Sigma 100-400 "Real World Review": The BEST "Affordable" Wildlife / Sports lens for under $700
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Is the Sigma 100-400 the BEST Sports / Wildlife lens for under $700? Check out the video above to see for yourself.
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Lets get some love for those ANIMALS at the Zoo. Which is your favorite animal to see at the zoo? Oh yea, you can download the RAW files to edit for yourself right here froknowsphoto.com/100-400sigma/
Jared Polin Great video. I’ve always loved the polar bears. I’d love to see how the lens holds up indoors in lower light situations, seeing how it’s 6.3 all the way at 400.
Here in Europe we have a lot of zoos with free ranging lemurs.They just run around among the visitors. It's awesome for photos because there is no fence and no glas between you and them. One of these zoos I've been visiting for the last 4 years, their two black and white ruffed lemurs know me so well by now they sit on my lap or my shoulder and just hang out with me. They are really amazing critters! www.flickr.com/photos/mathiasappel/26773396389/
My other favorite are red pandas. Simply because they are so incredibly adorable :) www.flickr.com/photos/mathiasappel/38630014066
Can you make a video about lightroom because adobe make a shit job on it and exemples are multiple. For exemple no layer / name thing on radial filters, no color to distinguish wich is wich. Radial / local filter no black / white, only shadows and highlight, ECT. The print module is a pain and you can't even zoom on it. We really need your help to improve this fucking software with your damn voice.
Working every day with lightroom is cool but i lost so many time ( money so ) because its not "proper".
Jared Polin Great work Fro. Welcome to the realm of Wildlife Photography, nice clicks of the Gorillas, the bird photographs could have been more expressive if shot in wild, but it's fine. I believe that the D500 is every wildlife photographer's dream as it almost offers all the features of D5, but the crop factor gives better telephoto range if fixed to an FX lens, so great choice there to select it for this review. B.T.W. I emailed you a question few weeks back please answer if possible and continue your great work. Peace and love from India, hope you visit soon
You do fine work, bud, but it drives me up the wall that you have zoom out and zoom in reversed (and always have).
"A woman with an absurd hat".
Said the man with a 29 inch afro.
C'mon
hahahahaa
I love the real world review videos, even if I'm not in the market for the item. Very entertaining and great info/instruction.
Travis Nutley agree! I'm in the same situation as you. Just watching because it is entertaining. But also, I did learn some general stuff too about shooting through the glass and fence. Never thought one could get that good photos in those situations
Hey guys, for anyone asking why we didn't compare it to the tamron 100-400, it's not out yet at the time of this release Nov 30th 2017
are you going to also make the Tamron review and compare it with the Sigma?
I can't believe you didn't travel to the future and give us a heads up!
Great review here, if you review the Tamron, please tack on some comparison thoughts if you can - greatly appreciated. Super bonus points if you can compare AF speeds of the two 100-400mms to the new Nikon 70-300mm AF-P for FX. Thank you!
Jared Polin what did you mean when you said you can't let your shutter speed ko below your focal length?
Please explain. The monkey had 1/1600 and 270mm
i visit california in august and also the san diego zoo. Now I need a portable zoom lens. but I can not decide between sigma 100-400 and tamron 100-400. have you been able to test it in the meantime? greetings from bavaria germany
It's always better to have examples of what gear can deliver in situations similar to what people would use it in, rather than some kind of a chart on the wall. These "Real World Reviews" you make are the main reason I watch your channel. Well done.
I’ve just returned from a Safari in deepest Tanzania. The lightweight Tamron 18-400 on my D500 performed absolutely amazingly. It’ll take some beating for its weight and price and flexibility.
"can i pet the penguin" was a little awkward...
Hi Jared, great review. Can you do a review on the tamron 150-600 g2 please?
Great Review, Jared. Definitely a good price for a zoom lens. I am a fan of Tamron. I have an 18-270 Tamron. The 100-400 would give me that extra "reach" for those nature shots. Thanks again.
WOW, i love these series of videos, your input on critiquing your own work, helped me understand quiet a lot. Thanks!!!
Great Vid as always Jared. I really enjoy watching them. I felt exactly the same when I got home after a trip to the zoo, looking at some of the pictures I took: "Meh, not a perfect shot, more like of a snap, but it works for me."
Your goat-whispering voice reminded me of Dug from the movie Up!
