Sigma 800 f5.6 vs 300-800 f5.6 (1 Viewer)

GavinM

Improving user

• Jan 6, 2006

• #1

Hi all, anyone know if there's a comparison report anywhere between these two beasts? I'm looking at buying one or the other and my instinct is to go for image quality on the prime but would like to know if it is really better.

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Jan 6, 2006

• #2

There are reviews of both lenses in the equipment review section -
the 800 f5.6 gets a fairly poor review
http://www.birdforum.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=39&sort=7&cat=14&page=1
while the 300-800 f5.6 fairs much better...
http://www.birdforum.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=158

 

jourdaj

Well-known member

• Jan 7, 2006

• #3

postcardcv said:

There are reviews of both lenses in the equipment review section -
the 800 f5.6 gets a fairly poor review
http://www.birdforum.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=39&sort=7&cat=14&page=1
while the 300-800 f5.6 fairs much better...
http://www.birdforum.net/reviews/showproduct.php?product=158

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Gavin,

Check out Fredmiranda.com for reviews on the 800 f/5.6 lenses:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=132&sort=7&cat=38&page=1
and the 300-800:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=106&sort=7&cat=37&page=2

The nod appears to go to the 300-800. It would get my choice, as well...

Good luck,

Jerry

 

markgriff

markgriff

• Jan 8, 2006

• #4

Gavin,

I don't have any experience of either lens but if you have a look at www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk a large amount of her photos are taken with the 300-800mm. This should give some idea of the results that can be achieved with this lens.

Regards,

 

GavinM

Improving user

• Jan 9, 2006

• #5

Thanks all, I'm sold on the zoom, I think.

 

J

Japio

Member

• Jan 25, 2006

• #6

GavinM said:

Thanks all, I'm sold on the zoom, I think.

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I guess you've made the right choice.
To see for yourself what the sigma 300-800 is capable of: take a look at http://www.birdfocus.nl

 

J

Jonathan Farmer

Well-known member

• May 30, 2006

• #7

I have the same question. Will be looking out for the answer.

 

S

SMC2002

Well-known member

• May 31, 2006

• #8

Gavin,
I know nothing about the 800mm Sigma. I do know that Romy (Liquidstone) gets outstanding results from the Sigmonster. Add to that that he shoots many of his shots in the jungle and I have to believe this is one hot and longgggggg zoom.

Check out some of his Sigmonster pics and crops here.

Oh yeah, and I am green with envy


Steve