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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on July 24, 2020 Pros: Weight, low cost (being a dated model) Cons: Satisfying with so much light and subject close, tripod bracket comfortable to grip, beautiful semi-rigid case Opinion: Approaching the birdlife I chose to buy used this lens (about 500 euros) used by giving a Tamron 70-300 "base" and thinking to take a step forward. nothing more wrong. My disappointment was very much from the start, I thought my nikond500 had problems since every shot even at ISO bass had an exaggerated noise... I realized then that it depended on the lens, which by the way, being dated also needed a firmware update to work well with my camera. He also suffered from front focus before calibration. Fast and precise focus, although the stabilizer is quite noisy. I didn't find sharpness even at f11... for birds in Italy I do not forget, only if you are in Africa on safari and have abundant light can work, but still with distant subjects you can not think remotely of croppare. I was beginning to think that I had become unable to photograph. I saved about 20 photos out of 2000 shots. made after three troubled months and passed to the Nikkor 200-500 I realized that the sigma was not really for me. |
 | sent on November 23, 2019 Pros: Great value for money. If you find one in good condition I absolutely recommend it. Cons: Considering the cost none. Opinion: I used it for nine years on a Canon 7D. Great yield, good colors. Perfect focus. I have used it several times in parks to photograph animals; I had to move and i used the mono foot and sometimes I would shoot freehand. Great photos anyway. I was amazed that on the first I always looked for support given the mole, then slowly took confidence even pulling it at 500 mm - given the sensor in practice correspond to 800 mm - I often snapped freehand to have more mobility, obviously keeping the whole thing firmly. You have a good handle holding the bracket to the stand. There was no difference in comparing the photos to be supported or with the one foot with the freehand ones. For the moments of break absolutely remember to adjust the strap that holds the lens more tense than that of the camera so that leaving the whole thing around the neck even for a short time the weight weighs on the pin of the lens bracket and not on the body machine that would be affected too, are almost 2 kg of lens ! |
 | sent on April 07, 2019 Pros: Price, quality and yield Cons: You can not expect more from a perspective of this level. Opinion: After years I wanted a tele I get this lens, the Provo and the first contact seems cumbersome and I struggle to manage, then grip has become my favorite optics. The yield is more than good for a tele of its price range, compared on the field with more emblazoned optics does not fear comparison if one makes non-commercial shots. The advice to those who like me wanted a nice tele to try without having to faze, (used on 400 euros). |
 | sent on January 12, 2019 Pros: Price used, good quality, stabilizer Cons: Autofocus a little slow, slightly dark, noise stabilizer especially in shutdown, F/V Focus Opinion: Excellent telephoto lens, taken used today is a nice low cost tele from the overall good optical quality anyway. Not excels in AF speed, lacks the AF limiter distance and the stabilizer is quite noisy, nothing but when it shuts down it makes a TAC almost noisier than the shutter of the machine, which obliges to be careful with certain avifaunistic subjects Very sensitive to any suspicious noise. Overall however I recommend it! |
 | sent on July 21, 2017 Pros: Price, sharpness, easel, focus, stabilization, aesthetics and materials Cons: Filter diameter, front-back focus, for the less powerful the pesorn Opinion: It was my first supertelezoom worthy of this name and I still use it. The price is really low for this product range, I found it on RCE photos at 450 € with all accessories, in perfect condition and with neonprene cover . The sharpness is excellent, loses slightly to 500mm at opening 5.6. The construction is worthy of a top range, giving you a feeling of robustness and incredible reliability.rnThe focus is really accurate and fast (just set the machine the right way) suffers a bit of front-back resolvable resolution with the dock Usb sigma or with micro-regulation AF in-camera.rn Stabilization is excellent (if coupled with fast shaking kits) .rnI recommend the version with new paint because it does not ruin like the previous version and if you want to preserve it at maximum you put a cover In neoprene. It's a bit hard to find uv filters or good polarizers for that diameter. To start with nature photography is the best in price-quality. Obviously noIt is compared to other 5000 € cans. The weight is superficial, if you really want to make naturalistic photography you have to make a reason because there are no targets with that lighter focal length. |
