Some 400mm Tests
Posted 22/05/2009 - 23:01
Link
ok craig cool.also i dont know what to suggest about the af speed the camera has nothing to do with it, i was dissapointed at the speed of the 150-500, but i will let you know when i get it back and sigma told me it should be superior to the 170-500mm and faster focusing,
just keep snapping,
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
Posted 22/05/2009 - 23:31
Link
All done..
Will create a new thread titled FOA Scottthehat
Will create a new thread titled FOA Scottthehat
Posted 23/05/2009 - 18:59
Link
Craig. I have a Sigma 120-500mm HSM lens and I am happy with it. The only thing is that it seems to have the chip for the 150-500mm HSM lens fitted, when viewing the exif data it tells me that the lens is a Sigma 150-500mm hsm. Sigma tell me that this may affect the aperture. Try reading the exif data and see what it tells you about your lens.
The older I get the faster I was.
Dave
K-3 II, K10D, DA16-85, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA18-55, DA 50, Sigma EX DG 70mm Macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma DG 120-400mm APO HSM.
Metz 58 AF-1.
My Flickr link
Dave
K-3 II, K10D, DA16-85, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA18-55, DA 50, Sigma EX DG 70mm Macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma DG 120-400mm APO HSM.
Metz 58 AF-1.
My Flickr link
Posted 23/05/2009 - 19:14
Link
mr.mellow wrote:
Craig. I have a Sigma 120-500mm HSM lens and I am happy with it. The only thing is that it seems to have the chip for the 150-500mm HSM lens fitted, when viewing the exif data it tells me that the lens is a Sigma 150-500mm hsm. Sigma tell me that this may affect the aperture. Try reading the exif data and see what it tells you about your lens.
Oh..this is very strange..According to my Exif i have a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG fitted.Craig. I have a Sigma 120-500mm HSM lens and I am happy with it. The only thing is that it seems to have the chip for the 150-500mm HSM lens fitted, when viewing the exif data it tells me that the lens is a Sigma 150-500mm hsm. Sigma tell me that this may affect the aperture. Try reading the exif data and see what it tells you about your lens.
My next Question is ...How do i fix it?
Posted 23/05/2009 - 19:22
Link
CraigF1969 wrote:
My next Question is ...How do i fix it?
Sigmas answer is to return it to them or the retailer. With such a heavy lens this could be costly for you.
mr.mellow wrote:
Craig. I have a Sigma 120-500mm HSM lens and I am happy with it. The only thing is that it seems to have the chip for the 150-500mm HSM lens fitted, when viewing the exif data it tells me that the lens is a Sigma 150-500mm hsm. Sigma tell me that this may affect the aperture. Try reading the exif data and see what it tells you about your lens.
Oh..this is very strange..According to my Exif i have a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG fitted.Craig. I have a Sigma 120-500mm HSM lens and I am happy with it. The only thing is that it seems to have the chip for the 150-500mm HSM lens fitted, when viewing the exif data it tells me that the lens is a Sigma 150-500mm hsm. Sigma tell me that this may affect the aperture. Try reading the exif data and see what it tells you about your lens.
My next Question is ...How do i fix it?
The older I get the faster I was.
Dave
K-3 II, K10D, DA16-85, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA18-55, DA 50, Sigma EX DG 70mm Macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma DG 120-400mm APO HSM.
Metz 58 AF-1.
My Flickr link
Dave
K-3 II, K10D, DA16-85, DA*50-135, DA12-24, DA18-55, DA 50, Sigma EX DG 70mm Macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma DG 120-400mm APO HSM.
Metz 58 AF-1.
My Flickr link
Posted 23/05/2009 - 19:25
Link
hi guys, can you tell me where you are seeing this to on the exif data,
i am using photome and it mine says 150-500mm
i am using photome and it mine says 150-500mm
just keep snapping,
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
Posted 23/05/2009 - 19:37
Link
Heres the proof.
Screenie using Adobe Bridge (latest version.)
Just to point out, the very latest version of Bibble pro has no idea in hell whats its dealing with which is really strange as it is usually spot on.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/CraigF1969/private/screenie2.jpg[/IMG]
Ok..To sum up..Ive got a Camera that needs to go to Specsavers and a Lens with an identity Crisis.
Screenie using Adobe Bridge (latest version.)
Just to point out, the very latest version of Bibble pro has no idea in hell whats its dealing with which is really strange as it is usually spot on.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/CraigF1969/private/screenie2.jpg[/IMG]
Ok..To sum up..Ive got a Camera that needs to go to Specsavers and a Lens with an identity Crisis.
Posted 23/05/2009 - 19:55
Link
Photome made 2 attempts and well..Was wrong on both occasions.
Im waiting for the local radio station to call me and thank me for being a good sport at their wind ups.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/CraigF1969/private/screenie3.jpg[/IMG]
Im waiting for the local radio station to call me and thank me for being a good sport at their wind ups.
[IMG]http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/CraigF1969/private/screenie3.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 23/05/2009 - 20:36
Link
wow thats weired my 2 170-500mm show up as what they are as does my 150-500mm on photome,
just keep snapping,
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/scottbenson
http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/scottthehat/
CAMERAS = k200d + battery grip.
nikon d300 + battery grip.
LENSES = tamron aspherical DII 18-200mm f3.5/6.3,
nikon 18-200mm afs vr f3.5/5.6 g dx
sigma 150-500mm apo dg hsm os
sigma 170-500mm apo dg
FLASH = samsung sef36pzf flash + more.
Posted 23/05/2009 - 20:37
Link
Mike-P wrote:
My 50-500mm is reported as a 170-500mm. Maybe its something to do with the fact Sigma reverse engineered the Pentax K mount.
Just to check that theory i checked all my old Pictures taken with a Canon 40D and Various Sigma and other 3rd party Lenses.My 50-500mm is reported as a 170-500mm. Maybe its something to do with the fact Sigma reverse engineered the Pentax K mount.
All report the exact lens used precisely.
These include. Siggy 10-20, Tokina 12-24, Siggy 24-70, Siggy 100-300mm f4 EX.
Posted 23/05/2009 - 20:41
Link
Also reports accurate info with a Nikon D80 using a Tamron 17-50mm and Siggy 10-20mm
Posted 23/05/2009 - 20:44
Link
scottthehat wrote:
wow thats weired my 2 170-500mm show up as what they are as does my 150-500mm on photome,
I mentioned this earlier. Photome used to report my 150-500 as a 70-200. A week or so ago I noticed that it is now reporting the correct lens. My initial thought was that it was something that had been corrected by the 1.03 firmware upgrade, but that would not explain why older photos reported the correctly. It has to be an update to Photome.
wow thats weired my 2 170-500mm show up as what they are as does my 150-500mm on photome,
Add Comment
To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.
211 posts
17 years
Lanarkshire,
Scotland
well try some shots on a cereal box using a steady surface, and show the original and a crop of a section the same on each. using the same iso and shutter speed,