Show Me Those Bigma Pictures!

I've had the 100-400 IS L and the Bigma (non DG version). I wouldn't choose on IQ but whether I needed IS. Both are very capable indeed if you know how to use a long lense and expose shots correctly. I'll probably get a Bigma again for my next big adventure. The Sigma 100-300mm f4 is stellar and works well with a 1.4x TCon if you want another zoom option.

I have gone back and forth between the 100-400L and the Bigma. At first I was thinking I might need IS but will probably be shooting outdoor sports of my children with a monopod. If I shoot wildlife, I will probably be on a tripod. I would like to save the money and get more reach if needed.

Have you tried the Bigma with a 1.4x?

Yes MF only with the Kenko Pro and Sigma 1.4's I used, which would be fine other than the viewfinders on these DSLR's tend to suck. They're too dark unless you have a very fast lens. Stick my 85mm 2.0 or 50mm 1.4 on and it's like an African Summer has arrived. Stick a Bigma and a TCon on and it's like living in Finland Wasn't to my standards IQ wise and either was the 100-400 IS L, but in IDEAL conditions then I imagine you'd get a result. I've also tried 2.0x Kenko Pro and Sigma on both and both sucked.

condyk wrote:
Yes MF only with the Kenko Pro and Sigma 1.4's I used, which would be fine other than the viewfinders on these DSLR's tend to suck. They're too dark unless you have a very fast lens. Stick my 85mm 2.0 or 50mm 1.4 on and it's like an African Summer has arrived. Stick a Bigma and a TCon on and it's like living in Finland Wasn't to my standards IQ wise and either was the 100-400 IS L, but in IDEAL conditions then I imagine you'd get a result. I've also tried 2.0x Kenko Pro and Sigma on both and both sucked.

Other than the MF being a pain how was the picture quality?

Would you guys knock it off, please? I really don't need this kind of temptation...

Steve

Just shot this today...composition is a bit off because I was in a hurry, but I think I got some decent emotion...see the main thread here:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=127551

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Dunno what I can say other what I said already:

Wasn't to my standards IQ wise and either was the 100-400 IS L, but in IDEAL conditions then I imagine you'd get a result. I've also tried 2.0x Kenko Pro and Sigma on both and both sucked.

IQ is subjective so it depends on what you want. Mitcon has experience with the Bigma and TCons and so check his posts in the Wildwife and Birds section. I don't think I have any TCon shots any more.

I only PP when I need a shot but I have a few that are maybe fairly typical and give some idea of what a Bigma can do:

http://www.buzzdns.com​/lion500.jpg
Dunno if this is a 100% crop or not it's been so long ...

http://www.buzzdns.com​/squir500.jpg
Pretty sure this was 100% crop tho'

http://www.buzzdns.com​/bigma500.jpg
This is a 100% crop I think, but massive compression 94k!!

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Here's my constribution http://feetravelexplor​ation.blogspot.com/ from my Yellowstone trip last year.
Everything in there was taken with the Bigma except Landscape and Nature.