Sigma 150-500 f4.5-6.3 apo dg os hsm

[WhoDo]

I informed them that I had this lens on my 7D and was making an arm to attach to the zoom ring so he could operate the zoom with his right middle finger. He then just handed the phone back to my mate who then left the shop with the parting words "You have just lost a sale."

Funny thing about most salespeople, Keith; they're all "experts" until they meet a real one. My sister-in-law once asked my advice about buying a new laptop computer, so I recommended a brand and model for her budget. When she got to the store they tried every which way to sell her anything BUT what she asked for, even though they had it in stock. Exasperated she asked them if they'd heard of a particular brand of Linux, which they had. She then pointed out that her recommendation came from her brother-in-law who was the current project coordinator for the development of that Linux version. The discussion ended abruptly and she was given exactly what she asked for. They were lucky she didn't do what your friend did and take her business elsewhere! At least she got a good laugh out of the look on their faces when they found out where the advice was coming from!

BTW, nice sharp image and well within the sweet range of the Bigma.

[kiwi]

I think its a hard call to get retail jocks, especially at a non camera specific store, to have personal experience of every lens/camera combo

Instead most would rely on reading respected reviews and regurgitating those...eg on the 18-250, http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma_18-250_3p5-6p3_os_c16/page4.asp


Based on that review by probably the industry leading review site would you as a rep recommend the lens, I know I wouldn't if I weren't getting Keith's direct positive experience

Thats the rub isnt it. Not an easy one.

[hakka]

I took mine to the zoo last week, first one 500mm, second one 400mm.

[pod3009]

I had a Sigma 150-500 and sold it recently. It was alright, but I love getting REALLY sharp photos. While I found the lens good for postcard size images I found that blowing things up as allowed by my 10mp 40D and my 15mp 50D the photos lost their sharpness and so I was not totally happy. I'm putting a few more dollars aside and moving to either the Canon 100-400 mm L lens or (if not ridicously expensive) the new Canon 200-400mm lens with the inbuilt 1.4x tele converter inbuilt when it is released.

[twidow]

I have the old Sigma 170-500, not HSM, and I was thinking to change to 150-500, 50-500 or Canon L 100-400, but each time I read different opinions, I'm incresingly confused. What do you recommend?

[ricktas]

I have the old Sigma 170-500, not HSM, and I was thinking to change to 150-500, 50-500 or Canon L 100-400, but each time I read different opinions, I'm incresingly confused. What do you recommend?

I recommend you post an introduction and tell us what you like to use the lens for, or how the current lens is letting you down and what you expect the new lens to do for your photography. At present it is like saying "I want to buy a car, holden or ford, what do you recommend", when we have no idea what your needs are, and therefore cannot give advice with any knowledge of what your needs are.

Oh and get the Canon 100-400

[baldrick]

For someone who is "Budget Challenged" like me I find the 150-500 good value. I bought it almost exclusively for air show work and appreciate the extra reach over my Pentax DA L 55-300. Used with my K20d (all the experts tell me that Pentax are useless at airshows - Af too slow) and they all say the Sigma is a slow lens but it`s the best combination I can afford.





Simmo

[peterb666]

An indepth review of the Sigma 150-500 lens on Nikon here... http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Si...6-3_DG_OS_HSM/

[WhoDo]

An indepth review of the Sigma 150-500 lens on Nikon here... http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Si...6-3_DG_OS_HSM/

Where ya bin, Pete? I've missed ya!

[peterb666]

Just taking a low profile Waz

[WhoDo]

Just taking a low profile Waz

Well, give it back when you're done with it, ok?

[jmrocky]

I bought this lens September last year, with the intention of taking it to Africa. The main things that interested me about it was obviously the length at the price, but also OS, as I was going to be taking most of my shots handheld (resting on something if i could). I agree about the the sharpness comments at 500mm, and in future probably won't be winding the lens out all the way if I can help it. However at that price and for my skill level it's a great lens imo.

Some birding shots, all at 500mm, handheld and cropped a little.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmrocky/7549108852/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmrocky/7549080354/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmrocky/7549093402/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmrocky/7549100544/

Sorrqy about some of the dodgy bird names, need to check my birding book ; )