RichardJohn wrote:
Great shot Regis. You mentioned you just got the Sigma 50-500. I took some shots a couple weeks ago in Big Sur, California of a California Condor with a 70-200 lens and wasn't satisfied with it so I just purchased the Sigma 150-500 lens from Amazon. Should be here tomorrow. Though they are a bit different, is there anything you can tell me about your Sigma lens I should be aware of? I have a Nikon body.
Both the Sigma 150-500mm and the 50-500mm have the same resolution. The 150-500mm lens weighs about 4.1 lbs. and the 50-500mm weighs about 4.3 lbs so the weight might be a problem for some people but not for me. It takes a little getting used to. All my wildlife shots are handheld, so at 70 years old if I can do it then most younger people will do OK. Of course anybody can use a monopod or tripod with the lenses.
Focusing is fairly fast. The lens is well built and should last a lifetime. I did have the Sigma 150-500mm for 3 years and did not have any problems and is in excellent condition. So, no major concerns for this great lens except for the weight.