Sigma 70-300mm 70-300 f4-5.6 APO DG Macro

Mp4 · 23 Jun 2008 at 16:31

Sigma 70-300mm 70-300 f4-5.6 APO DG Macro For Canon +UV

Just have to wait for it to come in the post

rah

Anyone else have this lens?

Mr Jones · 23 Jun 2008 at 16:36

I have the non APO version, many people have some qualms about the non-APO version. I've been using mine, it has its limitations from 200mm and beyond (not as sharp and apparently CA, but I've yet noticed such a problem), for the price I've paid, it's a well priced tele-zoom.

I'm sure you'll have much fun with that too

33L · 23 Jun 2008 at 16:42

got the APO version.

i find it okay but i have sharper lenses and its starting to show its softness so i am soon to be replacing it!

Meronem · 23 Jun 2008 at 18:02

i can highly recommend the sigma 100-300mm F/4 as a worthy replacement !

although it is a bit more expensive !

Mp4 · 23 Jun 2008 at 18:11

Cost me £123 brand new and it comes with a UV filter also and as i have the basic kit lens that came with the 400D i think its a worthy investment as i want to capture wildlife

chameleon · 24 Jun 2008 at 03:00

I've had one for quite a while, got it on holiday in Germany. Its a pretty good lens and I've used it at airshows etc.
Then I got a 100-400L...

33L · 24 Jun 2008 at 08:30

Meronem said:
i can highly recommend the sigma 100-300mm F/4 as a worthy replacement !

although it is a bit more expensive !

been looking at that and also the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8

Meronem · 24 Jun 2008 at 08:48

yeah, that's a great lens too, but at f/2.8 its going to be quite heavey

Tooks · 24 Jun 2008 at 08:53

I have one in a Pentax mount, and it's pretty good once you know its limitations! Nice lens for Macro work too, you don't need to be too close to your subject.

Here's a couple I've taken with mine.

Mp4 · 24 Jun 2008 at 15:33

im glad its a good lens , better than i have currently anyway

cant wait for it to come

Dark88 · 24 Jun 2008 at 16:37

Tooks said:
I have one in a Pentax mount, and it's pretty good once you know its limitations! Nice lens for Macro work too, you don't need to be too close to your subject.

what do you mean by limitations? I've just bought one myself so any tips in taking shots with it are greatfully received

Tooks · 24 Jun 2008 at 17:04

Darkmage88 said:
what do you mean by limitations? I've just bought one myself so any tips in taking shots with it are greatfully received

Well, It's not the sharpest lens at 300mm, but anything below that is good.

Also, it's f5.6 at 300mm, so that limits your shutter speeds affecting capture in low light and/or with fast moving objects, ie birds!

In good light though, it's a very capable lens for the money IMO, with good control of CA and Purple Fringing.

The Macro function is very good, but you'll need a tripod for really sharp images, same as other Macro photography though I guess.

Mp4 · 27 Jun 2008 at 20:28

Hi all,

I recieved the lens today not had the chance to venture out as of yet though

can anyone spec me a good place to get camera bags?

as i need a new one

Mp4 · 28 Jun 2008 at 11:47

:/ anyone ?

Crossy · 28 Jun 2008 at 11:56

Mp4 said:
:/ anyone ?

Cant say competitors. Try fleabay or google.

Mp4 · 28 Jun 2008 at 11:59

Who said anythin about competitors?

just wanna know what are good bags to get etc ocuk sell camera bags now?!!

Mr Jones · 28 Jun 2008 at 12:11

Mp4 said:
Who said anythin about competitors? just wanna know what are good bags to get etc ocuk sell camera bags now?!!

But the place might sell what OcUK sells too.

Anyway, I personally don't use a specific camera bag as such. Got a cheapo "Canon" branded bag off eBay that can hold my camera body+50mm lens, my 18-55mm and 70-300mm are just lens capped and locked on Autofocus, then kept in my usual rug sack with my camera.