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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 283849" data-attributes="member: 9240">The &quot;300mm&quot; is fairly well documented as &quot;closer to 280mm&quot;, so keep that in mind, and it's also where it tends to be the most &quot;soft&quot;.&nbsp; With the Sigma 150-500mm in my possession I can state unequivocally that it works just as it's supposed to with my D600 &amp; D800.&nbsp; In other words, if you're looking for something on the long end, I wouldn't look to the 28-300mm as there are probably much better lenses for reach.&nbsp; I also wouldn't lose sleep over the whole 3rd party thing, particularly with lenses and bodies that have been out for a while.&nbsp; If you're wondering about the next generation of Nikon bodies, realize that there is a great chance that Sigma and others will adjust, so just if you avoid the bleeding edge of a new product you can see how things shake out.&nbsp; I believe Sigma has anticipated such shenanigans and has introduced their USB dock to allow people to upgrade firmware without having to send the lens in.&nbsp; On lenses like the 150-500mm, if it becomes a problem with my next body, I expect that I will be able to schedule service once the firmware update occurs.&nbsp; Given that you have a 55-300mm currently I would recommend sticking with what you have and moving bigger when you're confident with the decision.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 283849, member: 9240"] The "300mm" is fairly well documented as "closer to 280mm", so keep that in mind, and it's also where it tends to be the most "soft". With the Sigma 150-500mm in my possession I can state unequivocally that it works just as it's supposed to with my D600 & D800. In other words, if you're looking for something on the long end, I wouldn't look to the 28-300mm as there are probably much better lenses for reach. I also wouldn't lose sleep over the whole 3rd party thing, particularly with lenses and bodies that have been out for a while. If you're wondering about the next generation of Nikon bodies, realize that there is a great chance that Sigma and others will adjust, so just if you avoid the bleeding edge of a new product you can see how things shake out. I believe Sigma has anticipated such shenanigans and has introduced their USB dock to allow people to upgrade firmware without having to send the lens in. On lenses like the 150-500mm, if it becomes a problem with my next body, I expect that I will be able to schedule service once the firmware update occurs. Given that you have a 55-300mm currently I would recommend sticking with what you have and moving bigger when you're confident with the decision. [/QUOTE]

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