Picked up the new Sigma 18-50 EX Macro HSM (test photos)

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09-09-2007, 03:40 PM

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Picked up the new Sigma 18-50 EX Macro HSM (test photos)

So far, I am liking it. It's pretty sharp. Zoom ring is fairly tight. I hope it loosens up. Some test photos...

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You can see me in this shot
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09-09-2007, 03:44 PM

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those look real sharp and clean.

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09-09-2007, 08:52 PM

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congrats on the lens. it looks very sharp and allows for nice color saturation.

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09-09-2007, 09:01 PM

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Looks good!

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09-09-2007, 09:25 PM

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Nice lens. Look pretty good to me. Are you using any uv filters?

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09-09-2007, 11:33 PM

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Looks nice and sharp, with good colors and contrast. I'm gonna have to get myself a macro lens at some point. I've always appreciated that type of shooting.

Cool car show too