Sigma APO 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG MACRO [Archive] - Page 7

cattalk124

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 02:30

This was my first lens. I thought I would write a review. I actually had a good copy back in early 2009. I sold it 1 week later cause I was silly enough to think I shouldn't have a Sigma lens and should only have Canon. I had both the 55-250 IS canon lens and this Sigma. My 55-250 IS was a good copy, so can't really go wrong with that route. But if you find this lens for $cheap I really liked mine. My copy was perfect. No focusing issues(but very loud). I could actually hand hold at 1/30 somehow with good results. I think I used it at 1/60 with very good results. Now looking back, I am surprised at the nice pics I have printed out with this lens in 8 x 10.
Did anyone here switch to the OS version? I heard it was so-so. Maybe I will try it, I need a zoom.

olly_k

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 05:51

Very nice! I think this lens is a nice match for the 350D. :)

Thanks stsva, however I think this lens definitely benefits from the more advanced autofocus of later cameras (all those were manual focus).
Another thing about my lens is that one of the final elements is splattered with oil or some sort of other defect :(...

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/olly-k/Fungus.jpg

Not sure how detrimental this is to my images but obviously it can still perform!

Guntur_Wibowo

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 13:18

I just bought Sigma 70-300mm APO Super Macro II on ebay for Rp.1.500.000 today

its around $150 in american...

can't wait tomorrow to upload some pics when i got home

tony rage

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 20:48

Im at the point in where i feel like i need to upgrade, but the sigma 70-300mm hasnt been bad to me. heres a sample from a couple of days ago. handheld with a 1dmkII

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4452082671_20bb5a2d29.jpg

Travis Forsyth

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 13:20

Just ordered the lens from B&H a day again and it's now in transit. quite excited for this as I was pretty sad when I had the non-apo version.

Crappymonkey

26th of March 2010 (Fri), 06:51

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Crappymonkey/T1i/RedSquirrel.jpg

The lense is ok. I find it a little soft for my tastes when close to 300mm. I'm thinking of selling it and getting a Sigma 150-500mm Bigmos sometime this summer.

bigrig

26th of March 2010 (Fri), 07:55

I find a fast shutter is required to get sharp hand-held shots. Like your squirrel, thats 1/250 at effective focal length of 238*1.6=380. So you'd want a shutter around 1/400 or 1/500.

Matt

AV6Scott

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 01:00

Spring Blooms is going on at the Dallas Arboretum so I had to take advantage of some wonderful weather.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3015/77800246.jpg

Jeffielove

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 14:21

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your samples posted in this thread :)

I had heard about this lens being soft aroudn the 300 range and all that good stuff... But I ordered it anyway :)

This thread and the pictures posted in it have made me happier about my decision :)

ZoranR

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 15:04

http://i42.tinypic.com/fd946b.jpg

Task514

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 23:13

WTF is that?!
A mutant spider!?

Found these crazy creatures in my driveway this morning -

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4058395027_0fd92e6edb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53598920@N00/4058395027/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/4059141100_d294bd2727_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53598920@N00/4059141100/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/4059137012_e0539f944d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53598920@N00/4059137012/)

Pete Gl

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 03:33

Amfamora

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 03:40

I agree... I love mine!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Amfamora/My%20Photography/Yamba%20Photos/Yamba09358.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Amfamora/My%20Photography/Yamba%20Photos/Yamba09482.jpg

tin.risky

20th of April 2010 (Tue), 09:07

I'm thinking of upgrading soon and would be interested to see results if anyone has used it on a 5D. I did a search, but it didn't seem to come up with a definitive answer. Couldn't find anything that said you *can't* use it on a 5D, but also no samples of it with a 5D. I just don't use this focal length enough to justify stepping up to something like the 70-200 f/4L. I got a sharp copy of this lens and I'd love to keep it. I appreciate the help.

micloi

20th of April 2010 (Tue), 09:09

Works fine on my 1D MKIV if it counts for anything

P1et

27th of April 2010 (Tue), 20:05

Hadn't use this thing in a while, and saw this woodpecker doing it's thing this afternoon.

http://www.southernsoot.com/IMG_1231.jpg

Arsenal55

22nd of May 2010 (Sat), 00:01

Two more for the record. I am now planning to get the 17-70 to replace the kit lens which I never use. The nifty is my kit lens for now, I just use the feet zoom out and in where there is room...

