Sigma Telephoto Zoom Club

**Weevil** · 05-21-2015, 05:45 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

Trying to get used to used to BIF with Sig 150-500mm OS

This make me laugh when I saw it...

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Pentaxians · 05-25-2015, 05:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Last one from the Bee eater...

zzeitg · 05-25-2015, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxians

Last one from the Bee eater...

So nice... are that 3 guys or you made a composite shot?

Pentaxians · 05-25-2015, 06:18 PM

Thanks zzeitg. A composite shot of three photos, using CS4 to stack and blending into one frame.

Originally posted by zzeitg

So nice... are that 3 guys or you made a composite shot?

Last edited by Pentaxians; 05-26-2015 at 01:24 AM.

xanis · 06-01-2015, 09:12 PM - **1 Like**

A Blue Heron with a Sigma 70-200 OS

**csa** · 06-04-2015, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by [COLOR=Silver:

[/COLOR]I have not tested the Bigma to my Tokina 400mm yet. Carrying both lens is just a bit too much. I will however take both out soon and do some comparisons. For now this is what I have found. The sharpness of both lens is good, the Bigma seems to have a slight edge. The focusing on the Tokina just can not compare to the Bigma. The Bigma is quicker and basically silent. The Bigma handles CA and purple fringing much better than the Tokina in high contrast situations. The ability to focus close up on smaller subjects definitely gives the Bigma a major advantage. The minimum focusing distance on the Tokina is about 13 feet at 400mm, on the Bigma it is 1.6 feet at 50mm to just under 6 feet at 500mm. The Tokina is must smaller and easier to handle than the Bigma making it a better choice on longer hikes. However for the value you get with the Tokina you just can not beat it if you can find a good one. For versatility the Bigma can not be beat. I can take two lenses and shoot from 16-500mm with my DA*16-50.

Michael

Michael, thanks for your response. Yes, I've found the one drawback to the Tokina (or any fixed lens) is that it curtails you especially when shooting wildlife. You have to move for better framing, and of course that spooks the wildlife you're shooting. I'm also interested in the fact that you prefer not using the SR on the body, rather using the one on the lens.

I really love the Tokina, but am very excited to get the Bigma!

UserAccessDenied · 06-04-2015, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by csa

Michael, thanks for your response. Yes, I've found the one drawback to the Tokina (or any fixed lens) is that it curtails you especially when shooting wildlife. You have to move for better framing, and of course that spooks the wildlife you're shooting. I'm also interested in the fact that you prefer not using the SR on the body, rather using the one on the lens.

I really love the Tokina, but am very excited to get the Bigma!

I also use OS1 on my Bigma and turn off SR on my K-30.
I find it's much better at keeping my 500mm frames sturdy... I've had excellent results down to 1/60 sec and a monopod at 500mm F8.
Still need some practice, but I'm amazed at the Bigma's OS system so far!

**HeavyCorPhotography** · 06-04-2015, 01:04 PM

All these bird photos, and I haven't taken any. Am I using my 70-300mm wrong? Haha

**csa** · 06-04-2015, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I also use OS1 on my Bigma and turn off SR on my K-30.
I find it's much better at keeping my 500mm frames sturdy... I've had excellent results down to 1/60 sec and a monopod at 500mm F8.
Still need some practice, but I'm amazed at the Bigma's OS system so far!

Glad to hear this; you guys are making my wait for the Bigma even harder!

Oldbayrunner · 06-08-2015, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Juvenile bald eagle, shot last night with my Sigma 150-500mm OS hsm.

BearCreek · 06-19-2015, 06:58 PM

Anyone ever have to have the IS mechanism on the 150-500 repaired? What did it cost? Mine bit the dust (2 months after the warranty expired, of course). AF is still working fine, and I can rely on sensor-shift IS for now, but I would rather have the Sigma in-lens IS back.

Pentaxians · 06-22-2015, 05:23 AM - **2 Likes**

This is the Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo. A migratory species from the northern part of Australia. So far, this is the only Australasian migrant that is regularly recorded in Singapore. First spotted in the 2012 around end of May. In this year, they visited here slightly earlier, some of the shooters manage to captured it around middle of May. I got a chance to spent a few minutes with them on last Sunday morning, taken with my K-S1 + Sigma 150-500mm.

**crewl1** · 06-22-2015, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by BearCreek

Anyone ever have to have the IS mechanism on the 150-500 repaired? What did it cost? Mine bit the dust (2 months after the warranty expired, of course). AF is still working fine, and I can rely on sensor-shift IS for now, but I would rather have the Sigma in-lens IS back.

Have not had that happen. Call Sigma - their warranty is pretty good so it may be covered.

**rayallen** · 06-29-2015, 10:58 PM - **1 Like**

A couple of shots from yesterday. K-3, Sigma 150-500mm, on a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod. Needless to say, I am happy with the sharpness of this lens.
And glad I got it while it was still available in Pentax mount.

