Don't forget that at full zoom, this 600mm monster effectively becomes a 900mm lens when coupled to an apsc sensor camera. As with any lens, it has its limitations, but it's nothing method and technique can't overcome. I have this lense and for the price, it is difficult to beat indeed. Excellent video thank you.
Great and honest review. I have had it for a couple years and your comments were very accurate. Main thing is it produces sharp images. All other issues I can deal with. You can't fix a soft lens.
I'm glad you found it helpful. I try to keep my reviews focused on real world use, and my opinion of the results. Anyone can look up the tech specs, you don't need me to spend 6 minutes reading them to you!
If weight is an issue then the Sigma 600-600mm really makes sense. But where the 60-600mm lens really shines is that it's one the few camera lenses that is "Parfocal" meaning it retains perfect focus at all zooms levels. A necessity for shooting high-end video. The Sigma 150-600mm sport is NOT PARFOCAL so if you shoot video this is not the sense for you. All Cine Lenses are par focal but Cinema lenses are quite expensive for this reason. Understand that more than 90% of the photography lenses by Canon, Nikon and yes Sony are not parfocal because the cost to make it that way. Some lens come close to being parfocal but be careful because if you are not paying attention you can get burnered by that almost perfect focus. For critical work keep it parfocal. Also even if you are not much of a videographer having the focus still perfect even though you have zoomed in and out is a boon for nature photographers.
Thanks for the reviewI just bought one but haven't used it yet. A less expensive but great Tamron lens for indoor sports is the 70-210 F/4. Its F/4 through the whole focal length.
I have the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and it's a fabulous lens. I do like having a constant aperture throughout the zoom range, but sometimes compromise is necessary.
Thank you. I occasionally have focus issues as well. When that happens, I set the focusing distance switch to the appropriate range, rather then "full" and it usually clears it up.
Just subscribed brother...I have the Z7II and have been looking for this exact review. I bought the lens and was afraid I made a mistake...thanks for putting me at ease!
I know this video is a few years old, but I have this lens and use it with great success on my Cannon R5. Duade Paton has some settings that help a lot with some slight focus pulsing that can occur when shooting especially close subjects. I actually do keep my lens in the nice case when I'm not using it. It's a really nice case so why not?
Thank you :) Nice review. So far, Id say your pretty much spot on. I just bought this lens for my Canon R5... but haven't been able to really get out and give it a real workout, due to work, and weather. But quite anxious, and pretty confident.
Nice quick video on how you like your lens. I'm trying to figure out buying this one, or, the Tamron G2 150-600mm lens. Anyway, thanks for the upload. Only "negative" is the background music. It's not needed.......
The Tamron G2s are really nice. In fact I have the 70-200 G2 and it's amazing. Thanks for the feedback. Some folks like the music, some don't. I usually put it in because I tend to like videos that have it. I do sometimes get the levels wrong though.
My Sigma150-600mm C got some kind of fungus behind the front lens. I contacted Sigma and they refused to repair it so i did some research and found someone who clean retro lenses and stuff. Now its like new :-)
I've been eyeing that lens for a while. I bought the Nikkor 55-200mm DX lens and the range added over the 18-55 kit lens didn't feel like 200mm lol. I still found birds just 30 yards away still very small. Cropping helps but not enough to make up the differance. 900$ is still a bit out of my range ATM. It also comes down to. Do I want to invest in more glass? Or save up for a mirrorless? My d7200 is amazing though and I have no reason to replace it so here I sit, fighting G.A.S lol Not to mention wanting to upgrade my video equipment too lol. Great review! Always good to have a review that isnt TOO full of lfuff. Good balance of fact vs real world application!
Thanks Chris! I'm finding with the telephoto lenses that no matter how much reach you have, you always end up wanting just a little bit more! I started with the 70-300 mm (DX kit version) on the D3400 and used that for quite a while before saving up for this lens. It is important to think about your future path before a purchase though. For me, I knew I wanted to eventually go full-frame, and would most likely stick with Nikon. Since this lens is designed as a FX (although it works great on DX as well), it was a perfect match for me.
Great video! Of course the biggest problem with these lenses are the light that goes in. I own a 7d but want to upgrade to a 90d I hope that help with noise
Oct 2022 - Yours is probably the clearest I feel most honest review of this SIGMA lens. Thank you! I also have a Nikon D3400. I was happy to hear that you paired the lens with that camera body. My only hesitation for purchase is when you said the lens sometimes hunts for focus. It also has slight chromatic aberration. So is that a dealbreaker or you still recommend the lens for the camera body Nikon D3400 that I have?
Thank you for the kind words! I would definitely still recommend this lens, especially considering the jump in price to get similar reach with a Nikon lens. I still use mine, although primarily on a D500 now.
@@SouthernExposure Okay! I think I am going to go for it!! Did you get a UV filter for it? What is the diameter? I learned with SIGMA lenses it is best to go with a better grade UV filter. Or else sharpness is degraded somewhat.