I can't talk this lens up enough for the price. And I really like the macro for butterflies and other such little flighty things.

wow i love the 2nd one. It reminds me of Half-life 2

JoeyBowman

1st of June 2010 (Tue), 02:04

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/883302291_nwwUu-L-1.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/820428991_vbxfE-O.jpg

bigrig

4th of June 2010 (Fri), 20:32

Went for a walk today and got some flower shots. Tweaked them in Lightroom, let me know if you want to see any of the originals.

http://images12.fotki.com/v539/photos/4/401442/5986462/IMG_83651-vi.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/4670685080_3f76b5b4ed_b.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v1612/photos/4/401442/5986462/IMG_84032-vi.jpg

http://images46.fotki.com/v1396/photos/4/401442/5986462/IMG_83761-vi.jpg

X-images

5th of June 2010 (Sat), 04:21

Macro on at 200mm..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4670477607_a95d0dcfb2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrianrumney/4670477607/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4670477357_487d074f01.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adrianrumney/4670477357/)

bigrig

25th of June 2010 (Fri), 15:43

Some from a ultimate frisbee tournament. I think the burst rate on my 40D is slower with this lens...

http://images56.fotki.com/v1601/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_86101-vi.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v1611/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_86361-vi.jpg

http://images17.fotki.com/v523/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_86871-vi.jpg

http://images53.fotki.com/v1610/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_86781-vi.jpg

http://images28.fotki.com/v1002/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_87421-vi.jpg

http://images116.fotki.com/v1596/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_86561-vi.jpg

Bonus football picture ;)

http://images114.fotki.com/v1606/photos/2/401442/8828216/IMG_88421-vi.jpg

bigrig

28th of June 2010 (Mon), 21:31

Damn, this thread is dead lately... Not even bikini girl can revive it! :P

Shoayb Hesham

24th of July 2010 (Sat), 07:42

all these pictures taken at 300mm

http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz30/Shoayb/Sunset1.jpg

http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz30/Shoayb/Sunset2.jpg

http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz30/Shoayb/Sunset3.jpg

Cassie

25th of July 2010 (Sun), 12:28

Nice set!!

ZoranR

18th of August 2010 (Wed), 10:51

http://i37.tinypic.com/30voiol.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/9pmmoi.jpg

bigrig

18th of August 2010 (Wed), 10:55

Nice and sharp, Zoran! I think the second one could use a litte boost in exposure...

Cassie

18th of August 2010 (Wed), 10:57

Nice!

ZoranR

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 13:51

http://i36.tinypic.com/1621vn6.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/snic82.jpg

ZoranR

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 15:15

http://i38.tinypic.com/6qjhp1.jpg

prashant@612

1st of December 2010 (Wed), 13:33

I really think that Sigma APO 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG MACRO is a clear winner over Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens it its low budget telezoom lens....

With all these amazing pics from Sigma 70-300, i am gonna get one tomorrow !!

Regards,
Prashant S.
Canon 500D || Canon 18-55 IS Lens

bigrig

1st of December 2010 (Wed), 15:48

Mine is going to be for sale soon... I'm looking to try the new Tamron 70-300 VC.

x3ntaur

1st of December 2010 (Wed), 18:06

I purchased one recently but I've not made proper use of it yet.

notpencil

2nd of December 2010 (Thu), 10:16

i've been trying to sell mine for four months :(

x3ntaur

2nd of December 2010 (Thu), 14:36

i've been trying to sell mine for four months :(

Maybe its a sign to tell you to keep ahold of it ;)

(How much did you price it at?)

notpencil

4th of December 2010 (Sat), 20:11

Maybe its a sign to tell you to keep ahold of it ;)

(How much did you price it at?)190 with hmc filter, then 170 without, now 150. not even a hint of interest

it is such a nice lens for no real cost

x3ntaur

5th of December 2010 (Sun), 02:02

@ notpencil

Just converted the price and looks like I got myself a bargain as I got mine a lot cheaper and with a filter.
Good luck though.

simon n

14th of December 2010 (Tue), 11:54

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5261399072_ed625d6961_b.jpg

great lens for the low cost.

SilentShutter

4th of January 2011 (Tue), 00:30

Just picked up this lens used at B&H for a good price. Can't wait to get it and try it out. I already have the Tamron 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 so hopefully it'll be a little sharper, and a little faster at the long end.

ZoranR

13th of January 2011 (Thu), 13:02

http://i54.tinypic.com/vp7tad.jpg

stsva

13th of January 2011 (Thu), 13:37

^^^ Very nice BIF shot! I've had little success with my 70-300 for this kind of shot.

Task514

18th of January 2011 (Tue), 09:19

i've been trying to sell mine for four months :(

Just sold mine yesterday for 120$ CAD.;)
Replaced by a 70-200 f/4L

edit: I had the NON-APO version...

itzJason

21st of January 2011 (Fri), 22:10

Canon 550D / EOS Rebel T2i
& Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
300mm, 1/500sec.
f/5.6 ISO-100

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd463/jayandzi/_MG_0032.jpg

@ 100%crop
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd463/jayandzi/_MG_0032-Copy.jpg

Tried my best at 19degree F. Was only out there for about 5minutes.

