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Reviews by ChrisHill

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For 50-500mm f4-6 APO EX in SLR & MFT (micro four thirds) Lenses
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • price, zoom range, Image stabilization
Cons
  • some softness, focus
I've used it and am happy with the results *mostly.* However, I never get the kind of tack-sharp photos I see elsewhere, even under what seem like perfect conditions. I'm using it on a Canon 60D body. I did a focus test and found that it consistently seemed to be focussing just a little closer than where it thought it was focussing. I have not yet taken this issue up with either Sigma or with Canon...but that might be why my images aren't as sharp as I think they should be.
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For 7x35E Binocular in Medium & Compact Binoculars
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Comfortable, bright, sharp, great optics
Cons
  • not waterproof, limited close focus
Brilliant binocs - my birding binocs for decades and I was always happy with them, never tempted by newer more expensive roof prisms. For one thing, I like the feel of the porro prisms, always have. Unfortunately, just this spring my pair got flooded by water. Nikon replaced them with top of the line roofs, but I still miss my Superior E's.
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