Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG HSM

I haven't read of too many complaints with this lens. And I wouldn't worry about copy variation with it either. It's a gem of a lens.

But it and the 300mm f/4 are very good lens. So it comes down to zoom or prime.

Yes it is black , which I like. But a Nikon user thought I was using a nikon . I had to explain I was using a Canon body and a Sigma lens. It got worse after that !

When I told him it was the Sigma 100=300mm f/4 EX, he said " It doesn't zoom ? "
"Yes, it does" I replied," it just doesn't extend "
He looked at me and then the lens and said , " That means it's a prime lens !"
I really don't want to stand there and explain it again, So I said ,"Sure , that works for me

CountryBoy wrote in post #6209889
I haven't read of too many complaints with this lens. And I wouldn't worry about copy variation with it either. It's a gem of a lens.

But it and the 300mm f/4 are very good lens. So it comes down to zoom or prime.

Yes it is black , which I like. But a Nikon user thought I was using a nikon . I had to explain I was using a Canon body and a Sigma lens. It got worse after that !

When I told him it was the Sigma 100=300mm f/4 EX, he said " It doesn't zoom ? "
"Yes, it does" I replied," it just doesn't extend "
He looked at me and then the lens and said , " That means it's a prime lens !"
I really don't want to stand there and explain it again, So I said ,"Sure , that works for me

i got a kick out of this......
I am holding off...actually saving right now for this exact lens. I just try and think that with my 1.4 ext....i can save money and still get to 400 if I HAVE to in lieu of buying the 100-400.

1downfall wrote in post #6210071
i got a kick out of this......
I am holding off...actually saving right now for this exact lens. I just try and think that with my 1.4 ext....i can save money and still get to 400 if I HAVE to in lieu of buying the 100-400.

It is a great lens and at almost half the price of the Canon is definitely a contender. I noticed recently that mine was back-focusing. Was probably that way when I bought it new I just never noticed because I usually focus manually.

Since I have also bought myself the 100-400. In comparison the Sigma is very slightly sharper but I find the IS of the Canon very handy plus it is also a little lighter to carry.

Check out my page at www.dexpo.dk.

I used it for all the furry and feathery friends there. It's a lovely lens. All the shots were done handheld, and I often use it wide open at f/4. You won't find anything like it for the price IMO. Now that I got to use it more, I'm not too kind of using the TC. This lens produces perfect OOF backgrounds, but not at f/5.6 wit the TC unless the background is faaaar away.

olz wrote in post #6340357
Check out my page at www.dexpo.dk.

I used it for all the furry and feathery friends there. It's a lovely lens. All the shots were done handheld, and I often use it wide open at f/4. You won't find anything like it for the price IMO. Now that I got to use it more, I'm not too kind of using the TC. This lens produces perfect OOF backgrounds, but not at f/5.6 wit the TC unless the background is faaaar away.

Here's one at f/6.3 @ 420mm.

CountryBoy wrote in post #6341567
Here's one at f/6.3 @ 420mm.

Looks superb, but as I said, you probably have quite some space before hitting the background?

olz wrote in post #6341632
Looks superb, but as I said, you probably have quite some space before hitting the background?

Thanks
Yes. Since this is not a cropped photo, you can tell how close I was to the bird. I was in a blind, the bird was hearing my AF beep. I have started turning the sound off of my camera now. But it did work out forthe best in this case

The grass at the bottom part is maybe 20ft, the out line of the trees in the upper part are across a pasture a great distance away.

I do have some at 5.6 and 6.3 with the background closer, but I will have to look thru my external hard drive to find them. When I do, i'll post some of them.

CountryBoy wrote in post #6341773
Thanks
Yes. Since this is not a cropped photo, you can tell how close I was to the bird. I was in a blind, the bird was hearing my AF beep. I have started turning the sound off of my camera now. But it did work out forthe best in this case

The grass at the bottom part is maybe 20ft, the out line of the trees in the upper part are across a pasture a great distance away.

I do have some at 5.6 and 6.3 with the background closer, but I will have to look thru my external hard drive to find them. When I do, i'll post some of them.

Ahh - okay. Yea - the closer to the minimum focusing distance you get, the better the OOF backround - but that should be the rule wit any telephoto I guess. The TC do come in handy sometimes, but usually I have to use a tripod/monopod then. Here some more pictures:

yes!! keep them coming guys.....I am tryin hard to save for this lens....this helps!!

dead thread...... i am now looking for a siggy hsm......

1downfall wrote in post #6419257
dead thread...... i am now looking for a siggy hsm......

Not dead, just "slowed"

When you buy one, you'll have to upload some shots here then!

photobitz wrote in post #6420655
Not dead, just "slowed"

When you buy one, you'll have to upload some shots here then!

yes. I most definitely will! (i just need to find one for a good price!)

Its a fantastic lens but I find it bit slow at focusing for motor events, so not as many keepers.

I'm just comparing it to say my old 70-200mm F4 L before buying this one.

Shasta wrote in post #6422672
Its a fantastic lens but I find it bit slow at focusing for motor events, so not as many keepers.

I'm just comparing it to say my old 70-200mm F4 L before buying this one.

That's odd... mine was lighning fast. More to do with the body you used it with perhaps?

photobitz wrote in post #6423003
That's odd... mine was lighning fast. More to do with the body you used it with perhaps?

I agree. It's at least as fast, if not faster.