Sigma 50-500mm vs Sigma 150-500mm OS Versions

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Hello all
Im going to get one of these but was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the 2 in terms of the quality of photos taken with them.
Is the quality exactly the same and the only differnece is the 50 and 150mm ? If thats the case I will get the !50 as its obviously cheaper.
Thanks alot
Joe
 
i have had a couple 150-500mm and some have been duff, the last one was great but need stopping down to f8 at 500mm to get sharp images,so need good light, af speed
was very good,
heres a couple taken with imy last 150-500mm.
DSC_5342.jpg


DSC_3169.jpg


DSC_2410-1.jpg
 
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Maybe it's the downsizing for web but I'm struggling to see any sharpness in the above shots?
 
 
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Deasy said:
Maybe it's the downsizing for web but I'm struggling to see any sharpness in the above shots?
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Ye think im with you there, i know there not gonna be as sharp as something like a 70-200 but wouldn't really describe them as sharp.

EDIT: examples just posted are alot better much sharper.
 
I have the 50-500 for my Canon and its great in my sons words "its the biz". I do find it a bit heavy so use a monopod on a waist strap most of the time.I was advised before I bought it that it has better quality glass than the other model because of its range. Perhaps thats why they've stopped making them now. At the 500 end F10 seems to be its sweet point. But Ive had no probs on other settings. The birds in my gallery were taken with it.
 
Les Key said:
I have the 50-500 for my Canon and its great in my sons words "its the biz". I do find it a bit heavy so use a monopod on a waist strap most of the time.I was advised before I bought it that it has better quality glass than the other model because of its range. Perhaps thats why they've stopped making them now. At the 500 end F10 seems to be its sweet point. But Ive had no probs on other settings. The birds in my gallery were taken with it.
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they havent stopped makin them, they have added os,
 
roastchips said:
Ye think im with you there, i know there not gonna be as sharp as something like a 70-200 but wouldn't really describe them as sharp.

EDIT: examples just posted are alot better much sharper.
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ah! lots better thanks!
 
I have been researching the 150-500 against competitors for some time now & I bought one today!

I've seen enough really good sharp shots in various places on the web to convince me, that this lens is capable of delivering the goods, if used carefully. There is a very large thread on potn which I found useful as well as some info on here, particularly this http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2543974&postcount=7.

After a few quick shots today, in dim light, I can say I need to practice my 500mm technique, but I'm sure I'll crack it.

I don't have any hands on experience of the 50-500 I'm afraid but I'm happy with my choice so far ;)

BTW it is huge! I don't know whether you've seen one in the flesh yet but these are very very large lenses!
 
Took this with the 50-500 non os, 500mm at f6.3, dof is a bit shallow but I still like it. Clickable for larger on WAB site.

 
Comfortably Numb said:
I have been researching the 150-500 against competitors for some time now & I bought one today!

I've seen enough really good sharp shots in various places on the web to convince me, that this lens is capable of delivering the goods, if used carefully. There is a very large thread on potn which I found useful as well as some info on here, particularly this http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2543974&postcount=7.

After a few quick shots today, in dim light, I can say I need to practice my 500mm technique, but I'm sure I'll crack it.

I don't have any hands on experience of the 50-500 I'm afraid but I'm happy with my choice so far ;)

BTW it is huge! I don't know whether you've seen one in the flesh yet but these are very very large lenses!
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Nice one daron, any chance of putting some pics up from the 150-150?
 
heres some from my 150-500mms.
DSC_4858.jpg

DSC_1421.jpg

eagleowlblur.jpg

red-tailedhawk.jpg

perigrinefalcon1.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3315.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3167.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3361.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3769.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3788.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3829.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3285.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3441.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3498.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3608.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3382.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/animals and stuff/paighton zoo/DSC_3602.jpg


150-500mm is a great lens if you get a good version.
but the 50-500mm i find better as it goes down to 50mm which is a big help some times,
is it worth 2x the price of the 150-500mm(probably not) but would i change back, no way.
 
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I had a play with a 150-500 today on my friends 7D, I thought it was amazing, I want one!

Paul, that last picture is awesome!! Haha
 
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