Customer Reviews

Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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This is a moderately priced alternative telephoto lens. Althought quite bulky, lens are not heavy, and they fit perfectly well in my LowePro Min-Trekker backpack.

Lens are not fast enought to take pictures without a tripod in less then bright light conditions, however, if you can afford a longer exposure times and tripod, you can get good results. Not suited for sports or fast animal photography, but if you want zoom into the landscape, architecture or people, here is a perfectly fine lens...There is really no good alternative lens if you need a range of 170-500 mm.

Received lens as a gift, was thinking of buying myself. Was impressed with the looks of this monster,looks very expensive to unfamiliar folks. I use this lens on my Canon Elan 7e and from the start had a problem that I wasnt informed of when bought by friend. Problem was that certain Sigma lenses don't work properly with the new Canon camera. After some research, i found I had to ship my lens to New York Sigma factory for a free upgrade, A+. received lens in a few weeks and problem was solved. Other problem was the tripod collar is in bad spot for use with some Bogan tripod heads. the head must be used sidewards to be used with the lens. Not a big problem but a problem. Next problem is that when carrying camera with lens attached and pointing downward, the lens slides to the fully extended position and could get damaged by banging into things when not noticed right away. Other than that I like the lens. Its definitely not a pro lens but it will serve the advanced amateur well.

One of the best on the market. Even using a 2x adapter to get 1000mm. It is big and not too heavy and has a tripod collar ring for added stability.

Initially, I was skeptical about purchasing a used lens. However, to my surprise, it was a wonderful purchase, at a huge savings. Similar purchase would have been 3 times the cost. My faith in purchasing used through Amazon is sky high!

For the money u really can not complain. But I use pro lens like the L series and they make it look silly to be honest. First is it isnt an internal zoom which introduces technical problems, while shooting etc. And the lens slides down when held on the camera unsupported, i am hoping this can be fixed because it is impossible to walk around with if it keeps sliding out. next thing is the noise. If you dont use canon lens then it is normal but i got so use to the absolute silence of focusing. You better not plan to do any sensitive wild life with this. But for the price and the 500 zoom (why i got it) its cool. My 70-210 canon is perfect but on some occasions you need that 500 and no way would i go and pay for even a 300 canon zoom so.. plus when u stick this daddy on your camera you look well pro, ull have no probs convincing the sisters that you are for real lol.