Sigma 70-300mm...any good?

[Lukeeee1990]

Looking at getting one for my nikon D90, and they seem too good'er value for money...retailing around £150...good name, good focal length

Whats the catch?

All views and experiences on this lens welcome

 

[AshleyKent]

Looking at getting one for my nikon D90, and they seem too good'er value for money...retailing around £150...good name, good focal length

Whats the catch?

All views and experiences on this lens welcome

lens isnt too bad. cheap glass but does the job. used it with a 1000d

 

[Lukeeee1990]

lens isnt too bad. cheap glass but does the job. used it with a 1000d

I thought you said you had one...you'll have to link me some stuff you've done with it next time you're on facebook

 

[Just Dave]

also they can be switched to macro at 300mm

 

[AshleyKent]

also they can be switched to macro at 300mm

yeah i noticed that... what exactly will this do?

 

[Lukeeee1990]

yeah i noticed that... what exactly will this do?

Just read this on a review...it enables 1:2 ratio..almost, but not quite true macro

 

[AshleyKent]

Just read this on a review...it enables 1:2 ratio..almost, but not quite true macro

link me luke. i may have to give it a try tomorrow haha or in the week

 

[jomike]

Some samples from the Sigma 70-300 here:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=281509

The APO version of this lens is more expensive, but gives better IQ, so worth it.

 

[rebelpj]

i had one for canon when i first started out thought it was ok but when i swiched to nikon not so good maybe it was a bad copy also couldnt hold it steady enough 200 mm up , havent got it anymore .

 

[Just Dave]

yeah i noticed that... what exactly will this do?

Just read this on a review...it enables 1:2 ratio..almost, but not quite true macro

think Luke answered that, beat me to it

 

[Lukeeee1990]

Some samples from the Sigma 70-300 here:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=281509

The APO version of this lens is more expensive, but gives better IQ, so worth it.

Looking at the reviews i'd rather get the APO version...hmm time will tell! Just seemed cheap for a good lens, especially a sigma.

Thanks guys

 

[LauraJ23]

Its a very good piece of kit for its price, the apo version is the one I use, and do recommend it.

 

[Dan74]

I had one and handheld at 300mm was difficult to get a clear shot as it needs stopping down for sharpness
Only really performed for me on sunny days

 

[Naith]

For the money you can't go wrong, but make sure it's the APO version. I had one before the Nikkor 70-300 VR and it gave some pretty good results...

 

[LongLensPhotography]

I used one; Awful in all regards. Get used Canon 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM if budget is limited. The lenses are day and night. If money is no issue go for 70-200mm f/4L.

 

[Gremlin]

I used one; Awful in all regards. Get used Canon 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM if budget is limited. The lenses are day and night. If money is no issue go for 70-200mm f/4L.

Doubt that would work very well with a NIKON D90

 

[Lukeeee1990]

Doubt that would work very well with a NIKON D90

My thought's exactly

 

[Lukeeee1990]

...well regarding the mixed reviews I think i'll ask for the lens for my birthday, will get the APO version though just to give myself the best chance