tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post330896507708192838..comments2024-01-26T16:45:41.853+00:00Comments on Wildlife & Nature Photography: Sigma 500mm f4.5 - one year on ReviewFrank Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-33081176826850248012014-07-14T17:59:36.479+01:002014-07-14T17:59:36.479+01:00Hi Tony
The distances vary from the Squirrel and ...Hi Tony<br /><br />The distances vary from the Squirrel and smaller birds being within 5 metres to the Cormorant, shot with a converter and must have been 100+ metres or so.Frank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-40511904576868923992014-07-13T22:12:12.242+01:002014-07-13T22:12:12.242+01:00Hi Frank,
What sort of distance are you shooting...Hi Frank, <br /><br />What sort of distance are you shooting these photos from?<br /><br />cheers<br />tony<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542042189064064482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-48381916572523408092013-05-09T08:46:08.775+01:002013-05-09T08:46:08.775+01:00Glad you found the review useful Higgy, there'...Glad you found the review useful Higgy, there's still a few bargains out there with this lens. Keep checking MPB which is where I got mine.Frank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-26296936900079263382013-05-09T01:02:25.286+01:002013-05-09T01:02:25.286+01:00Great review Frank! I found this very useful and |...Great review Frank! I found this very useful and | shall certainly look out for a decent second hand version if I can find one!...<br /><br />Many thanks for posting this<br /><br />Best regards<br /><br />HiggyHiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034613695263425820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-76813996434751599342012-10-24T19:16:21.997+01:002012-10-24T19:16:21.997+01:00Anonymous - you're right, it doesn't have ...Anonymous - you're right, it doesn't have the OS and is f 4.5, but if it did it would be much bigger and heavier. To be honest, if money was no problem I would have the Canon 500mm as well as the Sigma because of its smaller size and weight. The thing about OS is that the kind of shutter speed I need to freeze my subject will probably be fast enough to prevent camera shake - ie shutter speed equal or above focal length. Having said that I would still like the OS.Frank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-56290410674420347472012-10-24T19:05:38.965+01:002012-10-24T19:05:38.965+01:00You shouldn't be able to get a Sigma 500mm f4....You shouldn't be able to get a Sigma 500mm f4.5 for only £799 - it's just too good to be true! You would be lucky to get a used one for less than £2000 now. The 50-500 costs around £799. It's possible it's the much older, none digital 500mm one - check that it has letters such as APO, EX, DG and HSM which relate to the newer model. If it is genuine and you can either try it out and inspect it or it has a guarantee then this is an absolute bargain and too good to pass up, but I think there has to be a catch. Good luck.Frank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-13871383501693011812012-10-24T18:41:18.877+01:002012-10-24T18:41:18.877+01:00Hi Frank, thanks for a great review! I have seen o...Hi Frank, thanks for a great review! I have seen one advertised for £799 and was wondering how this price compared? Although more than I can really afford it might be worth the stretch if the results are so good!? Currently shooting with a Nikon d90 and my main choice of glass is a Nikon 300mm f4 which is superb but just lacks that extra reach!...Higgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034613695263425820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-73429791637795207802012-04-29T12:35:14.179+01:002012-04-29T12:35:14.179+01:00Good lens but less OS system and f/4.5, not f/4. D...Good lens but less OS system and f/4.5, not f/4. Dammage. Optical quality very good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-65425898347853721222011-11-10T00:59:16.635+00:002011-11-10T00:59:16.635+00:00Just bought myself a new Sigma apo 500mm 4.5 and c...Just bought myself a new Sigma apo 500mm 4.5 and cant wait to get out there and use it, thanks for the review, great images also.Shane Walkerhttp://www.wiz66.net.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-44923808064771008162011-06-17T15:12:54.428+01:002011-06-17T15:12:54.428+01:00Good review. And good lens. I have it and the sigm...Good review. And good lens. I have it and the sigma 300mm 2.8 on Pentax mount. The only problem is the screw drive and Pentax cameras. Not a good professional combo. In my opinion. But the lens is a really good performer.<br />Link to photos with 500mm 4.5 and 300mm 2.8 only.<br />flickr.com/photos/avianphotosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-82180519596232276422011-06-03T14:46:10.328+01:002011-06-03T14:46:10.328+01:00Hi Frank,
