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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 15, 2008 5:53:03 GMT
Hi Guys, I have decided to upgrade my birding lens, so i'm letting go of my Sigma 170-500. I am very happy with images taken with this lens, but upgrading to OS is very tempting. This is the perfect lens for starting birders who would like a true 500mm focal length lens in their arsenal. Thanks for viewing! FOR SALE : SIGMA 170-500 F5-6.3 LIKE NEW, no fungus or issues Comes with box, case, caps, Hood Free 86mm Hoya UV PHP 29,000.00 (NEG) Bnew price at JT is 36k  actual pic of lens. Camera and flash not included (he, he)  this pic from the Sigma website pls check out my post on "Calatagan Birds" (Bird Images) for sample photos shot with this lens. My Contact number: 09178366108 email: jvnoriega@yahoo.com |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 15, 2008 6:03:25 GMT
OT: JV, is the 150-500 OS (Nikon mount) already available locally?
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 15, 2008 6:34:25 GMT
Hello Romy,
i just inquired from Joy of JT a few days ago, and it's available for 45k. If i may ask your expert opinion, would i get sharper images with the 50-500 instead? Those are the two lenses that i am seriously considering for my next purchase, and might get an 80-400 VR for handheld shooting... but, if i were to take budget and practicality into consideration, maybe the !50-500 has the best of both worlds! Long reach and OS!
Pls Help me decide mastah!!!!!!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 15, 2008 6:47:05 GMT
Hello Romy, i just inquired from Joy of JT a few days ago, and it's available for 45k. If i may ask your expert opinion, would i get sharper images with the 50-500 instead? Those are the two lenses that i am seriously considering for my next purchase, and might get an 80-400 VR for handheld shooting... but, if i were to take budget and practicality into consideration, maybe the !50-500 has the best of both worlds! Long reach and OS! Pls Help me decide mastah!!!!!! The verdict on the optics of the 150-500 is still up in the air. Neon and Bong are early buyers (EOS mount), they should be in a better position to give you first-hand feedback. JT actually made available a review copy for us a few weeks ago. I went to their Makati shop to pick it up, unfortunately that copy was soft. Last week, JT called me that a new shipment arrived. I haven't found the time yet to pick up the review sample and do the tests. As regards the Bigma, there are copy-to-copy variations too, but this is a matured design and good samples are very sharp at 500 mm wide open. It doesn't have OS though. US-based Gil T. is using a Sony A700 (with in-body IS) + a Bigma, and his bird photos are world-class. The 80-400 VR is very good optically (see photos by Martin and JP here), but its AF motor is a tad slower. Romy |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jul 15, 2008 7:49:12 GMT
Hello Romy, i just inquired from Joy of JT a few days ago, and it's available for 45k. If i may ask your expert opinion, would i get sharper images with the 50-500 instead? Those are the two lenses that i am seriously considering for my next purchase, and might get an 80-400 VR for handheld shooting... but, if i were to take budget and practicality into consideration, maybe the !50-500 has the best of both worlds! Long reach and OS! Pls Help me decide mastah!!!!!! Hi JV FWIW All my test shots and comments about the Sigma 150-500 mm APO DG OS lens is in this thread, I hope it's of help to you. |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Jul 15, 2008 12:11:01 GMT
Hi JV. My copy of the Sigma 150-500mm is nowhere near my Canon 300mm & 400mm lenses as far as sharpness is concerned, though I haven't really tested it mounted on a tripod. But the sheer enjoyment of having a hand holdable 500mm stabilized lens convinced me to take the plunge.
I just hope that I can still develop the proper shooting technique with telephoto lenses to improve my shots. I also posted some photos taken from this lens in Neon's thread.
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 15, 2008 17:05:41 GMT
Hi RD, those are beautiful shots taken with the lens... good enough for me and my budget.. i think i'm convinced that i should take the plunge too... did you purchase yours from JT? I heard from alanranch that its available somewhere for 38k...
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 15, 2008 17:10:00 GMT
Thank you very much Romy for your expert opinion about my inquiry.. really appreciate your immediate response and muster upon your technical know how about our craft! You truly are an expert!
Cheers!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Jul 15, 2008 23:58:32 GMT
Hi RD, those are beautiful shots taken with the lens... good enough for me and my budget.. i think i'm convinced that i should take the plunge too... did you purchase yours from JT? I heard from alanranch that its available somewhere for 38k... Hi JVnikon. I got mine from HK (New Sankyo) for 38k+ plus shipping. |
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 16, 2008 6:55:05 GMT
Thanks for info RD!
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