It's all your fault!
Apr 22, 2013 10:21:39 #
Griz wrote:
Yup, I have also succumbed to the alluring siren song of the sigma monster zoom.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
I too lust for the big Sigma but...I shoot a lot of stock stuff and the pixel police peek carefully at every photo zoomed to 100%...I know why bother but tis what is so...My question is the eagle would not cut it for stock...Is this typical of what the Sigma can do or was soft focus (at 100% zoom) more a matter of hand held, big lens, etc. Understand please I am not critiquing the shot, just curious if the big Sigma will do the job I need it to...over and out..Chuck
Apr 22, 2013 10:34:21 #
After reading your post on that awesome zoom lens I checked Amazon and found it to be $1,019.00. YIKES. Now I want one too. I may have to blame you all. Sorry. =)
Am brand new to this group and am enjoying and learning a lot from you fellow photography lovers.
Am brand new to this group and am enjoying and learning a lot from you fellow photography lovers.
Apr 22, 2013 10:48:26 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
chuckr6767 wrote:
I too lust for the big Sigma but...I shoot a lot of stock stuff and the pixel police peek carefully at every photo zoomed to 100%...I know why bother but tis what is so...My question is the eagle would not cut it for stock...Is this typical of what the Sigma can do or was soft focus (at 100% zoom) more a matter of hand held, big lens, etc. Understand please I am not critiquing the shot, just curious if the big Sigma will do the job I need it to...over and out..Chuck
My two were PS sharpened at about 20% & cropped.
Apr 22, 2013 10:52:55 #
Look at this a different way. The Big Sig is good for your health. You WILL develope muscles you didn't know you had. I am. lol
Apr 22, 2013 17:44:50 #
James Eslinger
Loc: Kentucky
Griz wrote:
Yup, I have also succumbed to the alluring siren song of the sigma monster zoom.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Works pretty well, I am happy with the investment.
Fantastic Bald Eagle!
Apr 22, 2013 18:28:34 #
Ya know, that's a good point and am thinking I may approach my husband from that point of view. He wants me to healthy and it's an investment in that cause. Something REAL he can do to help me stay mobile. Yup!! A sure thing. =)
Apr 22, 2013 20:06:32 #
i have a 100-400 canon l series lense and also the sigma 150-500.i always turn to the sigma as it takes much better photos.
compared to the canon yes the sigma is larger and heavier but i love the lense.
compared to the canon yes the sigma is larger and heavier but i love the lense.
Apr 22, 2013 20:41:30 #
I don't know you yet, Rogeri, but now I so want NEED that lens and my husband (we have a rule that we both must agree on any large purchase) just doesn't see my critical need. So it is all your fault that I am not talking to my mate of 54 years. ( just kidding bout blaming you. ;-) I want to be friends with you all here.
Apr 22, 2013 20:41:55 #
I don't know you yet, Rogeri, but now I so want NEED that lens and my husband (we have a rule that we both must agree on any large purchase) just doesn't see my critical need. So it is all your fault that I am not talking to my mate of 54 years. ( just kidding bout blaming you. ;-) I want to be friends with you all here.
Apr 22, 2013 22:10:46 #
teds in australia have them at the moment for $999 or can can buy them on ebay cheaper.iv seen them fir about $600.happy shopping
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mary1440 wrote:
After reading your post on that awesome zoom lens I checked Amazon and found it to be $1,019.00. YIKES. Now I want one too. I may have to blame you all. Sorry. =)
Am brand new to this group and am enjoying and learning a lot from you fellow photography lovers.
Am brand new to this group and am enjoying and learning a lot from you fellow photography lovers.
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Apr 22, 2013 22:39:40 #
Now you all are creating (sigma) monsters.... That eagle shot would alone sell me on the Sigma....great shot!
Apr 22, 2013 22:56:35 #
I too am always on the search for that long lens - I found it in my Panasonic Lumix FZ 18 bridge camera - BUT - it has gone to the closet for a while as I now have a Canon Rebel 350d & found due to it's internal stuff that is a mystery to me turns my 100-300 in to a 160-480 - well we will just have to see how this works as spring rives with it's wild life and wonderful landscapes.
Apr 22, 2013 23:10:35 #
Grab yourself a teleconverter youll be thankful for it.for a crap a 1.4 works fine and can be bought at a cheep price.
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Harvey wrote:
I too am always on the search for that long lens - I found it in my Panasonic Lumix FZ 18 bridge camera - BUT - it has gone to the closet for a while as I now have a Canon Rebel 350d & found due to it's internal stuff that is a mystery to me turns my 100-300 in to a 160-480 - well we will just have to see how this works as spring rives with it's wild life and wonderful landscapes.
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Apr 22, 2013 23:55:17 #
As some of the folks on here do not talk much of a think much of tele converters I have had good luck with the one on my FZ18 and a matched 2X for my film 35-70 so when I got this Canon 350d kit with 18-35 and 100-300 I bought a 2X right away - it works fine on the 18-35 but is crap on the 100-300.
I am sure I'll go for a 1.4 in the near future.
I am sure I'll go for a 1.4 in the near future.
lumpski wrote:
Grab yourself a teleconverter youll be thankful for it.for a crap a 1.4 works fine and can be bought at a cheep price.
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Apr 24, 2013 00:48:21 #
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