Sigma 150-500mm lens

I'm not sure what I should post this under, but I am considering getting the Sigma 150-500 mm lens. I have a Canon XSi. Obviously I dream of the day I could have the Canon L series equivalent,but I wondered if I could get some good clear sharp shots with this one in the meantime. If you know of any red flags, please let me know. Also, if you have enjoyed this lens, that would be good to know also.

Thanks,

gayla

Congratulations. Yes, you can get some great shots with this fine lens. May be all you ever need.

If its anything like the 170-500 it will need a lot of light, apart from that i like the 170-500 just be aware it needs a lot of light to be of use

here is an example of the 170-500 (excuse the subject)

It's a fine lens. Great range.

I am mostly against lenses with image stabalization. They are slow to find focus, becase the IS unit must spin up each time, then drop into focus. This can take up to .9sec. on the Canon 100-400. that makes it slow when shooting birds or quick action sports. Also, the Sigmas are slow aperture lenses, they need a lot of light to make them shine, but when you have the light, they are fine.

I am on my second 50-500 Bigma. They are fine lenses overall. But I sold my first one because f/6.3 was just too slow for where I live, which is under almost perpetual cloud cover. I bought a second one because I now have the 7D which is good at higher ISO's, which makes up for a slow lens. Except who knew, we have had 6 weeks of dark gray days under thick rain and snow clouds, so I have not used it much since I got the second one.

Before getting one, I would make a serious study of my area. If you live in Arizona or Florida, don't hesitate though. Just don't take the advice about them being a light hog lens lightly.

There are plenty of threads about this lens I have one and it is brilliant.

A whole thread of images HERE

Enjoy!

As soon as income tax is in, im buying this lens

It's a great lens for terrestrial use but works badly for astrophotography. If you like to take moon shots and astronomy pics then you probably want to go with better glass.
Crop sensor, terrestrial use = very good!

Gayla,

One thread per subject is good enough. You will likely get plenty of response, especially if you use a good thread title and post.

The 150-500 is a fine lens, great range, decent IQ, decent AF, and very good OS, all for a fair price.

I notice most folks are using them with the canon d series. Do you think it will work well with my XSi?

By the way, thanks for the many response. And I didn't realize cross posting was an issue on this forum.

gayla

I've used mine on my 40D and my original (now considered ancient) 300D without any problems. I don't see any problems using it with the XSi.

--Evan

I just got one for my XS , i love it , you'll be happy!!