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Are any of the other new Sigma lenses available anywhere? It seems odd that that the lens is available to purchase at Adorama, but is not displayed on the SigmaUSA site...unless I am not seeing it. I was hoping that these new lenses would be reasonably priced. The price seems a bit steep for a third party, unless of course Sigma has really produced something special. I am looking forward to reviews of their new 17-50, 70-200 and of course the 50-500.

Mar 18, 2010 at 08:48 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

NHUSA wrote:
Are any of the other new Sigma lenses available anywhere? It seems odd that that the lens is available to purchase at Adorama, but is not displayed on the SigmaUSA site...unless I am not seeing it. I was hoping that these new lenses would be reasonably priced. The price seems a bit steep for a third party, unless of course Sigma has really produced something special. I am looking forward to reviews of their new 17-50, 70-200 and of course the 50-500.

It's on Sigma's website, just not the normal sections. There is a small line that flashes up press releases somewhere in the middle of the site, and the complete 5 lens 3 camera press release is in that mix.

Sigma USA is notoriously slow about updating their website, anyways. Sometime lenses will be available for months before they make it onto the website.

Mar 18, 2010 at 08:59 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

kenyee wrote:
I'm wondering how it compares optically w/ the previous Bigma too...

http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/sigma-50-500-f4.5-6.3-hsm-os/for-canon

Mar 18, 2010 at 10:27 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

RCicala wrote:
You can, if you want, get 100% jpg of a test chart shot here:
http://www.pbase.com/rcicala/image/122757491/original

I'm not thrilled. I'm not surprised either. But it's actually not bad at all for a 10X lens.

BTW, I suppose it's AF, right? Have you tried comparing it with MF?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Mar 19, 2010 at 04:11 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

I had seen the press release on the website, but as you said, there is no listing in the "normal" places...which makes no sense. If I owned a company and my company just announced 5 new products, I would want them listed on the website. There is obviously interest in the lenses and if a potential buyer wants to find information, they have to go digging around the internet to find a link to a blog...not good business! Those new lenses should be featured on Sigma's site with all sorts of samples.

Mar 19, 2010 at 05:01 AM

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Mar 19, 2010 at 05:01 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

So, these have been available for a few weeks now... any reviews? I'm wanting to know if it's sharp wide open... I just sold a 150-500mm because I didn't like having to stop down @ 500mm.

Mar 23, 2010 at 08:23 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

Looks nice. Was wondering about the lens.

Couple questions. Does it have a focus limit switch? Also, is this a EX lens?

RCicala wrote:
Just got the first Sigma 50-500 OS lenses in and I must say I'm impressed with the OS.

1/20sec at 500mm above and 1/15 sec at 287mm below handheld after Monday coffee doses.

You can, if you want, get 100% jpg of a test chart shot here:
http://www.pbase.com/rcicala/image/122757491/original

The 100% jpgs of the other two shots are in the same inbox - at 100% you can see there's about a pixel of motion blur, but you can still read the labels on the black cord. Impressive performance.

Its got a pixel of purple CA on black/white transitions but that's not an...Show more →

Mar 24, 2010 at 07:01 PM

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davidnholtjr wrote:
Looks nice. Was wondering about the lens.

Couple questions. Does it have a focus limit switch? Also, is this a EX lens?

From any images I've seen it does not look like it has a limiter

Also its not designated EX as I think they have chosen to make only constant AP lenses EX. But then whats in 2 little letters

Mar 25, 2010 at 04:59 AM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

P.S. Recently watched a few of your videos comparing telephoto lens sizes ... plus your "lens reliability" data is quite interesting - great job!

Would it be possible for you to put a link to those videos, they sound interesting. Thanks for any help....

buntaro

Mar 29, 2010 at 09:45 AM

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Yakim Peled wrote:
I'm not thrilled. I'm not surprised either. But it's actually not bad at all for a 10X lens.

BTW, I suppose it's AF, right? Have you tried comparing it with MF?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

I agree, 10x lens.

That is not the way to go if you want quality, but i'd like to test this, no chart work, but actual Airshow action, we'll see...

Greetz,

Mar 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

buntaro wrote:
P.S. Recently watched a few of your videos comparing telephoto lens sizes ... plus your "lens reliability" data is quite interesting - great job!

Would it be possible for you to put a link to those videos, they sound interesting. Thanks for any help....

buntaro

Which videos?

Mar 29, 2010 at 02:47 PM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

I really want to know how it compares to the Canon 100-400. Has anyone found any comparisons?

Mar 29, 2010 at 11:35 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

Pardon me, I had meant the question to be addressed to "Alek Komarnits", who had mentioned some videos of yours, (I think), that he'd enjoyed.

He'd posted- "P.S. Recently watched a few of your videos comparing telephoto lens sizes .." earlier in this thread.

Sorry for any confusion. I"m in the pondering trading my Sigma 150-500 for the new 50-500 so I'm trying to gather any pertinent info I can about their comparative strengths and weaknesses.

Mar 29, 2010 at 11:51 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

Aaron D wrote:
I really want to know how it compares to the Canon 100-400. Has anyone found any comparisons?

+1

Also, why was this made available so far ahead of the other 4 lenses?

Mar 30, 2010 at 01:27 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

Dpic_arctic wrote:
+1

Also, why was this made available so far ahead of the other 4 lenses?

probably cos they think thats the one they will sell in quantity now. they may even fear a 100-400 mk2 and or a nikon 80-400 mk2 as that would stop alot of potential buyers. get the thing out now and sell while they can.

Mar 30, 2010 at 02:25 AM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

How is the AF at 500mm on a APS-C body?

Mar 30, 2010 at 02:28 AM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

buntaro wrote:
Pardon me, I had meant the question to be addressed to "Alek Komarnits", who had mentioned some videos of yours, (I think), that he'd enjoyed.

He'd posted- "P.S. Recently watched a few of your videos comparing telephoto lens sizes .." earlier in this thread.

Roger's Lenrental's videos here - quite good.

Mar 30, 2010 at 08:29 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

Thanks for the help Alek, I appreciate it!

buntaro

Mar 30, 2010 at 09:26 AM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Sigma 50-500 OS works

this lens looks interesting! can not wait to give it a try

Mar 30, 2010 at 06:23 PM

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