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07/05/2008 03:14:14 PM · #26 |
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07/05/2008 03:35:16 PM · #27 |
Brad - wow!
What are the full specs of the lens? Did you mean the Sigma?
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 15:37:37. |
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07/05/2008 03:47:13 PM · #28 |
I was quoting rider here: "add my vote for the 100-400 i wouldn't even consider the sigma..."
Those shots were taken with the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM
Specifications
Frame Coverage 35mm
Lens Construction (groups) 16
Lens Construction (elements) 20
No. of Diaphragm Blades 9
Minimum Aperture 22
Closest Focusing Distance 1-3m (39.4-118.1")
Maximum Magnification 0.19x
Filter Diameter 86mm
Maximum Diameter x Length 95mm x 218.5mm (3.7" x 8.6") <-- extends another 3" at 500mm
Weight 1840g (4.1 lbs)
There are 2 versions of this lens.
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM (older model)
and
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM (newer model)
From everything I researched, little to no difference other than lens coating and some cool letters in the name.
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 16:16:53. |
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07/05/2008 03:54:44 PM · #29 |
Don't under estimate the ability of the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM lens. It has been quoted as one of Canons hidden L lens.
With the 1.6x crop factor of your sensor you would be looking at a range of 480mm @ f/5.6
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07/05/2008 03:59:15 PM · #30 |
Yeah, but it's got a green band.... ewwwww.
hehehehe - a bit of red pinstriping can fix that! |
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07/05/2008 04:05:00 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Brad:
Yeah, but it's got a green band.... ewwwww.
hehehehe - a bit of red pinstriping can fix that! |
A trip to Autozone and $4 can get you a roll of red pinstrip tape. Now all is good! :) |
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07/05/2008 04:09:32 PM · #32 |
If your going for birding/wildlife I think you should get go long as you can afford. Even with the 100-400 I still curse not having a longer lens at times. I absolutely love my lens and it is usually always on me. It's ridiculous how sharp it is wide open. Here are a just few of my wild bird shots this lens, plenty of others in my portfolio if care to look. I can't recommend it enough.
     
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07/05/2008 06:57:29 PM · #33 |
I say get the 100-400mm. I've been using it for birding for about a year now and absolutely love it. I have no problem walking around and hiking all day with it. It is heavy, but I just view it as healthy exercise! I carried around Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper NP up your way last fall when I took these:
   
Note the shutter speed on the Jay and the Squirrel- these were shot on an overcast day in the forest hand held. The IS is fantastic!
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07/05/2008 07:04:14 PM · #34 |
I love my Bigma. While I wouldn't recommend it for Bird Photography....I use mine for all sports, some landscape, hard to reach places (like in floods) and even used it in the studio.....as per this image. Mine died last week with paint falling off it (hard used), but my new one arrives this week...yayyyyyyyy!!
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07/05/2008 07:23:52 PM · #35 |
link check the link and what he says-- at least another opinion.
Message edited by author 2008-07-05 19:26:10. |
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07/05/2008 08:47:33 PM · #36 |
Well this is through my 18-55mm, LOL. I did eventually get closer, all the time wondering if cows actually charge people. This one didn't :)
Originally posted by Judi:
I love my Bigma. While I wouldn't recommend it for Bird Photography....I use mine for all sports, some landscape, hard to reach places (like in floods) and even used it in the studio.....as per this image. Mine died last week with paint falling off it (hard used), but my new one arrives this week...yayyyyyyyy!!
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Message edited by author 2008-07-05 20:49:06. |
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