Nice and short summary, without unnecessary information. I like. I just don't completely agree with the sealing part. Sigma, and not only them, are careful with their language, for sure. But not because they seek to mislead the customer, but quite the opposite. It's just that the seal is there and it is specified that it is only about the back. Sigma (and not only them) are a company that would not allow itself to deliberately mislead customers. In short, there is no other seal than the bayonet area, and nowhere do they claim otherwise. Maybe some people would like this lens to have a sealing class like the sports version, but for this weight and price, there is no way.
I've been watching a lot of reviews matching the Sigma 150-600 against the Nikon 200-500. Decided to go with the Sigma and took the plunge. According to the tracker, it will arrive tomorrow. I was already excited but now, after watching your video, I'm as excited as a kid at Christmas! Your video makes me feel like I've made the right decision. Thanks for the review! Have a Merry Christmas!
If you have not gotten the usb dock to update the firmware and make adjustment to the lens, get one it really helps to get the most out of the lens. This lens does have a learning curve but once mastered it is a very good lens
Hello Larry, You mentioned that you've used this lens on a D3400. Can you share your experience with that combo? Have you ever used it with a teleconverter? I'm planning to buy this lens and use it on a D3500 but I'm a bit afraid of the low light situations.. Thanks in advance, Tom.
Low light is challenging, especially at the long end. Once the sun is up, you should have enough light in most situations. I would stay away from a teleconverter though. It will take away another stop of light, and when you work in the crop factor, you have almost 900mm of reach compared to full frame at the long end.
That's funny because I just picked up a new D500 about a week ago to shoot mainly with this lens! So far the focusing looks great without any adjustments to the lens or camera. I don't have a teleconverter though.
I wanted to pick up the 150-600 for airshows and birding, but unfortunately I can't because I'm not a licensed professional photographer so nobody could legal sell me one so I had to make due with a used canon 70-200 with a 2x teleconverter. It works for now.
Thank you I just wanted to know if the AF worked between that Sigma 150-600 C lens. I just got my Z6 and now realize some of my Nikon lens, the AF does not work for half my lens. I appreciate the review too! Aloha 😁🤙🏽
I would also check out the Nikon 200-500...in my opinion its the best choice by a long shot...and worth the extra cash...I have used the 200-500 for 3 years now heavily during Bald Eagle season and it hasn't complained... The Sigma is good and might be right for you, if it is I hope you get it and enjoy it...
Thank you! The lens pairs nicely with my D500. Body only is $1500 new, but you might be able to find a used one that fits the budget. If not, the D7500 is another nice crop sensor body that would work well: amzn.to/2V3vKe6 Hope this helps.
Awesome, and I love your explanations of the "reciprocal rule." Question: given the fact that this lens is considered a starter lens for super telephoto birding and sports, if you could upgrade, what would you upgrade to?
Thank you! As for your question, that's a tough one. There is the Sigma Sport version of this lens, which has better weather sealing and is reportedly a little sharper, but I don't think I would make that jump. I guess it would depend on what aspect of the lens you wanted to improve on. If you want to keep the reach of the 600mm, but improve sharpness and light gathering, you're looking at a 600mm f4 and that comes at a hefty price. If you want better sharpness, about the same light gathering, and better weather sealing there is the Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF. And if you really want to work in low light but the reach isn't that important, you could go to a 400mm f2.8, but again it's quite spendy. Hope this helps.
Awesome video! How would you compare this to the canon 70-300mm ism ii in sharpness? Is it the same if you crop the 300mm instead of reaching out with sigma 600mm?
Thank you! I can't compare those 2 lenses directly, but here are some general thoughts. Lenses from the major manufacturers are generally a little sharper than the third party offerings, like Sigma and Tamron. But the difference is getting hard to see. As far as cropping, unless you have a really high megapixel camera, getting the shot as close as possible in camera is always preferably to cropping in post. Hope this helps!
I Want to use this lens with either my Canon 6D or my Canon M 50. I’m going on a safari in Nairobi in February and I would like to take the M 50 instead of the 6D. Which would you recommend?
Personally, I would probably go with the 6D. The crop sensor on the M50 will give you more reach, but the full frame 6D will be an advantage with low light. Also, the M50 would require an adapter, right? That may affect AF performance. Either way, enjoy the trip!
6D is probably the best camera for this lens. Check out the review of Christopher Frost Photography. EF-M to EF adapter would not effect the AF. A speed booster won't work since this is not a Canon lens. This lens performs worse on aps-c. So i'd take the 6D with you and put a 24-70 equivalent on the M50 for when animals get close.
Hmm. Wonder if it works better on the Z6 with the native F to Z adapter than it does on Sony cameras like the A7iii with the sigma MC11 Canon FE to Sony E adapter.
Hi, I have the exact same camera a nikon D3400 with the nikkor 70-300mm but I am planning to change the lens. I would love to hear from you on how does the camera perform with the sigma 150-600mm lens specifically. I have my doubts on whether I'd be able to get nice blurry backgrounds while shooting in 600mm. Which memory card do you use?just to know if it processes photos fast after for example shooting a burst. Thank you very much Cheers
The Sigma 15-600 matches nicely to the D3400. And even though it does have a bit smaller maximum aperture, the longer focal length does allow you to get nice blurry backgrounds, as long as there is some separation from your subject. It won't be as smooth as an f4, but still pretty good. The second question doesn't really have anything to do with the lens. Personally in the D3400 I use a Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-1 / U3 (amzn.to/3rZNC5j) and it works nicely. But whatever card you're using now will perform exactly the same regardless of the lens. Hope this helps.
