Sigma 50-500mm

[bryan71]

Thanks for that off tomorrow to buy it.I'm sure i will be more than happy with it.At least it's not breaking the bank.May be later i will buy a prime 500mm lens.Thanks every one for there help.bryan

[bryan71]

Well went today to buy the sigma 50-500mm lens.How ever i noticed a fantastic nikon lens at a fantastic price so i purchased this 70-200mm f2.8G IF VR.Didn't need it as i have the 18-200mm but it is much better than that so it has been sold.I want a prime nikon 500mm next.Thanks bryan

[peterjclarke]

I own both the 50-500 and the 70-200VR. The Bigma is a great lens for the price but for birds in flight fairly close to you the 70-200 being F2.8 is much faster and sharper. You really need to use the Bigma on a tripod or beanbag and fire the shutter using a cable release and if possible lock the mirror up if your subject is stationary.

[bryan71]

Thanks for the advise the 70-200mm vr is just fantastic it's gone on my d200.And i like the sigma 80-400mm which i bought last week which i am using now on my d80.In time i will buy a 500 or 600mm nikon prime.bryan

[ferco]

I had this lens; it was amazing- but found I didn't use 500mm that much so sold it for £520 and bought the Canon 300mm f/4 IS for £550- not too bad a deal aye?
The Sigma 50-500mm (or Bigma as it is often known) is an excellent lens; though large and heavy so a Tri-pod is often a good idea- or pump some iron at your local gym