I caved, I bought a BIGMA!

NicholasN · 07-07-2008, 02:38 AM

This freakin LBA has me on my kneees!

Got a bonus from work, went straight to the camera store and bought a Sigma 50-500 APO DG (aka BIGMA).

First shots were impressive for such a monstrosity, good IQ and colour rendition.

Things ways a damn tonne but boy what a sight strapped to a K20D.

bnishanth · 07-07-2008, 03:10 AM

Congrats mate..!!! Keen to see some pics as I'm eyeing this big one as well..:-))

Cheers
Nish

NicholasN · 07-07-2008, 04:34 AM

Nish,

I'll be out all weekend with it so I'll throw some photos up when I am done.

Nick

hrishi · 07-07-2008, 05:12 AM

Even I'm waiting for ur photos..I too have my eyes on the Bigma..However someone also asked me to check out the new Sigma 150-500..

Clem Nichols · 07-07-2008, 06:23 AM

It is a monster, isn't it? Having purchased one last year my advice for your next purchase is a good monopod if you don't already have one. Happy shooting.

CN

Entropy · 07-07-2008, 08:29 AM

I caved too. It came in Thursday.

Haven't shot TOO much with it yet, but I'm hoping to use it at an airshow next weekend.

I need to work on my upper body strength... The Bigma has reminded me how out of shape I am.

cputeq · 07-07-2008, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by hrishi

Even I'm waiting for ur photos..I too have my eyes on the Bigma..However someone also asked me to check out the new Sigma 150-500..

From what I've been reading, the 50-500 is sharper than the 150-500. I've never seen a head-to-head comparison, though.

NicholasN · 07-07-2008, 02:43 PM

I purchased the 50-500 after reading alot of reports of the softness of the 150-500.

07-07-2008, 02:38 AM	#1
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301	I caved, I bought a BIGMA! This freakin LBA has me on my kneees! Got a bonus from work, went straight to the camera store and bought a Sigma 50-500 APO DG (aka BIGMA). First shots were impressive for such a monstrosity, good IQ and colour rendition. Things ways a damn tonne but boy what a sight strapped to a K20D.

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07-07-2008, 03:10 AM	#2
bnishanth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 223	Congrats mate..!!! Keen to see some pics as I'm eyeing this big one as well..:-)) Cheers Nish

07-07-2008, 04:34 AM	#3
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301 Original Poster	Nish, I'll be out all weekend with it so I'll throw some photos up when I am done. Nick

07-07-2008, 05:12 AM	#4
hrishi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune, India Photos: Gallery Posts: 149	Even I'm waiting for ur photos..I too have my eyes on the Bigma..However someone also asked me to check out the new Sigma 150-500..

07-07-2008, 06:23 AM	#5
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370	It is a monster, isn't it? Having purchased one last year my advice for your next purchase is a good monopod if you don't already have one. Happy shooting. CN

07-07-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	I caved too. It came in Thursday. Haven't shot TOO much with it yet, but I'm hoping to use it at an airshow next weekend. I need to work on my upper body strength... The Bigma has reminded me how out of shape I am.

07-07-2008, 10:12 AM	#7
cputeq Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464	Originally posted by hrishi Even I'm waiting for ur photos..I too have my eyes on the Bigma..However someone also asked me to check out the new Sigma 150-500.. From what I've been reading, the 50-500 is sharper than the 150-500. I've never seen a head-to-head comparison, though.

07-07-2008, 02:43 PM	#8
NicholasN Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 301 Original Poster	I purchased the 50-500 after reading alot of reports of the softness of the 150-500.