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well try convinving the masses of that. i've seen great images produced with the 70-300 G on the D2x. I'll buy into the idea that the only the best lenses are possible of creating the best pictures (all things being equal); but when people say you NEED the best glass, I can't go along with that.
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The high pixel density sensors are at their best for these shots.

Too bad the lens bokeh is poor. The shots are of course wonderful overall (even to me who couldn't care less for birds).
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wilkman said:
Hi Sue,
Very, very nice .... and I have to thank you for your many great
previous postings that convinced me to get this lens earlier this
summer. You (and Romy on FM) really show what the 300-800 can do.
If it weren't for you two, I don't think I would own this fine
piece of glass. I'm so happy with it .... I think it's one heck
of a fine lens and an unqualifed screaming bargain as well ( it can
currently be had for $3800!)

thx again, great work, and best, mark
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I'm glad my pics was of help in your purchasing the lens. It really is one of the great lenses of all time IMO.

Sue @ http://www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk
 
Adam Kmiec said:
well try convinving the masses of that. i've seen great images
produced with the 70-300 G on the D2x. I'll buy into the idea that
the only the best lenses are possible of creating the best pictures
(all things being equal); but when people say you NEED the best
glass, I can't go along with that.
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Currently refusing to upgrade until Nikon gives me FF.
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I have the Sigma 28-300. Worked fine with my D1x, lousy with the D2x. The lens recieved mediocre reviews, but I liked it, and still use it with the D1x.

No, this business about poor glass is true enough - It's simply that many third party lenses are NOT poor glass.

Dave
 
... on either camera! Think about it ... it's projecting exactly the same image (same size, brightness, sharpness, etc.) on the focal plane regardless of which camera you use!

Unless the low pixel count sensor outresolves the lens (unlikely!) then you should get shots AT LEAST AS GOOD! That is, when they are printed the same size ... not necessarily when you 'pixel peep'.
Oversampling never hurts!!
Kne

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Hi, I am thinking to shoot birds and wild life soon. My current tele is Nikon AFS 300mm f/4 good for cage shooting I guess. I was looking into this Lens Sigma 300-800 which you are using. I will be happy if you can enlighten me how you pack the Lens, bag carrying it and how is the AF speed? My local saleman recommand me the Nikon AFS 500/4 which is about the same price, what do you think of it?
 
Looka said:
Hi, I am thinking to shoot birds and wild life soon. My current
tele is Nikon AFS 300mm f/4 good for cage shooting I guess. I was
looking into this Lens Sigma 300-800 which you are using. I will be
happy if you can enlighten me how you pack the Lens, bag carrying
it and how is the AF speed? My local saleman recommand me the Nikon
AFS 500/4 which is about the same price, what do you think of it?
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Woow ! An old thread. :)

The Sigma is one huge lens with the weight and rivalling the AF-S 600mm f/4. I found that the Lowepro Super Trekker AW II can fit this Sigma with a D2 body attached. The other one that can fit the Sigma 300-800mm lens is the Kinesis L621 Long Lens Case but I believe it's just the lens alone.

If you shoot birds, reach is never enough. I'd say go for it. I would too as it's currently my dream lens to own.

Jason
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Looka,

I have the same lens. It comes in a decent duffle bag that can be carried around, but definitely not good enough to be checked in. It does have a casing type of a coverage, so its not too bad.

AF speed is pretty decent and both D70 and D200 did not hunt on this lens in a non-contrasty scene. I had better luck with D200 in tracking birds and one can easily zoom in and out which comes with technique.

Now IQ wise, this is a sharp lens even when wide open, plus it has its own weird quirks too, but overall a superb lens. My only issue was it has squeaky autofocus and its currently in repair w/sigma. It is a superb lens overall, but I am sure the prime lens can be better. As far as the price is concerned, I thought the sigma is around 5.1k in b&h while the 500mm is 7.1k. The versatility of being able to zoom from 300-800mm itself is pretty amazing.

The bigma is heavy - about 15lbs and even though I use a 3030/3021pro combo, I wish I had a better mounting plate. I also carry a nikon 8-24x25mm binocs for quick composition before un/mountaining the lens to get an idea of what to expect.

check my site

http://emaging.smugmug.com under birds section to see some of the shots that I have take, plus I have tons more in my drive.

good luck and hope Sue gets to respond:) Havent seen her in a while here.
Looka said:
Hi, I am thinking to shoot birds and wild life soon. My current
tele is Nikon AFS 300mm f/4 good for cage shooting I guess. I was
looking into this Lens Sigma 300-800 which you are using. I will be
happy if you can enlighten me how you pack the Lens, bag carrying
it and how is the AF speed? My local saleman recommand me the Nikon
AFS 500/4 which is about the same price, what do you think of it?
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Very nice photos.
Thanks for posting,
maljo
 
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