Andy, you are an excellent photographer. I really appreciate the way you play with colors. I think more photo editing videos will be very nice. Or like a complete workflow starting from planning, executing and post production. Cheers, Jan
Thanks so much. I've actually just started work on a post processing video. I'm a little behind on my videos though, so there'll probably be two more coming out before that one, but there'll definitely be one soon
I couldn’t agree more. I took this lens to Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia on two different trips. It performed perfectly and, combined with the 28-70 Sigma, made for a relatively light kit. Optically superb. And 40% of the price of the Leica version, which is the same lens in a metal housing.
Thanks so much for the comment. I recorded this back in the summer, but since then I've used the lens on other trips to Iceland and Greenland, and I've been really happy with it.
I recently learned of this lens and immediately wanted to see if you had a video with it yet. It was hype to see the notification for this upload! Man, photo #7 of the dune wall is otherworldly. I've seen plenty of images of Namibia that make me want to go but this photo makes me feel like I HAVE to go. I've been wanting to invest in a telephoto for years now but the size and pricing have always been a big hurdle for me but this Sigma will certainly make its way into my kit. The value is awesome!
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the review useful. And indeed, you should visit Namibia if you ever get the chance...and definitely get hold of telephoto lens 😀
@AndyMumford hi andy absolutely though would have liked if you could have explained the functionality buttons on the lens a little more but nevertheless it was a great video 😃
Many thanks, very interesting and very nice photos, some are mindblowing. On my Sony APS-c (A6400) I´m using for telephoto my Sony 70-350 f4.5-6.3. It´s a really good choice for Sony APS-c.
Superbe lens, much sharper than the XF 70-300 and XF100-400, only real downside : Fuji doesn't allow the teleconverter for Sigma. Would still go for that one in that range.
Thanks for the comment. I never thought about the t/c situation, but with this focal length on APS-C, I would imagine it's rare that you'd need more reach. Maybe just bird photography
Finally a real-life review for this lens. Have you tried the Tamron 150-500mm yet? If yes, how do you compare two of them? Thanks for an informative video.
I've not had chance to use the Tamron yet, and unfortunately as I either borrow the lenses or have to buy them (and there's a limit to how many lenses I can actually buy 😀), it's hard for me to do direct comparisons as I don't always have them at the same time.
Thank you for another excellent video and review! Grateful for the work that you share. Great timing too as I was looking at the fuji 100-400. How much practical difference is the between the weight of the two when you add the tripod collar. Ask because it seems to be about 100g / just shy of a quarter lb.
Sorry to correct you, but a whole Stop from f/5.6 is f/8.0. while f/6.3 is an incremental +1/3 Stop from f/5.6. I use my Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary on my Canon R5m2 for outdoor daytime sports, and it's a great lens to use instead of my Canon 400mm 2.8. Much easier to handle, plus the zoom range make tis lens a winner for sports and wildlife.
Very interesting review. I guess I still prefer the 70-300 from Fuji. I wonder if you plan to renew the Laowa 12-24 shift lens? I think that kind of lens has a place in landscape photography when one is shooting a mountain from relatively close by.
Having this for almost a year. Lightweight and length that is great to carry around, but my finding is, at the long end, the image is slightly soft at 400mm.
Thanks for the comment. I recorded this video back in the summer, and have now been using it since May. It does get softer at the end, but I've never used a telephoto that didn't with the exception of exceedingly expensive lenses. The Fuji 150-600mm, the 70-300mm and the 55-200 are all lenses that have a distinct fall off at the long end, so I think for the price you pay for this lens, the performance is actually really good. I took it to Greenland after I recorded this video, and for polar bear and some landscapes there, I used it a lot at 400mm. It does drop off a little, but it's certainly useable ua-cam.com/video/uXBxxs8mzkQ/v-deo.html
My brain still can't quite wrap itself around those images with the trees in front of the dunes. The texture of the waves in the sand just looks so other-wordly. It looks like its very out of focus but I know its not!
People may prefer this over the Fuji version because it's smaller and lighter, or because it's considerably less expensive, or because it has faster auto focus (I recorded this video before I took this lens to Greenland, where it's AF performance when we photographed a polar bear was superb). I love the 70-300mm, but I appreciate the extra reach of this lens, as well as the fact that it works with a tripod collar.
These are some amazing photos!! love the review... I have the XF70-300 and I am quite happy with it, even that sometimes feels like Too zoomed in at the 70 End. If it wasn't for the Namibia how often would you pick up this lens? If you buy this, I would love to know the long-term use. This is like that focal length that once you use it you just fall in love but sometimes sees less use.
