150-500 it's a monster!

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Just bought the Sigma Bigmos and it's huge!

Everyone talks of learning to use a big lens, but don't what that implies??

I've bought a monopod too - anything I should know?
 
Lucky man, I really want one of these lenses.

Would you mind sticking a few pics up please? I would like to know just how big it is and its hard to tell from catalogue shots.

Enjoy!
 
I got the same lens a few days ago:) Now I need a bigger bag!:D
Couple of pics of it on my D300......

At 500mm with hood attached
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150mm and no hood.
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John
 
Cor blimey that is huge! I didn't realise it was quite that big.

How are you finding it so far?

Thanks for the pics.
 
Thanks for the pics John, that is a monster, If I get a D300 this was one of the lenses I may consider, interested to know how heavy it is (given the right light, whats it like hand holding?) and see some sample images taken with this beast.
 
:eek: ... And you think you are going to manage THAT monster on a monopod James... :nuts:





:p
 
Sweet baby Jesus, I'll bet that more than makes up for having a small **** :D
 
Nah, it comes with a wheelbarrow - you just trundle it into position and then hide behind it.

I actually tried to buy one of these on saturday, but no one in Edinburgh had one in stock (as per usual).
 
ShrubMonkey said:
Thanks for the pics John, that is a monster, If I get a D300 this was one of the lenses I may consider, interested to know how heavy it is (given the right light, whats it like hand holding?) and see some sample images taken with this beast.
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I put a few pics in the birdy forum:)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=120053

The lens weighs just under 2kg and feels pretty well balanced on the D300. All the pics in the above link were handheld on dull and overcast days. I'm looking forward to brighter days and a bit less wind though:)

I had a 50-500mm and struggled to get anything in focus similar conditions, so I think the OS system seems to be working. Overall I'm very pleased with it for the money (got it from Bristol Cameras - cheapest I could find and their service was excellent)

John
 
They are huge bits of glass, and I'm sure the OS will come in very handy. It's only 200g heavier than my 120-400mm lens, which weighs in a 1.75kg according to Sigma. I certainly know I've been holding it after a couple of hours :lol:
 
It's big yes, but on par with the Bigma 50-500mm - I don't see why you are all suprised at the size of this lens!
 
crieffy said:
I put a few pics in the birdy forum:)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=120053

The lens weighs just under 2kg and feels pretty well balanced on the D300. All the pics in the above link were handheld on dull and overcast days. I'm looking forward to brighter days and a bit less wind though:)

I had a 50-500mm and struggled to get anything in focus similar conditions, so I think the OS system seems to be working. Overall I'm very pleased with it for the money (got it from Bristol Cameras - cheapest I could find and their service was excellent)

John
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Thanks, The Curlew shot is really very impressive :thumbs:
 
My friend at college has got one of these. It's a ridiculous lens. and it's almost as big as me :lol:
 
You'll be fine on a monopod as long as you brace yourself too!

I use my 120-300mm on a monopod just fine :)
 
Thats a diddy lens........:lol:
 
can anyone join in....?

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Also with a D300. I use mine with the manfrotto hygrostatic head, makes it much easier than handholding it for a couple of hours.

some images taken with it here...
 
Well, it may be big, but the pictures that you've produced with it and the bargain price have now got me thinking about one :thinking: ...

Good purchase :thumbs:.
 
I'm 10st and carry the 120-300 2.8 around all day handheld (which is longer and quite a bit heavier), after a few days out I got completely used to it despite not being the strongest person in the world.

Arms like popeye now :)
 
The 150-500 ain't small or light but the OS works well enough for it to be handheld in 1/2 decent light - especially when combined with the good high ISO performance of the D700. I wouldn't want to spend all day handholding it though! That's what the monopod's for.

I reckon the best way to carry it is in the case it came with - fitted and padded. Even takes the lens with a Manfrotto RC2 plate on it.

The lens measures:-
@150mm - Flange to front of lens, 9 3/4". Flange to front of hood, 13 1/2".
@500mm - Flange to front of lens, 12 1/4". Flange to front of hood, 16".

and it weighs.... plenty! Not really one to be carried around on the off-chance but worth the effort if you're pretty sure you're going to want/need it.
 
Sorry for not getting back to this thread - it wasn't as much the length that shocked me, but the weight.

Looking forward to getting some good pictures this summer :thumbs:
 
RichardtheSane said:
You'll be fine on a monopod as long as you brace yourself too!

I use my 120-300mm on a monopod just fine :)
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Agreed, I use the 120-300mm with the 1.4x when shooting cricket and I'm out in the field for several hours. As long as it's got a decent monopod, it'll provide a sturdy support to the beast.

Enjoy the lens :thumbs:
 
I recently brought the Sigma 150-500 and was at Wetlands in Barnes, London on Monday. This is one of the shots I got with the lens on a tripod.

It was really my first proper outing with the lens.

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I'd keep the receipt handy.If its anything like my Sigma 120-300 DG F2.8, It will spend more time in the post than on the camera. I've had 4 of the things now. Auto focus kept sticking. The waterproof coating is rubbish as well.
 
I've never had problems with Sigma lenses and own 3 and a teleconverter!
 
I'm trying to work out if that's as big/bigger than the 50-500 Bigma. Because that's a beast.
 
Its a monster :eek:

Steve
 
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