 | sent on September 09, 2015 Pros: Price, collar and tripod mount rugged, compact, double-vr Cons: AF slow, weight, clarity until f8, you scratch just looking at him. Opinion: The materials of construction of this sigmone scratch just looking at them, requires a proper coating. It 'clear only closing at f8 and 500 mm falls much yield. He suffers the harsh light. However, with adequate light it is able to provide great shots. Just for starters with the avifauna it is highly recommended. The f is "warmed a little," meaning that the first shots cane them often, but after twenty shots begins to hook her going. It remains very slow as f, often makes you lose the moment. But it is impossible not to love this super telephoto! Often makes you angry, but when you are feeling forget targets higher end. |
 | sent on February 01, 2015 Pros: Stabilizer, af speed, good sharpness at all focal lengths, materials. Cons: The usual problem of Sigma ... suffers from front / back focus, a bit 'dark. Opinion: When I bought it I knew I did not have in my hands a tele professional, so my expectations were quite modest, particularly in the light of the reviews I letto.rnBe '.... I had to think again !! rnUna once calibrated mass focus on-camera and getting to grips with the lens, I am amazed of her speed and sharpness! The blurred obviously is not the best because of the maximum limited, but the subject is still isolated well. Maybe I was lucky, and I found a copy came out particularly well ... but I am very happy purchase. An unrivaled value for money. |
  | sent on January 30, 2015 Pros: super tele economic stabilizer reference Cons: speed focus, quality of blurred Opinion: although versatile, inexpensive and can also be used like free (maybe not all day), I was not satisfied by this objective. 600D mounted on the focus is disappointing for speed and quality. stabilizer instead is really efficace.rnil weight is felt in the long run but considered the focal maximum is more than justified. |
 | sent on January 01, 2015 Pros: A super telephoto cheap Cons: Not of very good quality but for the price acceptable. Opinion: It's my first super telephoto at first glance I was a little bit disappointed and almost regretted the purchase but the cost is fine to start photographing animals. I use it mainly to the shed where he manages well to isolate the subject. Does not have a great optical quality compared to rival Tamron. But then it was not out yet. The stabilizer blows a little picture and I suffered from front focus but arranged with the adjustment in the car. A little bit mixed but solved in post production. For now I must be happy with the purchase. By amateur like mine recommend it if you want a super tele with limited cost |
user16729  | sent on November 05, 2014 Pros: versatility, value for money, sharpness up to 400mm really good, decent 500 closed at f8, effective stabilizer, auto focus fast Cons: sharpness at room temperature to 500 mm, the model has a glossy paint delicate and scratches just looking at him Opinion: Sigma 150-500 is a must have for people who are new to nature photography and do not want to spend much. used is a digit affordable and allows you to bring home some good results. I used it for a year with satisfaction and I sold it to move to the 150-600 sports, but he gave me some good clicks. it may happen that suffers from back focus but in half an hour you pull off setting the fine tuning AF and after finally becomes constant. |
user12104 | sent on June 04, 2014 Pros: Sharpness even at maximum focal length, autofocus fast enough, vivid colors and warm Cons: How many copies have poor B / F focus, my front focus, which temporarily solve the on-board micro, stabilizer that comes to you and no two stops Opinion: I picked up a used copy of the latest generation (glossy paint) and I think this is the reason for the sharpness, even at 500mm. I had read somewhere that for some years the Sigma had silently updated the objective in question also optically. In fact, I tried to use it multiplied with a kenko 1.4x DGX and makes it well. While waiting for the tamron 150-600 to become affordable without waiting biblical I enjoy this sigmone that exceeded my expectations which were also dictated by an injury I had on this point. a mention about the stabilizer, I consider it a flaw, perhaps because accustomed too well with that of the Tamron 70-300 USD which practically can also be used with Alzheimer's. Regarding sharpness, as a comparison, I only said that Sigma and Tamron see it higher, sin only for the known problems of B / F that focus in about a month I hope to help me solve. |
 | sent on December 31, 2013 Pros: Sharpness, in my opinion, even at 500 Cons: After a while that you are around the weight is felt .... but it is the least of the problems .... Opinion: I recently purchased the advice of a good professional and I was immediately impressed with the sharpness, obviously referring to the objectives already use. I did some tests and equal focal length (150 and 200) with Nikkor 18-200 there is a gulf in terms of quality and sharpness. For now I am very happy with the purchase. |
