I've noticed that these lenses are now discounted to just under £2,000. I'm considering moving on from digiscoping (so I know I want a big prime lens) and would like to know if anyone is using this lens or has any experience of it?
I've considered either matching it with a Canon 10D or a Nikon D100. Both are now about the same price.
I'd love to go for a Canon 500mm IS (I want reach but a 600mm lens would break my back) but the price difference here is massive and with the correct set up and light conditions I assume that the Sigma lens would be capable of achieving comparable results?
Cheers
Andy
I've just ordered a Canon 10D, but with a Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX APO lens and a 1.4x converter.
Another BF member has this camera/lens combination (not sure about the converter) and he's getting some excellent shots.
A friend who has also moved from digiscoping also recently bought the 10D, but with the Canon 100-400mm IS lens and 1.4x converter. He is also getting some good shots.
I didn't want to pay more for the lens than the camera, so opted for the Sigma!
I know there are benefits to be had with prime lenses over zooms, but I wanted the flexibility of the zoom and to save having to carry a selection of lenses around, which is the main reason I gave up SLR photography many years ago!
Hi Andy, I've just bought a Nikon based dslr and I'll be getting a Sigma 500mm f4.5 as my main lens. There's a Canon fit one on ebay 'oop north' which sounds o.k. It's a nice fast lens at f4.5 and will give far more opportunities to get a decent shot than the slower zoom lenses.
I asked fellow BF member 'RayH' about it on http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=7962 as he uses one. He get's the AF to work with his 10d in combination with teleconverters.
Regards,
Andy