Posted by Paul Gibbs on September 9, 2008 at 6:40 AM
Looks ok, is it any better than the venerable bigma? Also you say too much plantic on the build, isnt the lens barrel metal like most of their other lenses?
Looks like its fair for the price, and as you say a good beginner 500mm.
Posted by Ian Andrews on September 9, 2008 at 1:28 PM
An interesting read Andy!
I tend to disagree on a couple of points, especially the positioning of the zoom ring, a configuration I prefer.
For the money, and it's a fifth of the price of the 200-400mm, I think it's excellent value.
My review of the lens can be found HERE
Hi Andy,
I didn't read that particular review as it isn't a lens that interests me but it did lead me to your Gitzo Levelling Base review which is something I've considered buying, so thanks for the write-up on that. I found it very useful.
Posted by John Robinson on September 11, 2008 at 5:13 AM
Andy
My son has a tamron 500 (can't remember what the zoom is ) which was about the same price as the Sigma. He's had some cracking stuff. maybe worth a look ? I've got the 50-500 Sigma and it'll do me- apart from the dust sucking problem !
Cheers
JohnR
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Looks like its fair for the price, and as you say a good beginner 500mm.
I tend to disagree on a couple of points, especially the positioning of the zoom ring, a configuration I prefer.
For the money, and it's a fifth of the price of the 200-400mm, I think it's excellent value.
My review of the lens can be found HERE
Ian
I didn't read that particular review as it isn't a lens that interests me but it did lead me to your Gitzo Levelling Base review which is something I've considered buying, so thanks for the write-up on that. I found it very useful.
My son has a tamron 500 (can't remember what the zoom is ) which was about the same price as the Sigma. He's had some cracking stuff. maybe worth a look ? I've got the 50-500 Sigma and it'll do me- apart from the dust sucking problem !
Cheers
JohnR