Sigma 50-500 lens, any good????

ReynoImages · #1 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 10:24 AM

Ive just seen that a few of you are using the Sigma 50-500 lens. Is it a good lense? What is the image quality like? Im looking to upgrade to a Nikon D200 and one of these lenses and am looking for some advice. If anyone is using this combo, Id really appreciate some info / opinions and some images you may have taken to have a look at. Thanks guys.

nightshade · #2 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 10:35 AM

Most of your questions can be answered in the photographic forum Reyno
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...igma-time.html
take the time to study these previous responses

Boddie · #3 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 10:38 AM

I think the general concensus is that its a rubbish lens.

Only joking - the results speak for themselves. Many members have submitted beautiful results and no owner has ever slated this legend.

glsammy · #4 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 11:09 AM

I agree with Boddie, it's utter rubbish!

That's why I use one all the time, I love to punish myself..

Here's a few shots with mine:

Either hand held or with a Monopod.

Boddie · #5 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 11:13 AM

Check out Barbara's results too.

Have a look through her Gallery http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...s/barbara.html and you will probably see the transistion from pre-Bigma to Bigma. Great advert

Ollie · #6 (**permalink**) 29-12-2006, 11:21 AM

Here are a couple of mine taken with the Sigma 50 - 500 tripod mounted with a Canon 350D
I rate it very highly.

Roger

AlphaZeroOne · #7 (**permalink**) 01-01-2007, 03:23 PM

I am seriously considering buying on of these lenses for use with my 400D. I have noticed that prices can vary but I have yet to see anything under £648. Does anyone know where this lens can be bought any cheaper?

Given that the 400D is a DSLR, the xxmm is multiplied by a factor of 1.6. So at 500mm this would equate to a 800mm lens (if I have got my sums right). I am I right in thinking then that using a tripod is a must for this lens or can it be used free-hand.

Ollie · #8 (**permalink**) 01-01-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaZeroOne

I am seriously considering buying on of these lenses for use with my 400D. I have noticed that prices can vary but I have yet to see anything under £648. Does anyone know where this lens can be bought any cheaper?

Given that the 400D is a DSLR, the xxmm is multiplied by a factor of 1.6. So at 500mm this would equate to a 800mm lens (if I have got my sums right). I am I right in thinking then that using a tripod is a must for this lens or can it be used free-hand.

You have got your sums right as far as I am aware. Some people can use the Sigma 50 - 500 mm lens very succesfully hand holding. Graham (glsammy) have posted some excellent hand held shots with this lens. Myself I find that up to 300mm I can handhold but after that either a tripod or monopod is best. Sure Graham will come in on this and point out some of his hand held shots for you when he comes on line. I don't know where you would find it any cheaper in the UK.

Roger

GuyF · #9 (**permalink**) 01-01-2007, 04:01 PM

Nightshade gave a very good link where I think that lense can be bought for £639. You can find the link in the thread 'Does This Sound Good'.

AlphaZeroOne · #10 (**permalink**) 01-01-2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks both! I will look for the thread. Your shot of the Yellowhammer is just great Ollie and is just the kind of detail that I would love to be able to achieve. Thanks again.