Looks like a really good lens, however, Tamron has the 100-400 f4.5-6.3 VC USD (type A035) out. I'm leaning towards the Tamron. I'm a bit Tamron biased since I allways had good luck with the Tamron lenses. And the price is very good aswell. I might need to rent them and see which one I want :-)
Great video, Jared! I always like these kind of videos, review+tutorial+pro tip+travel vlog(?). Very informative. Great work, Jared.
I’m looking at you through the glass, don’t know how much time has passed, oh god it feels like forever
At first, I was like "Why the hell is he doing that sound?", then the camera panned to the turtles. I almost fell from my chair. Great review by the way. :3
Sigma is sharp lens with superb microcontrast, AF and image stabilizer seen to be better at new Tamron.
I had a Sigma 150-600 on my Nikon D3000 and Nikon D7200 and I must say that it is a sharp lens.
Not an easy to hold but it does the job well. I guess that this 100-400 should be even better.
Pairing this lens with a D7500, images are crisp. Headed to Surfers Point to try some action shots. Thanks For the video! Thanks for the insight!
We used to live near the Philly Zoo and loved to go there.
Yes - I really enjoyed this video. Entertaining - funny and informative. Just went out today and purchased one. Just taken my first couple of shots on it right now and about to check them out on the computer.
one thing to note about this lens and it's OS. Upgrade the firmware. Sigma optimized the algorithm and the OS is soo much better now. Completely adjustable using the Sigma dock. Love this lens. It's also fantastically sharp. I love the files I get via my Eos R and 80D
Jared, you give the best, Real World Reviews. I really enjoyed this one:)
love your info, sure helps to understand still working on clearer shots, soccer, lighting and distance!
Jared, I love this review and your images. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and they had a gorilla that was beloved by the city when I was a kid, but I forget his/her name. Sadly, in those days they were still kept in old fashioned, prison-like cages. Anyway, I wanted to ask if you’ve already reviewed, or might someday review the Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6?
awesome video , just looking for lens like this!
Great video Jared and just in time for me. Trying to decide what lenses to get for my D850, Looks like the 150-600 is a go.
jared - a great review. glad you have moved on with the 'spat' with tony. back on form. excellent!
i just love your style of reviews, so refreshing to see!
I know a lot of people will bring up filters, but one simple thing I've started doing is bringing glasses-wipes/extra microfiber cloths in my bag. I wear glasses, so I obviously want them with me anyways, but they're helpful in some situations shooting through windows that may have smudges on them.
Hi Jared...I have watched both of your videos of 100-400 of Sigma as well Tamron. If you are asked which is better of the two, what will your answer be?
this was actually a very nice review! you've come far! great job!
I don't know anything about Nikons, but on most Canon full frame cameras, you can simulate a crop sensor by changing the settings. That way, you can extend the reach of your lenses.
Very good Review jared, I just bought the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 and I'm quite with it, I'm using a Nikon D7500 and it behaves quite well!
Thank you for the review. I just picked up the 70-300mm af-P for my Nikon D7100 and absolutely love it, but where I live in lrenad, the wildlife, and the baseball players I like to take shots of can be just outside of that 300mms reach. This may be what I am looking for...time to start saving I guess. :)
Have any I Shoot Jpeg tshirts ;)
Just pulling your leg :)
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Clothes pegs are great to
I have a Nikon 55-300mm that I love, but I do use a crop sensor and photograph birds. This might just be enough to get the shots I want. Not bad too, considering it's on Amazon for $699 w/usb dock, filters, monopod, and cleaning supplies.
Unrelated to this RWR, have you guys talked about doing any other I shoot raw music videos. I loved the first one. I also miss your instructional content. I know you still publish some, but it seems less frequent lately.
First review of this lens that makes sense to a guy who is not an expert. Great review!
Would be nice to see camera settings displayed live on these reviews and the 5min portrait shootings. At least on the shot previews that pop up during the shoot.
Bought! thanks for the unbiased reviews and sample photos!
Cool vid! I love contemplating nature, discover and meditate...
I really like the real world review and this one did not disappoint. Thanks!
Jared i am watching your videos from a long time now and i absolutely love your videos and your videos have helped me become a better photographer. I just wanted to give a quick suggestion.
I think you should make some videos about printing too !!
Like what are the minimum pixel requirements for a certain size of print, that is dpi, etc. etc. ( I know you already have made one video with the canon printer but i think that does not tell us about the basics of printing)
I think having knowledge about prints is also very important for a photographer.
I hope you read this comment and make a video on this topic.
