Sigma 100-400 image sample thread (post yours if you have one)

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mikew_RIP

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mikew_RIP

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NealB said:
Now that you have spent several weeks using this lens what is your opinion and observations?
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Up to now ime pleased with it, the only thing i would say is if your birding and can manage it go for a 150-600,the extra reach will come in handy,i knew this before buying but they are just too heavy for me.
 
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mikew said:
Up to now ime pleased with it, the only thing i would say is if your birding and can manage it go for a 150-600,the extra reach will come in handy,i knew this before buying but they are just too heavy for me.
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I already have a Sigma 150-600mm Sport that I use on my D810. I am looking for something lighter with decent reach that I can use on my D500 for those times I just wander around with no particular project in mind. Some times I will wander around for a half of day and don't want to carry a camera, super heavy lens and a tripod. I could just take this lens and my 16-80mm and have most things covered with little weight and no backpack.
 
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mikew said:
Up to now ime pleased with it, the only thing i would say is if your birding and can manage it go for a 150-600,the extra reach will come in handy,i knew this before buying but they are just too heavy for me.
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If I had the money ,I would pick one up just so you wouldn't be the only one posting in this thread.:)
 
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NealB said:
I already have a Sigma 150-600mm Sport that I use on my D810. I am looking for something lighter with decent reach that I can use on my D500 for those times I just wander around with no particular project in mind. Some times I will wander around for a half of day and don't want to carry a camera, super heavy lens and a tripod. I could just take this lens and my 16-80mm and have most things covered with little weight and no backpack.
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While waiting for a sort out with my gear i was using d7100 70-300,i find the 100-400 a lot nicer than the 70-300 and more use.
 
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mikew said:
While waiting for a sort out with my gear i was using d7100 70-300,i find the 100-400 a lot nicer than the 70-300 and more use.
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Thank you Mike for you sharing your experience with this lens. I already have 3 different Sigma lenses which I am satisfied with so I tend to look at Sigma first before exploring other brands.
 
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I have been getting a little bit down about IQ so have done some research through my images.
It looks like as I have been getting used to the lens and started stopping it down I am getting less detailed results.
My best images are wide open, i know stopping down will give me slower shutter speeds and possibly higher iso but it looks to go beyond this.


Don't think I will complain as most photographers would give their high teeth for a lens that gave its best wide open.Going to shoot wide open for a few weeks and look again.
 
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TKC_D500

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mikew said:
I have been getting a little bit down about IQ so have done some research through my images.
It looks like as I have been getting used to the lens and started stopping it down I am getting less detailed results.
My best images are wide open, i know stopping down will give me slower shutter speeds and possibly higher iso but it looks to go beyond this.


Don't think I will complain as most photographers would give their high teeth for a lens that gave its best wide open.Going to shoot wide open for a few weeks and look again.
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Interesting. This is the second review I've read where this was stated. I would have expected it to be sharpest when stopped down a stop. Still doesn't make me want one as a walking around at the park lens any Less though.

Thanks for the review!


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mikew_RIP

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TKC_D500 said:
Interesting. This is the second review I've read where this was stated. I would have expected it to be sharpest when stopped down a stop. Still doesn't make me want one as a walking around at the park lens any Less though.

Thanks for the review!


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When i can get out again if wide open settles my niggles then it will just stay wide open.
 
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