Tough call. The Canon will have an edge in sharpness and focus speed, but at a pretty hefty price. The Sigma has a larger zoom range and more reach. Good luck either way, and thanks for watching.
Nice and helpfull video with nice presentation... i have nikon D5300. After firmware update can i use this sigma 150-600 lens with full fuction enble??
Did you try the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 E ED VR on a DX ? ;) ...if you want something long and compact, but not so heavy as the 70-200 or 150-600.
I have the non-VR version of that lens and have used it quite a bit on D3400 and D5500. Definitely easier to lug around! And I believe the VR version not only has the image stabilization, but has better optic performance too.
I have the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 E ED VR and use it with my D5300 and get really clear photos. Yes it has image stabilization. I use it for birds, wildlife and flowers, but wanted more reach to get small birds and difficult to get to animals, so I have just ordered the Sigma 150-600mm lens. I am really looking forward to using it once I get it.
Great video. By the way I do sports photography, and willing to buy contemporary lens, probably similar deal. Not amateur equipment is pro as well under budget
Hi! I have a Canon 77D (aps-c). I'm needing sharp tele lens for wildlife photography. I'm thinking Sigma 150-600 C or 60-600. 60-600 is about twice as expensive than 150-600C. What you recommend? :)
If you have a lens that covers the "standard - telephoto" range already, I would say go for the 150-600. In fact, in most cases I would recommend pairing the 150-600 with a 70-200, which is what I do. That meant I had to wait an extra year to save up the money, but it was worth it.
I have not, sorry. You were probably more interested in the optical quality through a converter, but I can tell you that on a APS-C size sensor the 900mm equivalent at the far end is A LOT of reach!
How is it all the way out at 600mm in terms of sharpness? I have the Nikkor 80-400 VR(the old one with the slow AF auto focus) and it's pretty difficult to get anything sharp with it out at the far end. Looking for something to extend range and sharpness at range and have had my eye on this lens for awhile for wildlife/birds.
I can't make a direct comparison, as I haven't used the 80-400. I can say that most of my shots with this lens are at or near 600mm. The corners get a little soft, but overall I have not been disappointed. One of my favorite photos is of a white egret taken at 600mm and I have a 16"x24" print of it on my wall.
TeKnoVKNG23 Hey! Nice to see someone else also using the old 80-400. I use mine with a Nikon D90 and I’m also desperate for an upgrade. Let me know how you like it! On a side note, I’ve invested in this noise removal (with basic sharpening) software called Denoise AI, and it’s been a game changer, especially with my mentioned outdated setup.
Most lenses suffer at the far end. Usually if if you step down just a bit for example 280mm rather than at 300 you should find the images will become sharper. Also what F number are using the lens at. My Nikkor 70-300 is crystal clear at any focal range at F8, which is the lens sweet spot. My 18-55 is also best at f8, but my 10-20mm lens is best at f11. Using spot, centre weighted or matrix will also affect how your camera focuses on objects and can cause out of focus shots. If you haven't tried it yet take some photos of something with the lens set at around 370mm on your lens and try different f stops. Also the further away something is from the lens the harder it will be for the lens to capture the image clearly, especially variable aperature lenses. All lenses no matter how good they are will have there limit. Hope this helps.
The difference between 400mm and 600mm is pretty significant. It's really nice to have that much reach without using teleconverters. And if your interested, here's my video on our day at the races: ua-cam.com/video/QvUIzyEHtaU/v-deo.html
The version with the Canon mount should work well with that camera. The crop factor of the APS-C sized sensor will make this lens the equivalent of about 225-900mm which is great for wildlife. As for calibration, each lens/camera combo is different. Take some photos at varying focal lengths and examine them to determine if it is focusing where you expect and decide from there.
It works great for photographing the moon. However, for true astrophotography the relatively small maximum aperture (f/5-6.3) could be a problem. You might be able to overcome this with a high quality star tracker for longer exposures, but that's beyond my experience level. If you're just getting started in astro, a good place to begin is with photos of the Milky Way galactic core. I was able to get some nice results using the Z6 and the 24-70mm f/4 kit lens. I have a video on that here: ua-cam.com/video/ueqk2sdqrYk/v-deo.html
Absolutely. Long telephoto zoom lenses used to be well out of reach for hobbyists, but the third party vendors like Sigma and Tamron have changed that offering great image quality at an affordable price.
I got the lens last year with TC 1.4. I can confirm that for an amature photographer is the best zoom lens money can buy. It has a small problem with the focus ( mine has ) but that can be resolved if you have the Sigma dock or if you know someone who has it to update the firmware.
@@andreisebe2999 Hi Andrei, did you ever get your focus issues resolved for your 150-600 C? I just got mine and even with the dock, does not focus between 400 and 600mm. Seems to have an overlap or double image. I am not sure if I should return it?
