Sigma 150-600mm Lens Review for Wildlife/Bird Photography
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- After 1 year of using the Sigma 150-600mm, I am incredibly happy with the results I have received for such an affordable wildlife photography lens. I'll be sharing today about the pros and cons of this lens and what I love so much about it. I hope it brings insight into your purchasing decision as well!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Reach and Comparison
1:16 - Image Quality and Sharpness
2:20 - Unique Features
4:39 - Con #1
5:22 - Con #2
6:49 - Why It's My Favorite Wildlife Lens
7:28 - Conclusion
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just want to say i enjoy that you're clear, concise and really straight to the point, thanks!
Glad to hear you like it, hope you continue to enjoy the channel! 🙌🏻
Love your enthusiasm. Live your passion, Jeremy. Keep up the great work. These lens reviews are a lot of help for someone on a budget like me.
Thanks Josh!! Appreciate the encouragement! Glad the review was able to help, if you choose to buy it let me know what you think of it!
I purchased this lens after using a Canon 100-400mm for years, and I was blown away at the results in post! It’s so much fun to use, yes it’s heavier, but I’m getting use to it. I paired it on a Canon 7d2, with battery grip….so I’m sporting about 6 pounds, but I’ve decided the results outweigh the weight! Pun intended!
thanks for a great review and I agree with all you ve said. Im loving this lens and the focal ring is really well placed and so smooth. I love the weight and the balance as I ve not yet used a tripod and yet have done some great photos and film footage. A cracking lens.
Glad you’ve liked it and can agree on those features! I love it
Awesome video, best lens review I've seen. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you liked it! Hope it helped a lot.
Jeremy, thanks so much for offering your thoughts on this lens. Very thorough, and great shots!
Thank you! I love Sigma products and have never been disappointed in one, if there is ever anything I can review in the future I'd be more than happy if you send it my way to do a review on.
Im using it with Commlite Pro adapter in my Sony A7iii, the focus are slow.
Hi, Jeremy, and thanks for a great review of the Sigma 150-600. Your review has been helpful. I will be renting the lens before deciding to purchase. I enjoy wildlife photography, esp birding, and some sports photography. I will be using the Canon EOS R5 with the lens. Looking forward to more of your great videos.
Your welcome! Glad you found it valuable. Hope you enjoy your rental and let me know how it goes! Glad to have you on the channel.
Thanks for the detailed review Jeremy :)
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review!!!! I ordered one this am and I’m very exited to use this on my Cannon Eos r6
That's awesome! Hope you love it! Let me know what you think after you test it out.
totally agreed, I have been using this lens,since year 2016 and it still works great. my one is contemporary version.
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!!
Great review, thank you Jeremy
Thank you so much! Glad it helped.
Omg thanks for the video , I learned something new .
Glad you liked it!
Nice review !
I myself just got the Sony A7R III and the Sigma 100-400(I kept my G9 as a back up for now).
It's a really nice lens but I still have to get used to it since it's my first real telephoto lens. I'm hoping I'll be able to get some nice wildlife shots in the near future but for now I'm stuck at home...
I didn't realize how hard wildlife photo was until I got this lens ! So much harder to get a sharp image(I think I still struggle mentally to crank up my ISO that much, coming from a G9 haha). I'm also probably pixel peeping too much 😅
Thanks man! And that's awesome! I'll be looking to see some of the stuff you put up with the Sony A7R III. And haha yea wildlife photography is definitely a challenge. But with that Sony definitely don't be afraid of that ISO, I know for me it was a weird transition too coming from MFT to FF haha but you're Sony can definitely handle it.
Cracking video Jeremy
I also just purchased this lens for my Wildlife. I hope to do a review in the coming months after I beat it up a bit.
It's also in my opinion the best Wildlife lens under 3k.
That’s awesome! It’s such a Great lens I hope you love it! Definitely send me your review when it’s out and I’d be curious to see your thoughts on it.
@@JeremyNeipp will do brother
Great review!
Thanks! It's a great lens, definitely the best bang for buck I've ever spent on camera gear.
Valuable info for those who plan to get a tele lens.
Thumbs up!
Thanks man! I'm glad you like the info shared!
Great vid & info, mahalo!
Thanks so much man!! Glad it was helpful to you!
Just love your stuff man....😍
Thanks dude! Glad you're enjoying it! :)
Fantastic Review. Thanks a lot!!!