 | sent on November 21, 2013 Pros: value for money, autofocus, weight balance, stabilizer Cons: zoom ring that rotates in the opposite direction compared to the standard Opinion: I took this lens following the breakup of my carrormato Sigma 135-400mm. Like all sigma, they say, suffers from lack of sharpness at full aperture sincerely believe that a fixed precisini. If you have some mastery of photographic practice and post-processing is possible to obtain photo meravigliose.rnGirando about a hour or so with the aim neck does not feel so much weight, even on the anti-lock excursion that balances well weight. The stabilizer goes very well (if anything, my concern is that it does not suffer from breakage as the stabilizer of the sigma 18-125mm). The autofocus in situations with background not too comlicato (intertwining branches) engages the subject well and quickly. Used in a snow day the lens is not even too dark. I took a 1/400 f8 ISO 800 with good detail of the final foto.rnIn recommend this lens for people photography lover but do not have the budget of the major objectives nikon and canon. Recalling that a good lens will not improve a photo hurt, but uNo bad lens will not ruin a photo done well. |
 | sent on November 17, 2013 Pros: ? Cons: ? Opinion: I bought a few days. I'm doing several tests, but honestly are far removed from what I read and, above all, from photos (beautiful) I see you have taken, here on Juza, with this objective. I have used a Nikon D5000 and a D7100 and I tell you that I came out very mortified. I'm definitely not an expert, of course I'm wrong in something, but I'm also starting to have doubts on the correct operation of the lens (not ever, I prefer to think of my ignorance). In practice I can not focus decently, with auto-focus that seems very problematic and you can not even have the beep of the focus (is there? Normal?) ... I do not know what else to say, I am shocked and disheartened. I do not know if there is someone who is able and willing to give me, please, help to capire.rnGrazie. |
user17361  | sent on May 16, 2013 Pros: Large focal length range, powerful stabilizer, Sharpness up to 400mm, Price / quality, fast AF Cons: Sharpness at 500mm, you can easily paint remover, a limiter af would have been something pleasant Opinion: A good lens that has been able to give me great satisfaction, though not Af is lightning fast, the stabilizer is very powerful and gave me many beautiful hand-held shots, its biggest drawback is the yield to 500mm where to improve the situation must close at least up to f8 and the crop is not allowed if not a little better to fix the composition, painting as well as other optical sigma is not very good, I recommend it for those who want to bring the photo hunt without spending much money, 500mm less than one thousand euro is not just stuff! |
 | sent on March 24, 2013 Pros: quality / price, stabilizer, comfortable carrying handle Cons: lack of decent full-aperture f8 onwards, weight Opinion: What can I say .. for those who can not afford home canon zoom is the right purchase to begin with, up to 30/40 mt gets along very well, from 400 mm on the quality decays visibly, but you can recover and closing af/9-10 pp. Stabilizer effective, but a little pesantuccio transportable with the convenient handle that serves as attachment treppiede.rnIl my final judgment can only be positivo.rn |
 | sent on February 13, 2013 Pros: large focal range that allows you to easily hook up the airborne and then zoom in and shoot the lock lever of the zoom slider to 150 mm. - Af fast Cons: suffers very much low light and tends to mix the image, using practically only to F8 Opinion: a high value on the best available zoom to 500mm with the money it costs 1.6 euro per mm is unbeatable! sure the quality is not comparable to a fixed but not too far away subjects without then to crop the frame is very good for his duty, my using it for almost two years never any problem, do not ever give away. |
 | sent on January 26, 2012 Pros: high focal length that allows you to easily attach the movable and fast and then go in with the zoom - solid construction - scroll lock lever to the telephoto 150 mm. - Effective stabilizer Cons: Slow AF - zoom ring that rotates in opposite direction to the standard - the difficulty of obtaining wallpapers immaculate view of the need for long focal diaphragm Opinion: opinion is expressed early: for hunting photo exhibition is a truly fantastic goal. has a "fire power" remarkable, and super-versatile thanks to the focal length of 150 mm starting .. the right is heavy, you can safely use a free hand throughout the day and light conditions favorable produces engraved frame even at maximum focal provided you do not use it at full aperture. if you alternate use with other zoom lenses can be uncomfortable because the ring turns in the opposite direction to the standard, but you get used to. the stabilizer is much better than expected, very quiet and efficient, whereas I was disappointed with the AF, much slower and more "unreliable" the Nikkor 70-300 that I used before (which in turn is a lens with an AF simply good). moral of the story: it is the lens that is used to "learn to get serious" as it has an affordable price and its versatility allows you to use it with profit both freehand on a tripod, as long as you learn it well and understand how spremerla hard to pull out the maximum. highly recommended, especially on the new machine bodies that manage to be fully usable up to ISO very high. |