Thanks for your reply, the results I get...Hi Frank,<br />Thanks for your reply, the results I get from this lens when set on one shot have been outstanding. I am going to buy the 1D mkIV body, as you say it might be ok on another body,if not might send it off to be looked at as loathed to buy another lens when I know that in every other respect except in al servo mode its excellent.<br />I've been out today photographing kingfishers, using kenko converters, with pins taped up and in one shot mode I get good results, maybe I need a quick fix, now where is that hammer ?<br />Regards<br />Davidsnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444231503918055325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-58337460355689213992011-06-01T18:41:55.872+01:002011-06-01T18:41:55.872+01:00Hi David
Sorry to hear you've been having prob...Hi David<br />Sorry to hear you've been having problems with your lens hunting but no, I haven't had that problem. I've tried various focusing options but always on servo and the focusing speed has never been a problem especially with the 1d MkIIn. (Works fine with my 30D as well) I've heard it does this with a converter on, but here too I seem to be lucky. <br /><br />My worry when I first got this lens was the inconsistancy I'd heard with Sigma lenses and this may be the situation here. I can only think trying it on a different body if you haven't already to see if that has any effect or have it sent to Sigma to be fixed as I don't think it should be happening to you.<br /><br />FrankFrank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-63812409970907488962011-05-31T11:27:06.713+01:002011-05-31T11:27:06.713+01:00Hi Frank,
I am a pro wildlife photographer living ...Hi Frank,<br />I am a pro wildlife photographer living and working in the Brecon Beacons south Wales.<br />Have the same set up as yourself mkIIn & 500mm f4.5 sigma. I get cracking and I mean cracking results with this set up using one shot mode but if I change to al servo have real problems with the lens hunting, have you suffered with the same problem at all ?<br />Regards Dave www.davidbaileyphotographywales.co.uksnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444231503918055325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-22512441673591441852011-04-04T18:46:43.510+01:002011-04-04T18:46:43.510+01:00Hi Dan, yes you can handhold the lens but I would ...Hi Dan, yes you can handhold the lens but I would recommend a fast shutter speed of at least 1/800 sec to prevent camera shake as it doesn’t have IS. I don’t use it with a tripod but do use a monopod or other various techniques to keep it steady and feel I can still get good sharp images this way.<br /><br />FrankFrank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-81389276259473149162011-04-03T14:23:16.450+01:002011-04-03T14:23:16.450+01:00Hello Frank,
What about hand holding? Is it any c...Hello Frank,<br /><br />What about hand holding? Is it any chance?<br />Thanks,<br />Dan.Dan Voicunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-64161358534732652512011-03-06T03:16:17.138+00:002011-03-06T03:16:17.138+00:00What a great and crisp shotWhat a great and crisp shotSadiq Somjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312674543496114819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-15091504670960685712011-02-21T19:21:56.832+00:002011-02-21T19:21:56.832+00:00Fay, Johnny, glad the review was interesting to yo...Fay, Johnny, glad the review was interesting to you. Fay, you seem to be doing ok with your 400mm. If you find a second hand bargin as I did, it's worth considering.<br /><br />FrankFrank Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297315370730666745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-44316609314254836872011-02-21T09:57:14.784+00:002011-02-21T09:57:14.784+00:00Cracking review sir. Very informative.Cracking review sir. Very informative.Johnnykinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076909025101532481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476306530073260083.post-15173120245746964682011-02-20T14:03:40.910+00:002011-02-20T14:03:40.910+00:00Hi Frank, I'm glad to see a review of the Sigm...Hi Frank, I'm glad to see a review of the Sigma 500mm - as you say reviews of, and images from, this lens are few and far between.<br />I would like to get a longer lens (my longest is the Canon 400mm f5.6) but the Canon 500mm is well out of my price range and will be even more so once the Mk IIs appear, so I would probably get the Sigma instead. The Sigma's expensive but still more reasonably priced than its Canon counterpart.<br />Your images are lovely and are a great advert for the Sigma.<br />Cheers<br />FayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com