jaapv Posted June 7, 2024 Share #1 Posted June 7, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) And relatively affordable. CL 1.4x extender, sigma 70-200 DG DN 2.8 makes for a 400mm zoom 4.0 at impeccable image quality and good AF ( admittedly not Sony, but close) and about 4 EV OIS. 2.2 kg makes it a featherweight compared to the Canikon bazooka solutions. Ideal for the occasional Safari goers, amateur sport shooters, etc. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395715-really-light-wildlife-and-sport-combo/?do=findComment&comment=5337214'>More sharing options...
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Boojay Posted June 7, 2024 Share #2 Posted June 7, 2024 (edited) Your maths are very different to mine😀.. 70-200 on CL - approx 100-300 - with x 1.4 TC 140 -420mm. Still a great combo though. Edited June 7, 2024 by Boojay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 7, 2024 Author Share #3 Posted June 7, 2024 Of course. senior moment. Corrected. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 7, 2024 Author Share #4 Posted June 7, 2024 At any rate it is more svelte than my main set at approx 5 kg. S5ii, battery grip, 150-600, dot sight and chest pod Still beats the Canikon stuff, though Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395715-really-light-wildlife-and-sport-combo/?do=findComment&comment=5337286'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 8, 2024 Author Share #5 Posted June 8, 2024 On 6/7/2024 at 5:42 PM, jaapv said: And relatively affordable. CL 1.4x extender, sigma 70-200 DG DN 2.8 makes for a 400mm zoom 4.0 at impeccable image quality and good AF ( admittedly not Sony, but close) and about 4 EV OIS. 2.2 kg makes it a featherweight compared to the Canikon bazooka solutions. Ideal for the occasional Safari goers, amateur sport shooters, etc. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Just a couple of quick snaps from this morning - It is easy to handle, far easier than most "professional" long combos - OIS works well, just the thing for occasional users (Or guys like me who don't like to schlepp heavy gear when walking the dog.) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markey Posted June 8, 2024 Share #6 Posted June 8, 2024 Yes I use my CL as an extender when I want longer but lighter . Very useful with a 70/200 or my 24/70. Its a versatile little body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted July 29, 2024 Share #7 Posted July 29, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really interested in this. I was out shooting at EAA (Experimental Aircraft Assoc) meet in Wisconsin with my CL and 55-135, which was nice, but no comparison to my son with Canon R5 and 100-500mm lens. He was practically getting water droplets on wing edges, while I was getting nice airplane shots. So this has some appeal. What mount do you get the Sigma lens in, and if the TX is a necessary addition, which one is it? Thanks for posting this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 29, 2024 Author Share #8 Posted July 29, 2024 CL, Sigma TC-1411, 70-200 DG DN OS Sports L. The CL has L mount. If you leave out the TC you get 98-280 f2.8, with the TC 400 f4.0. AF will be a bit faster than your 55-135. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted July 29, 2024 Share #9 Posted July 29, 2024 3 hours ago, jaapv said: CL, Sigma TC-1411, 70-200 DG DN OS Sports L. The CL has L mount. If you leave out the TC you get 98-280 f2.8, with the TC 400 f4.0. AF will be a bit faster than your 55-135. Thank you for this. Seems like the ideal upgrade path for the CL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf4eva Posted September 25, 2024 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2024 On 7/29/2024 at 10:04 AM, geoffreyg said: Really interested in this. I was out shooting at EAA (Experimental Aircraft Assoc) meet in Wisconsin with my CL and 55-135, which was nice, but no comparison to my son with Canon R5 and 100-500mm lens. He was practically getting water droplets on wing edges, while I was getting nice airplane shots. So this has some appeal. What mount do you get the Sigma lens in, and if the TX is a necessary addition, which one is it? Thanks for posting this! It is no comparison to Canon. I have got R10+100+500mm Super light kit for wildlife and everything long telephoto. Eye AF on birds and everything else works flawlessly. CL/SL2 is just not even worth comparing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted September 29, 2024 Share #11 Posted September 29, 2024 On 9/25/2024 at 8:15 AM, pf4eva said: It is no comparison to Canon. I have got R10+100+500mm Super light kit for wildlife and everything long telephoto. Eye AF on birds and everything else works flawlessly. CL/SL2 is just not even worth comparing. Yes, I am sure you are right. Still, sometimes it's fun (?) to bang one's head against the wall and go against logic..