Of course!! Glad it was helpful :)
Yes indeed! Watched many videos and yours being one of the best cleared a lot of my queries. Subscribed to your channel. :))
I had this lens also traded it for the canon 100x400 mark 2 it is a great lens but I wish I had my sigma back miss the extra focal length. That extra 200mm makes a lot of difference. Thanks for the review.
Yea sometimes that 600mm really comes in handy, especially with birds and smaller animals!
You've got a great attitude! Makes me wish I was your friend irl :D
Thanks for the informative video:)
Haha for sure! Thanks man ☺️
Kudos for the great video!
Thank you!
iniatially check your video because i wanted to see how big the lens actually looks when is handle, but your explanation make me to stay. thank you for the time taken to inform us.
Glad you found value in it!! Hope you continue to find helpful stuff on the channel.
I’ve had mine 3weeks and my photos are way better now and I’m working on manual settings It’s awesome
Great to hear!! Glad you’re enjoying the new lens ☺️🙌🏻
Definitely one I was looking at buying. Weight is an definite issue for me so this review was great info. I think I'll still rent it just to feel for myself
Most definitely, is a smart decision to do so! It’s honestly very light though for a FF lens so unless you’re going to a smaller mount it’s hard to get much lighter
With only having a 70-300mm lens its very difficult to get close shots and what not, but I make do. I've had my eye on this lens for a while now just have to start saving for the lens haha!
I’ve got an R5 with a 70-300, with a M43 Crop - 13 megapixels or so it’s a 140-600
I just bought this lens for my Nikon D3200. It will arrive Sunday (allegedly) and I can't wait to use it. I live in Maine and there are plenty of bald eagles in the area. I am anxious to use the lens to try for a great shot(s) of eagles.
Sounds exciting! You'll have to let me know how you like it. Such a great lens for the price.
Got mine coming in 10 days using the same adapter as you on my Lumix s5 and I’ll be using it on my Canon m6 mk ii as well. I got into wildlife photography when I first started 5 years ago but when I stopped using bridge cameras and started using DLSR I couldn’t afford it. Luckily Amazon offered it at a monthly payment over 12 months ( I could buy it outright but prefer to pay monthly with no interest ).
Thank you for the video, I wish you did state the camera and adapter as I have been looking for a lumix paired with these two things. Again thank you.
That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy using it! I use a Sigma MC-21 adapter for my EF to L mount translation, ive talked about it in a different video but not this one
@@JeremyNeipp I just appreciate the video, very informative and great quality. Thank you once more.
Nice review Jeremy. I’ve had mine since they first came out. I’ve never had a problem with mine, and it is well used. Great value for me at its price point. The only small con that I have is, I am prone to moving some of the switches when I am carrying it in the field. So I cover the switches with gaffers tape. It works for me. Have a good one.👍👍
Couldn't agree more, an outstanding value for the price point! And yea that's a clever move if you struggle with accidentally hitting them. Take care Terry!
Thanks for the review, as prime lenses are awfully expensive these days :). I've been using this lens for wildlife for about 18 months; like you, I've been happy with the results. I use a mix of auto-focus and manual focus, with manual necessary in low light. But on a sunny day, the auto-focus works well. I shoot on a crop sensor body (M6 II). With a 32 megapixel sensor and an effective reach of 960 mm, there's room to crop, and I've felt no need for a teleconverter. I've had no problems with edge effects, perhaps because only the centre of the lenses is seen by the crop sensor?
Although I bought the M6 II mostly for video work, it's turned out to be surprisingly useful for birds, and I think I can comfortably recommend it. For larger birds or hand-held applications, I also use a 100-400 mm zoom (Tamron 4.5-6.3 VC).
Thanks again.
That’s great! Glad you’ve been enjoying it ☺️ Sigma is known to build good corner sharpness in their lenses so what you’re seeing is true! And 960mm is plenty enough I agree, probably even more than needed in some scenarios haha
So manual focus is also needed
@@Ashikdepthfulframes_media I found it necessary, but mostly at dusk. I've since upgraded to the R7 with the RF 100-500 mm, and the autofocus is excellent even in dim light. I'm not sure how much of this is due to the camera body vs the lens.
Just bought my 150-600 C , goes well with my Canon 77d love it.
