Sigma 100-400 lens

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Can any users of this lens offer advice as to how it performs for wildlife, in particular bird photography?
I'm tempted by it but would welcome opinions now it's been around for a while.
 
Mike.P said:
Ah just noticed you have been on that thread so just ignore me ;)
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No problem Mike - yes I did participate in that thread but there's been nothing since July so I thought maybe that this would spur a few owners into action with the current situation.
I really fancy one to be honest, the lack of a tripod foot is putting me off slightly but if the general performance is up to standard then I'm sure I could accept the fact that it's going to be handheld and use it accordingly.
 
Sigma have my K-1 body in atm for some work due to damage caused by one of their lenses so I just sent an email asking if there was any chance of a sport version but the answer came back that they normally find out from their parent company in Japan at the same time as everyone else. :)
 
I like mine,if i could manage the weight i would probably go back to a 150-600 for wildlife but i cant so ime happy with what the 100-400 does,all the samples are at 400mm apart from one.

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I am starting to play with the Sigma 1.4 but not had much decent light so the ISOs are too high but some samples with the converter, think most where ISO 6400

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mikew said:
I am starting to play with the Sigma 1.4 but not had much decent light so the ISOs are too high but some samples with the converter, think most where ISO 6400

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That's very helpful Mike, thank you for your input.
I'm still on the fence to be honest as I've has the 150-600 C & S and appreciate the extra reach that they both offer.
A bit more thinking to do before I make my final decision but you have certainly done well with this lens and it looks a very good buy.
 
Those are very good Mike.
I have just bought a 150-600 but for me it will be tripod only.

This looks like a good airshow lens as well.
 
wardy07 said:
Can any users of this lens offer advice as to how it performs for wildlife, in particular bird photography?
I'm tempted by it but would welcome opinions now it's been around for a while.
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Which body, as I believe there are quite a few second hand 100/400 Canons on the market (try Wex) at a good price given how much they were when new.
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MatBin said:
Which body, as I believe there are quite a few second hand 100/400 Canons on the market (try Wex) at a good price given how much they were when new.
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Are you talking the MK1 or MK11 Canon,if its the MK1 from what i have read its not as good as the Sigma (the same thing with the Nikon 80-400D version), seen some write ups that say it will give the MK11 a close run, although i do doubt it would actually win, ime a Nikon user so will admit to it being web related info not experience.
 
mikew said:
Are you talking the MK1 or MK11 Canon,if its the MK1 from what i have read its not as good as the Sigma (the same thing with the Nikon 80-400D version), seen some write ups that say it will give the MK11 a close run, although i do doubt it would actually win, ime a Nikon user so will admit to it being web related info not experience.
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MK 1, and to be fair to Canon I had a 400 L prime and the difference between that and my mk1 100/400 was minimal in real world terms, so much so I sold the 400 prime, bought a 300 prime instead (for the IS) and kept the zoom for the occasions where I need flexibility and extra length.
I'm sure the Sigma is a good lens, your examples above look great but a second hand Canon may be an option, not sure how they compare price wise.
 
MatBin said:
Which body, as I believe there are quite a few second hand 100/400 Canons on the market (try Wex) at a good price given how much they were when new.
Matt
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Canon 7D2 body.
I've used most of the Canon lenses in the past to be honest, both the original 100-400 & the mkii and also the 400 prime but I was interested in how the new Sigma was performing now considering it's been on the market for a while but there haven't been many updates in the birding world as to how it was rated.
Cost wise, there's very little difference in cost between all of the above lenses apart from the mkii Canon and bearing in mind secondhand vs New obviously.
 
One thing to consider if you aren’t in a rush is there is a Tamron 100-400 coming (it’s expected) before the end of the year. Claimed to be smaller and lighter than the Sigma.
 
Eloise said:
One thing to consider if you aren’t in a rush is there is a Tamron 100-400 coming (it’s expected) before the end of the year. Claimed to be smaller and lighter than the Sigma.
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If its as good as the Sigma the main advantage will be you can buy a tripod ring for it.
 
mikew said:
If its as good as the Sigma the main advantage will be you can buy a tripod ring for it.
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I think would be a great advantage as it’s the one thing that’s putting me off at present.
I think I’ll wait and see what the Tamron reviews are like when it’s released.
 
Eloise said:
One thing to consider if you aren’t in a rush is there is a Tamron 100-400 coming (it’s expected) before the end of the year. Claimed to be smaller and lighter than the Sigma.
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Thank you, yes it will be interesting to see what comparisons are made upon release.
 
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