SigMonster
Mar 28, 2012 08:21:04 #
Just wondering if anyone here has used the "SigMonster" as its called. The Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX APO HSM lens. I have been reading reviews and ogling it for some time now and finally pulled the trigger on one this morning and was just looking for a little first hand info.
All the reviews I have seen compare it essentailly equally to the Nikon 600mm F4 when used at F5.6 and out. Sure hoping that is true. I should have it by the end of next week, they ship directly from Sigma, Japan this Friday.
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/800mm-f56-ex-apo-dg-hsm-sigma
All the reviews I have seen compare it essentailly equally to the Nikon 600mm F4 when used at F5.6 and out. Sure hoping that is true. I should have it by the end of next week, they ship directly from Sigma, Japan this Friday.
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/800mm-f56-ex-apo-dg-hsm-sigma
Mar 28, 2012 08:24:50 #
Congratulations! Im pretty sure That very soon we will all know how many eyelashes an eagle has.
Mar 28, 2012 17:58:01 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Just wondering if anyone here has used the "S... (show quote)
Hi MT Shooter: Congrats...All I can say is "WOW"!! That is some lens. I'm looking forward to the pictures you post here. I'm sure they will be astounding. Again Congrats. ...
Mar 28, 2012 19:11:14 #
Mar 28, 2012 19:26:00 #
Now that is a serious lens!
I can't wait to see what you do with it. It is in good hands.
Think I'd buy the full warranty/insurance on that one.
I can't wait to see what you do with it. It is in good hands.
Think I'd buy the full warranty/insurance on that one.
MT Shooter wrote:
Just wondering if anyone here has used the "S... (show quote)
Mar 28, 2012 19:42:32 #
Mar 28, 2012 19:53:55 #
Hey guys, I thought it was ME that was supposed to get excited over a new lens!!
Mar 28, 2012 19:56:51 #
No way! That is one monster...congratulations! If I win the lottery I'm buying one...
Mar 29, 2012 07:06:55 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Hey guys, I thought it was ME that was supposed to get excited over a new lens!!
WOW!! you can really shoot the moon with that one MT!
Mar 29, 2012 07:20:38 #
I have telescopes with less power, congratulations. That is a hefty lens to be putting on a camera and you must have a good tripod to mount it on, but what kind of tripod head will you use? I wish I could afford one; the wife gives me problems just spending $1,700 for a lens.
MT Shooter wrote:
Just wondering if anyone here has used the "S... (show quote)
Mar 29, 2012 07:26:21 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I have been reading reviews and ogling it for some time now and finally pulled the trigger on one this morning and was just looking for a little first hand info.
What? a 275.6 in minimum focusing distance? You'll NEVER be able to take good indoor low light party shots with that!...what a piece of crap!..I'm sticking with my 50mm f/1.8!
:)
Mar 29, 2012 07:53:22 #
I have a friend who bought one used check out flickr search under sigma 800 very good image quality on his with D7000
Mar 29, 2012 07:54:20 #
Brucej67 wrote:
I have telescopes with less power, congratulations... (show quote)
I have a Gimbal to use it on. With my D7000 it will be a 14 pound setup, not for sissies! LOL
And it was a rare factory refurb, lets just say it was definitely priced right!
Mar 29, 2012 07:56:02 #
rpavich wrote:
What? a 275.6 in minimum focusing distance? You'll NEVER be able to take good indoor low light party shots with that!...what a piece of crap!..I'm sticking with my 50mm f/1.8!
:)
MT Shooter wrote:
I have been reading reviews and ogling it for some time now and finally pulled the trigger on one this morning and was just looking for a little first hand info.
What? a 275.6 in minimum focusing distance? You'll NEVER be able to take good indoor low light party shots with that!...what a piece of crap!..I'm sticking with my 50mm f/1.8!
:)
Yeah I know. Pretty severe limitations huh?
But if the party is on the next block I can get some GOOD candids!
Mar 29, 2012 07:57:43 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
WOW!! you can really shoot the moon with that one MT!
MT Shooter wrote:
Hey guys, I thought it was ME that was supposed to get excited over a new lens!!
WOW!! you can really shoot the moon with that one MT!
Never thought about the moon, will have to try that. I primarily want it for bear and wolves in Yellowstone. (At my age, I don't run as fast as most of my shooting partners anymore so I need an edge! LOL)
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