Anandarajkumar

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 03:24

My tries with this lens are here. Got as an used one for 8000 INR. I am happy with its results. Still have to learn it to produce the images lik that I have seen in this post.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_u_AgNyW8pm8/TJJtN40ET_I/AAAAAAAAAaE/JnxkY0bZz2U/s576/Redflower1.jpghttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_u_AgNyW8pm8/TJJt57DQ4zI/AAAAAAAAAaI/moecwptkgo4/s576/Redflower2.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_u_AgNyW8pm8/TJJuT4bbkRI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/j8o1loGC81c/s800/Redflower3.jpg

Pete Gl

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 03:33

SilentShutter

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 16:26

Here's a couple of my first couple tries with the lens.

Around the house...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5353874506_2662861f17_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5353876736_cb637b99ed_b.jpg

At our ice racing event...taken around 5pm with the sun barely out.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5420650923_7123c39ceb_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5420660857_20093e2e1b_b.jpg

Anandarajkumar

10th of February 2011 (Thu), 05:48

Nice first tries Anand, you've done a good job at getting a shallow depth of field! You obviously have a good copy. I have this lens too, and for it's money, it's an excellent lens. But, at longer focal lengths, image stabilisation really would be a nice-to-have.
Pete

Thanks Pete for liking it. I am new to the DSLR journey too, only 6 months old!

Yes, at longer focal lengths, I feel very shaky; lots of breath control, body control and fast shutter speeds help for me!!:)

itzJason

10th of February 2011 (Thu), 20:14

My tries with this lens are here. Got as an used one for 8000 INR. I am happy with its results. Still have to learn it to produce the images lik that I have seen in this post.

You and me both.

ZoranR

11th of February 2011 (Fri), 12:37

http://i51.tinypic.com/281bpdf.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/vf816s.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/4tr5lx.jpg

ZoranR

14th of February 2011 (Mon), 01:07

MIG 29

http://i54.tinypic.com/11c7hva.jpg

Anandarajkumar

18th of February 2011 (Fri), 00:54

Shot some bird shots with this lens. Have to practice more to make the full out of it.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_u_AgNyW8pm8/TVxO2YP_WeI/AAAAAAAABYA/6OIWREKayXA/s912/Flyingbird11.JPG
1/1000, f10, 190mm, ISO 400, handheld.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_u_AgNyW8pm8/TVxPCwQPOjI/AAAAAAAABYM/z5EGW9tm744/s912/Flyingbird10.JPG
1/1250, f9, 300mm, ISO400, handheld.

Anandarajkumar

18th of February 2011 (Fri), 00:56

Some more shots...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/5448622508_92248a0a05_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5445291113_3fd0e98b94_b.jpg

mitchelllamar

22nd of February 2011 (Tue), 00:05

Thug Life!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5463736946_980c792d45_z.jpg

Anandarajkumar

27th of February 2011 (Sun), 23:07

One more example for low light performance. ISO 500, Focal length 190 mm, Shutter speed 1/50" hand held. Still could get this sharp.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5480785105_5f2fa74ec0_z.jpg

Anandarajkumar

3rd of March 2011 (Thu), 06:31

Some bird shots with this!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5492655032_69d2320ced_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5492061775_d78dcbb4df_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5492069517_dee9d50288_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5492658962_87d06afd43_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5492065387_470e08127d_z.jpg

bigrig

3rd of March 2011 (Thu), 08:48

Good stuff Anand!

bigrig

4th of March 2011 (Fri), 10:35

Selling mine if anyone is interested - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1008504

starzmd21

24th of March 2011 (Thu), 08:18

Just purchased this lens...and looking forward to getting it so I can take some shots. Love the pics on here.

Salma

28th of March 2011 (Mon), 11:14

I missed this thread =0

Cassie

28th of March 2011 (Mon), 13:10

Good stuff everybody!! I haven't used this lens in like 2 years or more since going with a prime set-up, but I still don't want to sell it!!

x3ntaur

5th of May 2011 (Thu), 16:17

Struggled a little getting a sharp/detailed shot of this duck. I think I need IS :confused:

http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/9144/duckd.jpg

Anandarajkumar

16th of May 2011 (Mon), 22:58

Nice duck. IS - I am not sure, but more and more light is needed for this lens.

MT59

19th of May 2011 (Thu), 20:51

I'm still lovin' this lens, even though I'm eventually grabbing a 70-200 f/2.8. Very, very mild USM on this picture.

f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/200th, 238mm, handheld

http://malcolmtalley.smugmug.com/Nature/Horses/Horse-Head-Shot-Practice/i-pdm5w7V/0/X3/CRW8770-X3.jpg

mitchelllamar

23rd of May 2011 (Mon), 00:42

my friend peeking into this secret room at a castle we visited! lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/5747983541_030574b4cd_b.jpg

bmthorn

31st of May 2011 (Tue), 23:48

Here are some rescued animals at a local zoo.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3846/img3908d.jpg
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6387/img3976a.jpg
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/332/img3984f.jpg
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4736/img4024i.jpg
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9499/img4048i.jpg
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2063/img4092n.jpg

ZoranR

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 06:32

^ ;)
http://i52.tinypic.com/2l8i2hf.jpg

X-Warrior

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 05:13

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/332/img3984f.jpg

That one so much needs a caption...

