Sigma 120-400 os 150-500 os

[u_lift_u_lose]

Hi, I am looking at getting one of these lenses & wondered if anyone on here had one or any experiences with them & how they find them.
I used the canon 100-400L recently & it was great but with the recent price hikes it's out of my price range.

[RobDickinson]

From what I've seen the 120-400os is pretty consumer and average especialy at the longer end.

The 150-500os is poorer than the old 50-500 at the long end.

Neither hold a candle to the 100-400L.

[Triumph Coupe]

I have just been in the same situation as you wanting the 100-400L but could not quite justify the extra expense over the siggy 120-400. I got my 120-400 delivered last week and so have only had a little play but from first play I am extremely impressed. The IS takes a bit of getting used to as it makes a low buzz when it starts off (apparently they all do this) but really works well. It can't really be compared to the 100-400L because it is half the price and I think it is super value for money. I'd recommend one definitely.

Not the most interesting photos here but I just went down to the local duck pond to have 15 mins of playing with my new toy. They will at least give you an idea.

This was taken at about 330mm handheld


This was taken just under 300mm handheld

[u_lift_u_lose]

Must say those ducks look pretty good, Cheers for posting them.
Will find soewhere thats got one & have look & feel.

Cheers.