I've kept hold of this lens and it's one I've used a lot since. It really depends, the 70-300mm is great if you want to go light, but the extra reach does have its uses. I took this to Greenland in the summer where we were shooting from a boat, and so needed a lot of reach, and also for when we saw a polar bear ua-cam.com/video/uXBxxs8mzkQ/v-deo.html Next year I'll be doing quite a bit of wildlife, and the extra reach really makes a difference for that.
@AndyMumford makes sense.. it would be super handy for those wildlife shots, I never owned a lens with that reach, so I have no idea how it feels to use it. Also, for 70-300 I sometimes use the nodal rail to change the balance. I find it prone to wind shake, but I can't complain about the weight.
I think there's a combination of factors. A desire to reduce weight and cost. If a foot was included how many users would leave it in the box? Presumably the manufacturers believe these lighter weight 400 zooms will primarily be used hand held? In my case I only use the foot as a handle and carry strap attachment point. If the lens had strap lugs on the body I wouldn't have needed a foot. I went with an aftermarket Haoge foot which is really good for the money imo.
I was waiting for this review, thanks! However your math is way off, f/6.3 is only 1/3 stops slower than f/5.6. Not really a noticeable difference in practice.
Andy, you are an excellent photographer. I really appreciate the way you play with colors. I think more photo editing videos will be very nice. Or like a complete workflow starting from planning, executing and post production. Cheers, Jan
Thanks so much. I've actually just started work on a post processing video. I'm a little behind on my videos though, so there'll probably be two more coming out before that one, but there'll definitely be one soon
@@AndyMumfordso excited to see what you come up with about post processing!
I couldn’t agree more. I took this lens to Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia on two different trips. It performed perfectly and, combined with the 28-70 Sigma, made for a relatively light kit. Optically superb. And 40% of the price of the Leica version, which is the same lens in a metal housing.
Thanks so much for the comment. I recorded this back in the summer, but since then I've used the lens on other trips to Iceland and Greenland, and I've been really happy with it.
Amazing images there! I am using the 100-400 Sigma. Superb lens and value for money. Thanks
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the images, and glad you're enjoying the lens
Your work is absolutely amazing, Andy.
Thank you so much
I recently learned of this lens and immediately wanted to see if you had a video with it yet. It was hype to see the notification for this upload! Man, photo #7 of the dune wall is otherworldly. I've seen plenty of images of Namibia that make me want to go but this photo makes me feel like I HAVE to go. I've been wanting to invest in a telephoto for years now but the size and pricing have always been a big hurdle for me but this Sigma will certainly make its way into my kit. The value is awesome!
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the review useful. And indeed, you should visit Namibia if you ever get the chance...and definitely get hold of telephoto lens 😀
Whenever I have the opportunity to shoot landscape, I try to emulate your style. I have. along ways to go but thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks so much for watching and the comment, it's always a pleasure to hear that someone enjoys my work
man.... These are amazing photos....
Thank you for great video again!!!
Thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed the images
Thank you for the helpful review and the impressive shots 👍👍👍.
Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed the review
I do have this lens for my Nikon camera and am very happy with its picture quality.
That's good to hear, thank for commenting
Was badly waiting for this video. Thank you so much andy 🙏😊
Thanks so much, really hope it was worth the wait and the video was useful
@AndyMumford hi andy absolutely though would have liked if you could have explained the functionality buttons on the lens a little more but nevertheless it was a great video 😃
I really love your videos, and I am always looking forward to learning something from you
Thanks so much for the comment, it's great to know that you find the channel useful
Fantastic lens and great review. Thank you for all the work
Thanks for watching
Beautiful photos, Ideas,
Thanks so much 🙏
Many thanks, very interesting and very nice photos, some are mindblowing. On my Sony APS-c (A6400) I´m using for telephoto my Sony 70-350 f4.5-6.3. It´s a really good choice for Sony APS-c.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the images
Superbe lens, much sharper than the XF 70-300 and XF100-400, only real downside : Fuji doesn't allow the teleconverter for Sigma. Would still go for that one in that range.
Thanks for the comment. I never thought about the t/c situation, but with this focal length on APS-C, I would imagine it's rare that you'd need more reach. Maybe just bird photography
Finally a real-life review for this lens. Have you tried the Tamron 150-500mm yet? If yes, how do you compare two of them? Thanks for an informative video.
I've not had chance to use the Tamron yet, and unfortunately as I either borrow the lenses or have to buy them (and there's a limit to how many lenses I can actually buy 😀), it's hard for me to do direct comparisons as I don't always have them at the same time.
