The New Sigma 150-500OS

RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
edited July 17, 2008 in People
Just got my new Sigma 150-500OS and took it to McCoy stadium in Pawtucket, RI for a bit of a shake out. I find the lens great. Certainly slow but the OS works great and the lens is very sharp. All shots are hand held from the bleachers and at the price this lens is a great bargain, great build and nice IQ. If you have any questions about this lens drop me a PM and I'll try and answer them. I also have a Sigma 80-400OS that is also a great lens.:thumb

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The National Anthem

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The Opposing Team

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The Other Opposing Team ...LOL

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One of the NIKON Team

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The Pawtucket Red Sox Mascot "Paws"


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Ray Larson
Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited July 9, 2008
    Nice, sharp pics. Looks like you are enjoying your new toy. :ivar

    Cheers,
    My Pics
  • PhotosbychuckPhotosbychuck Registered Users Posts: 1,239 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2008
    Nice photos!

    I like #2 the best.

    Take Care,
    Chuck
    D300S, 18-200mm VR, 70-300mm VR

    Aperture Focus Photography
    http://aperturefocus.com
  • RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2008
    Thanks for looking folks. It has been fun using this lens. I am quite surprised at the IQ of it and the ease of hand holding it. I'll post some more when I can. Anyone with questions on this lens just PM me and I'll respond.
    Ray Larson
    Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600
  • RBrogenRBrogen Registered Users Posts: 1,518 Major grins
    edited July 9, 2008
    RayLarson wrote:
    Thanks for looking folks. It has been fun using this lens. I am quite surprised at the IQ of it and the ease of hand holding it. I'll post some more when I can. Anyone with questions on this lens just PM me and I'll respond.

    GO PAWSOX!!! I see our Red Sox won tonight scoring 18 times!!!! wings.gif
    Randy Brogen, CPP
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    Member: PPA , PPANE, PPAM & NAPP
  • davidweaverdavidweaver Registered Users Posts: 681 Major grins
    edited July 10, 2008
    Interesting...
    Please post more pics or a link to agallery. I'm in the market for another lens to shoot the Austin City Limts Fest and this looks interesting when compared with the Bigma.
  • afmdmcafmdmc Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited July 10, 2008
    i love my 80-400 OS it's become first choice for a lot of the stuff that i shoot.

    Dave
    http://afmdmc.smugmug.com/

    My Tomestone Will Read : I spent most of my money on Cold Beer, Loose Women, And Fast Bikes, the rest I just Wasted !!!!

    Dave.
  • RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited July 10, 2008
    afmdmc wrote:
    i love my 80-400 OS it's become first choice for a lot of the stuff that i shoot.

    Dave

    I also own an 80-400 OS and I like it also. Ironcally, the 150-500 OS is sharper. Both have great build quality
    Ray Larson
    Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600
  • VycorVycor Registered Users Posts: 386 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2008
    I like that head on the girls monopod
    Adam Daley
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  • kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2008
    great set...beautiful shots ! thumb.gif

    looks like your ISO might have been a bit high tho headscratch.gif
    "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime, doubly so."
  • RayLarsonRayLarson Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2008
    kitvan wrote:
    great set...beautiful shots ! thumb.gif

    looks like your ISO might have been a bit high tho headscratch.gif

    Actually the high ISO was intentional on some of the shots as I was evaluating the shutter speed I could get with the lens under the lighting conditions. I have a field pass for tomorrow night when "Big Papi" will be doing a rehab stint with the Pawsox. I am hoping to get a few good pix but it's a night game so I may have to really push the ISO with that lens.
    Ray Larson
    Nikon D80, D300, D700 all gripped, Nikkor 50 f1.8 Nikkor 18-200 VR Nikkor 70-200 VR f2.8 Nikkor 28-300 VR, Sigma 50-150 f2.8 Sigma 80-400 OS Sigma 150-500 OS Nikon SB600
  • InsuredDisasterInsuredDisaster Registered Users Posts: 1,132 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2008
    RayLarson wrote:
    Actually the high ISO was intentional on some of the shots as I was evaluating the shutter speed I could get with the lens under the lighting conditions. I have a field pass for tomorrow night when "Big Papi" will be doing a rehab stint with the Pawsox. I am hoping to get a few good pix but it's a night game so I may have to really push the ISO with that lens.

    Well, please post pictures when you can. Looks like this might be a good deal.
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