How does this lens compare to the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens?
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I have no idea as I have never used a Sigma lens. I know with my Tamron... I do get good shots with it. Only problem is using it runs my battery down faster. Sorry couldnt help, but I love mine.
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Tamron AF 200-500mm f5.0-6.3 is sharper focus at the end of 500mm. This is the most important for bird wildlife photography and lighter. The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 is a stabilizes version. A little heavy. Also a little faster focus. What it really comes to is the photographer learning the little tricks each lens has to get use to. Both lenses are very well made in craftmanship.
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It's heavier! It does a good job, but I'm just as impressed with the Sigma.
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I also have a Sigma 50-500mm (Bigma) that is highly rated, I find this lens to compare favorably and being much smaller much easier to get steady & sharp hand-hel results at 300mm. Took photos at a band concert a week ago (indoors) and was impressed that I could read the type on name tags music stand from a distance. Basically a very sharp lens for the money. I highly recommend.
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I use this lens mostly handheld and it's the sharpest telephoto lens I've used in my life and I've used many. I don't even use IS during day time and at wide open its sharp. I also have canon 70-200 f2.8 non IS and that lens is sharp too. But I prefer 300mm on full frame rather than 70-200 on cropped frame to get even sharper pictures. Also this lens is much lighter than the zoom lens although it's slightly longer.
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Hello, this is a great lens. I shoot weddings with it but outdoors or in a big church since it is 70mm. If you need group shots or wider shots you'll need a backup wide lens. But the quality of this glass is excellent. I have never used the canon version but I researched it and they both are close with the cannon having a slight edge.I decided to go with the sigma due to the price difference.
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No comparison! This lens even out performs Canon's 1.4 in most areas! One area it really blows a lot 50mm out of the water in is bokeh quality! It has 9 round blades that make a heck of difference and give it it's quality D.O.F. and bokeh. Some have compared it's build quality and performance more closer to Canon's 50mm 1.2L. I'm a fashion and beauty photographer and use this lens quite often, and I can confidently stand behind this glass! If you can buy it, buy it! To see some of the photos I've taken with this lens visit my site: www.richardanthonyevans.com.
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TVM,Thanks for the heads-up on the Sigma. A popular photo mag just this month had a review on a Sigma lens - 18mm/250mm. They gave it a big thumbs up so I'll keep checking up on Sigma for quality and suitability/cost-effectiveness for the T1i. I'll already start some reading up on the 150mm/500mm. BTW - that "500" # sounds juicy. Per Tech's comment (and I educated myself more on what he was talking about) what with a 1.4 or 1.6 mag ratio that 500mm max zoom should be more like in the 700's. I guess that means a quality tripod (read "triple digits") is in the cards too. TVM,Thanks for the heads-up on the Sigma. A popular photo mag just this month had a review on a Sigma lens - 18mm/250mm. They gave it a big thumbs up so I'll keep checking up on Sigma for quality and suitability/cost-effectiveness for the T1i. I'll already start some reading up on the 150mm/500mm. BTW - that "500" # sounds juicy. Per Tech's comment (and I educated myself more on what he was talking about) what with a 1.4 or 1.6 mag ratio that 500mm max zoom should be more like in the 700's. I guess that means a quality tripod (read "triple digits") is in the... » Read More TVM,Thanks for the heads-up on the Sigma. A popular photo mag just this month had a review on a Sigma lens - 18mm/250mm. They gave it a big thumbs up so I'll keep checking up on Sigma for quality and suitability/cost-effectiveness for the T1i. I'll already start some reading up on the 150mm/500mm. BTW - that "500" # sounds juicy. Per Tech's comment (and I educated myself more on what he was talking about) what with a 1.4 or 1.6 mag ratio that 500mm max zoom should be more like in the 700's. I guess that means a quality tripod (read "triple digits") is in the cards too. « Show Less
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I realize this is a few months old, but came up on my screen, and maybe will help others... YES! Sigma's HSM (which this lens has) is essentially equivalent to nikon's AF-S/SWM (and also canon's USM), meaning there is a focusing motor in the lens, so will focus even on cameras that do not have a built in focus motor, such as the D40, D40X, D60, D3000 and D5000
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My opinion goes against some other comments. I use a Sigma 150-500 and Sigma 70-300 (the newer version) on my D7100, shooting motorsports, where the speeds reached are quite a bit higher than kids playing football, and the focusing speed is very good, especially on the 120-300. I've never lost a shot due to slow focus, even when panning as the cars go by at 150mph+. I've used the 20-700 Sigma, and it's even a bit faster.
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the lens has an 86mm entrance like the Sigma 150-500mm autofocus, so theoretically can provide similar results after digital enlarging/reducing to the same scale; I myself have an older/cheaper Sigma 170-500mm on an old Canon Rebel Txi, while the 650-1300mm manual (sold under Rokinon brand but basically the same product) is used mostly on an Olympus mirrorless; the autofocus lens is several times more expensive but much more convenient to use
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I have Sigma 150-500 for Canon. It works great with Sigma Teleconverter AF 2x DG using Canon 5D MK III, 70D, T3, and T5 with Manual Exposure or Auto without 2x.
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For Nikon: Sigma Corporation 635306 24-105mm F 4.0 DG OS HSM Zoom Lens for Nikon Cameras
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Love my Sigma. It is fantastic lens for the money. If video is a requirement, I recommend the Sony. The OSS makes for much better video. BTW - when I shoot video, I change to 16-50 lens with OSS.
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I would suggest you check the page that sells this product separately, where there is a widget to check if the lens will work with a given camera. Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 Auto Focus APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasBased on the answer I got there, it says it will work.
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The 18-105 is definitely the sharper lens. In my opinion, even at F4 throughout the entire range, you get amazing results. The 18-200, like most zooms, you have to really stop it down some to get the best results and the telephoto ends tends to get soft focus. It's a good all-in-one but definitely can notice the difference in performance and image quality especially in lower light situations.
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Short answer, yes. Long answer is the D2x is a DX camera so the lens becomes a 105-300 MM equivalent on your camera. If this is too long, the Sigma 50-150 would be better for you.
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I have all 3 lens and the sigma is the sharpest of them all! I've been using this lens on my black magic cinema camera and it's now my main lens! The price is well worth it and I recommend it out of the 3!
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Comparable to Nikon's 50mm f/1.4? http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336679058&sr=1-2