This one at 500mm:

Same position at 150mm:

**Scorpio71GR** · 06-30-2015, 06:19 PM - **3 Likes**

Here are a few more shots from the Bigma on my K3, all are handheld shots.

b

I recently bought a monopod to try out with the Bigma, it is a bit heavy to carry around.

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Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439 Original Poster	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner Trying to get used to used to BIF with Sig 150-500mm OS This make me laugh when I saw it... Attached Images

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Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	Thanks zzeitg. A composite shot of three photos, using CS4 to stack and blending into one frame. Originally posted by zzeitg So nice... are that 3 guys or you made a composite shot? Last edited by Pentaxians; 05-26-2015 at 01:24 AM.

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by [COLOR=Silver: [/COLOR]I have not tested the Bigma to my Tokina 400mm yet. Carrying both lens is just a bit too much. I will however take both out soon and do some comparisons. For now this is what I have found. The sharpness of both lens is good, the Bigma seems to have a slight edge. The focusing on the Tokina just can not compare to the Bigma. The Bigma is quicker and basically silent. The Bigma handles CA and purple fringing much better than the Tokina in high contrast situations. The ability to focus close up on smaller subjects definitely gives the Bigma a major advantage. The minimum focusing distance on the Tokina is about 13 feet at 400mm, on the Bigma it is 1.6 feet at 50mm to just under 6 feet at 500mm. The Tokina is must smaller and easier to handle than the Bigma making it a better choice on longer hikes. However for the value you get with the Tokina you just can not beat it if you can find a good one. For versatility the Bigma can not be beat. I can take two lenses and shoot from 16-500mm with my DA*16-50. Michael Michael, thanks for your response. Yes, I've found the one drawback to the Tokina (or any fixed lens) is that it curtails you especially when shooting wildlife. You have to move for better framing, and of course that spooks the wildlife you're shooting. I'm also interested in the fact that you prefer not using the SR on the body, rather using the one on the lens. I really love the Tokina, but am very excited to get the Bigma!

06-04-2015, 12:35 PM	#202
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by csa Michael, thanks for your response. Yes, I've found the one drawback to the Tokina (or any fixed lens) is that it curtails you especially when shooting wildlife. You have to move for better framing, and of course that spooks the wildlife you're shooting. I'm also interested in the fact that you prefer not using the SR on the body, rather using the one on the lens. I really love the Tokina, but am very excited to get the Bigma! I also use OS1 on my Bigma and turn off SR on my K-30. I find it's much better at keeping my 500mm frames sturdy... I've had excellent results down to 1/60 sec and a monopod at 500mm F8. Still need some practice, but I'm amazed at the Bigma's OS system so far!

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HeavyCorPhotography Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 82	All these bird photos, and I haven't taken any. Am I using my 70-300mm wrong? Haha

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I also use OS1 on my Bigma and turn off SR on my K-30. I find it's much better at keeping my 500mm frames sturdy... I've had excellent results down to 1/60 sec and a monopod at 500mm F8. Still need some practice, but I'm amazed at the Bigma's OS system so far! Glad to hear this; you guys are making my wait for the Bigma even harder!

06-08-2015, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#205
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	Juvenile bald eagle, shot last night with my Sigma 150-500mm OS hsm.

06-19-2015, 06:58 PM	#206
BearCreek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Morrison, Colorado Posts: 39	Anyone ever have to have the IS mechanism on the 150-500 repaired? What did it cost? Mine bit the dust (2 months after the warranty expired, of course). AF is still working fine, and I can rely on sensor-shift IS for now, but I would rather have the Sigma in-lens IS back.

06-22-2015, 05:23 AM - 2 Likes	#207
Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	This is the Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo. A migratory species from the northern part of Australia. So far, this is the only Australasian migrant that is regularly recorded in Singapore. First spotted in the 2012 around end of May. In this year, they visited here slightly earlier, some of the shooters manage to captured it around middle of May. I got a chance to spent a few minutes with them on last Sunday morning, taken with my K-S1 + Sigma 150-500mm.

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by BearCreek Anyone ever have to have the IS mechanism on the 150-500 repaired? What did it cost? Mine bit the dust (2 months after the warranty expired, of course). AF is still working fine, and I can rely on sensor-shift IS for now, but I would rather have the Sigma in-lens IS back. Have not had that happen. Call Sigma - their warranty is pretty good so it may be covered.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	A couple of shots from yesterday. K-3, Sigma 150-500mm, on a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod. Needless to say, I am happy with the sharpness of this lens. And glad I got it while it was still available in Pentax mount. This one at 500mm: Same position at 150mm:

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Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,003	Here are a few more shots from the Bigma on my K3, all are handheld shots. b I recently bought a monopod to try out with the Bigma, it is a bit heavy to carry around.

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