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Hi there, I was just wondering has anybody used the Sigma 24mm 1.4 for Astro photography if so how does it preform? Also I noticed there is no rubber gasket on the mound does this have any real effect on the lens? For example does it allow dust to get into the lens mount? thanks

Hello All, I'm looking at adding a 70-200mm f2.8 to my collection. Whilst I'd love to fork out for the Nikon at £2k, I am looking at either new/used Tamron or Sigma versions which come in around £1-£1.1k. Currently having a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 which I'm very happy with, I have no issues with...

Hi, first time posting but unique question I would imagine. I currently shoot wildlife and birds with my Nikon d7500 and sigma 150-600mm C. I am happy with the sharpness of the 150-600mm and gives a good IQ. I recently purchased a used sigma 500mm f4 but it had an AF issue so returned it. The...

Hi, I am trying to find some kind of bracket or clamp to mount a GoPro Hero / Samsung Smartphone to the lens hood of Sigma 150-600 Comtempary Bazooka and maybe my canon 70-300L lens hood as well ! ? Reason being I like to shoot video as well !

I recently sold a lens on ebay that was fully functional at the point of sale. It is a Sigma DG 70-300mm F1.4-5.6 (Nikon). I have had no issues using it on my Nikon D5100, however the person who bought it has been trying to use it on his Nikon D3300 and is reporting that the lenses auto focus...

Hi, The reputable review sites seem to speak highly enough of this lens optically that I'm considering it over Canon's 135mm Has anyone had any experience with this lens on a Canon. I'm primarily interested in its ability to focus. I know that razor thin depth of field brings its own issues...

My next purchase is going to be a 300mm 2.8, but I'm not sure what to choose. I shoot with a Canon 7D MkII and have a 70-200 2.8 and mostly shoot football mostly Womens and Non-League and looking for a lens to maybe to use in years to come shooting higher level football. I have used the Sigma...

Hi all I have the Sigma 18-300 and I love the lens, but i'm confused with the software which we can use. What settings does everyone have on the lens to get the best results out of the lens? It is being used on a Nikon D5300

Got the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary today. I had some free time and went out for a first impressions test. Some samples: Sigma 16mm F/1.4 on Sony A7R II (Super 35mm mode) Leytonstone with Sigma 16mm F/1.4 by Kalin Kalpachev, on Flickr Leytonstone with Sigma 16mm F/1.4 by Kalin...

I have a strange issue with my Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 (nonOS) HSM II lens, the lens works fine on my D7200, but recently i purchased a 1.4x converter for a bit more reach for when i went to Fairford airshow. when i put the two together and mount on the camera body i get a F0 error, uhmm - so the...

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Got my new Sigma 18-35/F1.8 DC today and it didn't take long to notice that the AF was off. Luckily I have the Sigma USB Dock and I have started calibrating it (which is quite tedious), I have a few focal lengths at infinty left to do but the day light is fading. Anyway, AF is atleast, or near...

Hello, I shoot with a Nikon D5600 with Sigma TC 1.4x and 150-600mm Contemporary. Equipment is only a couple of months old and when I got it I checked for back and front focusing but it looked dead on. Although this was done at a distance of six meters only, I got it confirmed by using Live View...

Hi, I have recently bought a Sigma 105mm DG OS HSM Macro for my wife to use with her Canon 760d. I also bought a Neewer TTL ring flash. Using Aperture priority mode, without the flash fitted, I have the following: 1/8th speed F9.0 ISO 800 (Settings are a bit random as I am experimenting...

Hi all Does anyone know if this combination will work? I'm selling my 150-500 and a potential buyer has asked if it will work. The lens works great on my D610 which is around the same vintage so I assume it should work fine, I'm interested if anyone has any experience with it. Cheers in advance

Hi sorry if this has already been.asked in another post. I am looking to get a 150 mm - 600 mm lens for my Nikon D5500. But dont know which lens is better the tamron or the sigma. I am mainly looking to use this for wildlife photography and wondered if anyone had any experience with either of...

Hi, I'm due to got to the Falkland Islands in early January and want to make sure I have all my equipment sorted, so i'm looking to change my long telephoto lens. Currently I have a Sigma APO DG 150-500mm F/5-6.3 APO HSM DG OS Lens Nikon, but I am tempted by a new lens that offers a bit more...

Hi all, Firstly, if this in the wrong section, please feel free to move it! Shooting a Nikon D500 and after a long lens. Presently I have the 'very entry-level' Nikon 55-300 f/4.5-5.6G which I have been using for about 3-4 years. I'm looking to upgrade to something of higher quality that...

Last month I took some photos from my friend's office. Used two cameras, Pentax K20D and Canon 500D. Lenses were Sigma 28-70 2.8 and Sigma 10-20 3.5 (Canon). Golden Horn by Ugur Ugurlu, on Flickr Golden Horn by Ugur Ugurlu, on Flickr Golden Horn by Ugur Ugurlu, on Flickr

I have a Canon 600D and am wanting a lens for wildlife photography. I am looking at the Tamron SP300 f2.8 (complete with two extenders and a variety of filters) for £500 second-hand (on a website adaptall-2.com) and a Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM at £399 second-hand (on mpb.com) As I'm new...

Hi, Recently acquired a 7D Mark I for £460 new as an upgrade to my Canon 600d. Couldn't justify the jump to the Mark II or 6D at the moment, nor did I see better value in the 70D, and the 80D is still too highly price. I'm looking for a new lens or two, I currently have the 55-250 IS II, the...

Hi, I want to get a new lens for my husband for our anniversary, but need some advice as I know very little about photography! My husband has a Canon 20d but only has cheap lenses, he mainly likes to take landscapes or bird/wildlife photos. I was thinking about getting something like: Canon...