Sigma 400mm F5.6 APO telemacro A-mount lens review by peypay

peypay#4255 date: Oct-18-2008
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	sigma 50-500 minolta 75-300 4.5-5.6 beercan vivitar series 1(sigma) 70-210 f2.8
price paid:	300 USD (used)
positive:	great bokeh sharp great color not too heavy (for this focal length) built in hood actually works macro-ish ability
negative:	too long for most of my bags! (not really a problem) f5.6 a little slow but ok focus is a little slow
comment:	still use this lens a ton even after getting the bigma. seems sharper to me. I like the macro ability for bugs that won't sit still for me to take a shot with my 50mm true macro lens. not too bad to tote around all day. focus is a little slow, even with the limiter on. It has done me well, and the price tag was fantastic! I have not noticed any CA or fringing, but that just could be my inexperienced eye