Sigma 18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC A-mount lens review by amantipa

amantipa#4250 date: Oct-16-2008
sharpness: 4 color: 5 build: 3 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 overall: 3.8	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Beercan Sigma EX DG 24-70/2.8 Tokina atx 24-200 Sigma EX 14mm 2.8 prime
price paid:	125 USD (new)
positive:	lightweight/compact zoom range great colors
negative:	barrel distortion at 18mm Plasticky build and hood Large zoom extension Vignetting w/slim filter @18mm
comment:	I think this is a highly underrated lens for the price and easily replaces 18-70 kit. I was pleasantly surprised by the colors and contrast. Sharpness also belies the price. I'm looking for a lightweight foreign travel do-all lens and after testing this, I feel pretty confident. Performance at wide angle is also a pleasant surprise, with some expected distortion, but respectably sharp stopped down. Bright background like sky will show some vignette at 18mm with slim pro-1 filter.