Any BIGMA users here?

[GraphyFotoz]

Just wondering what ya think of it as I'm seriously thinking of getting one.

Also if I get a non DG version what will I lose?(Straight EX HSM APO)
This will be used with a 10D and will be used 95% for Wildlife/Nature shots..

TIA

[Rense]

GraphyFotoz,
I have a BIGMA, the DG version. The lens is quite heavy, but very usefull. However you'll have to learn shooting with this lens.

[GraphyFotoz]

Originally Posted by Rense

GraphyFotoz,
I have a BIGMA, the DG version. The lens is quite heavy, but very usefull. However you'll have to learn shooting with this lens.

Thanx for your input Rense!
Yeah I know it's gonna be heavy! :
But.....a straight prime in 400-500mm is around a whooping full time 20in+ in length and probably close to as heavy.
Doing nature shots like I do carrying a bazooka around doesn't appeal to me.
There is the cost issue as well.

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by GraphyFotoz

Just wondering what ya think of it as I'm seriously thinking of getting one.

Also if I get a non DG version what will I lose?(Straight EX HSM APO)
This will be used with a 10D and will be used 95% for Wildlife/Nature shots..

...I think you might want to contact Rocky II, *THE* 10D+BIGMA enthousiast at DPReview, he even has his own IS system worked out for the BIGMA and the 400F5.6L (Miller HighLife )

See: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/po...r=hiixixiwhuij

He really is a great guy, email him your questions and I am sure he will reply

(and make sure to make him a Camel member also )

...€0.02 worth...

Kindest regards!

Max@Home

[Kevin Barrett]

I have only utilized a friends BIGMA on an XT body. It's an impressive package and suprisingly sharp throughout it's range.
You may want to also cross-shop the Tamron 200-500 for comparison. Both lenses are comparable in image quality, but
the Tamron is a bit lighter, and some might think; more cheaply made due it's higher plastic content. The BIG Tammy
does get good reviews though and it focuses rather quick.

Regardless, the BIGMA serves many photographers quite well, and it's still a compelling value.

[sharks1965]

I have owned the Bigma for about 3 months and am very happy with it. I use it on a 30D and mainly for kids sports. I couldn't justify a a 300 2.8 for the price. The only downside is smallish aperature. You will probably need a monopod as a minimum however I have shot a few handheld with good results. You will need good bracing technique to do this.
Have fun - it's a great lens.

Dave

[philaw123]

Dunno whether this is appropriate, but have you given the BigMaMa any thought. That's the Bigma with OS. They have it on Adorama for about $500 more. What's more, you get to be the first to review it

[lowbone]

I had a bigma for a couple of years. I found it to be soft on the long end. Also because of the small f 6.3 aperture the lens was slow to focus and would hunt allot with a busy background. They have a new version coming out with OS but they still haven't done anything with the aperture.The clincher was when the lens malfunctioned and Sigma took four months to fix it

[KmH]

I don't have the Bigma, I have the Sigma 150-500 mm with the OS. Does it have a cool name?

For the money, I'd say it can't be beat .

[shadowlands]

Originally Posted by KmH

I don't have the Bigma, I have the Sigma 150-500 mm with the OS. Does it have a cool name?

For the money, I'd say it can't be beat .

that's impressive!!! love it...

[Killjoy]

Originally Posted by KmH

Does it have a cool name?

I believe they call that one the Bigmos.

[KmH]

That makes sense as it was a fairly big deal that it had the OS.