 | sent on January 09, 2012 Pros: Quality compared to the price - heavy, but not too much - versatile - good technical features (AF, stab., General construction) Cons: overall performance in less than ideal conditions - focus ring position - stabilized very noisy - there is no focus limiter (but typically Sigma) - delicate paint (hood) Opinion: I purchased it by replacing the legendary canon 100-400 ... I am convinced of not having lost anything. It 'a versatile lens, usable freehand, is fairly well balanced (with some exceptions) and easy to carry carefully by the "handle" of the attack tripod. The stabilizer does its job effectively and the autofocus is fast enough. The 500mm are really comfortable and close at f8.0 you get good levels of detail (with a minimum of PP) I use it with a Canon 50D, on which offers more than satisfactory performance, I also tried to multiply it with a Kenko 1.4x (... calculating the 50D 1.6x us to 1120mm!) and I have not noticed a drop in quality as to make it completely unusable, the autofocus works if you keep all the hot spots, while there is single point. Still on the subject of AF: if you bet the sky 500mmm (eg try to frame a distant bird tends to focus first at the minimum distance, not indefinitely support which penalizes a lot (I do not know if it's just my face .) I find it uncomfortable then the position of the focus ring, back off the zoom: freehand penalizes very balance. Ultimately it is a lens that has great satisfaction as long as you do not ask crop (if not the minimum wage to dial) and use it in good light, this requires a careful planning of the shots (stalking appropriate choices of preventive shots) and is an excellent gym. costs a fraction of professional and has great potential, I'm fully soddsfatto. |
  | sent on January 01, 2012 Pros: -Maximum range of focal-weight-balanced ergonomic grip tripod socket-weight gestibilissimo-warm-stabilizer-good speed af Cons: -Lack of a limiter af-diameter filters 86mm to 400mm-brightness tagià: f.6, 3 Opinion: It 'a very versatile super-zoom that allows you to approach the subject using the 500mm focal real. To provide maximum quality should already be close to 400mm F.8 If it is our intention to crop close to F.9 Board of transport for many hours not tired because the handle-tripod socket is long and ergonomic. The AF is fast but could be improved with the inclusion in the draft limiter f As for a good part of the optical sigma I like its warm tones The size of the filter restricting the availability on the market of serious alternatives at a reasonable price . Effective stabilizer: 3/4 stop. hello and good light, laurel |
 | sent on October 25, 2011 Pros: Low cost; stabilizer; Good yield and definition to f8 and from 150 to 400. Weight compared to fixed lenses; versatile. Cons: A little soft from 400 to 500, with 2X doubler can not be used for autofocus loss and net loss of definition, with 1.4 lost a lot of quality. Stabilizer is not very efficient, fast autofocus, lens hood a little leggerino Opinion: I've used it for about two years with the 40 D and then with the 7D. It's fine for short distances 15-20 m for birds, and great for large mammals in 40 50 m I used it for deer with excellent results from the maximum f 8 ISO> 400 with the 7D and fcale by 1400 , then loses a bit in sharpness. With a proper PP without exceeding great satisfaction. I highly recommend it to those who begin to approach nature photography, and do not want to spend substantial amounts of money, and as a second lens to be attached to a disk. I think it would take in a safari attached to the 300 f2, 8 and 600 f 4. Is not comparable to fixed lenses for sharpness. |
 | sent on October 23, 2011 Pros: quality / price ... incredible ... 500mm f ultrasonic versatility .... ... Cons: dim ... Opinion: after a month of intense use ..... I hear my lens on this ..... the rich with the poor speak evil ... speak well ... I have chosen because they are poor and because I have seen some shots that are below ... I find that, as always, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. An incredible value for money .... not so much for the price but for the quality .... 8 is closed to fruibilissimo through the travel ... ago broom bodies that take good high iso .... robust is solid .... well made ... an excellent lens hunting in my opinion .... I am more than satisfied |
user2034 | sent on September 29, 2011 Pros: value for money, versatility and robustness. Cons: weight, dimensions, without limitation AF. Opinion: Purchased used in the shop three years ago to 2/3 of the price, if you have budget problems is unopposed, the maximum acceptable focal appropriately diaphragmed at intermediate lengths the quality improves, I had many times temptation to substitute a fixed but the versatility of the zoom is for my needs hunting irreplaceable, no problem in my copy of f / b focus. |