@@hdhomesllc9813 My issue with it was never resolved it and its not a big deal ( can't find a dock ) , is like....jumping or twitching when focusing. I saw it specially when taking photos of the moon but nothing serious and it is not always. Not to focus between 400 and 600mm never happened to me not even wen using the TC. If the problem is constant, I think you should return it and get a new one. Maybe you got a bad batch or something.
@@andreisebe2999 I finally got the sigma dock and did some tweaks on the lens. Also, changed the settings on the lens for photo only by turning the OS off, removed the cheap lens filter and now it is doing great. I love it
I bought this lens a week ago with the usb dock. They say that I should use the free software to calibrate the lens, after reading differing accounts on how to calibrate a lens is looks like a total pain. Have you or any of your subscribers gone to the lengths that it takes and calibrated this lens?
I think to be fair everybody knows the "C" is not built for bad weather or rough treatment, you get what you pay for, I have the "C" and it's been a great lens for about 4 years
Very well presented. I watch the whole video. I've had one for my 7d2 for over a year but images are appearing soft to me. I was looking for calibration vids using dock and images I could check against mine. If you could advise please do but if not ,good vid.subbed.
You can get a calibration card pretty cheap. Take photos of the card according to the instructions and you'll be able to tell whether the lens is front focusing or back focusing. Then fine tune the auto focus in the camera body. Hope this helps.
I've had this lens for 6 months now and LOVE it. I paid $650 used for it and it's worth twice that easy.
It is good to hear your opinion Kenneth
Don't forget that at full zoom, this 600mm monster effectively becomes a 900mm lens when coupled to an apsc sensor camera. As with any lens, it has its limitations, but it's nothing method and technique can't overcome. I have this lense and for the price, it is difficult to beat indeed.
Excellent video thank you.
“You could literally beat him to death with it” that made me laugh! Great video 👍🏻
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great and honest review. I have had it for a couple years and your comments were very accurate. Main thing is it produces sharp images. All other issues I can deal with. You can't fix a soft lens.
Thanks for the comment! For the money, you just can't beat this lens.
I just purchased one, used for £700. It’s one of the sharpest zoom lenses I’ve ever owned.
Great review. Straightforward, clear, covers the stuff that I want to know without getting overly technical. 👍🏾
I'm glad you found it helpful. I try to keep my reviews focused on real world use, and my opinion of the results. Anyone can look up the tech specs, you don't need me to spend 6 minutes reading them to you!
Love this lens. And I've used it in sandy conditions, snow and rain without problems. It quite tough.
Good to hear. I have had mine in sandy, and very humid conditions, but haven't yet pulled it out in the rain.
Cheers. I take delivery tomorrow for this lens. Can't wait. It'll be used on my Nikon D3500
Is it working good on the D3500? Thinking about ordering this lebs
@@jonasholmgren3235 yes...really pleased with it.
Very authentic review, thanks for your time in presenting it so professionally, kind regards from Peter Bennett, Melbourne, Australia.
Thank you Peter, glad you enjoyed it.
If weight is an issue then the Sigma 600-600mm really makes sense. But where the 60-600mm lens really shines is that it's one the few camera lenses that is "Parfocal" meaning it retains perfect focus at all zooms levels. A necessity for shooting high-end video. The Sigma 150-600mm sport is NOT PARFOCAL so if you shoot video this is not the sense for you. All Cine Lenses are par focal but Cinema lenses are quite expensive for this reason. Understand that more than 90% of the photography lenses by Canon, Nikon and yes Sony are not parfocal because the cost to make it that way. Some lens come close to being parfocal but be careful because if you are not paying attention you can get burnered by that almost perfect focus. For critical work keep it parfocal. Also even if you are not much of a videographer having the focus still perfect even though you have zoomed in and out is a boon for nature photographers.
Thanks for the reviewI just bought one but haven't used it yet.
A less expensive but great Tamron lens for indoor sports is the 70-210 F/4. Its F/4 through the whole focal length.
I have the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and it's a fabulous lens. I do like having a constant aperture throughout the zoom range, but sometimes compromise is necessary.
Struggling with focus issues with this lens. But u r candid and thats really appreciated. Best always
Thank you.
I occasionally have focus issues as well. When that happens, I set the focusing distance switch to the appropriate range, rather then "full" and it usually clears it up.
Awesome videos. You’ve helped me on getting this lens and help with flash with this camera. Very well presented on both occasions. Thank you
You're welcome! It's always nice to hear that people are getting value from my videos.
One the best reviews I have watched about any subject. Down to earth for the amateur. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Just subscribed brother...I have the Z7II and have been looking for this exact review. I bought the lens and was afraid I made a mistake...thanks for putting me at ease!
Thanks for the sub! Glad you found the video helpful.
I know this video is a few years old, but I have this lens and use it with great success on my Cannon R5. Duade Paton has some settings that help a lot with some slight focus pulsing that can occur when shooting especially close subjects. I actually do keep my lens in the nice case when I'm not using it. It's a really nice case so why not?
Thank you :) Nice review. So far, Id say your pretty much spot on. I just bought this lens for my Canon R5... but haven't been able to really get out and give it a real workout, due to work, and weather. But quite anxious, and pretty confident.
