Originally posted by crewl1 Thanks for providing these. The DA*300+1.4 is a bit disappointing here, seems like I've seen it do better in your hands?
So do you feel the DFA150-450 is easier to hand hold than the Sig 500 4.5 ?
Given the Sigma is 50% heavier and more front heavy, yes I find the Sigma requires a monopod whereas I can snap off a few shots with the D FA zoom no problem. Just me to some extent. Stronger folks might not have the same result. But weaker ones wont either.
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Originally posted by jpzk Thanks for the info.
I was expecting, or at least hoping for, that!
According to the latest posts with sample shots, I would believe that the 150-450 sits right there between the DA*300/4 and the Sigma 500/4.5
Is this what you would find?
Based on only a single day of comparing the combinations, right now I have to rate the D FA zoom below both the Sigma 500 and da*300 but above the da*300+TC. No surprises there really. Quality zoom versus quality primes.
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Originally posted by crewl1 Thanks for providing these. The DA*300+1.4 is a bit disappointing here, seems like I've seen it do better in your hands?
Sorry, missed the first question, even if its just rhetorical. Yes, I have posted better shots in the past but those were typically processed in post for clarity and sharpness. I will continue to compare the 300+tc combo to the zoom since I can carry only one on excursions around the lake and the prime is a good bit easier to carry.
I can only wonder how much smaller/lighter the D FA would be if were an AP-C instead.
Another note for those who hate zoom creep.....this one has a lock for good reason, my copy creeps with each footstep.