Sigma 150-500mm in action

[calebk]

This is one of the most impressive threads. Image quality is stellar. Where did you guys "ambush" these birds for shooting? I want to try shooting birds with my Nikkor 55-200mm VR lens before commiting to this lens. Catch the bird before you buy the lens.

I don't think you'll be able to get similar images with so much lesser reach.

 

[rotisiao]

anyone know the current price for this lens in SG and HK?

 

[Mendis]

Here are 3 samples taken using the Sigma 150-500 OS. Nikon. IMHO, this is one lens worth every penny and more if you handle it well.

 

[SabaDen]

Fwah! Nice .... which Nikon body u using?

 

[newkon]

Has anyone use this lens for last year's F1 or at low light conditions? Comments please.

 

[fleaz]

i haven't got any telephoto lenses at the moment.

i owned a 75-300 for a while. during my ownership of the 75-300, i only tried using for street candids & shooting my pet birds (they are quite camera-shy and even with their familarity towards me, i had to shoot using the 100-300 range working from about 3-5m away from them). i found the 200-300 range to be quite useful for street candids as well. due to the lack of IS and it tends to hunt a lot under low light, i sold it shortly.

i find myself missing on a lot of photographic opportunities. i'm wondering if a 150-500 gonna be overkill? i'm guessing the lens would be used mostly for street candids, outdoor events/concerts & also sporting events (eg. soccer, F1 etc). it will probably see the occasional use for shooting wildlife. for my budget, i could also get a 70-300, with cash to spare. for what i do, will i miss the 300-500 range?

 

[pcool]

Base on your description of your needs, don't think you will miss much on the 300-500mm ranges. 400-500mm ranges are more for birds or wildlife in their natural environment which will require this extra reach. Furthermore, this len will definitely be a little too heavy for you to carry and walkaround for streets candid.

 

[cmeptb72]

Here are 3 samples taken using the Sigma 150-500 OS. Nikon. IMHO, this is one lens worth every penny and more if you handle it well.

Were this taken wide open at 500mm?

 

[Headshotzx]

Really nice shots mendis. You've made me think about buying the lens again. Last time, it was 100-400L, 150-500 or 70-200 2.8IS and I got the latter one. Now it's 100-400L, 300 or 400 prime or 150-500.. Argh.

 

[Minimalis]

Just got my unit this afternoon. Anyone knows where I can get a copy of the 86mm B+W MRC F-pro filter for this lens? It's gonna cost a bomb...

 

[Minimalis]

Just got this outside my office window earlier. A bird of a different kind.

 

[ricleo]

woww! any full size crop to show? sure can see the pilot's face haha

 

[Headshotzx]

Waaaa. I'm super envious here. I've always wanted a shot like that. I saw the Apache going into SG from Punggol side.

 

[harper]

Just got this outside my office window earlier. A bird of a different kind.

woah, very very nice... had always wanted this type of shot but no chance...

possible to PM me the co-ordinates?

 

[Minimalis]

woah, very very nice... had always wanted this type of shot but no chance...

possible to PM me the co-ordinates?

Thanks. The 150-500's a great lens. really really sharp.

Latitude 1°24'28.60"N
Longtitude 103°48'34.21"E :bsmilie:

Landing approach into SBAB.

 

[Minimalis]

woww! any full size crop to show? sure can see the pilot's face haha

Haha yeah almost could see the make of the WSO's watch. Will post a full crop later.

 

[Minimalis]

Full size crop, no PP.

 

[Dearboy87]

What body are u guys using?

 

[harper]

Thanks. The 150-500's a great lens. really really sharp.

Latitude 1°24'28.60"N
Longtitude 103°48'34.21"E :bsmilie:

Landing approach into SBAB.

thanks...

 

[markyen]

Just bought this after much hessitation.

Was in the Zoo for trial run, cloudy overcast day. ISO is around 1250-1600 and resized from JPEG.

Before I went for the trial run did some test at home and notice I have to fine tune AF to -10 in my D700. Have anyone experience same issue:dunno: or shold I go to see Sigma CSC.