Glad you're enjoying it! It's a solid lens :)
I've just purchased this lens ans as you say for the price it is fantastic 👍
Most definitely! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying your purchase ☺️🙌🏻
Let the work of others inspire you rather than discourage you. It’s because of you, I ended up getting the Sigma 150-600mm lens instead of the Lumix 100-400mm. I had also ended up getting the bag for it. I’ve already gotten multiple pics of a mating pair of Red-Tailed Hawks in the max 600mm zoom. Hopefully after the pandemic, I’ll be able to go to Hays Bald Eagle nesting site to take advantage of capturing freedom.
That's awesome Kyle! I'm glad you've enjoyed that Sigma and I'm glad I was able to help push you that way over the 100-400. Bet those were some fun moments to capture, hope you get to capture those Bald Eagles soon!
Just ordered this lens yesterday! Good review 🙌🏻📸
Thanks Vincent! It's an amazing lens! Hope you like it! Let me know what you think of it when you get it!
@@JeremyNeipp I will do that for sure! it will arrive tomorrow!
@@JeremyNeipp I got the lens and its insane! the build quality is way better than I expected, and the autofocus is ridiculous fast. and ofcourse I came from a 300mm lens and now I have 600mm so I can get the birds and animals way bigger in frame!
That’s awesome man!! I’m glad you like it!! Yea it’s amazing for the price! Hope it inspires you to get out more and take photos!
Amazing review!! I got this lens since 2014, I wonder the OS should be on off or on 2?
I shoot aircraft and something military vessels and the Moon.
Thanks!!
Depends on if it’s working with your camera body IBIS or not and if not, which IS is better! And Thanks for the compliment!
I've had this lens for almost a year myself and I friggin love it. Low light is a bit of a struggle some times with an original 7D, but the image quality and length is amazing for the price.
One of my personal favorite features is the ability to push/pull zoom - sometimes I prefer to push zoom if I'm trying to get in tight on short notice.
Couldn’t agree more about the quality for price! And yea that’s an interesting feature for sure! That’s cool you’ve made good use of it.
Thanks for the tip. I hadn't thought about it as a design feature!
Seems like i need this. For my full frame cam
I love Sigma Lens, I have been using this one to take photos to hummingbirds, and, I was surprised how well this lens performed.
It’s a great lens on a decent budget! Glad to hear you’ve been loving your experience with it!
I am amazed you have a steady hand. Whats the trick behind holding the camera so still despite the lens being so heavy?
Hi Jeremy, thanks for the review I am looking at buying this lens, most reviews on it are with full frame cameras, I have a Canon 80D crop sensor, would you recommend putting this type on lens on a crop sensor
I would! With a crop sensor you’ll get even that much more reach out of it. It’s an amazing lens for the price and you really can’t get much better until you get in the 2.5k plus range
Thanks for the review! Any plans to review the new dg dn version of this lens?
I would love to!! My hope is to be able to but I’ll have to see if I can work it out with Sigma!
Thanks for this review. Do you recommend using a UV or any other filter to protect the lens?
Glad you found it helpful! In terms of your question it’s honestly personal preference, I don’t worry about it and am just careful not to damage my lenses, but if you’re concerned about it then go for it!
Hi Jeremy, thanks for the great review, I love your passion. I have the Canon EOS R6 and I can't decide whether to save for the Canon RF 100-500mm or to purchase the Sigma 150-600 C. I shoot wildlife and not much else so just wondered if you had the choice (and the money) what one of these you would get? I have been struggling with this decision for about a month now so any help/advice would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance
Thanks Kelly! Personally, if the price were the same, I would choose the Sigma 150-600 still unless amazing AF is super important to you, then I would maybe purchase the Canon RF 100-500 instead. However, since the prices are drastically different, I think it's a pretty big no brainer to get the Sigma but that's my personal opinion! Canon overprices everything (especially their lenses), and consumers often pay double the actual value. Choosing a third-party brand like Sigma which has a proven track record of great quality will be much more worth the money! Personally, Sigma is my favorite lens brand and I own 3 of their lenses, 2 Canon lenses, and 5 Lumix lenses.
@@JeremyNeipp Thank you for taking the time to respond it’s really appreciated. Looks like I will be treating myself to the sigma lens! Thanks again, have a great day and keep up the awesome videos 😁
Would you be able to get hold of the Sigma 60 - 600mm lens and compare the 2 on FF & the G9 for a video? both are Canon EF mount so I'd like to see the 60 - 600mm on the G9?
