Hi All,
Im looking at a few lenses currently, that hopefully ill be able to buy some time early next year (or maybe late this year).
So far:
Canon 100-400L : Obviously a top notch lens, but the better part of a grand for the pleasure. I dont need any persuading about how good it is though.
Sigma 80-400 EX /w OS: This is the one id really like to hear about, as it can be had for around £600 and is meant to be as good optically as much more expensive glass. The OS means hand holding will be a doddle, which is a huge plus for me as i have no intention of carrying a Tripod around as well.
Bigma, Sigma 50-500mm. Now this is where things get interesting. I want to be able to hand hold, but this lens is BIG. I have read of a lot of people hand holding this lens though.
How realistic do you think it is to use the BIGMA without any support? And what do you guys think of the Sigma 80-400?
The type of lens im looking for is the sort i can use for a whole range of applications, and that would rarely leave my camera.
Dont worry about wide angle/short focal length as ill address that seperately
Any recommendations are appreciated.
Cheers,
Im looking at a few lenses currently, that hopefully ill be able to buy some time early next year (or maybe late this year).
So far:
Canon 100-400L : Obviously a top notch lens, but the better part of a grand for the pleasure. I dont need any persuading about how good it is though.
Sigma 80-400 EX /w OS: This is the one id really like to hear about, as it can be had for around £600 and is meant to be as good optically as much more expensive glass. The OS means hand holding will be a doddle, which is a huge plus for me as i have no intention of carrying a Tripod around as well.
Bigma, Sigma 50-500mm. Now this is where things get interesting. I want to be able to hand hold, but this lens is BIG. I have read of a lot of people hand holding this lens though.
How realistic do you think it is to use the BIGMA without any support? And what do you guys think of the Sigma 80-400?
The type of lens im looking for is the sort i can use for a whole range of applications, and that would rarely leave my camera.
Dont worry about wide angle/short focal length as ill address that seperately
Any recommendations are appreciated.
Cheers,