Nice shots :)

Anandarajkumar

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 01:48

Hey Zoran, that is tack sharp. So good....

ZoranR

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 08:42

Thanks :)

http://i53.tinypic.com/aln885.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/hwl89t.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2445guu.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2n6hxdg.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/2isifxx.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/242eb6s.jpg

Anandarajkumar

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 23:57

wow Zoran. Could you please share the exif?

ZoranR

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 13:26

I guess now is ok :)

http://i52.tinypic.com/a9v3u9.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/fuuhwm.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/ww0vno.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/jb3i9k.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/2mpx452.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/30b1vfc.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/r2lwzr.jpg

bigrig

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 14:20

Wow! How are you getting sharp shots at 1/200 and 1/80 @ 300mm - tripod or monopod?

ZoranR

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 15:41

:)
handheld ... without a tripod or monopod.

Anandarajkumar

10th of July 2011 (Sun), 23:09

Two more shots with this lovely lens and an external flash inside my aquarium...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gGOgLTGAXpI/Thn5Dc5KddI/AAAAAAAAB08/dm2mpwWrfG8/s912/Tigerbarb1.JPG
190mm|F22|1/200|ISO160|Flash fired

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F2C8t0ezv2I/Thn5yhoGu8I/AAAAAAAAB1E/SGHiyhggTec/s912/Padamya10.JPG
190mm|F25|1/200|ISO160|Flash fired

Anandarajkumar

18th of July 2011 (Mon), 23:08

Two more portraits with this lens on a cloudy low light day.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QWsLCaJs1Hc/TiRtPv5yCLI/AAAAAAAAB44/mIxHW-l-vjc/s800/Kuttan-Chicklihole1.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QeDV6ITyQ1Y/TiRtYuDPWHI/AAAAAAAAB48/SDOBMmBlzUU/s800/Kuttan-Chicklihole2.JPG

Anandarajkumar

20th of July 2011 (Wed), 22:20

Some low light performace again on a cloudy day.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XbVp9Pa-zAE/TicidASrReI/AAAAAAAAB9Q/gddDrv3O_5Q/s640/Deerfemale3.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YbhjIY87vV8/TicimxL6fRI/AAAAAAAAB9U/tg2b0uHVDUg/s912/Deerfemale5.JPG

nrowensby

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 09:57

Just ordered one of these from the classifieds... can't believe how cheap you can get them compared to what I paid for my Pentax version a few years ago.

Here are a few shots from the Pentax version:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/wasp1.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/wasp2.jpg

nrowensby

29th of July 2011 (Fri), 09:57

Few more from the Pentax version of the same lens:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8157.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8158.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8168.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8171.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8176.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMGP8183.jpg

Mr. D123

7th of August 2011 (Sun), 17:39

I bought a sigma canon mount lens 70-300mm APO DG two days ago. It is new. There seems to be a problem with the 60D reading the manual focus switch wrong. When I flip the lens from AF to M, the camera's display goes wonky. The one shot and manual focus indicators blink intermittently and very fast. I switch the lens back to AF and all is fine. Today 7 Aug 2011, I was transporting the lens and camera with the MF activated, the camera was turned off and then all of a sudden it came on while the camera knob was in the OFF position. I've contacted Sigma and Canon, was just wondering if you guys knew what was up or if anyone experienced the same problem. Otherwise, I think I like the lens.

Sotiria

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 14:55

Hi all,

I found this forum a couple of days ago when I was considering to by the sigma 70-300mm and I admit I was convinced by the pictures posted here.

Tonight I got my first picture using this lens so I figured I should share as well
http://ath-muc.blogspot.com/2011/08/now-plane-and-full-moon.html

:D

stsva

15th of August 2011 (Mon), 20:01

Flower at 190mm.

Salma

23rd of August 2011 (Tue), 05:19

Hey guys, it's been ages how are you all?
So I took a trip to Pakistan in April and went to the border, it was fantastic. C&C welcome :D
1
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6065095070_f5faffe0e7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6065095070/)
Wagha Border Pakistan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6065095070/) by SitaraPhotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/sitaraphotos/), on Flickr
2
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6064548957_d67fb9cfb5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6064548957/)
Wagha Border Pakistan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6064548957/) by SitaraPhotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/sitaraphotos/), on Flickr
3
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6064549435_cce26cd428.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6064549435/)
Wagha Border Pakistan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6064549435/) by SitaraPhotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/sitaraphotos/), on Flickr
4
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6065097648_7dbd0406e1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6065097648/)
Wagha Border Pakistan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/6065097648/) by SitaraPhotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/sitaraphotos/), on Flickr