If I ever get the chance to get my hands on it I'll definitely put one up! Unfortunately the local camera shop I rent from doesn't carry the 60-600mm though.
Did you ever get a chance to compare the image quality with a Canon 100-400mm II?
Hey Jeremy, thanks for the great review! I just purchased a Sigma 100-400 with a native L-mount but now that I've seen your enthusiasm, I think I'll also get this one and send the other one back. Have you tried it with autofocus on your Lumix S-body (via the MC-21 adapter)? I have an S1H and want to use the lens for stills and video and was wondering if autofocus is any worth. I'm a manual focus shooter mainly but since I'm just getting into wildlife photography, I'm wondering how one manages that without mega fast autofocus. Any tips and comments are much appreciated!
Hey Ivan! I have and my Panasonic S1R with the Sigma 150-600mm is actually my main wildlife photography setup now. In all honesty, with the adaptation that I use between the two with the MC-21, the autofocus is still slow. However, if you are already used to manual focusing, I would say just put in the little bit extra work to learn it in wildlife photography as well and you should be golden. I only shoot manual focus with my Sigma 150-600mm, and because of that, I think undeniably this lens is the best bang for you buck, but the AF is the only part that doesn't hold up to the standard. I think if you got the Sigma 150-600mm and went out in the field practicing MF you'd probably get it down pretty quick if you are already used to it. If you decide to go for it let me know!
@@JeremyNeipp I pulled the trigger on that lens. Can't wait to get my hands on it and start practising. Keep being an inspiration!
That’s awesome man!! Keep me updated on how you like it! And hope you keep finding inspiration here!
Hi Jeremy did you change the custom modes in the software with the Dock? Which settings modes do you use for static birds? Which for BIF. Nice video!
Hey Nigel! I shoot all manual in all situations that way I can always control what I'm getting focus and exposure on. Thanks for the encouragement!
@@JeremyNeipp Do you use it mostly handheld or on a tripod? what is the ratio how you use it mostly in the field between handheld or on a tripod/monopod? For example 70% handheld and 30% for bird photography.
I shoot about 90 percent handheld and 10 percent on a tripod, if it wasn’t for filming video, that percentage on a tripod would probably be even less still
Jeremy, Thanks for the highlighting the key factors considering for buying a super telephoto lens. Would you recommend it combining with Canon EOS 90D? What’s your thoughts?
The Sigma 150-600c works great with the Canon 90D, even better than the body I have. So yes, I would definitely recommend combining it there!
@@JeremyNeipp Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. Subscribed for more videos. Cheers ;-)
Of course glad I could help! Hope you continue to enjoy the channel!!
I have this lens sigma 600mm with sony crop sensor can I use 2x teleconverter !?
Great review :) TY. I did get mine for $899 Dec. 21.... Oh, and I don't think you said, "This is the "C" contemporary version. They also make a S sport version, which is quite a bit heavier, and a good chunk more expensive, but I'm not sure that it makes better images. Many reviews say it doesn't.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. I have the new Sport version too for L Mount and it's quite a lot better (but also pricier), however, the Canon EF Sport version is not that much better in what I've seen you're right.
Hey man !
I have a Sony A33 and this is my dream lens do you know if they possibly make it in an A mount or if there is some sort of adapter out to there to convert my A type to a canon ef etc ...
Hey Shaun! Unfortunately I don't know of one that does A to EF... There are plenty of Sony E mounts to EF or other types but I don't know personally about an A adapter.
what are you doing with this lens when it starts to rain a little bit?
hi im a blind photographer ive got a sigma 100-400 but looking at swppingit for the contemorara 150-600 lens for my nikon z7 what bag do u use whats your thoughs on the 150-600 lens regarding quality and sharpness i ok to ask
It was great. I just had a question, can I use this lens for the Canon 90D camera?
Thanks! Yep 100%, it will for right on if you purchase the version I have linked below
I might have missed it, but I don't think I did. You don't say if it is the Contemporary or Sport model, other reviewers have done this as well. I checked out your link to purchase it and my suspicions of it being a Contemporary was confirmed.
Hi, you haven‘t mentioned the lack of weather sealing. Are you using any type of lens coat or rain cover? The only thing that’s holding me back from buying this lens.