& I shoot RAW !! 😉
Hey Jared,
Thank you very much for the useful review. I have actually bought this lens and I am really happy about it. I only wanted to ask what should I do if I want to put this on a tripod?
I did not feel any stable without a collar and I could not find any compatible products specifically for this lens on the market.
Hi jared i'm starting to get back into wildlife photography i just got my self the canon 7d mark 2,is the sigma 100-400mm f5.6-6.3 worth buying in 2019 as i'm on a budget thanks
i like that hes not a lens snob any more, nice to see him coming around.
Great review once again Jared!
A trip to the zoo was an awesome way to review the Sigma lens. I would love to have that lens as my regular zoom lens.
Great review, i'm thinking to add zoom lens for my nikon d750, i'm betwen this sigma and 70-200 tamron g2 , what u think? I want it for land scape,cityscape or even birds any time i want, is the 70-200 enough for all types and it gives more image quality than this sigma ?
I like your page when you teach photografy but my english is poor you have videos is spanish really we need learning more and youy are very good teacher thanks and congratulations for your time
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for another great video Jared. I don't have this lens, but I do have the Tamron 18-400, and Nikkor 200-500. The Tamron is ideal for this sort of situation. As someone else says, a polarizing filter may have helped for shooting through glass. Yes it would cut the light a touch, but it didn't look as if light was a problem there.
I really don't think this is the place to discuss the pros and cons of zoos.
The light was definitely a problem in there.
Hey jared how long was this filmed? Or did you just travel to somewhere warmer?
Maybe you can work in a Tamron 18-400 lense review with a comparison to the Sigma 100-400. Roughly same price. Would be interesting to see quality differences.
Sir please tell me which is better Tamron 100-400 or Sigma 100-400?
I just picked up the Tamron version of this lens..
The Tamron is almost assuredly better.
yep, me too. and its better!
I heard it is not as good optically as the sigma
How about a side by side comparison between the Sigma 100-400 and the Sigma 150-600 C. Which one is sharper at 400mm wide open and at f/8?
And of course a wind-tunnel/sniff-test would be great as well. :)
Never mind the Tamron 100-400, how does the Sigma compare to the Tamron 18-400mm lens for APS-C ? IIRC the 18-400 is less expensive and more portable when going on vacation, which reminds me I must try to get to Philly again to visit the zoo, and Pamcakes.....
Had the same bird problem in the zoo... Got some great shots though... Been following you... Learned a lot...
caught the live stream on insta last night,been waiting for this to drop!
Short Q: Are results with this lens as satisfying as with the 18-35 1.8?
Longer version: I shoot mostly crop, and my long lens is the Canon 70-300 IS USM (older version, not the new all-black II). My favorite lens is the Sigma 18-35 1.8, so much that I leave it mounted instead of my 18-135. It focuses fast and produces such satisfying IQ with contrast and sharpness that if I even so much as try on a shot, I usually come away with the winner I want. On the other hand, no matter how hard I try with the 70-300, the ghosting, haloing, and general softness usually leave me underwhelmed, even when I nail focus and composition. It's the worst wide open, of course, but I find I need to stop down to f/10 to even approach satisfying output. The lens was a steal used, but it feels kind of worthless since I never want to mount it.
Is this a worthy replacement that I'll enjoy like the 18-35? That just lets me get the shot without trying to compensate for deficiency?
3:16 _"So it was a good thing that I had the cropped sensor camera there, because I think on the full frame, the 400 may not have been long enough to get the shots that I got."_
I don't really see how this makes sense. Wouldn't cropping the final image of the full-frame sensor be essentially equivalent? (or is it that the full frames have a lower density of pixels?)
You are right, however if you know Jarid, he hates cropping photos post. He wants them to be properly framed in camera
@@Xuntamed01X _"He wants them to be properly framed in camera"_
Yeah, that seems to be the case. It also seems very arbitrary and a rather pointless convention.
Would you pick this on or the Tamron 100-400?
Hi Jared,
Great reviews of the Sigma 100-400 and Tamron 100-400. Which of the two would be better suited for zoo photography on a D7500?
Greets from Germany
Thomas
I love the bokeh effect you get when shooting through a fence. It just looks so weird and cool.
That’s why I love my Nikon D 800. I can shoot full frame or crop sensor. Best of both worlds.
This or the Sigma C 150-600? I usually shoot with m4/3 at zoo with 300(600mm).
I also have Nikon FX camera, 150 can be too long even on FF on this scenario and 400 to 600 is a lot of difference even on FX when shooting to small animals, at the moment we have 800€ vs 1000€ at most, what to do? :) The old 150-500 is bad in sharpness?
