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- Sigma's APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a focal range of up to 500 mm! The APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has Sigma's exclusive optical image stabilisation system, which is particularly suited to taking photos of sporting e
- The APO 150-500mm's glass elements are coated with a super multi-layer that reduces flare and ghosting, guaranteeing perfect quality photos at all times, while the APO 150-500 mm's silent and quick, ultrasonic HSM motor makes it even easier to use
- High image quality is guaranteed with the APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM!
- 1 year UK warranty
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This is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens that allows photographers to freely play with the ability of telephoto lenses to bring the subject closer and shorten perspective. It is equipped with Sigma’s own Camera Shake Compensation OS (Optical Stabiliser) System, so handheld photography is worry-free. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass is used for superior correction of chromatic aberrations, and the rear focusing system effectively corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. The lens is equipped with HSM for fast AF speeds and quiet shooting, and is capable of full-time manual focus override. It also accommodates optional APO Tele Converters
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Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM (Stabilised) Canon Fit
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
I have been using this lens with my Canon EOS 40D at several air shows to photograph jets and propeller driven aircraft, the latter using shutter speeds of 1/320 sec or 1/400 sec at 500 mm (equivalent to 800 mm for my camera) using the optical stabiliser and have found that it gives superb results. You may want to reduce the shutter speed to 1/250 sec to give a slightly better blur to propellers and helicopter blades but I have not risked it yet.
The main problems with this lens, which many others of a similar specification suffer from, are:
Its weight - approximately six pounds with my camera - so you need a strong neck;
The size makes it difficult to use the zoom ring when hand holding it - autofocus is a must; and
If you are looking up at the sky and try to use the autofocus system when the plane is almost out of sight you will probably fool the system into thinking that it is nearer and you will have to refocus using a distant building or something similar.
The optical stabiliser is unlikely to work with a tripod so if you are going to use one you may wish to consider another lens e.g. the Tamron 200 - 500 mm.
The main problems with this lens, which many others of a similar specification suffer from, are:
Its weight - approximately six pounds with my camera - so you need a strong neck;
The size makes it difficult to use the zoom ring when hand holding it - autofocus is a must; and
If you are looking up at the sky and try to use the autofocus system when the plane is almost out of sight you will probably fool the system into thinking that it is nearer and you will have to refocus using a distant building or something similar.
The optical stabiliser is unlikely to work with a tripod so if you are going to use one you may wish to consider another lens e.g. the Tamron 200 - 500 mm.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Having owned this lens for a few months now I have to say I can only give it 3 out of 5 stars. I have used the lens on a 5DMK2 and I find that it focuses to close. So if you are taking a photo of something that is 30 meters away the lens will focus around the 25 meter mark which is a bit of a problem. The lens itself is heavy so be aware of added weight to your backpack. I am happy with the lens apart from that and the manual focus can be used to compensate for these problems.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Well done Amazon. Ordered and arrived next day. Despite some poor reviews and some good ones on the web. price won over a Canon prime lens!
Just tried the lens on my Canon 50D. I was amazed. Despite the poor light due to our bad weather the lens is superb although a little heavy. Took some shots hand held and was very pleased with the results. Will certainly look at other Sigma len's.
Just tried the lens on my Canon 50D. I was amazed. Despite the poor light due to our bad weather the lens is superb although a little heavy. Took some shots hand held and was very pleased with the results. Will certainly look at other Sigma len's.
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I bought this lens after extensive research of views and opinions. It is an excellent lens and very good value for money but of course it is not a "pro" lens (check the price of... Read more
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Confused Canon User
I am considering this and the similar 120/400mm lens and wonder why most of the reviews for this lens which is the Canon version are written for the Nikon version.
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by K. Moxham
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