’ll hear and feel a little knock in the lens as the optical stabilization goes to sleep. I haven’t used this for extended periods or compared with other lenses so I can’t say what its effect on battery life is. It can of course be turned off though. All in all, it’s not as great of a feature as I had hoped it would be. The lens’s images are pretty sharp and have good color and contrast. It can certainly produce good looking still images. The focusing is pretty quick but not silent, the lens makes ticking sounds which are readily picked up by the internal microphone if shooting video. The ticking might also be audible at a low level on a hotshoe mounted mic under some circumstances. I read in various reviews before buying that there were quality variations between copies of this lens and that some have reported a bit of a back focusing issue. I can’t say I notice it when shooting normal subjects in a room or outdoors, but when I focus on close and small subjects, especially when wide open with a shallow depth of field, the actual plane of focus seems a little off from the focus point I used (despite the camera’s AF system thinking it was in focus.) The extra weight, bulk, breakable feeling of the focus ring mechanism as AF works, modest gains from optical stabilization, and slight back-focusing issue altogether make me wish I hadn’t bought this lens and had gotten another Tamron 17-50 f2.8 which I know to deliver beautiful images and a slightly more comfortable weight and size. I'm not enthused to go out shooting with this lens so I will probably get rid of it soon and get something else. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019 by Bill M.
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