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M50 + Sigma DC 18-250mm OS HSM

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Alan WF
Alan WF Veteran Member • Posts: 3,806
Re: M50 + Sigma DC 18-250mm OS HSM
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Rick T-137 wrote:

I got an OG Sigma 18-25mm lens to go on my M50 and essentially replace my EF-S 18-55mm and EF-S 55-250mm lenses (both IS II). I'll still keep the Canon lenses as I'm sure I'll continue to use them, but my idea with the Sigma is basically a well rounded travel lens. The only real issue I see so far is that it's quite heavy - 630g compared to just 390g for the EF-S 55-250mm. With the camera, it's about 2.5 lbs. But that's okay... I'm used to having heavy stuff hanging off my neck and shoulders (I have a 7.5lb Telecaster that I wear a lot!)

What do you guys think? Is it worth the extra weight to cut down (especially on vacation) swapping lenses around? Or am I better off sticking with the lighter EF-S lenses and using a camera bag when on I'm vacation?

I think it’s definitely worth considering tradeoffs between lightness, convenience, and image quality.

My take on this is to use the EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS STM when lightness and compactness is a premium and the EF-S 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM when I can carry a little more. I have the EF-S 55-250 IS STM, but since I got the 18-135 I tend not to pair it with the 18-55 but rather just use the 18-135. If I’m going to carry an extra lens, I tend to carry the EF-S 10-18.

We can spend all day discussing the advantages and disadvantages of these lenses — the EF-M 18-150 or the EF-S 18-135 or your Sigma 18-250 or others — but if this lens works for you then it works for you.

Regards,

Alan

 Alan WF's gear list:Alan WF's gear list
Canon EOS M50 II Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM +21 more
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