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(based on 9 ratings)
Brand: Sigma
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Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(6)
Pros:
Consistent output(4), Durable(6), Fast / accurate auto-focus(5), Rugged(4), Strong construction(7)
Cons:
Heavy(7), Lens creep(4)
Best Uses:
Sports/action(4), Wildlife(8)
 
very very nice lens
By edVerified Reviewer from east wakefield nh on 8/20/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Low light manual focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy, Lens Creep
Best Uses:
Night Photography, Portraits, Sports/Action, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

sweet spots at 135mm and at 400mm sharp focus.
easy manual focus in low light.i have taken about
60 shots with this lens and only trashed 3. that were my falt in manual focus.

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grandson at 12ft evening 7.30pm indoors

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great lens for the $
By S. Smith 911Verified Reviewer from Bradenton, Fl. on 6/1/2008
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Pros:
Sharp Focus, Tele Range
Cons:
Heavy, Lens Creep
Best Uses:
Sports/Action, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

This is a decent sized piece of glass to say the least. You will need a mono or tripod to use this baby. Even with IS on my E-510, it's a bear to handhold and you will soon tire of holding the 2+ lbs. of this lens. The biggest negative I have with it is the lens creep. Hang it from your shoulder and watch the lens slowly rack out on it's own.
You really can't beat the range of zoom for the price and it's a typical Sigma quality lens.

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Shuttle launch May 31, 2008 from 12.5 miles away

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Great lens at a great price!
By FattiremikeVerified Reviewer from Washington State on 3/16/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Lens Creep, Slow Focus
Best Uses:
Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

I used this lens on my e510. I sold it to a friend with a e500, and then "upgraded" to a 50-500 Bigma. You want to talk about heavy! But, after looking through my photos, I felt the picture quality was better than my Bigma, as I could get better backgrounds with this lens. So, I bought it back!!!! This is now my primary walk around lens, and I do not find it too heavy. The only complaint that I have on this lens is the lens creep! I hate it! I use a little black bungee attached from the strap to the hood to keep it from creeping. Do not purchase this lens thinking that you will hand hold it. It is too long for that, when fully extended. I use a monopod with a shoulder brace for this lens, and a tripod for my Bigma. Also, for sharpness, you have to stop it down a couple of stops. Even stopped down, it gives me much nicer bokeh than my Bigma. For the money, you can't beat it! The equivalent Zuiko is thousands!!!!

 
Heavy Lens
By BigScooterVerified Reviewer from Churchton, MD on 3/4/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Rugged, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy, Lens Creep
Best Uses:
Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

This lens is heavy, big and although you get the 400mm reach most shots require a tripod to get a usable photo. The optics quality is in the good range and the price matches the lens quality. I removed one star for weight and one more for image quality. I just feel it lacks the crisp detail, if I feel differently after more time with this lens I will update this review.

 
Great Lens
By JoeVerified Purchaser from Spring Lake,NC on 1/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

Love the lens but it is heavy.

 
THANK YOU SIGMA! GREAT LENS!
By LlamaguyVerified Reviewer from Ashtabula, Ohio on 11/28/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Great Range, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

I waited for this lens since it was announced and now that I have it, I don't know what I ever did without it. With the Olymmpus E-510, I can even handhold at full range and get fantastic picts. I considered the new Olympus 300 zoom, but felt the Sigma lens was a much better deal. With the two kit lens and this Sigma 135-400, I've got 99% of my shots covered. And at this price, there is nothing better. The autofocus works great and the speed is more than acceptable.
It's a little on the heavy side, but there are no other drawbacks.

 
I love it!
By PcghostVerified Reviewer from Traverse City, MI on 8/6/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Durable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

I needed a long telephoto lens for shooting wildlife, and i found it. This lens provides clean sharp photographs every time. My only complaint is the weight of the lens, but with that price tag I'll live.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fabulous price - amazing zoom range!
By SwintonphotoVerified Reviewer from Manhattan, KS on 7/10/2007
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Pros:
Amazing zoom range, Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Strong Construction
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Sports/Action, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

I bought this lens to add long zoom range options. It provides the equivalent of 270-800mm zoom. For only [$], this lens is a bargain.

 
Big lens good price
By Alexs PhotoVerified Reviewer from Tempe Arizona on 6/12/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Cons:
2.5 pounds
Best Uses:
Animals, People, & Sports
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds mount Digital SLR Cameras.:

Need a monopod or tripod for longer use(like a baseball game).

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