Sigma 735306

Pros: Price, Metal build, Fast AF & Crisp Quality Lens!

Cons: Weight (for some)

The Bottom Line: There is absolutely no reason not to have this camera in your photographic capturing arsenal. It is simply THAT GOOD. A

Review: I have a Fuji S2 and Nikon D1X digital SLR cameras. I am not a professional photographer (in that I dont make a living of my shooting). I do take the entire process including my equipment selection, technique and post-production work very seriously. When ...

Pros: optical quality quiet focus motor durable construction focal range tripod mount doubles as carry handle

Cons: filter cost slow lens F4-6.3 a sturdy tripod is almost required bulkiness of lens

Review: The Sigma 50-500 mm lens is a very good lens. It has the ability to take a person through a large focal range, its main attracting point. The lens is large, 86 mm filter size and constructed out of durable materials. These features are the reason it ...

Pros: It is the pro: you are the pro!

Cons: HEAVY like non other: but quality!

Review: What quality... like no other Sigma lens we own. Solid, clear, crisp photos on a Nikon D100. All AF functions work perfect. Comes with own case as well. The lens his HUGE and HEAVY 4lbs! But it beats the other plastic Sigma lens (this is all ...

Pros: versatility, price

Cons: optical quality may not be high enough to shoot very sharp slides

Review: Sigma 50-500mm EX is a relatively new addition to the Sigma EX family. So far, I haven't heard too many reports concerning its reliability and performance. However, I think it is an interesting lens in terms of versatility and image quality. Let's point...

Pros: Relatively sharp for the price.

Cons: See review body.

Review: I purchased this lens for wildlife photography and found it sharp although a tad heavy to handhold (I either used a mono or tripod). I sent the lens to Sigma for an upgrade for the D200. They informed me of impact damage. Unless it was damaged in transit ...