Nice quick video on how you like your lens. I'm trying to figure out buying this one, or, the Tamron G2 150-600mm lens. Anyway, thanks for the upload. Only "negative" is the background music. It's not needed.......
The Tamron G2s are really nice. In fact I have the 70-200 G2 and it's amazing. Thanks for the feedback. Some folks like the music, some don't. I usually put it in because I tend to like videos that have it. I do sometimes get the levels wrong though.
Super helpful, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing Video With Clear Information. Thank you!
Loved that Intro Larry
Keep making great videos
Best regards, Rick
Thanks Rick! It only took about 5 takes, and lots of worrying about knocking over my whole kit!
Yeah it was a nice intro with the Cookie dough music.. Nice presentation too..
My Sigma150-600mm C got some kind of fungus behind the front lens. I contacted Sigma and they refused to repair it so i did some research and found someone who clean retro lenses and stuff. Now its like new :-)
Quanto tempo deu fungo ?
@@rui7773 Google Translate: Não posso dizer exatamente. talvez 3 meses... ficou sem uso no armário por um tempo.
@@ToxicScorpion1989, Good to know, thanks so much for the reply! Hug 🇧🇷👍!
One of the best review, will it be compatible for Nikon D3500?
Thank you! Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3500. In fact when I first bought it I was using it on the D3400.
I've been eyeing that lens for a while. I bought the Nikkor 55-200mm DX lens and the range added over the 18-55 kit lens didn't feel like 200mm lol. I still found birds just 30 yards away still very small. Cropping helps but not enough to make up the differance. 900$ is still a bit out of my range ATM. It also comes down to. Do I want to invest in more glass? Or save up for a mirrorless? My d7200 is amazing though and I have no reason to replace it so here I sit, fighting G.A.S lol Not to mention wanting to upgrade my video equipment too lol. Great review! Always good to have a review that isnt TOO full of lfuff. Good balance of fact vs real world application!
Thanks Chris! I'm finding with the telephoto lenses that no matter how much reach you have, you always end up wanting just a little bit more! I started with the 70-300 mm (DX kit version) on the D3400 and used that for quite a while before saving up for this lens. It is important to think about your future path before a purchase though. For me, I knew I wanted to eventually go full-frame, and would most likely stick with Nikon. Since this lens is designed as a FX (although it works great on DX as well), it was a perfect match for me.
Great video!
Of course the biggest problem with these lenses are the light that goes in.
I own a 7d but want to upgrade to a 90d I hope that help with noise
Oct 2022 - Yours is probably the clearest I feel most honest review of this SIGMA lens. Thank you! I also have a Nikon D3400. I was happy to hear that you paired the lens with that camera body. My only hesitation for purchase is when you said the lens sometimes hunts for focus. It also has slight chromatic aberration. So is that a dealbreaker or you still recommend the lens for the camera body Nikon D3400 that I have?
Thank you for the kind words! I would definitely still recommend this lens, especially considering the jump in price to get similar reach with a Nikon lens. I still use mine, although primarily on a D500 now.
@@SouthernExposure Okay! I think I am going to go for it!! Did you get a UV filter for it? What is the diameter? I learned with SIGMA lenses it is best to go with a better grade UV filter. Or else sharpness is degraded somewhat.
Nice and short summary, without unnecessary information. I like. I just don't completely agree with the sealing part. Sigma, and not only them, are careful with their language, for sure. But not because they seek to mislead the customer, but quite the opposite. It's just that the seal is there and it is specified that it is only about the back. Sigma (and not only them) are a company that would not allow itself to deliberately mislead customers. In short, there is no other seal than the bayonet area, and nowhere do they claim otherwise. Maybe some people would like this lens to have a sealing class like the sports version, but for this weight and price, there is no way.
Agreed. "Mislead" was probably too strong a word. Thanks for the feedback.
I've been watching a lot of reviews matching the Sigma 150-600 against the Nikon 200-500. Decided to go with the Sigma and took the plunge. According to the tracker, it will arrive tomorrow. I was already excited but now, after watching your video, I'm as excited as a kid at Christmas! Your video makes me feel like I've made the right decision. Thanks for the review! Have a Merry Christmas!
I made the same comparison before I bought mine. I think you will be pleased with it. Merry Christmas!
If you have not gotten the usb dock to update the firmware and make adjustment to the lens, get one it really helps to get the most out of the lens. This lens does have a learning curve but once mastered it is a very good lens
Hello Larry, You mentioned that you've used this lens on a D3400. Can you share your experience with that combo? Have you ever used it with a teleconverter? I'm planning to buy this lens and use it on a D3500 but I'm a bit afraid of the low light situations..
Thanks in advance,
Tom.
Low light is challenging, especially at the long end. Once the sun is up, you should have enough light in most situations. I would stay away from a teleconverter though. It will take away another stop of light, and when you work in the crop factor, you have almost 900mm of reach compared to full frame at the long end.
Great review, Particular about the part of going up to Commerce which is what I'm going to do next week with this lens. Maybe I'll see you there.
Man, I wish, but I won't make it this year. Sad too since this is the last year for Atlanta Dragway.
Thanks for sharing this review. Purchased this lens for a cousin and was looking for some info
I think your cousin will be pleased.
