The one and only Bigma...

[NickCantle]

Right lads and lasses, thought it best to inform you that the Bigma is all go for me, I've now got to raise sufficient funds But with all the hints I've been dropping, might not take too many months. Anyway, just curious to know it's flexibility, for example; Is it any good for the odd landscape or the odd portrait as well as birds and insects...Apologies for the 'dumb' questions but it's all new territory for me!

All help and comments gratefully received!

Nick

[ron1863]

Hi, does this review answer your question?

Sigma 50-500mm review

[NickCantle]

It does Ron, many thanks indeed. It's been safely read and bookmarked for further future reference

Nick

[cybershot]

Ebay (ex-Hong Kong) or Digitalrev.com** look to be good bets but beware any import duty/taxes that may be added to advertised prices. I have bought lenses from ebay without paying import charges, but it probably depends on cost.

Good luck

David

** £590.20 (incl shipping and import costs)

P.S. Hope this prompts further advice on best buys and purchasing tips for you.

[Tormentil]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Right lads and lasses, thought it best to inform you that the Bigma is all go for me.........Is it any good for the odd landscape or the odd portrait as well as birds and insect

Yes it is ok for landscapes. Here's a couple taken at the 50mm end.





This one is actually 2/3 separate shots, stitched together.

[pressld2]

I like to use something between 75 and 125mm for portraits and it's got that range covered so should be good.

Dave P.

[NickCantle]

Thank you so much for the information you've provided guys. Thanks for confirmation of the versatility of this thing! Thanks for the price find David, i'll send the link to my Mum as a 'Joke'

Nick

[Ollie]

It's certainly a decent lens for Dragonflies Nick, this was taken with the Bigma.
Roger

[NickCantle]

Cracking picture Rog, did Sigma put you up to it? Cheers

Nick

[glsammy]

It's the flexibility of the lens that makes it so useful. As Rogers excellent shot shows, it's fine for Dragonflies and Darters. I have had some good Damselfly shots, but I'd rather trust the 150mm for those.
I've even used it for Portrait shots, for which it performed very well. You don't have to be too close to your subject, which can help for a more relaxed pose.
About the only thing it's not too good at is macro shots!