Thank you for another excellent video and review! Grateful for the work that you share.
Great timing too as I was looking at the fuji 100-400. How much practical difference is the between the weight of the two when you add the tripod collar. Ask because it seems to be about 100g / just shy of a quarter lb.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. I couldn't tell you the exact difference as I don't have the weight of the tripod collar
@AndyMumford you're welcome and appreciate your reply. Best of the season to you!
Sorry to correct you, but a whole Stop from f/5.6 is f/8.0. while f/6.3 is an incremental +1/3 Stop from f/5.6. I use my Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary on my Canon R5m2 for outdoor daytime sports, and it's a great lens to use instead of my Canon 400mm 2.8. Much easier to handle, plus the zoom range make tis lens a winner for sports and wildlife.
Thanks for the comment, and indeed I slipped when I said it was a stop difference.
Very interesting review. I guess I still prefer the 70-300 from Fuji. I wonder if you plan to renew the Laowa 12-24 shift lens? I think that kind of lens has a place in landscape photography when one is shooting a mountain from relatively close by.
Thanks for the comment. The Laowa isn't a lens on my list at the moment, but they're certainly making some interesting lenses.
Having this for almost a year. Lightweight and length that is great to carry around, but my finding is, at the long end, the image is slightly soft at 400mm.
Thanks for the comment. I recorded this video back in the summer, and have now been using it since May. It does get softer at the end, but I've never used a telephoto that didn't with the exception of exceedingly expensive lenses. The Fuji 150-600mm, the 70-300mm and the 55-200 are all lenses that have a distinct fall off at the long end, so I think for the price you pay for this lens, the performance is actually really good. I took it
to Greenland after I recorded this video, and for polar bear and some landscapes there, I used it a lot at 400mm. It does drop off a little, but it's certainly useable ua-cam.com/video/uXBxxs8mzkQ/v-deo.html
My brain still can't quite wrap itself around those images with the trees in front of the dunes. The texture of the waves in the sand just looks so other-wordly. It looks like its very out of focus but I know its not!
Thanks so much for the comment, it really is an amazing place to photograph
So why would I choose it over the Fuji lens? I even sold that in favor of the 70-300, which is perfectly capable.😮
People may prefer this over the Fuji version because it's smaller and lighter, or because it's considerably less expensive, or because it has faster auto focus (I recorded this video before I took this lens to Greenland, where it's AF performance when we photographed a polar bear was superb). I love the 70-300mm, but I appreciate the extra reach of this lens, as well as the fact that it works with a tripod collar.
f5.6 to f6.3 is only a third of a stop not a full stop as mentioned at 5:07
Indeed, my mistake.
These are some amazing photos!! love the review... I have the XF70-300 and I am quite happy with it, even that sometimes feels like Too zoomed in at the 70 End. If it wasn't for the Namibia how often would you pick up this lens? If you buy this, I would love to know the long-term use. This is like that focal length that once you use it you just fall in love but sometimes sees less use.
I've kept hold of this lens and it's one I've used a lot since. It really depends, the 70-300mm is great if you want to go light, but the extra reach does have its uses. I took this to Greenland in the summer where we were shooting from a boat, and so needed a lot of reach, and also for when we saw a polar bear ua-cam.com/video/uXBxxs8mzkQ/v-deo.html
Next year I'll be doing quite a bit of wildlife, and the extra reach really makes a difference for that.
@AndyMumford makes sense.. it would be super handy for those wildlife shots, I never owned a lens with that reach, so I have no idea how it feels to use it. Also, for 70-300 I sometimes use the nodal rail to change the balance. I find it prone to wind shake, but I can't complain about the weight.
Tamron 50-400 also comes without a foot.
Really? I find this an odd decision on lenses like this
I think there's a combination of factors.
A desire to reduce weight and cost.
If a foot was included how many users would leave it in the box?
Presumably the manufacturers believe these lighter weight 400 zooms will primarily be used hand held?
In my case I only use the foot as a handle and carry strap attachment point.
If the lens had strap lugs on the body I wouldn't have needed a foot.
I went with an aftermarket Haoge foot which is really good for the money imo.
I was waiting for this review, thanks! However your math is way off, f/6.3 is only 1/3 stops slower than f/5.6. Not really a noticeable difference in practice.
Yep, made a slip there, but as you say, it really makes no difference. Hope you enjoyed the review
@@AndyMumford I did, thanks again! It was also interesting to hear you quickly adapted to the zoom ring that zooms in the 'wrong' direction.