SIGMA 170-500 F5-6.3 APO D
Aug 30, 2012 09:07:56 #
Does anyone have any experience with this lens. I have heard and read so much about the 150-500 but don't have the funds for one at this time. Found one of these on KEH website for an amount I can handle but need to know about quality. Thanks in advance for the help!
Aug 30, 2012 09:56:24 #
The 170-500mm was an early incarnation of the current Bigma and is well known for its terrible softness above 400mm as well as slow AF. Many people put down the 150-500mm OS lens as junk just because of their experience with the 170 and having never used the 150. It has been discontinued for about 10 years or more now and is readily available on Ebay for $350-$400.
Save your money and get the new OS model, its WELL worth it!
Save your money and get the new OS model, its WELL worth it!
Aug 30, 2012 11:21:29 #
MT Shooter...thanks again for being available to help with these questions!
Aug 31, 2012 17:19:13 #
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Loc: SAUDI ARABIA
MT is dead right. I have the 150-500mm and its really good.If you can wait and buy the 150-500 for $1000 it will be well worth the cost.
Aug 31, 2012 17:36:42 #
flyingcrown1 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with this lens. I have heard and read so much about the 150-500 but don't have the funds for one at this time. Found one of these on KEH website for an amount I can handle but need to know about quality. Thanks in advance for the help!
Look in the classified section. Someone is selling a used 150-500.
Sep 1, 2012 08:51:19 #
Thanks for the help and info pigpen...I found that one and will check to see if it is still available.
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