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Sigma AF 400mm f/5.6 HSM APO macro - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (APS-C)
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Sample Images
All images taken with the EOS 350D and converted via RawShooter Essentials 2006.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
400.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
400.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/1250s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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Verdict
The Sigma AF 400mm f/5.6 HSM APO macro may be discontinued but this surely
doesn't originate in performance factors. The lens is capable to delivery
high quality images with very high resolution, low vignetting and insignificant
distortions as well as a negligible degree of CAs. The build quality is also
decent apart from the AF/MF switch and the focus limiter. Same goes for the
focusing speed thanks to Sigma's HSM (ultrasonic) AF drive.
So if you're looking for a high performance 400mm lens on a budget it is surely
worth to check out the used market for this lens. However, you should make
sure that the lens is still compatible to today's DSLRs. The tested sample
had no real issues on the EOS 350D but older samples with an old firmware
may even lock up your camera. This is especially likely for the older variants
with a conventional AF motor (non-HSM). Unfortunately Sigma doesn't seem to be
able to provide firmware updates for all these 400mm lenses anymore.
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