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Post by Ariel Matias on Aug 12, 2009 18:22:05 GMT
Is there anybody out there who uses Sigma 500mm f/4.5? How is it compared to Canon 400mm f5.6L? I saw from some websites that they are almost of the same price but how about image quality, built, etc?
I will appreciate any input.
tnx.
ariel
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 13, 2009 0:07:31 GMT
Is there anybody out there who uses Sigma 500mm f/4.5? How is it compared to Canon 400mm f5.6L? I saw from some websites that they are almost of the same price but how about image quality, built, etc? I will appreciate any input. tnx. ariel JP was using an older Nikon mount version before (several generations old for this model line). From JP's photos, the optics are excellent. AF was not as fast because the old-gen copy he had doesn't sport an HSM motor yet. I'd choose a used Sigma 500 f/4.5 over a 400 5.6L any time - longer reach plus equally sharp IQ. Just make sure what you're getting is the current DG model, or at worst the HSM-equipped model which is one generation older the current DG model. This is to make sure that it works with current DSLRs. Here are user reviews at FM: www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=131&sort=7&cat=38&page=2 |
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Post by samieaggro on Sept 22, 2009 2:19:28 GMT
Sir how about the IQ of both lens with 1.4TC on it?
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Post by JV Noriega on Sept 25, 2009 2:43:15 GMT
Hi Ariel, JP's Sigma 500f4.5 (old version) is now part of my birding gear. I have been using the lens with a D700 with and without it's dedicated Sigma 1.4xtc. AF is not too slow without the TC and becomes a bit slower with the TC on in low light conditions. Using it bare as a 500mm gives me the best IQ as it should, and since shoot it side by side (many times already, just to compare) with a 50d+400f5.6L setup (my other rig), i would say that the lens delivers very good quality. The only problem is the weight, so the lens can never be shot handheld. It is either set on a good heavy duty tripod or rested on a bean bag to ensure fine quality output.
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