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FAO Moonstone.
I didn't want to hijack your thread so I thought I would post my experiences with the Sigma 400mm.
You said in your thread about the Sigma being hit and miss with some lenses being sharp and some being soft.
When I first got my 400 I did indeed produce 'soft' images, but being the cussed individual I am I persevered and found that the results were all down to technique.
I agree totally that the Sigma 400 needs good light to get the best results, however, my advice (for what it is worth), to anybody moving to 400/500mm is to practice, practice, practice.
This shot was taken at about 70 metres distance and 300 feet high.
This image taken at about 50/60 metres.
Again taken at about 50/60 metres
These Red Arrows were taken at about 150 metres.
And of course you can always go for the close up. Taken at some 15 metres.
You said in your thread about the Sigma being hit and miss with some lenses being sharp and some being soft.
When I first got my 400 I did indeed produce 'soft' images, but being the cussed individual I am I persevered and found that the results were all down to technique.
I agree totally that the Sigma 400 needs good light to get the best results, however, my advice (for what it is worth), to anybody moving to 400/500mm is to practice, practice, practice.
This shot was taken at about 70 metres distance and 300 feet high.
This image taken at about 50/60 metres.
Again taken at about 50/60 metres
These Red Arrows were taken at about 150 metres.
And of course you can always go for the close up. Taken at some 15 metres.
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Thanks for this, I am in a hurry, but will have a proper look later , thanks xxx
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I will give it some consideration,TBH I am happy with my 200mm but sometimes I want a little bit more, I will only be using it really in the garden, as I don't tend to carry zooms or telephotos around with me, usually a prime and use my feet to get closer, or further away, or my 24-70. So, I really not sure I can justify spending a lot on one, as I'd use it very little
I loved my Sigma 10 -20 , sold it as I didn't use it enough, but that was a fab lens. I think the Bigma is the one that is a bit hit and miss, Nicola B has a good one, and Laura's isn't so good.
I really appreciate you taking the time to show me what it can do, thank you xxxx
I loved my Sigma 10 -20 , sold it as I didn't use it enough, but that was a fab lens. I think the Bigma is the one that is a bit hit and miss, Nicola B has a good one, and Laura's isn't so good.
I really appreciate you taking the time to show me what it can do, thank you xxxx