The lens is a great lens on the d500 . This lens with a 1.4 sigma teleconverter will auto focus on the d500 with very good accuracy.
That's funny because I just picked up a new D500 about a week ago to shoot mainly with this lens! So far the focusing looks great without any adjustments to the lens or camera. I don't have a teleconverter though.
What does a teleconverter do?
@@GilesFunnell Extends the focal length. Usually by 1.4x or 2.0x
How did it go with the Z6 Nikon FTZ mount adapter? I just bought the Sigma for wildlife using my Z6 and FTZ. Great video btw. Very helpful.
Thank you! I have zero complaints about the FTZ adapter.
I got canon 1500D. Just wondering if i should take it. No plans to buy body now.
I wanted to pick up the 150-600 for airshows and birding, but unfortunately I can't because I'm not a licensed professional photographer so nobody could legal sell me one so I had to make due with a used canon 70-200 with a 2x teleconverter. It works for now.
What? Do you need a license for this? Where do you live?
Just ordered this, gonna be fun with all the wildlife around my new place of residence..
Thank you I just wanted to know if the AF worked between that Sigma 150-600 C lens. I just got my Z6 and now realize some of my Nikon lens, the AF does not work for half my lens. I appreciate the review too! Aloha 😁🤙🏽
I've had no AF issues using it adapted to the Z6.
great review my dude \m/ ive just picked this bad boy up and im loving it.
Thank you! It's a great lens, I still use mine all the time.
Straight to the point! Thank you 🙏
I would also check out the Nikon 200-500...in my opinion its the best choice by a long shot...and worth the extra cash...I have used the 200-500 for 3 years now heavily during Bald Eagle season and it hasn't complained... The Sigma is good and might be right for you, if it is I hope you get it and enjoy it...
I went with the Sigma to save a few bucks. That money went in the bank to hopefully one day fund the purchase of one of the big f4 primes.
@@SouthernExposure I understand a 600mm f4 would be nice
Great review! Which nikon body do you suggest to keep a 2000 usd budget betweet lenses and body?
Thank you! The lens pairs nicely with my D500. Body only is $1500 new, but you might be able to find a used one that fits the budget. If not, the D7500 is another nice crop sensor body that would work well: amzn.to/2V3vKe6
Hope this helps.
4 years late but thanks for an awesome straightforward review, i think ill bite the bullet and get it
Awesome, and I love your explanations of the "reciprocal rule."
Question: given the fact that this lens is considered a starter lens for super telephoto birding and sports, if you could upgrade, what would you upgrade to?
Thank you!
As for your question, that's a tough one. There is the Sigma Sport version of this lens, which has better weather sealing and is reportedly a little sharper, but I don't think I would make that jump. I guess it would depend on what aspect of the lens you wanted to improve on. If you want to keep the reach of the 600mm, but improve sharpness and light gathering, you're looking at a 600mm f4 and that comes at a hefty price. If you want better sharpness, about the same light gathering, and better weather sealing there is the Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF. And if you really want to work in low light but the reach isn't that important, you could go to a 400mm f2.8, but again it's quite spendy. Hope this helps.
Hello, would you say the 150-600 contemporary is better than the tamron 150-600 G2? I cannot seem to find an answer.
Awesome video! How would you compare this to the canon 70-300mm ism ii in sharpness? Is it the same if you crop the 300mm instead of reaching out with sigma 600mm?
Thank you!
I can't compare those 2 lenses directly, but here are some general thoughts. Lenses from the major manufacturers are generally a little sharper than the third party offerings, like Sigma and Tamron. But the difference is getting hard to see.
As far as cropping, unless you have a really high megapixel camera, getting the shot as close as possible in camera is always preferably to cropping in post. Hope this helps!
@@SouthernExposure it does thanks for the response 🙂
Hello thanks, what about this lens for outdoor portrait photography? I currently use Canon 70-300 but I'm curious going this 150-600
How do you store your lens to prevent fungus? Mine I'm careful but it appears white dots inside often!
I Want to use this lens with either my Canon 6D or my Canon M 50. I’m going on a safari in Nairobi in February and I would like to take the M 50 instead of the 6D. Which would you recommend?
Personally, I would probably go with the 6D. The crop sensor on the M50 will give you more reach, but the full frame 6D will be an advantage with low light. Also, the M50 would require an adapter, right? That may affect AF performance. Either way, enjoy the trip!
6D is probably the best camera for this lens. Check out the review of Christopher Frost Photography. EF-M to EF adapter would not effect the AF. A speed booster won't work since this is not a Canon lens. This lens performs worse on aps-c. So i'd take the 6D with you and put a 24-70 equivalent on the M50 for when animals get close.
just got this lens for a nikon d60. what settings on the lens do you recommend for handheld planespotting pics? kinda new to this big lens.
do you think this lens is good for plane spotting?
Hello, Which adaptor u used in NikonD3400 for this lens ?
No adapter needed. It is the standard Nikon F-mount.
Hmm. Wonder if it works better on the Z6 with the native F to Z adapter than it does on Sony cameras like the A7iii with the sigma MC11 Canon FE to Sony E adapter.
Unfortunately, I've only used it on Nikon bodies.