Hello, nice video! I have used nikon d300 d600 and now f7500 and I always notice a lot of noise from ISO 400, have you set the noise reduction at high?
What about new Nikon af-p 70-300 4.5-5.6E VR for FX? Reviews say it's sharper, and it coast almost the same, but it has stepper motor nearly silent, useful on videos and much precise on live view focus. Which to choose between this two? I have d610 and want to pair d7200 as crop body. Shooting wide open seems to be similar in performance, but 1/3 on Sigma is a problem?
I say this because sometimes it useless to have VR to reduce shutter time if subject move to fast, you need shorter time and higher iso. What do you think? Thanks
I think also I lose some af points because of minimum aperture over F5.6 with Sigma.
But don't you think that a Sigma or Tamron 150-600 focuses faster than this? Ive heard some bad reps in AF about this lens...
Also those are longer and just a little more expensive...
Yes it is ok cheap lens mmm do you use flash? Or it is a radio sinc ?
wow, great pictures. I love the pictures of the bird at 12:33, great contrast.
i got the tamron one instead because it starts at 4.5 instead of 5
15:35 Ok... This made me giggle like a little kid! HAHA! Oh Jared... "all da poop! It's, GONE!" xD
have you compared this YET to the Tamron 100-400? If not, can you update this post or tell us where to find it? And do you miss not having a tripod mount on the Sigma. Can you use an extender with this lens, and what are the results?
When I was in Philly a few years ago, I went to the Zoo with D5100, 50 1.8, and kit lens 18-55 because that was all I had. Watching this makes me want to go again.
I have a Tamron 150-600 G2. Do you think it is still necessary to buy a 100-400? I am considering getting a 70-200 2.8 and skipping 100-400.
How do you think this lens would work on a sony? Since I know sigma doesn't this in an e-mount.
Can I please download the JPGs not RAW?
- Tony Northrup
18:20...Breeee!
(inside joke, you had to be there)
When shooting through the glass at such a shallow angle, would you have benefited from a polarizing filter to get rid of the reflections?
I got myself a Sigma 150-600mm C and i like it, i want that extra reach and it has Focus Breathing at really close range but thats not a problem. I used my Sigma at 600m with a 1/320sec and they where good but the weather sucked really bad so the iso was way up. I need to wait for more sunny days.
hi just watched your great video im looking to get a 100-400mm lens what would you buy the sigma or the tamron or a used cannon ????
when you're shooting at 400 at f/6.3, does it actually stop the blades down or is it just saying it is at 6.3 to compensate the loss of light? same with a teleconverter.. shooting with an f/4 lens and using a 2x, does it really stop the lens down to f/8?
Was the Ken Rockwell compound not built when you visited?
And this is why IBIS is now a HUGE boon to mirrorless photographers who use zoom lenses.
"Can I pet your penguin", put that in the next fifty shades book
Keen to see the images resolve on a high pixel count sensor like in the D850.
Eres grande Jared.
Te sigo hace dos años.
Saludos desde Chile.
Pablo
What do u recommend for wildlife photography? I have a Sony a6000. Looking for some decent lens. Thank u!
What lens did you use when recording yourself with the blur background?
Hi my name is Aris I would like to ask you a few questions.i bought a Nikon D7000 camera 1st is good? And 2ond I bought also a Vitacon 100-400mm F4.5-6.7 it is good or not? Thanks
Not wishing to be rude but its your hair that attracts the gorillas attention, they see you as one of their own and wondered how your got on the outside.Yes great lens I bought one on your recommendation and love it.
I bought this lens because of this video thank you very much
Hey Jared, I was wondering what camera bag you were using in this video?
I rented the sony a9 and 100-400 to compare wth my 5d mark iv 100-400, I went to the st.augustine alligator zoo, between the smudged and dirty glass and shooting threw nets drove me nuts. I've been to other zoo's and they are all dirty and it sucks to take pictures. The zoo's are great, I love the animals but they really need to clean the glass. Great review.
great video as always!
Can you please do a real world review of the sigma 500mm f4 sports lens?
Is the 5'8" top of head, or top of fro.. you might make 6"2" if you count the fro!
31:47 Can someone please explain why Jared is saying you don't need OS during the day because you'd rather have a faster shutter speed? Thanks!
Would this be good for portrait work as well? I didn’t watch the whole video so I didn’t see if you stated that or not.