Sigma 50-500 EX DG Lens

[Mick]

Sigma 50-500 EX DG Lens.

Had one of these for a couple of years now.  Was great value for money at the time.  Image quality is good even at the 500mm end, although I think it's sharper at 400mm and below.   I find the range 50-500 very versatile, and have this lens on my camera all the time, unless I'm doing macro.

Likes

• Good value for money
• Good image quality
• Good range
• Quiet smooth focusing
• Tripod mount, doubles as handle

Dislikes

• Needs good bright conditions to make use of it
• Focus is a bit slow for tracking birds in flight etc
• Zoom ring is quite stiff when new, but gets better with use

[jimthetrain]

Borrowed Daves(skellum) a while back for a cricket match and although the reach came in handy, it couldn't allow enough light in to get a fast sharp image. More suitable for nature pictures I think.