NEX 6 and Sigma 70-300 DG OS

I picked up a cheap Sigma 70-300 DG OS from Amazon ($165) to use with my NEX 6 and LEA-2 adpater. I took a quick stroll around the block and snapped off a few test shots. The reults are not that bad. The subjects aren't that great, but this was only a test. I think I will like this as a walk-around combo when I don't want to bring the A700.
All JPEGs straight from the camera, hand-held with OS on.




indoors 1/30 sec f5.6 at ISO 1600 (no flash) 180mm
soft, but useable



1/80 sec f8 at ISO 200 300mm



1/50 f8 at ISO 200 300mm


1/160 f5.6 ISO 800 300mm


100% crop
a little purple fringing, but not too bad at all


1/80 f8 at ISO 200 300mm


1/160 f8 at ISO 800 300mm
no hood, bright sun from the left.


1/60 f8 at ISO 400 300mm
nice bokeh for being stopped down. I wonder if the adpater narrows the depth of field. It seems pretty shallow for f8




Edited by Basil - 30 November 2012 at 03:34

Yes, indeed not bad results and the PP improve them a lot!
I am always afraid to use long alpha lenses with my NEX, because the lack of stabilization, but Sigma OS lens is a nice solution.
How big is the combo? With the lens and adapter, is it still significantly smaller than having the A700?

rovhazman,

Here is a quick overhead shot of the NEX 6 with the Sigma and my A700 (without grip) and a Tamron 70-300 USD. They are about the same height, but the NEX/Sigma combo is a bit shorter and a LOT lighter. When you add the grip to the A700, there is a huge difference in height and weight.

santiclaws,

All were at 300mm except the dog (180mm). They are a little soft right out of the camera, but doing a little PP work on them sharpens them right up. I always take reviews that say lenses are "soft" at the long end with some caution. People often blame the lens when their own poor long-lens technique is actually to blame.

I will wait to post a full review until I have had more time to use this combo. I want to use a tripod and remote release to get a feel for how sharp it really is. However, for a walk-around hand held combo, I am pleased with what I have seen so far. It's a fairly light lens that pairs nicely with the NEX. The OS system works very well. Plus, it's hard to beat the price!