Anyone using Sigma 18–50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM for Nikon?

[bumkicho]

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-50mm-Macro-Lens-Nikon/dp/B000UC5YSQ

If you are using one, what is your impression on this lens? I assume it requires Nikon G adapter to use with GH1, correct? How is the focus ring? More specifically, will I be able to use focus gear on this lens? Also, should I be concerned with the weight of this lens?

 

[bumkicho]

100 views but no reply? No one uses this lens or sigma 50-150mm HSM lens?

 

[stonebat]

why not get tamron 17-50 2.8? pls dont ask me the difference. i dont know.

 

[Kin Lau]

I have the Canon mount version of this but I've haven't put it on my GH1 yet.

It's not too heavy. Mine is non-HSM (the Nikon version is not full HSM anyhow) so the lens has hard stops. It's not hard to focus, you can probably use it with a follow-focus.

I also have 7D, so it don't have any need of putting it on the GH1... plus I have aperture control.