Sigma DG 120-400MM F4/5.6 APO OS HSM

gobbiner · #1 (**permalink**) 13-06-2010, 07:05 AM

Does anyone have the Sigma 120-400, what do you reckon of it, at the moment im finding my Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS a bit short, i was miffed at missing a Fieldfare yesterday because it was a bit too far away,i did get a couple of shots but after cropping it was poor and im not sure an extender is the answer thank you...Ray

Badllarma · #2 (**permalink**) 13-06-2010, 11:29 AM

It's fine been using it for a few years I'm about to upgrade/side grade to a Canon 100-400 USM though, bigger spend of course

I've used it on 20D, 40D, 550D and 7D without issue but I did try and adjust my back focus on the 7D to get the very best out of it, but day to day it's a great lens

gobbiner · #3 (**permalink**) 13-06-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Badllarma

It's fine been using it for a few years I'm about to upgrade/side grade to a Canon 100-400 USM though, bigger spend of course

I've used it on 20D, 40D, 550D and 7D without issue but I did try and adjust my back focus on the 7D to get the very best out of it, but day to day it's a great lens

Hey if your upgrading are you selling yours id be interested...Ray

Swift Fox · #4 (**permalink**) 13-06-2010, 02:14 PM

I'm also looking at the Canon 100-400mm, although the Sigma is half the price and is much lighter to hand hold. Still i notice quite a few people on here use the 100-400mm and i was wondering if they have any issues with it sucking in dust as i've heard it is susceptable due to its construction.

Badllarma · #5 (**permalink**) 13-06-2010, 10:35 PM

Hi Swift Fox,
I hope not being a L series I thought they were all weather proof

I've just bought mine now anyway so time will tell, gobbiner you have a pm but the lens has been taken by my gf she was using it that often and was finally in the market for one so she is having the Sigma and I'm getting the Canon so when we are both out I'll have a chance to do some side by side comparisons with any luck

Swift Fox · #6 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Badllarma

Hi Swift Fox,
I hope not being a L series I thought they were all weather proof

I've just bought mine now anyway so time will tell, gobbiner you have a pm but the lens has been taken by my gf she was using it that often and was finally in the market for one so she is having the Sigma and I'm getting the Canon so when we are both out I'll have a chance to do some side by side comparisons with any luck

It will be good to see comparisions between both lenses as i'm looking at getting one of them in the future. I look forward to seeing some photos Badllarma

slimrbp · #7 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Badllarma

Hi Swift Fox,
I hope not being a L series I thought they were all weather proof

Unfortunately not all 'L' series are weather proofed for example I have the 300mm f4 L which isn't weather proofed and looking it up neither is the 100-400.

However the reports of getting dust sucked in seem to vary from user to user some say it does some say it doesn't.

I have used the 100-400 a few times (I don't own one as it's a lens I would only use occasionaly) in fact I am renting one for the Biggin Hill Airshow and a photography day I am going on in Wildwood Canterbury. It is an excellent lens, I really enjoy using it.

Badllarma · #8 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift Fox

It will be good to see comparisions between both lenses as i'm looking at getting one of them in the future. I look forward to seeing some photos Badllarma

Will do I'll post up as soon as we are both out together (not enough room in my bag for both lenses I'm afraid)................

I may be able to do a comparison this week as soon as the Canon arrives as I still will have the two at that time, will not be wildlife though just from the back garden I'll see what I can do

Jim Ford · #9 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by slimrbp

I have used the 100-400 a few times (I don't own one as it's a lens I would only use occasionaly) in fact I am renting one for the Biggin Hill Airshow and a photography day I am going on in Wildwood Canterbury. It is an excellent lens, I really enjoy using it.

I was looking through the Gallery and there was nice shot of a bird in flight, taken with a Canon EF 100-400mm. I was taken aback at the amount of vignetting shown and wondered if this was typical of the lens. Still, vignetting is something that can be minimised in PP.

Jim

gobbiner · #10 (**permalink**) 14-06-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Ford

I was looking through the Gallery and there was nice shot of a bird in flight, taken with a Canon EF 100-400mm. I was taken aback at the amount of vignetting shown and wondered if this was typical of the lens. Still, vignetting is something that can be minimised in PP.

Jim

This review says theres very little if any Vignetting

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 USM L IS - Review / Test Report