topic Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D? in EF & RF Lenses

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Saluki — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:47:15 GMT

Thinking of swapping my Canon EF-S 18-135mm for something with a bit more zoom. Saw an article that recommended Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for my 50D. Anything that makes one stand out over the other? Or other recommendations?

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

deebatman316 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:19:00 GMT

Why do you think that you need to replace your current lens.
What are your shooting conditions.
Are you in low light while using these lenses.
Are you using the built in flash or a speedlite if flash is being used.
How do you intend to use these lenses.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

shadowsports — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:12:37 GMT

He's got a 50D 😀

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:24:21 GMT

OP said he has an 18-135 and wants more reach. Looking at a 200 or 250mm zoom.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

deebatman316 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:30:39 GMT

The way that the OP wrote the opening post. Sounded like they wanted to completely replace their current lens. The zoom ratio of the lenses mentioned above are way more than the 1/3 rule. That's why I asked more questions.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

rs-eos — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:25:58 GMT

You may want to look at adding a second lens to give you higher focal lengths. One disadvantage of zoom lenses with very high ranges is that image quality will be reduced.

Perhaps adding an EF 70-300mm would be a better choice.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Saluki — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:27:59 GMT

1. I want a lens to compliment the Canon 70-300 I use for wildlife.

2. shooting daylight

3. low light conditions not a factor

4. no flash

5. Outdoor, scenery and wildlife primarily

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Saluki — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:30:06 GMT

My other lens is a Canon 70-300, which I like for wildlife.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

rs-eos — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:41:38 GMT

If you already have a 70-300 and 18-135, then aren't you covered?

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:48:28 GMT

@rs-eos wrote:
If you already have a 70-300 and 18-135, then aren't you covered?

Exactly. The 18-135 is a very good lens. It will stand up to a little cropping to cover a 200mm FOV.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:36:08 GMT

" Saw an article that recommended Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for my 50D."

I wouldn't recommend either of these but it depends on how critical you are. If you want so-so IQ than either is OK. Toss a coin! These are 'soccer mom' lenses for people that don't want to use their iphone anymore.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Saluki — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:04:44 GMT

So, any recommendations on a quality lens of say @ 20 - 250mm?

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:50:24 GMT

No!

Any zoom lens that has a 10/1 zoom ratio has got to sacrifice IQ in order to be possible. If I am going to use a DSLR like the 50D, I want a decent quality lens. Otherwise I would just use an iphone. But it is all what you want and expect and if you are happy and satisfied with the photos more power to you. The choice between the two you are considering is a toss up. So buy the cheapest one or flip a coin.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

shadowsports — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:55:14 GMT

I agree. There is nothing here worth changing. FL is covered 18 - 300 and the 18-135 has better IQ than either of the WA zooms. Comparatively there is virtually nothing to gain by adding 65mm on the lower end of his lens range. The 70-300 is much better at 135 - 300 than a 18 - 200 would ever be. My vote is save your cash $$$.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

deebatman316 — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:04:00 GMT

Since you already own the 70-300mm lens you don't need to upgrade your 18-135mm lens. The 70-300mm lens already covers part of that focal length. As @ebiggs1 pointed outed large zoom ratios are not so good. These lenses are usually variable aperture lenses. The more you zoom in the less light enters the camera. You will have to increase your shutter speed or ISO to account for this.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Saluki — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:49:24 GMT

Thanks all.

Re: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS or Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC for EOS 50D?

Fotogrni61 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:19:03 GMT

efs 55-250 f4-5.6.iso 250 100mm f13 1/20s

I beg to differ. You can make your camera do anything and everything you want it to do with any lenses of your choice. I for one will always prefer using the zoom lenses. I own Canon t7 Canon 60d and my personal favorite I can afford the Canon 850d camera. I have been practicing and studying all of these cameras and the Canon lenses nifty fifty, yongnou 35mm, Canon 18-55mm 4-5.6 and the 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 , as well as the Canon 55-250mm and 70-300mm; but my favorite is the Canon 18-200mm EFS. I was having all kinds of problems with lighting even tried using flash and it was not to my satisfaction. So over the last for years of watching tutorials and studying many photography books I've finally gotten to understand what those four camera modes: M,AV, TV, and P. Yes I practice and study and play with my cameras all the time. I recently found out that if you finagle with the settings for picture style turning down the contrast has had a huge effect on my photos. I have also figured out that I can use all four of the camera modes to serve the kinds of photos I want to take. I realize each mode will serve my purpose of art in photography I prefer; which is just about all of them. Take a look at the photos taken of plants and buildings taken using camera settings where the camera contrast was turned down. Please be encouraged to play and learn your camera. I bid you happy shooting!😉