Are there 2 versions of the Sigma 50-500mm?

[JerryL]

In my search for a decent and cost effective birding lens I tried several options a Nikon 300f4, Sigma 150-500mm and the Sigma 50-500mm

In Jessops they had both of the Sigma's and when I tried the 50-500mm priced at around £1100 I noted there was no mention on the lens at all about Optical Stabilisation, unlike the 150-300mm. The things that they did have in common were both they are both APO lenses and have HSM. I liked both lenses but the 50-500mm was really top of my budget, but I also made the decision to opt for the 150-500mm because of the optical stabilisation which the other lens didn't apear to have (i.e no switches on the side or labelling).

I did notice in Sigma's website that the 50-500 is supposed to have all features of the 150-500 plus OS. So are there 2 versions, or did Jessops have an older model?

 

[seltechpc]

There is a new Sigma 50-500mm with OS that came out quite a few months ago. It must be Jessops have the old one in stock.

I have not seen a review for it yet. I am sure there is one somewhere though.

Paul.

 

[JerryL]

So was the old one £1100 'without' the OS?

I couldn't justify the lack of OS for £400 more, unless the glass is much better

 

[Nod]

I thought Jessops had stopped stocking Sigmas (or that Sigma had stopped supplying Jessops...).

 

[Mike.P]

Some shots taken with the Sigma 50-500mm OS lens a few weeks ago. Nothing special as I was testing the 7D more than the lens. IQ wise I found it no better than my older Pentax mount version but the OS worked well on the 7D (but again no better than inbuilt SR on my Pentax.

 

[JerryL]

I thought Jessops had stopped stocking Sigmas (or that Sigma had stopped supplying Jessops...).

Sorry did I type Jessops - I meant Jacobs Photographic