Any Sigma 100-300 F4 EX IF HSM users

Caussway · 16th February 2004

Has anyone used Sigma 100-300 F4 EX IF HSM with 300D OR 10D. How is the performance with and without 1.4X TC. How much this lens cost ?
Appreciate feedback from any users.

Bluestrike · 16th February 2004

yeah simitai ji..!
hurry up and say!!!
:P

With 1.4 and without are very good.
used with a 10D.

Need I say more?

r32 · 16th February 2004

Constant length lens, quick HSM focusing and a nice constant F4 aperture for the focal length it gives makes it a value for money buy. I had the pleasure of shooting with this lens, plus a Tamron 1.4x teleconvertor, giving an effective 140-420mm/F5.6 range. The size of this lens in stowed position (ie hood reversed) is only a touch longer than a 70-200mm 2.8 lens I also carried.

It is formidably heavy, and almost mandates the use of a monopod for support. As quick as the HSM motor is, I wished for a focus range limiter switch like Canon has; often, in AI Servo mode, after losing focusing, it cycles all the way in, then out, and the moment is thus lost.

Otherwise a very nice piece of glass, a good alternative to the L-series of lenses, it seems that Canon does not have an equivalent lens, and its still pretty usable even with the addition of a teleconvertor.

If you don't have a telephoto lens, in this range, and are on a budget (if you can consider left and right of $1200 being on a budget!) then its pretty good value for what you pay.

I'll post some samples soon, hopefully.

Caussway · 17th February 2004

Hi Bluestrike and r32 thanks for your valueable feedback.
I have few more quations hope you guys don't mind.

What abt focusing accuracy and speed ?

How would you guys compare this to a 70-200 F2.8 with a 2x TC,
That comes to 140 - 400 F5.6 ?

I'm thinking of getting this for bird photography. With a 1.4x + 1.6x cropping factor I can get close to 670mm which I believe is sufficient.

r32 waiting for your sample images, thanks again.

Bluestrike · 17th February 2004

Originally Posted by Caussway

Hi Bluestrike and r32 thanks for your valueable feedback.
I have few more quations hope you guys don't mind.

What abt focusing accuracy and speed ?

How would you guys compare this to a 70-200 F2.8 with a 2x TC,
That comes to 140 - 400 F5.6 ?

I'm thinking of getting this for bird photography. With a 1.4x + 1.6x cropping factor I can get close to 670mm which I believe is sufficient.

r32 waiting for your sample images, thanks again.

Well had used the Sigma 70-200/2.8 + 2xTC. Comparing these 2, I find that the AF and speed is much better with the 100-300/4 + 1.4TC.

anyway, you'll need more then that for bird photography. Trust mi.. I know.....

R32... sample sample sample!!

Caussway · 17th February 2004

I realized that as I'm currently using Pro90 + TCON-17, abt 620mm.
But this is a good starting point for me. Already streched my
budget way beyond

( and saving every month now

).

What abt Sigma 50-500mm ? The reviews are good

But seems very heavy

Just saw Sigma came -up with 80-400 with OS.

16th February 2004	#1
Caussway Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 995	Any Sigma 100-300 F4 EX IF HSM users Has anyone used Sigma 100-300 F4 EX IF HSM with 300D OR 10D. How is the performance with and without 1.4X TC. How much this lens cost ? Appreciate feedback from any users.

17th February 2004	#4
Caussway Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 995	Sigma 100-300 F4 EX IF HSM Hi Bluestrike and r32 thanks for your valueable feedback. I have few more quations hope you guys don't mind. What abt focusing accuracy and speed ? How would you guys compare this to a 70-200 F2.8 with a 2x TC, That comes to 140 - 400 F5.6 ? I'm thinking of getting this for bird photography. With a 1.4x + 1.6x cropping factor I can get close to 670mm which I believe is sufficient. r32 waiting for your sample images, thanks again.

17th February 2004	#6
Caussway Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 995	Bird photography I realized that as I'm currently using Pro90 + TCON-17, abt 620mm. But this is a good starting point for me. Already streched my budget way beyond ( and saving every month now ). What abt Sigma 50-500mm ? The reviews are good But seems very heavy Just saw Sigma came -up with 80-400 with OS.

16th February 2004	#2
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	yeah simitai ji..! hurry up and say!!! :P With 1.4 and without are very good. used with a 10D. Need I say more?

16th February 2004	#3
r32 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 976	Constant length lens, quick HSM focusing and a nice constant F4 aperture for the focal length it gives makes it a value for money buy. I had the pleasure of shooting with this lens, plus a Tamron 1.4x teleconvertor, giving an effective 140-420mm/F5.6 range. The size of this lens in stowed position (ie hood reversed) is only a touch longer than a 70-200mm 2.8 lens I also carried. It is formidably heavy, and almost mandates the use of a monopod for support. As quick as the HSM motor is, I wished for a focus range limiter switch like Canon has; often, in AI Servo mode, after losing focusing, it cycles all the way in, then out, and the moment is thus lost. Otherwise a very nice piece of glass, a good alternative to the L-series of lenses, it seems that Canon does not have an equivalent lens, and its still pretty usable even with the addition of a teleconvertor. If you don't have a telephoto lens, in this range, and are on a budget (if you can consider left and right of $1200 being on a budget!) then its pretty good value for what you pay. I'll post some samples soon, hopefully.