I actually don’t! Even though it says it’s not weather sealed, I’ve taken it out and risked it a few times in the rain and I haven’t damaged it yet... however, it’s always been light rain and I’ve never risked it in heavy rain. My opinion would be depending on heavy the rain is in your area would determine if it’s worth it or not, or if you want to get a rain cover to go with it
Yeaass!! Love this video man! 👌
Thanks man! Glad it was useful!
Thanks for the review. Are you using this with the S1R ? I didn't know there was an L-mount version, or are you using it with an adapter?
Glad you liked it! I am using it with the S1R, it’s the Canon EF version adapted to the S1R
@@JeremyNeipp what adaptor and hows the af?
It’s the Sigma MC-21 adapter, AF is sub-par tbh but I shoot all MF so it doesn’t really matter to me
Can a pair this with a canon rebel t7?
Hi Jeremy. Is this lens compatible with the Panasonic LUMIX G9? I am looking to up my game after a year of shooting with the LUMIX 100-300.
It is when you adapt it with this in the link below!
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Hello thanks, what about this lens for outdoor portrait photography? I currently use Canon 70-300 but I'm curious going this 150-600
To be honest it’s a little overkill for portrait photography! Unless you are talking about animal portraits then it’s perfect. But for people it’s not a great choice, it’s a little too much focal length
Great review, I just check the price on Amazon $899.00 which is fantastic
Glad you liked it! You won't find better than that price that you mentioned, amazing lens!
How do you use manual focus on wildlife? I thought about it the other day but when a bird is flying towards me and I start shooting how am I supposed to focus it so quickly for each shot?
This video explains how I do it!
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Any tips for focusing on small birds.
At 600mm they look quite small sometimes and I'm never sure if I've got them.
One photo can be tack sharp and another the bird isn't properly in focus.
I find it hard to be consistent.
It definitely takes practice and you don't get perfect at it overnight! I focus using all manual, you can check out the way I practice in the video link below:
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Which category is best for wildlife whether sports or contemporary . Please guide us . And another one Sir . One dought is this Sigma both lens are compatible for EOS R series . Another one it's compatible means for which body is compatible and best . Can you guide us Sir
Sports is definitely better, but the real question is what is better for the price. In my opinion, the contemporary is far more worth its price than the sports.
Is this ok for canon m50
This is a great video, very informative. Where did you get your gloves? I have been looking for camo gloves for a while but can only find cheap ones on amazon so was glad to see you wearing them as I could see where you got yours from (unless you don't recommend them 😂).
Thank you!! I actually got mine on Amazon but I really like mine and they have lasted quite a long time, you can see them in the affiliate links section of the description of this video. I also have a review video on all my camo gear
Can we use sigma 150-600 contemporary with canon m50 mark ii ?
Yes but I believe it needs an adapter if I remember correctly!
Can you do a comparison video on pana100-300 vs sigma150-600.
I actually have done something similar before! I'll throw the video link below.
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I have a Nikon D3500 should i buy this lens to shoot moose in grand Teton national park?
I would highly recommend so if you’re looking for a sub $1k lens! You can’t get much better for the price
Hi Jeremy, great video? Have you tried the sport version of this sigma 150-600 lens? What is your opinion?
Best regardes
Hey João! Thank you! I haven't but I did lots of research on it and for me, it wasn't worth double the price, it only seemed very slightly sharper from all the tests I saw and the only other bonus is that it's weather sealed.
@@JeremyNeipp thanks a lot
@@JeremyNeipp Hi Jeremy, sorry to ask you one more question, but as I hold you in high regard so I ask you questions :)
Do you know the Sony A7RIV and A9 cameras?
Which of these would you choose for wildlife, macro and landscape photography?
Best regardes
No problem! Personally, I would go with the A7RIV almost always. Really the only perks in my opinion to the A9 is the rare occasion where I would need incredibly fast burst rates (but I’ve gotten along with lower for a long time now) or if I really needed just a little better low light performance. Otherwise in my mind, the A7RIV wins in pretty much every other way and is cheaper by a decent amount too.
