Even my 300 f/4 is too heavy for my backpack. I'll sometimes take out everything else and carry it and my 1.7TC, about 500mm at my disposal.....
(Sissy)
100-400mm however I have my eye's on a couple used 600mm deals. But then again, I have been tracking deals on 600mm for long time. I'm looking for the 'right place right time' deal.
I have the 80-400 AF it does what I want it to, and has the reach I need. It is also light enough for hand shooting. I would like to justify buying the updated AF-S version, but right now I cannot.
TGonzo wrote: What do you guys think about the Sigma 150-500mm lens?
I use it. It's somewhat soft at the long end, it's heavy, but I'm happy with it. AF is OK. I use it primarily for wildlife. Here a sample (at 500mm, on D7100, monopod):
effron wrote: Even my 300 f/4 is too heavy for my backpack. I'll sometimes take out everything else and carry it and my 1.7TC, about 500mm at my disposal.....
(Sissy)
TGonzo wrote: What do you guys think about the Sigma 150-500mm lens?
I use it. It's somewhat soft at the long end, it's heavy, but I'm happy with it. AF is OK. I use it primarily for wildlife. Here a sample (at 500mm, on D7100, monopod):
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