Experiences with the SIGMA 135-400MM4.5-5.6?

[YYZPICS]

Has any one used this lens?
Any good or bad experinces?

[PortColumbus]

I think it's good. The 400mm is nice to have for aviation, and it's still pretty sharp on that end.

My photos starting at January 30, 2005 are with the lens.

[Greg]

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here's an example of a shot with it. I didn't really like it, good reach, my 70-200 is much nicer. I believe Joe Pezzi who traded lenses with me enjoys it however.

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[YYZPICS]

Looking at both ur photos i like the results

[PortColumbus]

Yeah, there's no doubt the 70-200L is sharper. If you don't need a ton of zoom, go with the L. I find the 400mm to be quite handy, but YMMV.

[DeltaASA16]

Greg's Sigma 135-400.... Ahhh... Good Times



One of my shots with Greg's old Sigma 135-400


It's a good lens for the price...

-Adam

[okairpix]

I have the Sigma 135-400 and the Canon 70-200 f/4L and love them both. Each has it's place but I find the Sigma to be a little soft at the high end that requires some Photoshop work. I am gonna sell the 135-400 and get a Bigma I think to get that extra reach for aviation work.

[Rutger]

I am gonna sell the 135-400 and get a Bigma I think to get that extra reach for aviation work.

You won't regret

[seahawk]

I think it is an ok lense. If you have a lot of light and can use an aperature of 8 or better then it performs. If you have to use it full open, then it lacks sharpness.

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It is a good value for money and I like it as a back-up to me Nikon 80-200 2.8D in case I donīt want to carry the Nikon 300mm prime and still want to have a longer lense with me.