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ralphl · 11-30-2007, 06:56 PM

Picked up a Sigma 500mm Prime (A) lens, 7.2 appears to be the largest aperture, it has a tripod mount, appears to be a very well built lens, so I succumbed and bought it. Anyone familiar with this lens? Any experience with its performance and any idea what they're worth? I realize 7.2 isn't extremely fast, but it seems to be a beautifully built lens in excellent condition. Appreciate your input. Thanks! Ralph

Mikhail · 11-30-2007, 07:01 PM

This fella im guessing... [ click for more info ]

Thanks

ralphl · 11-30-2007, 09:01 PM

thanks Mikail thats close but mine appears to be an older version of that same lens. The distance scale is engraved on the body... not under that plastiic window . Also there is no button on the body. The rest looks the same. How does it perform??

m8o · 11-30-2007, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by ralphl

How does it perform??

Why ruin the surprise...

I think that'll be for you to see and tell us.

Mikhail · 12-01-2007, 08:31 AM

O well then you have the even older non APO version Im guessing!
Couldn't tell you... was hoping you would!

Thanks

ralphl · 12-01-2007, 09:09 AM

What a delightful surprise! Condition is a bit overcast but I ran some test shots off a tripod using a 2 second delay. Wide open, images were crisp & sharp, some color and contrast issues at 7.2, however, moving to F11, images were superb. Also, bumped up the saturation and color settings and that solved those issues. Living in this remote area, we only have dial up so I'm unable to post the images, but I suspect this may be the best $200 long lens I've ever seen. I'll run it again when the sun finally comes out and maybe try to post some samples from my laptop when I get to civilization. But - in all - this is a pretty remarkable piece of glass for no more money than it was. Why have we heard so little about this lens?

Mikhail · 12-01-2007, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by ralphl

Why have we heard so little about this lens?

As far as I know its been discontinued and replaced by a newer version, 500mm F5.6 or something like that.

Thanks

11-30-2007, 06:56 PM	#1
ralphl Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Location: southwest USA Posts: 55	What have I bought? Picked up a Sigma 500mm Prime (A) lens, 7.2 appears to be the largest aperture, it has a tripod mount, appears to be a very well built lens, so I succumbed and bought it. Anyone familiar with this lens? Any experience with its performance and any idea what they're worth? I realize 7.2 isn't extremely fast, but it seems to be a beautifully built lens in excellent condition. Appreciate your input. Thanks! Ralph

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11-30-2007, 07:01 PM	#2
Mikhail Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York Region, ON Posts: 277	This fella im guessing... [ click for more info ] Thanks

11-30-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
ralphl Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Location: southwest USA Posts: 55 Original Poster	thanks Mikail thats close but mine appears to be an older version of that same lens. The distance scale is engraved on the body... not under that plastiic window . Also there is no button on the body. The rest looks the same. How does it perform??

11-30-2007, 09:58 PM	#4
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by ralphl How does it perform?? Why ruin the surprise... I think that'll be for you to see and tell us.

12-01-2007, 08:31 AM	#5
Mikhail Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York Region, ON Posts: 277	O well then you have the even older non APO version Im guessing! Couldn't tell you... was hoping you would! Thanks

12-01-2007, 09:09 AM	#6
ralphl Inactive Account Join Date: May 2007 Location: southwest USA Posts: 55 Original Poster	What a delightful surprise! Condition is a bit overcast but I ran some test shots off a tripod using a 2 second delay. Wide open, images were crisp & sharp, some color and contrast issues at 7.2, however, moving to F11, images were superb. Also, bumped up the saturation and color settings and that solved those issues. Living in this remote area, we only have dial up so I'm unable to post the images, but I suspect this may be the best $200 long lens I've ever seen. I'll run it again when the sun finally comes out and maybe try to post some samples from my laptop when I get to civilization. But - in all - this is a pretty remarkable piece of glass for no more money than it was. Why have we heard so little about this lens?

12-01-2007, 09:22 AM	#7
Mikhail Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York Region, ON Posts: 277	Originally posted by ralphl Why have we heard so little about this lens? As far as I know its been discontinued and replaced by a newer version, 500mm F5.6 or something like that. Thanks

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