Anandarajkumar

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 03:09

Another shot on a bright sunny time....
300 mm in macro mode.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CfCKXRltyOk/TlK29lOsI4I/AAAAAAAACK8/UzpWuk4_ZpE/s912/Sunflower1WM.JPG

ZoranR

24th of August 2011 (Wed), 13:10

http://i52.tinypic.com/2evg46o.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/d9row.jpg

kailay

9th of October 2011 (Sun), 08:25

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6226398634_51c41451a4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6226398634/)
autumn 004 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6226398634/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr

nrowensby

9th of October 2011 (Sun), 09:51

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6202499646_dd05d658b3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202499646/)
Riverbank's Zoo - 10/1/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202499646/) by owensbyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/6202496410_213901e30f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202496410/)
Riverbank's Zoo - 10/1/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202496410/) by owensbyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/6202493312_c8032c0a08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202493312/)
Riverbank's Zoo - 10/1/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6202493312/) by owensbyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6201974749_4e204e3e6e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6201974749/)
Riverbank's Zoo - 10/1/2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6201974749/) by owensbyphoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

kailay

29th of October 2011 (Sat), 07:49

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6291519642_0696cbb48b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6291519642/)
parus major (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6291519642/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr

Shoayb Hesham

7th of November 2011 (Mon), 16:40

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6116105819_40cd983310_z.jpg

kailay

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 11:19

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6405752105_012a25a16d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405752105/)
Zoo 057 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405752105/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6405752555_f75bdacef4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405752555/)
Zoo 058 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405752555/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/6405900361_1ee275d3a4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405900361/)
Zoo 070 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405900361/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6405901153_396299c1b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405901153/)
Zoo 080 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405901153/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6405901793_8593e63317_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405901793/)
Zoo 082 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6405901793/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr

kailay

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 15:03

some more...sorry for double post!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6406839031_7172089059_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406839031/)
Asian Lion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406839031/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6406838417_ecfdcef0ed_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406838417/)
Asian Lion Eye (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406838417/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6406837661_bdd7d69fc2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406837661/)
Leopard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406837661/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6406836641_fc2f3f62a3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406836641/)
Leopard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveequestrianlove/6406836641/) by Kaila Lingwood (http://www.flickr.com/people/loveequestrianlove/), on Flickr

secretninja

17th of January 2012 (Tue), 23:19

nice shots, any recommendations where i should get my copy?

kailay

25th of March 2012 (Sun), 09:02

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7013840115_6b4d8bc647_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7013840115/)
Spring is coming... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7013840115/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/6867729726_82941b336b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/6867729726/)
Spring is coming... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/6867729726/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr

kailay

22nd of April 2012 (Sun), 09:00

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/6956007776_6854bf157e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/6956007776/)
Button Nose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/6956007776/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr

Anandarajkumar

2nd of May 2012 (Wed), 04:46

The Summer of South India...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OdPePwAVSUs/T57b2N3eH2I/AAAAAAAACuM/0rhQc0WiwGE/s821/Konraipoo4.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RBMY7wUjlK4/T52N3xXgz-I/AAAAAAAACtk/MjQod31gke0/s640/Konraipoo1.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ed0vKm_c8ac/T57bz91krrI/AAAAAAAACuE/wVOIW2a2N-4/s1170/Konraipoo3.jpg

Sndan

2nd of May 2012 (Wed), 11:48

anyone used it in a macro situation and what is the magnifcation factor for this lens ? 1:1 ? or less/more

stsva

2nd of May 2012 (Wed), 14:05

anyone used it in a macro situation and what is the magnifcation factor for this lens ? 1:1 ? or less/more

From Sigma:
Minimum focusing distance of 59 inches & allows macro photography with a maximum magnification of 1 to 2

X-Warrior

10th of May 2012 (Thu), 14:20

It's a fine lens for macro shots. Indeed it'll do 1:2, good enough for flowers or larger insects.

kailay

14th of May 2012 (Mon), 05:59

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7191159254_b850a6fe7b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7191159254/)
Aglais urticae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7191159254/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr

Anandarajkumar

16th of May 2012 (Wed), 02:06

anyone used it in a macro situation and what is the magnifcation factor for this lens ? 1:1 ? or less/more

The following pic was clicked in macro mode and it is 1:2.3

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gGOgLTGAXpI/Thn5Dc5KddI/AAAAAAAAB08/dm2mpwWrfG8/s912/Tigerbarb1.JPG

Salma

29th of July 2012 (Sun), 06:24

Took this photo of my mums friends daughter. I love this lens, its so cheap yet you can get so much out of it.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5028/5611132220_4b0a0ed624.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/5611132220/)
Zaisha (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitaraphotos/5611132220/) by SitaraPhotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/sitaraphotos/), on Flickr

hyogen

30th of August 2012 (Thu), 21:26

I've even more impressed with this lens by everyone else's pics, but I was very happy with mine when I first got it a few weeks ago.