| sent on September 26, 2011 Pros: trip cost (as long as you do not change or sell used ... in which case it is better to wait and buy the fixed lens ...), quality 'of construction. Cons: If you are looking for quality 'is not for sale (stabilization and qualita'ottica dramatically lower than fixed lenses, although it depends on a lot by the sample ...) Opinion: Used to intermediate trips and 'quality' discreet, the maximum focal length: no - does not allow any kind of crop, you have to fill the frame ... Combined with a nikon d 80, after three months of intensive use, and 'spoiled motor maf. Good care, sold after six months in the middle 'of the cost, and purchased fixed lens: 300 Afs 4 + Tc 17 II. |
 | sent on September 26, 2011 Pros: Price / performance ratio, focal length, stabilizer 2-3 stop with POS Panning, collar with handle bag provided. Cons: Sharpness is not exceptional when using the maximum LF and TA, dim, weight, lack of a limiter for the AF. Opinion: Use this view for years and use it correctly pact has always done his "dirty work." Using "correct", especially if the maximum focal length, means close af/7.1 - f / 8, fill the frame (no crop), possibly use it to stand (but in my opinion this is true for all optical reach similar focal) even if the stabilizer does its job well. It 'a perspective that needs light, but used properly pays off with more than just good results. Of course it is not comparable to my Canon 400 L f/5.6, God forbid, but two things are very different and incomparable. Who wants to get closer to photo hunt "without getting hurt," with this perspective will not be disappointed, especially if you will use it as mentioned above, in order to derive maximum benefit. |
user579 | sent on September 26, 2011 Pros: Stabilizer 2.5 / 3 stop, price, portability thanks to the handy loop for tripod, zoom range, Cons: Dim, f canon USM ultrasonic lot slower, and without limitation, sharpness at room temperature, weight, the stabilizer does not recognize the supports. Opinion: I own this lens since March of this year, bought to replace a sigma 400 apo tele. What can I say ... excellent value for money, good sharpness at f / 8 even at 500mm, stabilizer performance up to almost 3 stops, not af lightning but superior to traditional f and silent. Personally I do not recrimino nothing to this lens does very well for what it costs his duty. I used it extensively when traveling and I think that despite the weight can be safely used freehand or at most with monopod. Certainly does not have the risolvenza of a fixed, but for what it costs if the use is "non-profit" allows you to stand a lot of satisfaction (provided you run into a good example). |
 | sent on September 26, 2011 Pros: Quality / price certainly, versatility, ultrasonic motor and image stabilizer. Cons: In my opinion the weight, especially soft at 500mm, improves slightly by stopping down to f8, stabilizer ineffective! Opinion: We say that is a lens that's worth, we still have a 500mm, obviously you also see that use of it and claim that you have! I personally used for a long time and I was quite pleased when used on a tripod and close object, then no crop in PP, performs well by stopping down to at least f8. In addition, many examples of this lens presented problems of back / front focus. I highly recommend it to those who have many demands and obviously does not have much disposable income, to approach the photographic hunting and beyond, thanks to the versatility dell'obbietivo! |
user181 | sent on September 25, 2011 Pros: Excellent quality / price ratio, flexibility, stabilization, ultrasonic motor, 500mm is still 500mm! Cons: Not excellent sharpness especially at maximum focal but improves by stopping and with a bit of post-production, it is very light. Opinion: Happy to be the first to review this lens, I would first like to dispel the myth that this lens "bad". Who takes possession must first have perfect awareness of the fact that it is a lens with a low cost, is a zoom (so forget the quality of a fixed, not even compare them because it would not make sense) and he did a great deal! This lens is rather large and heavy, but at the same time strong and firm, the front lens is very wide and advice to always mount the lens hood is provided. Who does not usually use a tripod to know that free hand is perfectly usable, and that the handle in my opinion is quite handy. Initially it may be that you will make a little effort to get the desired results, it takes time to get used to handling it and understand how to make the most of its potential, the more you will be able to come closer to the subject, the more you are satisfied with your photos! In fact, although it is relativambody suitable for photo hunting stray, be able to lurk and above all incredibly blend will benefit to your images (this actually applies to all photography of birds in general)! In any case its 500mm and versatility of zoom you will return very useful on many occasions, so coma stabilization and silent ultrasonic motor ... If when you open raw files notice a little 'soft (but not as low as they say around), with a good but not excessive post-production (for example that of Juza, see his posts) sistemerete everything. I have successfully used during a safari in Tanzania and (still) to photograph birds in Italy: I am very, very satisfied. |
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