WANTED - SIGMA 150 500
Posted 12/04/2011 - 14:37
Link
But the camera does...
I used a Bigma (50-500) handheld with a K10d on Sarafi in a truck full of people and had very few shots with camera shake. The SR system in camera coped pretty well.
I used a Bigma (50-500) handheld with a K10d on Sarafi in a truck full of people and had very few shots with camera shake. The SR system in camera coped pretty well.
Posted 12/04/2011 - 14:39
Link
Your right of course. But the OS in the Bigmos stabilises the image in the viewfinder. And has different settings for static and panning. I prefer to use that rather than the Pentax SR (which is excellent of course too)
Incidentally, 2nd hand people were not wanting much less than SRS. So, I plumped for that with the 3 yr guarantee
Incidentally, 2nd hand people were not wanting much less than SRS. So, I plumped for that with the 3 yr guarantee
Posted 13/04/2011 - 10:24
Link
Point taken folks.
Its definately the OS version that I am craving.
QC
Its definately the OS version that I am craving.
QC
Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live.
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Posted 13/04/2011 - 11:22
Link
Quote:
Its definately the OS version that I am craving.
Does the OS version use more battery power than the non-OS? I've just bought a Sigma 17-70, and I was careful to buy the first version, which is non-OS, as I'd read that on the newer Pentaxes (Pentaxii?), that OS still draws power even when switched off. That, and the fact the OS version was $150 more expensive. I find the Pentax SR works well with my Sigma. It might be a different story with a 500mm lens, however.Its definately the OS version that I am craving.
Regards
Sam-Joseph
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Posted 13/04/2011 - 12:23
Link
I have the os version and it is excellent.With the os switched off how can it use power? off is off
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Posted 13/04/2011 - 13:06
Link
Quote:
With the os switched off how can it use power? off is off
I don't know. Maybe I was just willing to believe whatever tripe was written on the US site to justify the cheaper lens' purchase.With the os switched off how can it use power? off is off
Regards
Sam-Joseph
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Pentax K7, Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX, Sigma 70-300 APO, Sigma 1.4x TC, Vivitar 2x TC. Takumar 135mm f2.5, SMC Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7, SMC Pentax -M 1:4 200mm, Pentax X70
Posted 13/04/2011 - 15:51
Link
So is it better with the camera SR off or the OS off on the lens?
Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live.
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/
Posted 13/04/2011 - 16:36
Link
both are good,depends on whether you want to see the image stable in the viewfinder IMHO
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
Posted 13/04/2011 - 20:24
Link
Posted 17/04/2011 - 13:16
Link
I see the 150-500 is up to £849.99 at SRS, looks time to pickup any of the Sigma's still on Special!
Posted 17/05/2011 - 16:11
Link
I have the OS Sigma 150-500 for sale which is just the year old and has been used on one holiday. How do we commnicate if you are still looking for one?
Posted 17/05/2011 - 16:16
Link
Sorry - should also have said:
Regards
Eoin
Pentax K5, Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 and Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6
Regards
Eoin
Pentax K5, Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 and Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6
Add Comment
To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.
1520 posts
15 years
I am on the look out for a 150 500 Pentax fit Sigma lens asap so I can begin photographing birds in the Spring/Summer.
They are currently just short of 600 notes on SRS but if anyone has one that is collecting dust and in prime condition unwanted, give us a shout.
Ta!
QC
Check out ones photographs on Flickr!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/awprentice/