Lens: Looking at purchasing a Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens used and was looking for feed back on other users as far as the quality of this lens I read all kinds of reviews but think the...

Woodworm65 Loc: Lombard, IL

Looking at purchasing a Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens used and was looking for feed back on other users as far as the quality of this lens I read all kinds of reviews but think the best reviews would be from actual users on this site.

rogerl Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)

I love mine.
However, I've seen posts on here saying that the Sigma & Tamron 150-600 are slightly better & the new Nikon 200-500(? - I may have this description wrong) is even better.

Bill_de Loc: US

This might provide some insight.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=sigma+150+-+500&u=&s=0

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Woodworm65 wrote:

Looking at purchasing a Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens used and was looking for feed back on other users as far as the quality of this lens I read all kinds of reviews but think the best reviews would be from actual users on this site.

Sigma 150-500 is old, the 150-600 is brand new and noticeably better.

Bill_de Loc: US

Gene51 wrote:

Sigma 150-500 is old, the 150-600 is brand new and noticeably better.

Can you post a picture or two shot with this lens?

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DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Bill_de wrote:

Can you post a picture or two shot with this lens?

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Here's a couple.

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Bill_de Loc: US

DWU2 wrote:

Here's a couple.

Thanks.

Are those big crops?

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DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Bill_de wrote:

Thanks.

Are those big crops?

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I'd say they were moderate crops. I wanted to fill the screen with the bird, but I wasn't that far from the bird in either case. I've attached one of the photos uncropped.

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I would suggest you look at the Sigma 150-600. I wound up buying the Sport Model.More than pleased for sharpness at 600. Focusing is easy and fast

Woodworm65 wrote:

Looking at purchasing a Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens used and was looking for feed back on other users as far as the quality of this lens I read all kinds of reviews but think the best reviews would be from actual users on this site.

Bill_de Loc: US

Here is a link to a few of Stan's images shot with the 150 - 600. It's at the end of the thread, posted today.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-357934-4.html#6097280

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bud 77 Loc: Long Beach, WA

Woodworm65 wrote:

Looking at purchasing a Sigma 150 to 500 mm lens used and was looking for feed back on other users as far as the quality of this lens I read all kinds of reviews but think the best reviews would be from actual users on this site.

I have had the 150-500 sigma for over a year and have had good results. It is heavy and I use a tripod when possible. I have made many hand held shots on bright days with good success. I don't think you can beat it for the money. Ask regis. he used one for a long time.

Carlo Loc: Maryland, NW.Chesapeake Bay

I got this lens last summer, my first long range Telephoto for primarily wildlife captures.... see attached examples of Coopers Hawk shot hand held...Also have shot outdoor sports events with very good results. I shoot with a Canon 70D crop sensor so it's like 240-800mm...I got mine new for $500 which I thought was good value. The new 600mm models may be a bit better but you pay more. Whatever you decide the long range Telephoto lenses are great fun to shoot with.
let us know what you decide and post some of your captures..!! Be sure you have a good Tripod...

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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

bud 77 wrote:

I have had the 150-500 sigma for over a year and have had good results. It is heavy and I use a tripod when possible. I have made many hand held shots on bright days with good success. I don't think you can beat it for the money. Ask regis. he used one for a long time.

Regis has a Tamron not Sigma. I have one and as yet I'm not able to a photo as sharp as Regis.

bud 77 Loc: Long Beach, WA

Bultaco wrote:

Regis has a Tamron not Sigma. I have one and as yet I'm not able to a photo as sharp as Regis.

I may be wrong but the reason I purchased my Sigma was based on the pictures Regis posted on this site of eagles. He replaced his with a different one about the same time I got mine. I am very happy with this lens though I have a lot to learn about photography. bud

jamm Loc: northumberland uk

I thought about one at one time I couldn't find any realy good reviews on it also talked to a shop owner who said to big a range to much glass inside I bought a Sony 70/400 mm for my a77. ..Jimmy