@@JeremyNeipp thanks a lot Jeremy
hi awesome video if ok to ask what camera ie got a nikon z7 with 24-200 due tp my recent amateur photogrphy magazine online feature but im in market for a wldlife lens at moment looking at sigma 100-400 and the nikon 200-500 was goig to consider this lens but got put off by the weight of the lens but a lot of people i know r going towards this lens my dream lens is the nikon 500mm pf lens but out of my budget just seeing f u can help im not a pro but im a very passionate severely sight impared/blind photogorapher
Thank you! This lens is heavy, but it's definitely not too heavy for younger people like myself, or people who are in good shape and relatively older age. If you carry around a tripod, then it definitely won't be an issue at all. Hope that helps!
@@JeremyNeipp hi thanj u very nuch really die help thanku very much appreciate the info and will take a look as say i have nikon z7 looking at wildlife lens at moment between nikon 200-500 and sigma 100-400 if had budget id be looking at the nikon 500mm pf lens
Can use this lense on my Nikon D-3500??
Most definitely! It works with this version linked below.
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Do I need an adapter to use this lense in my Lumix G9?
Yes you do! You can see details on how to do it in this video link below
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As a user of this lens I absolutely love it, and when you buy it for £950 you get a 1.4x teleconverter which it.
For wildlife it doesn’t get any better even by todays available lenses at this price.
Glad you could agree! Still holds up to today's standard on a budget which is crazy
Yes especially as most companies improve their products slightly then add a huge price increase.
A back in the day DSLR vs a current day beginner mirrorless has huge difference in prices, phones are the same.
Which makes such a lens so much more meaningful on a budget
How does the lens do adapted to the Panasonic camera system?
I love it! It works great in every way except AF is below par. However, I shoot MF as I said in the video so it doesn't matter to me very much.
just got this lens but still waiting for it to be shipped.... any tips/tricks for someone whos been using a 75-300mm lens on a canon 90d?
That’s awesome man! A plethora of tips and tricks but like anything else just commit yourself to learning the ins and outs of your gear and where it’s strong and weak and everything else you should continue to grow in! Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how you like it when you get it!
Great Video! Quick question Jeromy, would you recommend this lens, with a Canon R6, to shoot people as well? (P.I Jobs)
thanks!
I would most definitely recommend it! If you’re a MF shooter than hands down I think it’s the best option, however, if you’re reliant on AF I would say it’s a 50/50 cause the AF is slightly slow. So depending on your needs I would recommend it, but you won’t find better bang for buck in my opinion.
@@JeremyNeipp Thx for your quick reply Jeremy, 95% of the time I shoot using the lens AF...I might just wait, save some more money and go with the new Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.
@@andreaspahan9578 I have owned this lens for a while, and just over a week ago bought the Canon R6. My experience has mainly been with bird photography and have found the combination generally very good. I have found that with both the R6 and my 80D I can get 2 pics taken on burst mode where one is pin sharp, then the next is slightly out of focus (and I have yet to work out if that is down to the lens, or more likely user error). I have not taken any people specific shot yet, however did go to a bird of prey centre, where they were doing some flying displays, and I found that the eye focus was very quick on human faces compared to birds.
I have not used the RF 100-500mm lens, but have read on forums that the focus on the Canon lens is slightly quicker, however here in the UK the cost is almost 4 times the price of the Sigma, so I'd be disappointed if it wasn't better.
@@paulgibbings9553 Thx Paul, I decided to go with the canon 100/500! I can't afford to miss a shot...best, Andre
Great info, thanks. Have you tried this lens on the Pan G9. Does it pair okay with it? And what adapter did you use please?
I have!! I’ll include a link to a video I did below on it... honestly it turned out amazing results. And the adapter I used to get from the G9 to the Sigma 150-600 is all included in links in the description, they adapt to the specific type of Sigma that I linked.
@@JeremyNeipp Thanks Jeremy. Where is the video link you mentioned please?
@@JeremyNeipp I found your G9 Sigma 150 600 video, thanks. I understand the benefit of the almost 2 stops with the speed booster, but I have that covered with my Lumix 100 400. I am after a longer focal length. I was wondering how it would fair with the Metabones Smart T adapter. No gain in f stop but you keep the full 600 mm. With the 1.4x converter, would this be practical? 600 X 1.4 = 840 mm (1680mm equiv) lens at f. 9. . Would this be practical?
