kilianwasmer
Well-known member
Hi there worldwide..
I am searching for a good but not too expensive birding lens.
I narrowed my choice down to the Sigma 4/100-300 EX APO HSM (due to quality flexibility and less expense..)
What do you think about this lens as a standard lens on birding trips without tripod (I refuse to carry a tripod)? Since it lacks an OS/IS I wonder if it's still possible to take hand held shots with 300 mm (x 1.6).
What about flight shots? Is the auto focus fast enough?
And the weight? Some people say it was too bulky others argue Canon's 4/300 IS USM wouldn't be any lighter.
Has there already been a solution for fixing a strap to the lens?
(I know, much "depends". Actually it won't be possible in a dense forest and will be for shooting snow geese flying in a brightly lit desert. Just tell me what you think is possible in average birding situations...)
[I've asked this question within a "Canon"-thread, too.]
Thanks!
I am searching for a good but not too expensive birding lens.
I narrowed my choice down to the Sigma 4/100-300 EX APO HSM (due to quality flexibility and less expense..)
What do you think about this lens as a standard lens on birding trips without tripod (I refuse to carry a tripod)? Since it lacks an OS/IS I wonder if it's still possible to take hand held shots with 300 mm (x 1.6).
What about flight shots? Is the auto focus fast enough?
And the weight? Some people say it was too bulky others argue Canon's 4/300 IS USM wouldn't be any lighter.
Has there already been a solution for fixing a strap to the lens?
(I know, much "depends". Actually it won't be possible in a dense forest and will be for shooting snow geese flying in a brightly lit desert. Just tell me what you think is possible in average birding situations...)
[I've asked this question within a "Canon"-thread, too.]
Thanks!