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in our recent conversations i noticed that you use a sigma 500mm lens ,i presume that its the prime lens .
if so can you give us a honest appraisal of its capabilities ,i.e focus speed ,i.q ,build quality etc .i have posted this on open forum as others may be interested
Heavy but nicely balanced, solid build and very pleasing to use. Focuses as fast as my nikon lenses. It's sharp but a tad (only a tad) down on contrast. This is easily adjusted in CS.
The biggest disappointment is its incompatibility with Kenko and Nikon TCs. I have to use a Sigma 1.7x TC, but it's not that good. I tend to crop the D300/D7000 straight images rather than use it.
The other issue with Sigma lenses is ...not all lenses are the same.
I remember Phil Tompkinson (Blue Yonder) saying he often sent his new Sigma lenses back to Sigma to get them adjusted properly!
I guess I was lucky with mine ...or easily pleased.
It's a pity you aren't closer to me, you could have borrowed it.
Robert used it around my garden on a visit in 2011... he may have a view.
Last edited on Tue Jan 8th, 2013 14:31 by Eric
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