{"id":27204,"date":"2016-11-16T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=27204"},"modified":"2016-11-16T10:05:53","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T15:05:53","slug":"might-want-upgrade-sigma-prime-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/might-want-upgrade-sigma-prime-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Might Want to Upgrade to Sigma Prime Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to test drive two of Sigma\u2019s latest lenses, their flagship 500mm f\/4 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Lens<\/a> and the 85mm f\/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens<\/a>. Are these lenses a worthy replacement to your trusty prime lenses or just another stepping stone for novice photographers?<\/p>\n

Once upon a time, a long ago I owned a few Sigma lenses. This is how many pro photographers\u2019 stories start and mine was no different. Then there comes a time when many of us, for one reason or another, “graduate” to the Canon and Nikon prime lenses and never look back.<\/p>\n

The main reason we all start with Sigma is undoubtedly price. When you are just getting your feet wet in this wonderful world of photography, the variety of lenses and their price tags<\/a> can be pretty overwhelming. It makes sense to spend a little less, especially when you are starting from scratch and unsure of exactly what lens you will need. Sigma has been around for many years and has been the “go-to” third-party lens company for most of us. \u00a0As we grow professionally, many of us migrate to Canon and Nikon lenses because they offer a huge selection of fast and durable lenses. Don’t get me wrong, the third party manufacturers have put out some good lenses, but build quality and overall performance was just shy of the prime lenses Canon and Nikon have on offer.<\/p>\n

Now fast forward to the present day – Sigma has gone to great lengths to overhaul and streamline their lens lineup. With the introduction of the 500mm f\/4 Sport Lens and the 85 f\/1.4 Art Lens, Sigma delivers some stiff competition in the lens market. \u00a0Here\u2019s my take on both lenses.<\/p>\n

500mm f\/4 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Lens<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/1000 F5<\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 125 1\/800 F5 <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 125 1\/800 F6.3 <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 320 1\/640 F7.1 ( HAND HELD <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/640 F8 ( HAND HELD )<\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/1000 F4 ( HAND HELD ) <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/1000 F5<\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 125 1\/800 F5 <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 125 1\/800 F6.3 <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 320 1\/640 F7.1 ( HAND HELD <\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/640 F8 ( HAND HELD )<\/div><\/div>
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CANON 1D Sigma 500mm - ISO 200 1\/1000 F4 ( HAND HELD ) <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>