Monster Lens : Sigma 50-500mm

[@classic.cameras]

Is this the original bigma or a later version? When did this come out do you think? I am thinking of a tele for landscapes but do not want to spend a fortune and I have the MC-11 adapter for my Sony which makes all these Sigma EF lenses work natively. Even ancient Sigma from the early 90's.

[@diyextravaganza]

Hi, I think this lens is from around 2010 and no, it is not very expensive. I've seen them in between 200 and 400€. I have one full of fungus that I bought for 50€ and it's waiting on a box for cleaning. Cheers.

[@strix_pht]

I have Nikkor 200-500mm. In combination with D700 is almost 4kg. I use it almost exclusively from the tripod with gimbal head.

[@diyextravaganza]

That sounds like a photo + bodybuilding plan. I tried that once with a 300 2.8, D700, and very sturdy tripod, ended up hurting my shoulder.

[@strix_pht]

@@diyextravaganza I know that feeling. I tried 500mm f/4....only lens weight 4,5kg.

[@diyextravaganza]

@@strix_pht you must be in very good shape 😋

[@strix_pht]

@@diyextravaganza Unfortunately no, I can carry this combo approximately 10 minutes 😞

[@diyextravaganza]

@@strix_pht that's already 10min workout. I tried recently a double camera harness, works really nice as long as you have two things of the same weight attached on each side. You should maybe take a look at something like that.

[@Gwalion]

It's a monster alright - I have the 150-500 Sigma, not something you want to handhold for too long - great lens though.

[@diyextravaganza]

It's an interesting lens indeed, not for the weak !

[@bublt4me]

I have the Four Thirds version, which older, no IS, but starts at f/4.0 Not very sharp and too slow for reliable wildlife shots, but its very cheap for what it is

[@diyextravaganza]

I've never tested that version but yes, it is very cheap for what it does.