Will it give good results with Canon 1500d?
Hi, I have the exact same camera a nikon D3400 with the nikkor 70-300mm but I am planning to change the lens. I would love to hear from you on how does the camera perform with the sigma 150-600mm lens specifically. I have my doubts on whether I'd be able to get nice blurry backgrounds while shooting in 600mm. Which memory card do you use?just to know if it processes photos fast after for example shooting a burst.
Thank you very much
Cheers
The Sigma 15-600 matches nicely to the D3400. And even though it does have a bit smaller maximum aperture, the longer focal length does allow you to get nice blurry backgrounds, as long as there is some separation from your subject. It won't be as smooth as an f4, but still pretty good.
The second question doesn't really have anything to do with the lens. Personally in the D3400 I use a Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-1 / U3 (amzn.to/3rZNC5j) and it works nicely. But whatever card you're using now will perform exactly the same regardless of the lens. Hope this helps.
good day sir, thank you for this video i really appreciate it. can you also review a nikon 80-400 mm.
thanks. really can't decide btw. this lens, canon 100-400, sigma 100-400...tamrons seem out of the question due to focus issues...
Tough call. The Canon will have an edge in sharpness and focus speed, but at a pretty hefty price. The Sigma has a larger zoom range and more reach. Good luck either way, and thanks for watching.
What monopod you use on here?
Pretty nice and informative review! I would appreciate if you post link to your pictures in high res. :)
very excellent description thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I know that this lens is not fully sealed. It isnt “dust proof” because i bought it used and saw big enough amounts of dust to know that.
Do you use a UV filter (or other filters) on this lens?
Nice and helpfull video with nice presentation... i have nikon D5300. After firmware update can i use this sigma 150-600 lens with full fuction enble??
Yes, definitely
You mentioned you are using it with a Z6. Any performance issues so far?
None that I can notice. It seems to perform just as well with the adapter as it does on the 2 f-mount bodies I've used it on.
Just now watched this video... I'm planning to buy this... Will this lens adopt with canon 80d?
Yes, you just need to get the Canon version. I'll try to attach a link here:
amzn.to/2N151Yv
Thank you, big help!
You're welcome!
Did you try the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 E ED VR on a DX ? ;)
...if you want something long and compact, but not so heavy as the 70-200 or 150-600.
I have the non-VR version of that lens and have used it quite a bit on D3400 and D5500. Definitely easier to lug around! And I believe the VR version not only has the image stabilization, but has better optic performance too.
I have the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 E ED VR and use it with my D5300 and get really clear photos. Yes it has image stabilization. I use it for birds, wildlife and flowers, but wanted more reach to get small birds and difficult to get to animals, so I have just ordered the Sigma 150-600mm lens. I am really looking forward to using it once I get it.
Great video. By the way I do sports photography, and willing to buy contemporary lens, probably similar deal. Not amateur equipment is pro as well under budget
How does it perform with an 1.4x extender ?
great video and the detail explanation amazing, thanks
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
My pleasure to you, son of the southern
Hi! I have a Canon 77D (aps-c). I'm needing sharp tele lens for wildlife photography. I'm thinking Sigma 150-600 C or 60-600. 60-600 is about twice as expensive than 150-600C.
What you recommend? :)
If you have a lens that covers the "standard - telephoto" range already, I would say go for the 150-600. In fact, in most cases I would recommend pairing the 150-600 with a 70-200, which is what I do. That meant I had to wait an extra year to save up the money, but it was worth it.
Nice lens, but for the weight. It can easily kill a tripod.
Thanks for the information
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
my copy fell apart after three years of use, the screws loosened inside and the back part dangles
Very good review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Good video. Have you used a converter with this lens? Thanks
I have not, sorry. You were probably more interested in the optical quality through a converter, but I can tell you that on a APS-C size sensor the 900mm equivalent at the far end is A LOT of reach!
It would be hard to get a shot of top fuel with anything! Those things rattle your eyes when they go by...lol....but I love it!!!
Can we use sigma 150-600 contemporary with canon m50 mark ii ?
Thanks for sharing 👍
Hi - thanks for the video. Can we use this lens on Nikon D5100?
Yes, it will work on the D5100. Thanks!
How does this sigma lens work with ftz adopter in Nikon z6??plz answer me sir🙏
How is it all the way out at 600mm in terms of sharpness? I have the Nikkor 80-400 VR(the old one with the slow AF auto focus) and it's pretty difficult to get anything sharp with it out at the far end. Looking for something to extend range and sharpness at range and have had my eye on this lens for awhile for wildlife/birds.
I can't make a direct comparison, as I haven't used the 80-400. I can say that most of my shots with this lens are at or near 600mm. The corners get a little soft, but overall I have not been disappointed. One of my favorite photos is of a white egret taken at 600mm and I have a 16"x24" print of it on my wall.
@@SouthernExposure Awesome, good to know. Going to pick this up as soon as I can afford it.
TeKnoVKNG23 Hey! Nice to see someone else also using the old 80-400. I use mine with a Nikon D90 and I’m also desperate for an upgrade. Let me know how you like it!