Does macro quite well I would say: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7782742292_e164cc2c69_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7782742292/)
IMG_8506-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7782742292/) by h y o : f o t o (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyogen82/), on Flickr

this is pretty processed fyi.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7782742292_e164cc2c69_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7782742292/)
IMG_8506-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7782742292/) by h y o : f o t o (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyogen82/), on Flickr
same with these pics (desaturated them mostly..just playing around trying new things in post)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7862121714_f9592d8aba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862121714/)
IMG_9961 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862121714/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8300/7862124860_57b58d31d4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862124860/)
IMG_9938 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862124860/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8438/7862121216_802318da43_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862121216/)
IMG_9966 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/7862121216/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

All shot with JPEG. just started taking pics full time in raw just today -_-

I think quite impressive for a lens I paid $110 for (like new). New on amazon is $170 I believe....still way cheaper than a used 70-200 f4l (around $550) which cost about 2x more when it came out new?

hyogen

30th of August 2012 (Thu), 21:29

is it best to stay under like 200mm with this lens for best sharpness?

I just shot a bluejay hand-held at like 300mm--probably why it didn't come out as sharp as I'd like. Was shot in RAW though, so I'll see what I can do in post.

It's not too bad to spray and pray at 200mm hand-held though.. but maybe 300mm is a little excessive

kailay

8th of September 2012 (Sat), 14:53

All shots are hand-held.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/7226932260_265c9c6d92_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7226932260/)
Nuuksio 032 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7226932260/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7214/7387906786_98211c3eb3_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7387906786/)
zoo 026 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7387906786/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7955919732_66516b8ae4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955919732/)
001 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955919732/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7955918942_9074c72f21_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955918942/)
061 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955918942/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7955918482_ca3709f3b9_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955918482/)
Sunflower field (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955918482/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7955961576_6907b13d89_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955961576/)
Speedway Hyvinkää 18.8.12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kailalingwoodphotography/7955961576/) by Kailaaa. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kailalingwoodphotography/), on Flickr

hyogen

8th of September 2012 (Sat), 15:06

awesome. you have the same camera as me too :D

kailay

8th of September 2012 (Sat), 15:15

It's a great camera! And I'm loving this lens at the moment.

hyogen

10th of September 2012 (Mon), 19:39

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7974544281_c32c10cfa2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7974544281/)
squirrely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7974544281/) by hyo : foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyogen82/), on Flickr

handheld at 300mm, macro mode, about 4-5 feet away from the squirrel right outside my window, no image stabilization :( I wish I had at least taken this at 200mm and then I would have easily been able to crop it. I think this 70-300mm lens is softest at 300mm D:

Look at this incredible shot by someone with this lens..! handheld with a nikon d300... older than T1i, right? He shot it around 200mm and cropped it. He highlighted "NOT MACRO" in the title...is this lens by chance sharper with non-macro mode?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6488568113_e6bac660a7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morrisys/6488568113/)
DRAGONFLY ISSAN (SONG DAO) THAILAND , ▶ NOT MACRO ◀ © (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morrisys/6488568113/) by Morrisy's Photo Art © (location, chiang mai ) (http://www.flickr.com/people/morrisys/), on Flickr

X-Warrior

11th of September 2012 (Tue), 13:33

is this lens by chance sharper with non-macro mode?

I doubt it. The macro switch is merely a limiter, allowing closer focus when extended. It doesn't affect the glass itself.

stsva

13th of September 2012 (Thu), 09:53

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7974544281_c32c10cfa2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7974544281/)
squirrely (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyogen82/7974544281/) by hyo : foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyogen82/), on Flickr

handheld at 300mm, macro mode, about 4-5 feet away from the squirrel right outside my window, no image stabilization :( I wish I had at least taken this at 200mm and then I would have easily been able to crop it. I think this 70-300mm lens is softest at 300mm D:

Look at this incredible shot by someone with this lens..! handheld with a nikon d300... older than T1i, right? He shot it around 200mm and cropped it. He highlighted "NOT MACRO" in the title...is this lens by chance sharper with non-macro mode?

The problem here is almost certainly the handheld part (although the leaf on the top right looks fairly sharp, so maybe it was missed focus rather than motion blur). This lens is not overly sharp at 300mm for "regular" shots compared to some other 300mm lenses, but when used for closeup "macro" shots my experience was that it was very sharp at 300mm, assuming a high enough shutter speed could be used to eliminate camera motion blur. What was your shutter speed for this shot?

