Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 vs Canon 18-55 IS & 50mm 1.8?

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I currently have on order a Canon 18-55 IS, 50mm ƒ1.8, and am thinking about extension tubes for macro... In terms of IQ, would it be a good move to ditch all three of these in favour of a Sigma 18-50mm ƒ2.8 EX? am I right in thinking the sigma would be better for standard walkabout than the 18-55 canon, better for macro than using tubes but not as good for low light as the nifty... Is that the head and tail of it?
 
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Regardless of the macro...you are not going to regret buying the 50mm 1.8.

I have both the 18-55 kit lens and the 50mm with the cheap tubes. The 18-55 actually works VERY well with the tubes due to the 0.8ft focusing vs the nifty's 1.5ft.

The Sigma really would be a more favourable purchase however over the Canon due to the better optics and that it's a f2.8. It might be better to invest now in a slightly more quality lens than just the standard kit lens.
 
Fair enough :) the only reason I'm asking is that there is only 50 quid between the 2 above options but to get the fifty, the tubes, AND a superior walkabout is a lot more money...
 
never used either of those canons but i can vouch for the sigma.. concidering its pretty cheap compared to some constant 2.8 lenses it performs outstandingly.
 
MuGeN said:
I currently have on order a Canon 18-55 IS, 50mm 1.8, and am thinking about extension tubes for macro... In terms of IQ, would it be a good move to ditch all three of these in favour of a Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX? am I right in thinking the sigma would be better for standard walkabout than the 18-55 canon, better for macro than using tubes but not as good for low light as the nifty... Is that the head and tail of it?
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I would get the Tamron 17-50 2.8 over the Sigma 18-50 2.8, the tamron has much better IQ according to most reviews.

The Sigma 18-50 is not a Macro lens though, it does not achieve 1:1 reproduction ratio so you will still need extension tubes, likewise for the Tamron.


If you want a portrait lens in the 50mm region look at getting a dedicated Macro lens like a Canon 60mm macro.
 
Personally if you think you will be upgrading again in future, save the money now and just wait until you can afford the Canon 17-55 2.8 IS. Much, much better quality lens!
 
think i'll put it on my list for lenses to buy next year :) - got a lot to learn first and i think the 18-55IS, 55-250IS & nifty fifty will be good starting blocks :)
 
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