Anyone here have the Sigma 80-400 OS?

[wapiti]

I just ordered one. I'm looking forward ot better low light shots.....

 

[Lan-Lord]

I have not heard about that lens wapiti. Whats the f-stop on it?
Any lens that is better for low light is a good lens!

 

[wapiti]

It is Sigma's version of VR, in Nikon it vibration reduction, in Sigma it's optical stabilization. It's a 5.6 at 400, but the OS lets you shoot handheld at lower shutter speeds, much like gaining 3-4 f-stops.

Canon has IS, I guess Image Stabilization....

 

[txbowhunter]

I looked at it instead of the Canon 100-400 IS L, but decided to stick with Canon gear due to occasional compatibility problems with sigma equipment. I have seen very good photos taken with it when I was researching!

 

[foulshot]

Using my 100-400 in low light, I still have to bump up the ISO to get the desired shutter speeds. The IS will help, but not as much as having a f/2.8 lens. My .02

 

[wapiti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (foulshot @ Aug 9 2006, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Using my 100-400 in low light, I still have to bump up the ISO to get the desired shutter speeds. The IS will help, but not as much as having a f/2.8 lens. My .02[/b]

What is the slowest ss you can get a good image at 400mm, handheld?

 

[foulshot]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (wapiti @ Aug 9 2006, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (foulshot @ Aug 9 2006, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Using my 100-400 in low light, I still have to bump up the ISO to get the desired shutter speeds. The IS will help, but not as much as having a f/2.8 lens. My .02[/b]

What is the slowest ss you can get a good image at 400mm, handheld?
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I'll look through my pics and see what I can dig up.