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08/31/2004 06:49:25 PM · #1 |
Features Sigma's new Optical Stabilizer (OS) system who compensate for shake
Need information, advices, test, review... anything !
Message edited by author 2004-08-31 19:30:12.
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09/10/2004 09:14:30 PM · #2 |
Sigma 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 EX OS APO
So i guess that NOBODY have ever use-have this lens... ?
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09/10/2004 09:17:35 PM · #3 |
isnt the OS only for nikon mount?
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09/10/2004 09:28:57 PM · #4 |
| If you want opinions on this lens, look at dpreview. The general opinion I have heard is that Sigma made a mistake by not adding HSM to it, because it focuses slow. Much slower than the Canon 100-400 L which is just about ~$300 more. |
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09/10/2004 09:31:04 PM · #5 |
Review here. I'm looking into this lens myself.
Nikon mount is VR.
June
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09/10/2004 09:31:37 PM · #6 |
Looks like a decent lens, too slow for my tastes. Also, I'd expect some major image distortion with such a wide zoom range.
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09/10/2004 09:34:46 PM · #7 |
| The reviews are quite good! The OS seems to work with Canon even though the manufactures site appears to state that it does not? |
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09/10/2004 09:37:28 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
If you want opinions on this lens, look at dpreview. The general opinion I have heard is that Sigma made a mistake by not adding HSM to it, because it focuses slow. Much slower than the Canon 100-400 L which is just about ~$300 more. |
And IMHO, Canon made a mistake by making the 100-400L push pull zoom, so I guess they're even  .
June
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09/11/2004 12:00:19 AM · #9 |
A Friend of mine has this lens and I have used it several times for taking baseball snap shots. You can see some of those in my portfolio under sports.
This lens is very nice IMO. It is however quite big. The OS is very nice and helps out a lot. As soon as you push the shutter button down half way the magic starts. Everything starts to stand still through the lens. :o)
The focus is only slow when you are trying to focus from the complete opposite end of where focus is. If you are taking shots and the focus is staying somewhere close in the ballpark to where you will need it is quite good. Not fast but good.
Hope this helps!!!
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09/11/2004 12:09:15 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by chiqui74:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
If you want opinions on this lens, look at dpreview. The general opinion I have heard is that Sigma made a mistake by not adding HSM to it, because it focuses slow. Much slower than the Canon 100-400 L which is just about ~$300 more. |
And IMHO, Canon made a mistake by making the 100-400L push pull zoom, so I guess they're even .
June |
I really don't understand the bias against push/pull zooms. The zoom ring has always been more awkward for me to control, especially with moving subjects.
As far as the myth that push/pull designs suck in dust, it's just that, a myth.
If I ever corral enough cash to get one or the other, I'll worry more about it then and will probably try them both out. Then buy the Canon 300mm f4 and a 1.4x TC...........
Message edited by author 2004-09-11 00:13:30. |
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09/11/2004 12:12:53 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by wackybill:
A Friend of mine has this lens and I have used it several times for taking baseball snap shots. You can see some of those in my portfolio under sports.
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Those are really nice shots. Did you do a lot of postprocessing/sharpening or is that basically representative of the lens on its own? |
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09/11/2004 03:52:42 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by chiqui74:
And IMHO, Canon made a mistake by making the 100-400L push pull zoom, so I guess they're even |
Bear in mind the 100-400L is a very old lens now.. It's been around for years.. With IS, too..
I suspect Canon will be sticking with push-pull though, because even the brand new 28-300L has it.
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09/11/2004 04:06:21 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by chiqui74:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
If you want opinions on this lens, look at dpreview. The general opinion I have heard is that Sigma made a mistake by not adding HSM to it, because it focuses slow. Much slower than the Canon 100-400 L which is just about ~$300 more. |
And IMHO, Canon made a mistake by making the 100-400L push pull zoom, so I guess they're even .
June |
I really don't understand the bias against push/pull zooms. The zoom ring has always been more awkward for me to control, especially with moving subjects.
As far as the myth that push/pull designs suck in dust, it's just that, a myth.
If I ever corral enough cash to get one or the other, I'll worry more about it then and will probably try them both out. Then buy the Canon 300mm f4 and a 1.4x TC........... |
Well I can't afford one right now either so for now, I'm selling my non IS 75-300, buying the IS version and hope for the best!
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