Also, please delete other people's images from your post unless they have given you permission to use them.

hyogen

13th of September 2012 (Thu), 17:13

Yeah, the problem is that I was spraying and praying -- which is all i could do from about 5 feet away in macro mode. I think I could have lessened the problem if i had shot at maybe 200mm. I'm more sad about another photo where the squirrel was looking straight at me and obviously has more motion blur issue :(

I think I shot it at.....1/100 or so :( a newb error

I talked to the guy on flickr, but didn't ask him specifically if i could post it. Now i have - thanks for letting me know---I'll take it down shortly if he doesn't replay soon.

hyogen

22nd of September 2012 (Sat), 13:16

can't tell which edit I like better: http://pcdn.500px.net/14352979/e4b17c7349d17f4798e71e3ec123465b46e4d91c/4.jpg

http://pcdn.500px.net/14352975/beb80e5ec6bc51bbb15adc865ad7f6b684691aa5/4.jpg

hyogen

2nd of October 2012 (Tue), 22:42

i guess no one uses this lens anymore? :(

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/8047445703_f08bfe64a2_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047445703/)
IMG_4590-4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047445703/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8047450446_531f89c61c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047450446/)
the itsy bitsy spider (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047450446/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

hyogen

2nd of October 2012 (Tue), 23:05

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8044108785_93d38f2391_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8044108785/)
IMG_4594-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8044108785/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/8044063796_dcfc394e7f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8044063796/)
IMG_4578-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8044063796/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

stsva

3rd of October 2012 (Wed), 10:03

i guess no one uses this lens anymore? :(

IMG_4590-4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047445703/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

the itsy bitsy spider (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8047450446/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

I don't think the person I sold mine to posts here. ;) Nice shots!

idealhobbies

23rd of October 2012 (Tue), 10:54

I've had this lens for quite some time and never had the results given here....I'll work on it now that I see what it's supposed to be capable of. Question for you users.... Does this lens have a sweet spot as far as "F" goes? The 150-500 has an F8 sweet spot.... how about this lens?

hyogen

23rd of October 2012 (Tue), 12:42

I think most lenses have sweet spot around f8 but i like my results with any fstop on this lens for the most part

hyogen

28th of December 2012 (Fri), 05:08

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8316489567_b828a987bd_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8316489567/)
IMG_5461 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8316489567/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8317545216_e47ec34db1_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8317545216/)
IMG_5458 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyofoto/8317545216/) by hyo:foto (http://www.flickr.com/people/hyofoto/), on Flickr
I intentionally softened the face of the woman in front.

dundeebirder

28th of December 2012 (Fri), 12:25

I'm a newbie to dslr photography am confused about this lens so apologies if I am just being stupid here. I've been looking at it on amazon and there appears to be 2 versions one with the APO that everyone is recommending and one with optical stabilization. Does the one with the optical stabilizer also feature this APO because this is the one I am considering buying even though its £148 more expensive than the APO version.

hyogen

28th of December 2012 (Fri), 12:47

can you link me to the one you're wanting to buy? This APO one is about $150 new nowadays. I think it was closer to $350 when it first came out a few years ago. I got mine used for $110. It doesn't have image stabilization which would be pretty handy. From what I've read the APO version of this lens *is* an improvement over the one before it (non-APO, non-Image stabilization)....but also I've read that it's not a "true" APO lens, either.

dundeebirder

28th of December 2012 (Fri), 13:56

Here's a link to the os version of this lens from amazon uk.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002M3SOQU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=18C6P6KBT6RYBRNV7VSV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317819927&pf_rd_i=468294

and here is the link to the APO version also from amazon uk

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000ALLMI8/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=17T3W18W4CN8R4942VNK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294

I have to say though that after reading all the messages in this thread again and looking at the great pictures I am leaning towards the non os version. I have a tripod so probably would be ok without the os version I think.

hyogen

28th of December 2012 (Fri), 14:05

i think you'll be fine without the IS also. Just use a fast enough shutter speed.. also look up the left eye focus method which really helps you to hold the camera much more still--I use the method (shoulder brace) but still use my right eye :)

dundeebirder

7th of January 2013 (Mon), 13:36

Took the plunge and ordered this lens from amazon uk. Should be here tomorrow or Wednesday I think.

hyogen

7th of January 2013 (Mon), 17:04

Nice. We need some more representation for this great budget lens in here!

dundeebirder

9th of January 2013 (Wed), 15:19

Lens arrived this morning and here's the first picture taken with it.

hyogen

9th of January 2013 (Wed), 15:26

Have you tried playing with the macro mode yet? The dof on this shot looks pretty thin.

dundeebirder

9th of January 2013 (Wed), 15:38

No I haven't tried any macro shots yet. I'm not expecting too much from the macro function tbh I really got it for the 300mm. I think I'd rather save up and get a proper 1:1 macro lens before I start doing macro stuff.

dundeebirder

9th of January 2013 (Wed), 16:31

Have you tried playing with the macro mode yet? The dof on this shot looks pretty thin.

