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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 97404" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>The weight difference is only a couple ounces, but cost was the determining factor for me.&nbsp; Both current models have OS.&nbsp; How much difference does stabilization make?&nbsp; Unless you're prepared to shoot constantly at high ISO to get your shutter speed over 1/250 then it makes all the difference.&nbsp; This lens can run soft at the extremes - max focal length, min/max aperture.&nbsp; It has a sweet spot starting around f/8.&nbsp; I use mine predominantly for wildlife, and mainly for birding.&nbsp; I use it handheld 95% of the time as I'm looking for birds in flight.&nbsp; Without the OS I would probably be throwing out most of my shots at 300mm and up.&nbsp; Most of the bird shots on my Flickr account (linked below) were shot with it.&nbsp; I'm extremely happy, and Sigma has a great warranty on these things.&nbsp; My focus motor went after 14 months and lots of use, and it was a 9 day, no hassle turn around with them to get it repaired.&nbsp; If you're buying used that point may be moot.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 97404, member: 9240"] The weight difference is only a couple ounces, but cost was the determining factor for me. Both current models have OS. How much difference does stabilization make? Unless you're prepared to shoot constantly at high ISO to get your shutter speed over 1/250 then it makes all the difference. This lens can run soft at the extremes - max focal length, min/max aperture. It has a sweet spot starting around f/8. I use mine predominantly for wildlife, and mainly for birding. I use it handheld 95% of the time as I'm looking for birds in flight. Without the OS I would probably be throwing out most of my shots at 300mm and up. Most of the bird shots on my Flickr account (linked below) were shot with it. I'm extremely happy, and Sigma has a great warranty on these things. My focus motor went after 14 months and lots of use, and it was a 9 day, no hassle turn around with them to get it repaired. If you're buying used that point may be moot. [/QUOTE]

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