Canon 400mm F5.6

Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Telephoto Long SLR Camera Lens (review)

"Super-telephoto (400mm +) tend to be rather expensive and as such is often limited to professional use. However, there are a few drinks where manufacturers were able to maintain a price level rather moderate and the Sigma AF 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO is surely among the most popular options in this class. Apart from a very long max. focal length it is also based on Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS, ~ 4 f-stop potential ) and that's all for as little as $ 700EUR/900US around. This may seem a little steep in absolute terms, but for example the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L USM IS, of course its main competitor, costs about $ 1200EUR/1600US. Regarding the amount of price difference it may be interesting to spend a thought or two ... if the Sigma is able to perform correctly. "

"Being at a price of £ 675, this lens represents a good value choice for those looking for a super-telephoto lens without the exorbitant price tag associated with certain lenses own device manufacturer in this range.For that price, it has excellent build quality and a good range of useful features, such as optical stabilization and focusing silent, but some aspects of the handling could be improved, such as loosening the zoom mechanism. The lens does have some limitations, but as long as you are aware of these, it is still able to produce images of very good quality in good hands. "

"As a landscape lens that I really liked the Sigma 120-400 lens for its wide variety and convenience.He gave me as good as the results I get from my classes and my 70-200 lens Canon 300mm and 400mm better results the more I get with my 300mm coupled with a 1.4x converter. So now I can take just a zoom and let the other two lenses and behind the converter.

Wildlifer: Arctic Terns part 2

Hi, i'm into all things to do with the natural world. This is my blog depicting and chronicling all my field work and experiences i've had with this wonderful subject matter. My main targets are Birds but i plan to do alot more macro photography now i have a good lens. The camera i'm currently using at the moment is a Canon EOS 5D mark ii with Canon 400mm f5.6 prime for birds and Canon 100mm L f2.8 IS for macro! Hope you enjoy!

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