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 10, 2024 Author Share #12 Posted October 10, 2024 On 9/25/2024 at 3:15 PM, pf4eva said: It is no comparison to Canon. I have got R10+100+500mm Super light kit for wildlife and everything long telephoto. Eye AF on birds and everything else works flawlessly. CL/SL2 is just not even worth comparing. Whatever. It works perfectly in my hands - but then I am not dependent on automation. I honed my skills on manual lenses in a time that the photographer took the photographs, not the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf4eva Posted October 11, 2024 Share #13 Posted October 11, 2024 14 hours ago, jaapv said: Whatever. It works perfectly in my hands - but then I am not dependent on automation. I honed my skills on manual lenses in a time that the photographer took the photographs, not the camera. Nice pitch and good for you of course, but realistically why bother? If you care about the result, there are plenty of tools which will get you consistent good result. Although I highly doubt your hit rate for anything what moves relatively fast (nothing personal). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf4eva Posted October 11, 2024 Share #14 Posted October 11, 2024 On 9/29/2024 at 12:57 PM, geoffreyg said: Yes, I am sure you are right. Still, sometimes it's fun (?) to bang one's head against the wall and go against logic..... For sure, being there too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 11, 2024 Author Share #15 Posted October 11, 2024 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! If you really need frills like eye recognition on birds ( although it beats me what for) you can use the light Panasonic S5ii and crop down to 20MP. The AF and IS of the Sigma 70-200 and the Pana are in the same league as the Canons and Nikons. And the sensor rendering of both CL and Panasonic is preferable by far to Leica-conditioned eyes. I especially dislike the Canon interpretation. For BIF my preferred combo is S5ii with Sigma 150-600 and Olympus EE 100 dot sight. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! If you really need frills like eye recognition on birds ( although it beats me what for) you can use the light Panasonic S5ii and crop down to 20MP. The AF and IS of the Sigma 70-200 and the Pana are in the same league as the Canons and Nikons. And the sensor rendering of both CL and Panasonic is preferable by far to Leica-conditioned eyes. I especially dislike the Canon interpretation. For BIF my preferred combo is S5ii with Sigma 150-600 and Olympus EE 100 dot sight. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395715-really-light-wildlife-and-sport-combo/?do=findComment&comment=5652393'>More sharing options...
billhart Posted October 11, 2024 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2024 Jaapv do you find the CL with the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 with the 1.4 extender to be a better lens than the Leica L mount 100-400mm (which is a copy of the Sigma). I used the 100-400 on my CL in Africa (I had to manually focus since the CL battery wasn't sufficient to AF the lens) and liked the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 11, 2024 Author Share #17 Posted October 11, 2024 The 70- 200 is certainly a better lens, even with TC faster and more accurate AF, better IQ. However I used the 100-400 happily on the CL. Battery life was not really an issue. I have plenty of spare batteries; they cost next to nothing. The 70-200 will be more power hungry, having dual AF motors and better OIS. But the 2,8 aperture without TC comes in handy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 20, 2024 Author Share #18 Posted October 20, 2024 Well, anyway, I’m in Majete Wildlife Reserve African Parks) in Malawi right now. Stripped down to the essentials , an SL with Sigma 70-200 and S5ii, batterbgrip , TC 1411 and Sigma 150-600, Leica 10x43 BA Jagd and a battery pouch on my belt are all I need or want -and easily portable even at the current 44 degrees C. Captures everything even night/ spotlight shots and action flawlessly. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/395715-really-light-wildlife-and-sport-combo/?do=findComment&comment=5667579'>More sharing options...
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