Bigma

martyn05 11 363

2 Nov 2008 9:42AM

Quote:Am hoping to by this lens in the next couple of days, have seen it on camerabox. Has anyone had any dealings with this online store.

Thanks

Steve

I brought my Canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM from Camerabox with no problems at all. I searched epz and found that other people had also used them with no problems.

sidaorb 12 3.9k 2

2 Nov 2008 10:14AM

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Also worth considering the Sigma 120-300 F2.8 with a 1.4 or 2x extender, 420mm @ F4, 600mm @ F5.6

mohikan22 14 2.3k 2

2 Nov 2008 11:03AM

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personally the sigma bigma is EXCELLENT.my folio has some recent shots taken with it. in fact it rarely leaves my camera now
matt.

sidaorb 12 3.9k 2

2 Nov 2008 12:37PM

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Notice there are a few on fleabay at the moment.

GATORDAN 8 10

14 May 2009 3:31PM

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I'm planning on buying the Bigma but not sure if it will fit in my backpack, can anyone tell me the length of this lens when it's retracted? i appreciate any help you can give me.

User_Removed 9 694 3

14 May 2009 4:51PM

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240mm long x 110mm dia to clear the lenshood. 160mm at its widest including the tripod mount. Weight 2.19kg.

mohikan22 14 2.3k 2

14 May 2009 5:10PM

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aafter measuring mine i concur Grin

urdygurdy 9 136 3

14 May 2009 10:42PM

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i was in the same predicament a few weeks back but opted for the sigma 150-500mm and IMO its brilliant.........!!

GATORDAN 8 10

14 May 2009 11:13PM

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Thanks for your help, yeah "Urdygurdy" I'm trying to decide between the bigma or the 150-500 mm. Both have great reviews. Decisions / Decisions.. ha,ha,ha,haha,aha......looks like both lenses will fit in my backpack. thanks again everyone

GATORDAN 8 10

15 May 2009 8:24AM

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I decided to get the Sigma 150 - 500 due to the fact that it has OS (Optical Stabilization) whereas the Bigma does not. I know I will still have to use a tripod in most situations, but there will be times where i want to take a quick shot, and I think the OS will help me alot.

acousticmist 7 10 1

26 Sep 2011 10:53AM

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I have owned a Bigma, the most well built lens I have ever come across, it is heavy at almost 4.5 pounds, and is definitely a tripod lens (useless handheld). Good image quality, but I replaced it with a Canon EF 100-400mm IS USM L series and found even better image quality. Not knocking the Sigma Bigma though...............Martin