So the Sigma 150-600 with the speed booster adapted goes down to a 4.0 f-stop, so it gets lower light then your Leica 100-400mm which I why I recommended it that way... however, doing the smart adapter wouldn’t be a bad option at all either! Personally, since MFT struggles a little more with low light I like the idea of getting two extra stops of light but that’s my opinion. I would say however, that if you keep the full 600mm focal distance, I wouldn’t get the teleconverter cause you are losing just too much light at that point. For the MFT line, you start to really limit your low light capabilities once you’re over that f/8 line in my opinion.
@@JeremyNeipp yes, I did have this lens with the GH4. It worked okay ish with the GH4 and the 1.4x converter (f9) Auto focus was a bit slow. But I can work around that.
I chopped it in for the Lumix 100 400, but I am thinking of getting it again. They are selling it here for £949 with the 1.4x converter included. So I just wanted to check that it worked okay with the G9. If you have the 1.4x converter could you please do a quick check for me to see if this works on the G9 with auto focus? Thank you.
Between Sigma 150-600 c vs tamron 150-600 mm g2 lens, which one you will recommend?
Definitely just depends on your budget! Bang for buck id say the Sigma C is definitely more worth it, but, if you have the money and want to get a tiny bit more quality, then go for the Tamron 🙌🏻
@@JeremyNeipp thank you for you advice
Hi Jeremy.
was it the sports version of Sigma that you tried? Did you also try the Tamron 250-600mm G2? of these two lenses do you prefer Sigma?
Its better for wildlife photography?
I'm doubt in this two lens what i buy
Thanks a lot
Best regards
Hey João! The one I reviewed was the contemporary lens, you can see the link to the product in the bio to see more specs on it. In terms of the Tamron or Sigma, the Sigma 150-600 beats out the Tamron 150-600 anyday in my opinion! The IQ is distinctly sharper on the Sigma and in my opinion, the color accuracy is better too. Hope that helps!
@@JeremyNeipp thanks a lot
You did try Sigma 150-600 Sport?
Whats your opinion the version Sport its better than Contemporary?
Thanks
I haven't tried the sport, but from the reviews and comparisons I've seen, the sport is most definitely even a little bit better... however, its also double the price, so for me it was too minimal an upgrade to spend the extra money.
@@JeremyNeipp thanks a lot 👍
Does it fit for canon 200D mark 2 camera?
Yes it fits for that model as long as you get the mount version in the description link 👌
Also freaking love the intro🥰
Thanks Zoe!! Yea 300mm can be pretty hard, but don't let it stop you completely! If you keep practicing you'll only be that much better when the time comes to grab that 150-600!
Interesting that you are fine with the focus ring, i think its much too stiff and too small.
I am used to the RF 800 F11 and EF 100-400 II focus rings, these are GREAT and big with nice grip, the Sigma is horrendous to manual focus, also much too sensible to nail focus good enough.
I am also wondering how you can see this wobbly clip as "good stabilized", coming from RF 800 F11 i was used to very good stabilizer already with IBIS, even the adapted EF 100-400 glass is MUCH BETTER STABILIZED than the adapted sigma. At least on the R7 the stabilizer is bad and i really have to rely on a tripod with this lens (but the optical stabilizer compensate the rest of the wobble and movement very good on a lightweight/crappy tripod at least, but unusable for video handheld in my opinion, probably 120fps+ slow mo is usable but thats it)
but despite the heavy downsides for handheld video and the "bad" focus ring, its also my favorite widllife lens, too versatile on APS-C with its 240-960mm at Canon bodies.
The 100-400 II 5.6 is often too short, even on APS-C, but a lot better for macro (0,9m MFD vs 2,5m), lighter, very nice stabilized (nearly or at panasonic level) and the 100mm on the short end are especially a charme on full frame.
But the 150-600mm are a pretty much unbeatable focal lenght range, only the 60-600 is better but lets be honest, that is again about 2x the weight of the 150-600, just NO (beside the high price)
Funny thing is... basically ONLY Sigma lenses were the best value for its money in my collection, the 150-600 is absolutely no exception, probably even the best value sigma lens beside some smaller macro primes.
Hi. I'm interested in this lens. Would it fit straight to my Nikon D3500?
