Sigma 50-500 EX DG

[Oldboy]

Mifsuds have a second-hand Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 for £599.00 See here: http://www.mifsuds.com/acatalog/Used_Nikon_AF_Zoom_Lenses.html Page down until you see it. 

[Alfonso_Frisk]

Cheers guys.
and thanks for the link OB. I will be looking at new though (unless you want to part with yours and give it to a recently made redundant bald man . aka me - lol) 

[Simple]

The new Sigma 50-500 has now OS the equivalent of VR. This has pushed the weight up to 2kg. But it is an awesome lens and with OS worth every penny.I love my old Bigma and always said that if it comes with OS it will be hard to beat.

[Alfonso_Frisk]

The new Sigma 50-500 has now OS the equivalent of VR. This has pushed the weight up to 2kg. But it is an awesome lens and with OS worth every penny.I love my old Bigma and always said that if it comes with OS it will be hard to beat.

Yup, I seen that new version and it carries a new price of around 1.3K

[Alfonso_Frisk]

Re Bigma
What sort/make of strap or harness are you guys using with this lens?
Need to find something more comfy than the strap supplied.
My back and shoulders are done in after an hour carrying the lens, my bag, monopod  and a dog on a leash.
RR
Alf

[Oldboy]

Re Bigma
What sort/make of strap or harness are you guys using with this lens?
Need to find something more comfy than the strap supplied.
My back and shoulders are done in after an hour carrying the lens, my bag, monopod  and a dog on a leash.
RR
Alf

I keep in my bag unless using it, then it's attached to the camera with the camera strap round my neck. 

[bones615]

Same as Oldboy, I got the optech strap after reading about it on here & it made all the difference.

Simon

[Oldboy]

Same as Oldboy, I got the optech strap after reading about it on here & it made all the difference.

Simon

Err no, just the nikon strap supplied with the camera. 

[bones615]

Sorry Oldboy i meant same as you in as much as its around my neck on the strap when in use.

[Oldboy]

Sorry Oldboy i meant same as you in as much as its around my neck on the strap when in use.

No need to say sorry. 

[Simple]

Alf, I use a big lens bag. (mine is the lenschanger 75 from Thinktank, because I can use that with my backpack. I use an Optech strap over my head across one shoulder. Bag is also secured to my trouser belt with the same flaps used to secure it to the backpack. I now have a very secure holster where I drop my lens and camera in, and the weight is distributed via my waist and across my shoulder. This is obvious my own makeshift system, but I know sveral people that have bought the Holster system from ThinkTank.  Similar as what I described, but custom made and is carried in front on your belly with a harness system. Very Comfy !!!! But at a price.

[ABERS]

Alf, I use a big lens bag. (mine is the lenschanger 75 from Thinktank, because I can use that with my backpack. I use an Optech strap over my head across one shoulder. Bag is also secured to my trouser belt with the same flaps used to secure it to the backpack. I now have a very secure holster where I drop my lens and camera in, and the weight is distributed via my waist and across my shoulder. This is obvious my own makeshift system, but I know sveral people that have bought the Holster system from ThinkTank.  Similar as what I described, but custom made and is carried in front on your belly with a harness system. Very Comfy !!!! But at a price.

How difficult is it to get up if you fall over?

[Simple]

I tend to carry a backpack to stabilise and distribute the weight, I have to avoid soggy ground in case I sink.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/digital-holster-harness-v2.aspx

[Mick]

I just carry mine using the tripod mount.  I have this angled to the left side of my lens so I can use it to hold the lens while shooting. 

And sometimes use the supplied strap + the one on my camera, and just chuck them both over my shoulder together.

[Alfonso_Frisk]

Thanks for the replies guys
I will do some browsing for a wide comfy strap which goes over the head and around the shoulder.