Sigma 150-500

[TL Robinson]

I went ahead and got myself the Sig 150-500. Didn't want to wait for the Tam and the delays concerned me. (hope I won't regret it) Does anyone know whether it's ok to use the 150-500mm as a push pull rather than using the zoom ring? It works faster that way.

Mitch - I'm taking mine out this weekend as it's supposed to be super nice here and seeing what I can do with it...will post photos and what not sometime early next week. When I bought mine the Tamron wasn't available either and I got a great deal on it so was hard to say no. I've seen some excellent shots off this glass, even at 500.....

 

[TL Robinson]

Here's some from today. Things to note - these are all handheld - and my hands shake some - especially with this lens. I also did some post on all of these, but nothing terrible. There's a few more in the 500mm album on my Flickr - but overall I'm pleased.

TLR_2377 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr


TLR_2376 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr


TLR_2356 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr


TLR_2343 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr


TLR_2322 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr


TLR_2396 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr

 

[mikew_RIP]

500mm looks promising

 

[mikew_RIP]

Must admit ime giving it thought instead of the tamron,yes 600mm would be nice but ime not all that happy with a lot of the 600mm results ive seen.

 

[TL Robinson]

If you keep in mind that it likes a lot of light at 500mm and is happiest at f8 and f11 then it's a fantastic lens...

 

[mikew_RIP]

Thats the same f stops as my 120-400 likes so i aim for that any way

 

[TL Robinson]

Thats the same f stops as my 120-400 likes so i aim for that any way

Anything under 500 with Lenszilla and all bets are off....tomorrow I'm doing some family portraits at the beach then I'm pulling out this guy and having some more fun....

 

[Philnz]

Hi guys , these were taken at 600mm . The more light the merrier with this lens . I have done a back to back test against sigmas 150-500 and the tammy knocks spots off the sigma . These were all handheld shots also . Bird on wall is at 420mm


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Wow and wow again.

 

[Bigfatmole]

The tammy is much the same for its appetite for light . It's very at good 600mm even at f6.3 but if f8 is possible depending on your light it very very good . The bokeh fantastic and very easy to achieve even at f8 which I was surprised at . Here are a couple of shots at 600mm and the last Orangutan is at 480mm if I remember correctly


Some bird in flight pics also

 

[Mitch W]

Looking forward to seeing your images with your new lens. Here are a couple of mine. One is cropped quite a bit. I included the original as well.

 

[TL Robinson]

Looking forward to seeing your images with your new lens. Here are a couple of mine. One is cropped quite a bit. I included the original as well. View attachment 92467View attachment 92468View attachment 92469

Assuming handheld Mitch? These (along with mine) make me happy about my decision....

 

[Mitch W]

Hmmmm....I can't recall if handheld or not. Had my tripod with me and some were handheld and others not.

 

[TL Robinson]

Hmmmm....I can't recall if handheld or not. Had my tripod with me and some were handheld and others not.

I've taken to carrying my tripod with me when I take this lens out...haven't been in a situation yet where I've needed to used it (or wanted to) but I have a couple things planned where it will be beneficial...

I like the lens enough to keep it .vs sending it back and going through the hassle of a refund only to wait and spend more money on the Tamron....this is a hobby for me so I ma happy....

 

[TL Robinson]

Playing int he park the other day....cropped and ran thru lightroom...

 

[Akozub]

Sigma 150-500 at f/8 1/1250 320mm hand held

 

[TL Robinson]

Moon-4736 by T.L. Robinson, on Flickr

Sigma 150-500mm @ 500mm f/8 1/400 iso400 on tripod