Question 1

When I'm taking photos with this lens on my Nikon D5200 using the camera flash, a shadow of the lens is coming in the photos. Anyone else seeing this?

Accepted Answer

That is entirely normal. Firstly Remove the lens hood (that won't help when shooting really wide angle), but from around 35-50mm you may be shadow free.

I would suggest an accessory flash, this will get rid of shadows. The Nikon models are excellent but very expensive, 3rd party models are readily available and are excellent for beginners and enthusiasts especially, even older Nikon flash models like the SB-26 are superb but have no TTL with digital, only manual flash.

It's worth getting the flash off the camera altogether when possible, for a more natural look..  via wireless triggers, cable or commander mode (available with D7000 series and up).

Question 2

Will this Auto Focus on a Nikon D3200, or will it have to be used in Manual Focus?

Accepted Answer

It will auto focus and meter on any DX cameras. I would caution the owners of more compact DSLR's (like the D3200),  that the Sigma is a wide, heavy lens and it may be uncomfortable to shoot with on these cameras. It's perhaps even too large for comfortable use on the D7000 series cameras, without using a battery grip.

Question 3

Can I use this lens on a Nikon D600? xx

Accepted Answer

Yes but it is designed for DX cameras and will not cover the full frame. I bought mine thinking I was sticking with DX but then bought a full frame camera only two weeks later. It was great in crop mode but obviously at much reduced 10.8 mega pixels. It would not even cover the intermediate 30X20mm setting that my full frame camera has. Great lens but you are probably better off going for a full frame lens. Sigma designates theirs as DG lenses as opposed to DC in the name of this lens - seems a bit too similar to me - easy to confuse a G and a C.Tim.

Question 4

Can I use this lens with my Nikon D80 ?

Accepted Answer

I have found this to be a very capable lens and good value for money. I use it with My Nikon D300 cameras and should see no problems with the D80.

ASIN	B003A6NU3U
Best Sellers Rank	83,537 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 1,059 in Camera Lenses
Box Contents	lens
Brand Name	Sigma
Camera Lens	Standard wide-aperture Sigma zoom lens, with focal range of 17-50mm and maximum aperture of f/2.8. Constructed of 17 elements in 13 groups, including high-performance FLD glass, this lens features optical stabilization and HSM autofocus system. Ideal for general photography, it also features macro capability with minimum focusing distance of 11".
Colour	Black
Compatible Camera Models	Nikon
Compatible Devices	Nikon (D)
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F (DX)
Continuous Shooting Speed	8.00
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,981)
Effective Still Resolution	16.30
Exposure Control Type	Automatic, Manual
Fixed Focal Length	50 Millimetres
Focus Type	Ultrasonic
Global Trade Identification Number	00639713351606, 00639713352085
Has Self-Timer	No
Image Stabilization Type	Optical
Item Part Number	583955
Item Type Name	Digital-slr-camera-lenses.
Item Weight	565 Grams
Lens Coating Description	multi-layer coating
Lens Design	Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens Type	Standard
Light Sensitivity	ISO 100-6400
Manufacturer	KOMQI
Manufacturer Part Number	583306
Maximum Aperture	2.8 Millimetres
Maximum Focal Length	50 Millimeters
Maximum Shutter Speed	30 Seconds
Media Type	Product Image
Minimum Aperture	22
Minimum Focal Length	17 Millimeters
Model Name	Sigma 17-50 mm F2,8 EX DC OS HSM
Model Number	583306
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7
Photo Filter Size	77 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	72.4 Degrees
Screen Size	3 Inches
Shooting Modes	Manual, Automatic
UPC	639713351620 085126583552 639713352085 639713351606
Viewfinder Type	EVF
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Ratio	3

Sigma 583306 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Optical Stabilised lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras with APS-C Sensors

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