Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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$979.95
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Jun 29, 2010 16:15:11

This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close and short perspective. Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well asfull-time manual focusing capability. LENS ONLY

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I just purchased this lens, the reason for purchasing this lens was to photo Bald Eagles, I'm tired of trying to get good pictures when the Eagles are 200 plus yards away. I have plans on going down to the Conowingo Dam in M.D. to photo, however you don't dare go there without a 400mm lens or above for fear you may get laughed out of the place, and for fear that making a 160 mile round trip was a waste of time. After reading weeks of reviews on the lens I along with most people was questioning if the focus at 500mm would let me down. The Canon 400mm is a great lens however I wanted the extended distance. I'm not in this for a profession just a hobby so I'm not looking to spend ,000-,000, I decided to make the leap yes buying this lens was a leap for me. The 1st thing I did was go out on a humid day and take some photo's of a tree with leaves off in the distance on an overcast morning to me this was perfect to try and make the lens not focus, I figured with the overcast day, and the leaves(low contrast) there would be no way I would get a sharp clear focus for sure I figured there would be softness around the edges, well I was wrong the leaves and bark are clear, and sharp at 500mm. The last photo I took was handheld with the stabelizer on I could not tell the difference from the 1st photo's taken on a tripod from the handheld photo. The lens has a rough unfinished feel to it which adds to making the grip more sure. The weight is a bit heavy, but my guess is when your building a large lens with everything that this lens has its going to be a bit heavy, if you want a light lens then get one that is made out of plastic. If you decide on getting this lens I would get a filter not too expensive under .00, why take a chance of scratching the lens. All in all the lens focuses with no problem, is quick, and quiet.

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