It's Bigma Time !!!

[baronsdale]

Well after weeks of deliberation and reading reviews and talking to people, I've decided to take the plunge and go ahead and order the Bigma.

I hope I won't be disappointed, but looking at the results that other people have posted here, I don't think I will be.

Here's counting down the days to it arrival!!!

[Boddie]

Isn't that the best feeling when you have done your dough on something and you are waiting for it to arrive. I am sure you wont be disappointed judging by some of the result people have had with the lens on this site

[eeyore]

Make sure you give it some time to get used to it tho Baron , I was deadly disapointed in my little bigma when I first got it - it takes a while to get used to holding that much glass steady , even on a pod , but I wouldnt be without it now

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by eeyore

Make sure you give it some time to get used to it tho Baron , I was deadly disapointed in my little bigma when I first got it - it takes a while to get used to holding that much glass steady , even on a pod , but I wouldnt be without it now

So right eeyore! My first week with the Bigma was a terrible disappointment. As it turned out, it was faulty!
Once I'd had it repaired, I soon got to grips with it and it's a lens that will not disappoint.
Just don't forget to use the strap that comes with the lens, not the camera one. It balances the lens better, plus it's a stronger mount. It's a lens that can be hand held quite sucessfully, A mono-pod or tripod is always a good idea though.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by glsammy

So right eeyore! My first week with the Bigma was a terrible disappointment. As it turned out, it was faulty!
Once I'd had it repaired, I soon got to grips with it and it's a lens that will not disappoint.
Just don't forget to use the strap that comes with the lens, not the camera one. It balances the lens better, plus it's a stronger mount. It's a lens that can be hand held quite sucessfully, A mono-pod or tripod is always a good idea though.

And make sure you put your pod on the lens bracket not the camera, much better balance

[Boddie]

I handled one for the first time at the weekend. Its a big old unit isn't it?

[glsammy]

Yep, that's the point of using the lens strap, you have to have the lens bracket fitted to use it. Plus it gives a handy handle to take the weight off your neck whilst walking.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Boddie

I handled one for the first time at the weekend. Its a big old unit isn't it?

It is, but you soon get used to it. It doesn't cause me any problems, and I've got a very weak back. That's not to say I don't crave a 400mm Prime.

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by Boddie

I handled one for the first time at the weekend. Its a big old unit isn't it?

Sure is Boddie, but once you get used to it you don't notice the size and it's capable of excellent images. I'm sure baronsdale won't be dissapointed once he/she has got the hang of the balance of it.
Roger

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by glsammy

It is, but you soon get used to it. It doesn't cause me any problems, and I've got a very weak back. That's not to say I don't crave a 400mm Prime.

personally I crave a 600mm IS prime nother one for the wish list , thatv would be bad on the back though , the glass Trafic cone