I really didn't think too much about anything before taking this shot. I'd just got the lens and put it on and saw the dog sitting so just took it on the settings as they were. Looking at the image data now and I see the picture was taken at f4. I dont know too much about f stops and depth of field yet because I am still learning but I will try again with other f stop stettings and see what difference, if any, the changes make.

hyogen

10th of January 2013 (Thu), 03:29

The higher the f stop you'll generally get sharper photos to a point. A lot of lenses have an optimal f stop around f8-11.

Higher the fstop you'll get larger dof (depth of focus)...so more will be in focus

dundeebirder

10th of January 2013 (Thu), 05:29

Thanks for that tip hyogen. Like I said I will take more pictures at different f stops and compare.

hyogen

10th of January 2013 (Thu), 11:15

no problem. I think DoF might actually mean depth of field like you said-- instead of focus. It makes more sense to me with focus :)

dundeebirder

10th of January 2013 (Thu), 12:38

no problem. I think DoF might actually mean depth of field like you said-- instead of focus. It makes more sense to me with focus :)

There's a pro photographer who has loads of videos on youtube called Mike Browne and he uses both expressions so I think they do mean the same thing at the end of the day. I'll post a link to his youtube channel in case you are interested. His videos are very interesting and informative I think and he isn't too technical so would appeal to beginners like me.

http://www.youtube.com/user/photoexposed

Salma

18th of January 2013 (Fri), 11:18

bent toe

20th of January 2013 (Sun), 08:18

Was bored today.. went in to town to take some photopgraphs and stumbled upon this cheap lense in a shop, they sold it for $100.. wth, i bought it. It's an ok lens.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/f1b5ac78d8cde22d6fe7449178761a03/tumblr_mgxfxqhoX91rtbm54o1_500.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/b3222abec1ab9f29d0721a8eb9d5ca13/tumblr_mgxgp4HnDp1rtbm54o1_500.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/662c1736ed263980e969601a2204f2a7/tumblr_mgxgwmObfy1rtbm54o1_500.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/a930825f649e0bb3ad3c29277af9933a/tumblr_mgxh2iTb9J1rtbm54o1_500.jpg

bent toe

20th of January 2013 (Sun), 14:21

[IMG]http://25.media.tumblr.com/909736fea42e338050acfb2e74578744/tumblr_mgxxodP7MO1rtbm54o1_1280.jpg

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bent toe

21st of January 2013 (Mon), 17:03

http://25.media.tumblr.com/cc8110cd3bd5ff78395afe74675b7bee/tumblr_mgxj9kJ7bV1rtbm54o1_500.jpg

300mm.. pretty sharp for a $100 lens.

hyogen

21st of January 2013 (Mon), 17:22

I think yours might be the non-APO version. The APO version has a red ring I think.. Just FYI

hyogen

21st of January 2013 (Mon), 17:23

Those leopard shots are absolutely gorgeous.

agreed.... amazing leopard and lion photos

Anandarajkumar

21st of January 2013 (Mon), 22:17

Shot in a dog show with this el-chapo decent lens!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Lhcl52f0OJo/UPwnOcPvO9I/AAAAAAAADIk/4li3D3s68nM/s640/Dog3withMaster.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1q_i0LGvgBU/UPwndsblP1I/AAAAAAAADJU/IiQhwW7fglw/s640/Rajapalyam1.jpg

bent toe

22nd of January 2013 (Tue), 04:30

I think yours might be the non-APO version. The APO version has a red ring I think.. Just FYI

Yea, still the same lens.. but not the APO version.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/a1c74354ef50716f50b18518bb90abf1/tumblr_mgzzrghRa41rtbm54o1_500.jpg

bricel24

6th of February 2013 (Wed), 15:55

Just got a hold of this lens over the weekend. Some of the ones I took with my 50D:

http://bricel24.smugmug.com/photos/i-RJBgZmx/0/L/i-RJBgZmx-L.jpg

http://bricel24.smugmug.com/photos/i-rhGZHD4/0/L/i-rhGZHD4-L.jpg

http://bricel24.smugmug.com/photos/i-JkCZmNg/0/L/i-JkCZmNg-L.jpg

http://bricel24.smugmug.com/photos/i-rh8W9Bn/0/L/i-rh8W9Bn-L.jpg

http://bricel24.smugmug.com/photos/i-bjZ5HPM/0/L/i-bjZ5HPM-L.jpg

hyogen

8th of February 2013 (Fri), 01:00

so you got it! Your pics look even better than the ones I took with my old T1i..!

This lens deserves more love :)

bricel24

8th of February 2013 (Fri), 18:05

so you got it! Your pics look even better than the ones I took with my old T1i..!

This lens deserves more love :)
Hey Justin! Yeah I sent you a txt when I received it. Anyway, yeah I will definitely give this glass more love. By reading a lot about it here it's got it's pros and cons, but definitely worth the time to work with it.