Well, I pulled the trigger on a new Bigma OS. Got it today and the one thing I can say is that it's HUGE (which we all knew) and it's Heavy! I can use my 70-200 f/2.8 IS lens without issue, but this thing will get some getting use to. Also it dwarfs my camera - it's actually pretty silling looking on my T2i, but does okay with my 50d (both with grips). I'm thankful I have a good mono pod.
We're going to the Virginia Safari Park Satuday and I'm pretty sure I've conned my daughter into a trip to the zoo Thursday. I'll post some pics when I get them.
First off, let me say, It's just like it's little brother. Big, Heavy and needs lots of light!
I spent a great day shooting yesterday. Had some issues shooting from the train at the zoo, although, my monopod really helped. Interestingly, I had issues with getting a ton of dust on my len. (Yeah, I know, I ordered 4 lens pens this afternoon to have for next time.)
I did have some hunting issues, well, focus issues really. A fair amount of blurred images. Not sure if it was due to my unsteady hand (which was being pulled by my 14 year old daughter.) Or the lens. But I've definately got some keepers. In all, a nice lens, but clearly no competetion for my 70-200 f/2.8 unless I need the range.
Canon 50D and 2x T2i's // 2x 580ex II // FlexTT5's & MiniTT1's
EFS 17-55 f/2.8 & 10-22 // Sigma 30mm f/1.4 & 50mm f/1.4
Sigma Bigma OS // Canon 70-200 IS f/2.8
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Can't wait to hear what you think of it!!
First off, let me say, It's just like it's little brother. Big, Heavy and needs lots of light!
I spent a great day shooting yesterday. Had some issues shooting from the train at the zoo, although, my monopod really helped. Interestingly, I had issues with getting a ton of dust on my len. (Yeah, I know, I ordered 4 lens pens this afternoon to have for next time.)
I did have some hunting issues, well, focus issues really. A fair amount of blurred images. Not sure if it was due to my unsteady hand (which was being pulled by my 14 year old daughter.) Or the lens. But I've definately got some keepers. In all, a nice lens, but clearly no competetion for my 70-200 f/2.8 unless I need the range.
EFS 17-55 f/2.8 & 10-22 // Sigma 30mm f/1.4 & 50mm f/1.4
Sigma Bigma OS // Canon 70-200 IS f/2.8
Still interested and there seems to be no info available.
Unless it's not really that bad? :cry
They really are not that bad.......I carry one 99% of the time on one of my D300's around my neck.................
This new one is heavier...isn't it?
Old version 4.1 lb
new version 4.3 lb
is that enuff to make a real difference??
No. I just wondered what it was. I figure adding stabilization had to add weight.
Ask Art!