Sigma 150-500, would you ? (Page 3): Here is how they compare.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Magaliaman wrote:

I have an opportunity to pick up a Sigma 150-500 Lens for my D800. Although I'd plan to use it for BIF, the reality is its mostly a bad case of GAS. I was initially looking at the Sigma 150-600, I know someone selling the 150-500 for $400.00.

Is it worth it? Advice from anyone that might have this lens would be appreciated.

Thanks

Here is how they compare.

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

joer wrote:

Here is how they compare.

Interesting ! - Thanks .....

Magaliaman Loc: Magalia, CA

joer wrote:

Here is how they compare.

Well that chart doesn't bode well for my purchase. Although for what I have invested in it now ($100.00) Plus a phone call to Sigma where they gave me a "Guestimate" of $160 for repairs. I might not fair too bad. I mean even though it doesn't score the best, for a $260.00 investment, I think I'm pleased. Time will tell though.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Go get the 150-500 before some one else does.

You'll love it.

Nuff Said.

happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada

Magaliaman wrote:

Well that chart doesn't bode well for my purchase. Although for what I have invested in it now ($100.00) Plus a phone call to Sigma where they gave me a "Guestimate" of $160 for repairs. I might not fair too bad. I mean even though it doesn't score the best, for a $260.00 investment, I think I'm pleased. Time will tell though.

Wouldn't worry about what the chart says, I have the Canon version of this lens and mine is very sharp and I have been very happy with it. I bought it new a couple of Christmas' ago at $899 new (seven year warranty in Canada). Your price is a great deal.

Jim Bob

Magaliaman wrote:

I have an opportunity to pick up a Sigma 150-500 Lens for my D800. Although I'd plan to use it for BIF, the reality is its mostly a bad case of GAS. I was initially looking at the Sigma 150-600, I know someone selling the 150-500 for $400.00.

Is it worth it? Advice from anyone that might have this lens would be appreciated.

Thanks

I think you answered your own question.

Magaliaman Loc: Magalia, CA

Well, I got the lens back from Sigma, (Actually Kurts Camera) and I couldn't be happier. Repair costs ran $141.00 with shipping. The lens is AWESOME. For what I have invested in it ($241 total) It might be the biggest bargain in my Camera Bag. It seems Sharp, Contrasty, and the Brokah is better than I expected. I have no other long lens to compare it to, and maybe that's a good thing.

I'd highly recommend Kurts Camera Repair, they'll get all my Nikon & Sigma service in the future.

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

Magaliaman wrote:

I have an opportunity to pick up a Sigma 150-500 Lens for my D800. Although I'd plan to use it for BIF, the reality is its mostly a bad case of GAS. I was initially looking at the Sigma 150-600, I know someone selling the 150-500 for $400.00.

Is it worth it? Advice from anyone that might have this lens would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nope.