Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF

[Yoh]

Has anyone tried this particular lens on before?

How's the AF performance and image quality throughout the range? And to Canon users, how's it compared to Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS L?

Would appreciate if any mates here can provide some reviews on it.

Thanks!

[spheredome]

You can also opt for the Sigma 150-500mm APO OS, the stablizer allows you to take a pic with 1/125 unsupported at long end. But you should know they are both very very heavy lens.

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by spheredome You can also opt for the Sigma 150-500mm APO OS, the stablizer allows you to take a pic with 1/125 unsupported at long end. But you should know they are both very very heavy lens.

I did consider that before though. But would like to look into 50-500 as another option to consider since I could get 'em at pretty close price.

[Akatsuki]

Tried a friend's copy some weeks back.

- Great value for the price! (He got it at ard SGD1.2-1.4K in HK IIRC, tk foto quote me 2k!!)
- Excellent reach! especially when use on a crop sensor.
- Quite light for lenses of such focal length
- AF is pretty decent in good daylight, slightly sluggish on cloudy day but still decent
- No OS though, hence handheld might not be very viable
- Never use Canon 100-400 before though.... but i can safely assume it will certainly be better than BIGMA...you can google for sample images...

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by Akatsuki Tried a friend's copy some weeks back. - Great value for the price! (He got it at ard SGD1.2-1.4K in HK IIRC, tk foto quote me 2k!!) - Excellent reach! especially when use on a crop sensor. - Quite light for lenses of such focal length - AF is pretty decent in good daylight, slightly sluggish on cloudy day but still decent - No OS though, hence handheld might not be very viable - Never use Canon 100-400 before though.... but i can safely assume it will certainly be better than BIGMA...you can google for sample images...

The local price for 50-500mm is about $2K though. CP quoted me the same price range too.

For the AF, ain't the RF suppose to make it faster? Seems that HSM didn't gave it much of a boost or the AF went hunting in low-light condition huh?

[mellette]

Hmmm.. I always thought this Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF is the Bigma..

Clearly I was way too slow to catch up with the changes. Whats the difference ??

thanks

Originally Posted by Akatsuki Tried a friend's copy some weeks back. - Great value for the price! (He got it at ard SGD1.2-1.4K in HK IIRC, tk foto quote me 2k!!) - Excellent reach! especially when use on a crop sensor. - Quite light for lenses of such focal length - AF is pretty decent in good daylight, slightly sluggish on cloudy day but still decent - No OS though, hence handheld might not be very viable - Never use Canon 100-400 before though.... but i can safely assume it will certainly be better than BIGMA...you can google for sample images...

[Yoh]

Looks like not many tried out this particular lens huh?

[xtemujin]

I'm a Nikon user and bought the Bigma for the 2008 Singapore Airshow, $1500 from Orient Photo.

Great lens and it was cloudy during the airshow and I didn't have any blurry photos, used it for all the aerial shows, handheld.







More photos in my Flickr album.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemuji...7603849313451/

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by xtemujin I'm a Nikon user and bought the Bigma for the 2008 Singapore Airshow, $1500 from Orient Photo. Great lens and it was cloudy during the airshow and I didn't have any blurry photos, used it for all the aerial shows, handheld. More photos in my Flickr album. http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemuji...7603849313451/

Thanks. I've ordered mine. Waiting for it to be delivered. It seems that most of the stores are selling at 2K range locally.

[xtemujin]

That's quite a markup of $500 from the price I bought last year.

Originally Posted by Yoh Thanks. I've ordered mine. Waiting for it to be delivered. It seems that most of the stores are selling at 2K range locally.

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by xtemujin That's quite a markup of $500 from the price I bought last year.

Yeah, CP quoted me $2076. I'm getting mine from elsewhere.

[newkon]

Originally Posted by Yoh Yeah, CP quoted me $2076. I'm getting mine from elsewhere.

I've got a quote at S$1700+ (incl gst)

xtemujin - did you manage to get good shots with this lens during last year's F1?

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by newkon I've got a quote at S$1700+ (incl gst) xtemujin - did you manage to get good shots with this lens during last year's F1?

When was the quote? And the exact amount?

I received the quote on 16th April and it specifically stated "Cash Only".

[xtemujin]

I didn't go for the Singapore F1 as I prefer to shot fast aircraft than fast car.

50mm samples

Originally Posted by newkon I've got a quote at S$1700+ (incl gst) xtemujin - did you manage to get good shots with this lens during last year's F1?

[Yoh]

xtemujin, do you apply gaffer tape onto your 50-500mm? Wonder if gaffer tape will cause any peeling after attempting to remove it.

[xtemujin]

I didn't gaffer my Bigma lens.

HTH.

Originally Posted by Yoh xtemujin, do you apply gaffer tape onto your 50-500mm? Wonder if gaffer tape will cause any peeling after attempting to remove it.

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by xtemujin I didn't gaffer my Bigma lens. HTH.

No specific steps taken to prevent possible paint peeling huh?

[innocent2000]

Originally Posted by Yoh When was the quote? And the exact amount? I received the quote on 16th April and it specifically stated "Cash Only".

I just got an e-quote from MS Color: S$1925 + 7% GST (Cash price & by order only).
And yesterday was at Audio House, they quoted me more than S$2650 (after discount somemore)!!

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by innocent2000 I just got an e-quote from MS Color: S$1925 + 7% GST (Cash price & by order only). And yesterday was at Audio House, they quoted me more than S$2650 (after discount somemore)!!

AudioHouse's price is totally way off.

MSColor's quote is near CP's.

[innocent2000]

Originally Posted by Yoh AudioHouse's price is totally way off. MSColor's quote is near CP's.

Yup....just checked with OP as well. Their price has increased to S$2050 (cash price). Most shops pricing similar lor.