Sigma AF 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC

Sigma Lens I am just an average guy who happens to enjoy photography. I bought this lens which is a Sigma 18-125mm f3.5/5.6 for the reason of decreasing my lens change in the field, as I was using a 28-80. I find I get more sky when shooting lightening and for those times I need to be a little closer I can also do that. The lens itself takes beautiful photos. I do however continue to look for a newer camera. So from my point of view if your looking for an great all around lens, to me this is it.

Great lens for the price I figure that if Canon's going to put out a near-identical lens this fall, it means someone's doing something right. I've had the OS and non-OS versions of this lens and loved them both. Solid build, easy zooming. Focus can be a bit noisy, but not too bad. OS is longer-running per use than Canon's IS, but if there's significant battery drain, I can't find it. Lens is more than sharp enough for my purposes. I would recommend looking for ones selling in the $300 to $350 range new. Over $400, and you might as well consider a Nikon or Canon equivalent.

Amazing Sigma lens. I am impressed with the lens. The lens takes very sharp pictures and focuses very well. My Nikon D7000 allowed me to peak the auto focus sharpness for this specific lens to allow it to function at its peak.