Pentaxus Norvegicus

frodemin · 09-20-2011, 03:42 AM

Hi folks,
Great to become a member of such a "group of connaisseurs". The world seems overfilled with Canons and Nikons, and I always appreciated being one of the different guys.
I'm using K-7 for the time being, and am quite happy so far. Thinking of buying a Sigma 150-500; any advice?
Thanks!

**MetteHHH** · 09-20-2011, 04:04 AM

I bought the Sigma 150-500 this spring, and all in all I am happy. It is the best tele I have owned, and I like the flexibility of the 150-500 span.

On the down side, it is HEAVY - I have just been on a trip to the US where I wanted to bring it but had to opt out because of weight. Ergonomics are good though, and shooting hand held is a realistic option in many situations in spite of the weight. Also, I am female and just 1.64m tall - if you are a huge male Norvegicus specimen, weight might be less of an issue for you, except in cabin baggage situations.

[Edit: Forgot to say welcome to the forum, frodemin - welcome to the forum! Always good to have more Scandinavians! I hang out at the Norwegian camera site akam once in a while, are you there under another usename maybe?]

frodemin · 09-20-2011, 04:12 AM

Thanks Mette!
I suppose I'll end up buying one, so all support is welcome! :-)
And no, never heard of akan (will check it out, though).

09-20-2011, 03:42 AM	#1
frodemin New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	Pentaxus Norvegicus Hi folks, Great to become a member of such a "group of connaisseurs". The world seems overfilled with Canons and Nikons, and I always appreciated being one of the different guys. I'm using K-7 for the time being, and am quite happy so far. Thinking of buying a Sigma 150-500; any advice? Thanks!

09-20-2011, 04:04 AM	#2
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817	I bought the Sigma 150-500 this spring, and all in all I am happy. It is the best tele I have owned, and I like the flexibility of the 150-500 span. On the down side, it is HEAVY - I have just been on a trip to the US where I wanted to bring it but had to opt out because of weight. Ergonomics are good though, and shooting hand held is a realistic option in many situations in spite of the weight. Also, I am female and just 1.64m tall - if you are a huge male Norvegicus specimen, weight might be less of an issue for you, except in cabin baggage situations. [Edit: Forgot to say welcome to the forum, frodemin - welcome to the forum! Always good to have more Scandinavians! I hang out at the Norwegian camera site akam once in a while, are you there under another usename maybe?]

09-20-2011, 04:12 AM	#3
frodemin New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks Mette! I suppose I'll end up buying one, so all support is welcome! :-) And no, never heard of akan (will check it out, though).