-=REVIEW=- Battle of the 500mm Primes. Canon Vs. Sigma

what a fantastic thread. Good job CDS.

Hey - really nicely done. I think you covered all the bases very objectively. Depending it their use, I have flipflopped between the two brands as well, and each has found their use and applicability. Nicely done.

CDS, I never did receive your 500 for testing. You better track that package immediately.

If you never got around to sending it, I forgive you and am still willing to put myself out by testing it for you this winter in the northeast.

Now that's, in the words of Don Corleone, an offer you can't refuse.

I enjoyed reading this review again. Job well done, very well done.

Cyber, this comes accross as an objective and thourough evaluation, well substantiated with images.
Incidentally, the shot of those two loving ganets is simply superb, any which way one looks at it. Mind you, not that the other images are chopped liver.

Good review sds,I think I would take the canon as it has IS.

Great review, and images. You forgot one thing in the comparisons though, (unless I missed it), Canon's "WHITE" prime L series telephoto lenses just LOOK BETTER!! :lol

A little subjective, and IMO, I think the all black SIGMA looks better, but people make fun of me for thinking big white lenses are a little garish all the time, I'm used to it now.

thanks for posting this ( I think) I just purchased the sigma

cant wait to give this lens a go

tekkie wrote in post #7561186
thanks for posting this ( I think) I just purchased the sigma

cant wait to give this lens a go

Any update on the SIGMA?

Interesting, I was seriously considering the sigma 500 myself.

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #4819460
A little subjective, and IMO, I think the all black SIGMA looks better, but people make fun of me for thinking big white lenses are a little garish all the time, I'm used to it now.

I feel the same way. Not really fond of the white lens.

What's the difference between the DG and the NON dg?

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #8006318
Any update on the SIGMA?

yup its working great, I love it

and I just ordered a 500L as well so I will be double checking your work lmao

so next weekend I will be giving them a comparison, I like the sigma but my curiosity is killing me

Karl Johnston wrote in post #8007180
What's the difference between the DG and the NON dg?

The letters D and G.

And i'm not joking....

Really, there is no battle. 500L hands down the greatest prime for bird photography. Nothing can touch it other than the 600L and the 800L. I had the Sigma for a week and tried 2 copies. Not as sharp. Is ok when you don't need to crop. As soon as you need to crop, the softness becomes very apparent. I am sure there are sharp copies but I tried 2 brand new copies and wasn't happy with it. I am sorry but why would I need to go through all the troubles for a $3500+ lens??? For the 500L, all I need is one copy and everything is all good....Love my 500L.