On a side note, I’ve invested in this noise removal (with basic sharpening) software called Denoise AI, and it’s been a game changer, especially with my mentioned outdated setup.
Most lenses suffer at the far end. Usually if if you step down just a bit for example 280mm rather than at 300 you should find the images will become sharper. Also what F number are using the lens at. My Nikkor 70-300 is crystal clear at any focal range at F8, which is the lens sweet spot. My 18-55 is also best at f8, but my 10-20mm lens is best at f11. Using spot, centre weighted or matrix will also affect how your camera focuses on objects and can cause out of focus shots. If you haven't tried it yet take some photos of something with the lens set at around 370mm on your lens and try different f stops. Also the further away something is from the lens the harder it will be for the lens to capture the image clearly, especially variable aperature lenses. All lenses no matter how good they are will have there limit. Hope this helps.
Do all sigma lens fit all canon cameras? I have an eso rebel t7
Nice informative video thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Is it a good option for D7500? Dx with 1.6 crop is making me anxious for blurry or blacked pictures...
I've used this lens on 3 different crop sensor cameras and it works great.
NHRA nice! I have a 18-400 super zoom Tamron lens, I use for vacation, not to big. looking at this one to get Eagle shots that are a little far away.
The difference between 400mm and 600mm is pretty significant. It's really nice to have that much reach without using teleconverters. And if your interested, here's my video on our day at the races: ua-cam.com/video/QvUIzyEHtaU/v-deo.html
Sir.. I am using 80d canon... Planning 150 600 lens... Is it a good pair? Do I need to calibrate after buying a brand new?
The version with the Canon mount should work well with that camera. The crop factor of the APS-C sized sensor will make this lens the equivalent of about 225-900mm which is great for wildlife. As for calibration, each lens/camera combo is different. Take some photos at varying focal lengths and examine them to determine if it is focusing where you expect and decide from there.
Hey fella I'm thinking of buying is lens for astrophotography on a z6 your thoughts
It works great for photographing the moon. However, for true astrophotography the relatively small maximum aperture (f/5-6.3) could be a problem. You might be able to overcome this with a high quality star tracker for longer exposures, but that's beyond my experience level. If you're just getting started in astro, a good place to begin is with photos of the Milky Way galactic core. I was able to get some nice results using the Z6 and the 24-70mm f/4 kit lens. I have a video on that here: ua-cam.com/video/ueqk2sdqrYk/v-deo.html
I’m trying to find a lens for my EOS M50. This video really helped me out!
You'll have to use the ef to efm adapter
I wouldn't advise this kind of lens on a low end camera like the M50.
Did you get one?
Signa 150 600 mm or canon 600 mm rf f4?
nice review thanks dude
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I'm planning to buy this lens for my canon 80d. Will that be a good combo for amature photographer?
Absolutely. Long telephoto zoom lenses used to be well out of reach for hobbyists, but the third party vendors like Sigma and Tamron have changed that offering great image quality at an affordable price.
I got the lens last year with TC 1.4. I can confirm that for an amature photographer is the best zoom lens money can buy.
It has a small problem with the focus ( mine has ) but that can be resolved if you have the Sigma dock or if you know someone who has it to update the firmware.
@@andreisebe2999 Hi Andrei, did you ever get your focus issues resolved for your 150-600 C? I just got mine and even with the dock, does not focus between 400 and 600mm. Seems to have an overlap or double image. I am not sure if I should return it?
@@hdhomesllc9813 My issue with it was never resolved it and its not a big deal ( can't find a dock ) , is like....jumping or twitching when focusing. I saw it specially when taking photos of the moon but nothing serious and it is not always.
Not to focus between 400 and 600mm never happened to me not even wen using the TC.
If the problem is constant, I think you should return it and get a new one. Maybe you got a bad batch or something.
@@andreisebe2999 I finally got the sigma dock and did some tweaks on the lens. Also, changed the settings on the lens for photo only by turning the OS off, removed the cheap lens filter and now it is doing great. I love it
how about using for plane spotting do you recommend this lens tq
I've never personally used it for that, but I imagine it would perform quite well.
I bought this lens a week ago with the usb dock. They say that I should use the free software to calibrate the lens, after reading differing accounts on how to calibrate a lens is looks like a total pain. Have you or any of your subscribers gone to the lengths that it takes and calibrated this lens?
I have not. I got the lens without the dock and haven't had any issues using it on 3 different cameras.
I would just use it for the 400- 600mm as I have the nikon 300mm
I think to be fair everybody knows the "C" is not built for bad weather or rough treatment, you get what you pay for, I have the "C" and it's been a great lens for about 4 years
Does it work with ant camera?
Very well presented. I watch the whole video. I've had one for my 7d2 for over a year but images are appearing soft to me. I was looking for calibration vids using dock and images I could check against mine. If you could advise please do but if not ,good vid.subbed.
You can get a calibration card pretty cheap. Take photos of the card according to the instructions and you'll be able to tell whether the lens is front focusing or back focusing. Then fine tune the auto focus in the camera body. Hope this helps.
4:40 haha :)) this doubles as a defensive weapon
Please do this camera and this lens photo shouting 150-600 sigma and d3400 or d3500 body
He's using a D3400 in this video.