It should fit with this specific one in the link below!
amzn.to/3dgFqaj
@@JeremyNeipp i bought it!. Loving the new lens
Thanks, I’m looking at sigma an Tamron, I have a Tamron 100-400 mm , but I want my reach , my one drawback is weight, but I use tripod or mono pad anyway, I’m old Thanks
Haha yea the reach is nice. Glad you found it valuable
Can i use Sigma 150-600mm contemporary version on sony A6400
Hey there! Unfortunately this one doesn't natively adapt, you can use this one below to natively adapt it
amzn.to/3yBSvFl
Here is my review of that specific lens as well
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is this sports or contemporary? thanks
Contemporary!
How does this lens do on a 90D
It works very well on a 90D! Because you have an APS-C you actually get even more reach as well, would definitely recommend on a 90D.
I'm brand new to cameras and photography so please forgive my newb question. I have the Lumix G9 and want to understand how to know which different makers lenses will be compatible with the G9. Will ANY micro four thirds lenses from ANY company fit on it or do you have to buy specific adapters to make them fit?
Hey Martin! No worries! Yes any micro-four thirds lens will fit and work... however depending on the brand and comparability autofocus and image stabilization may or may not be compatible. For the G9, look for Panasonic LUMIX built MFT lenses and you will definitely be safe. But any MFT lens out there will at least work on your G9 to get an image.
@@JeremyNeipp thank you for the quick response! I bought the Leica 12-60mm lens kit when I bought it and also the 25mm f 1.7 and the 100-300mm panasonic lens. Figured that would be a good start and I'm very happy with them, especially the 25mm 1.7 which might be my favorite one, great deal for $149. The 100-300mm is decent, but I'll probably get a longer one at some point so that was why I asked the question because it was kind of confusing wondering about different brands working with the G9.
Most definitely! Check out this video below too, you can use the Sigma 150-600 with it you just have to know how to adapt it correctly, it actually works really well in my opinion!!
What Happens When You Mount a FF Telephoto Lens to an MFT Camera?? THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING
@@JeremyNeipp oh, I see. I thought this was a micro four thirds lens but apparently it's a full frame lens?
Yes sir! It’s a full frame EF mount you would have to adapt down to an MFT mount
Canon 90D and Sigma 150-600 works well? Anyone have any experience? Thanks
That combination works well from what I've heard! While I don't personally have the experience with that combo, I have heard great things.
It works well, but with low light it works lesser with great distance.
Is it sorta weather sealed?
It seems to be to me! They don't advertise it that way, but I've taken it out in light/medium rain many times and never had an issue.
Which online store sells the camo wear. Like the one u wearing
Hey Victor! You can check out my video on my Camo gear and see all the links here.
ua-cam.com/video/0WL9RS2vwkw/v-deo.html
@@JeremyNeipp thanks
Can you tel me this sigma contemporary or sport
This one is Contemporary, but I have reviews of the Sport on my channel to.
Did you say this was Sport or Contemporary?
It’s a contemporary lens!
Is this lens compatible with Nikon D3500
Yes, this version listed below is!
amzn.to/3s5rMz3
@@JeremyNeipp Thank you 👍🏻
Great info on the 150-600 what camera you got it on
Glad it helped! I have a Panasonic S1R attached in the Video.
@@JeremyNeipp do you use an adaptor to fit lens onto lumix camera
Yea I use the Sigma MC-21 adapter EF to L Mount, it works great!
@@JeremyNeipp sound good I have a Panasonic G9 but have the 150-600 on my 7Dii could I get it on the G9 and what are your thoughts on that would be interesting to hear
Regards Derrick
You can! Check out this video I made on it below, the results are pretty incredible
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Is the "Sport" version worth paying the extra for to get the weather sealing?
In my opinion it’s not unless you really need it! You’re paying double the price compared to the contemporary lens, in terms of Image Quality, it’s a very slight upgrade, and the only other big change is the weather sealing... personally, I’ve taken my contemporary version out in the rain multiple times and it’s always been okay, however, it’s never been heavy rain. So don’t take my word on it, that’s just my experience
@@JeremyNeipp Thanks I have been reading other reviews since posting and they agree with what you say so will stick to getting the Contemporary Thnanks for a very informative video
Of course man! Glad to help, let me know how you like it when you get it!
@@JeremyNeipp thanks will do
The sports version is also roughly 30% heavier
Can this lens works with Canon EOS M50?
Yes it does! You'll have to purchase the Canon EF to EF-M adapter though
Will get this for my Canon M50, Thank you for a great review.
How does it work with cheaper cameras like Canon 200d mk ii?
Actually I am planning to buy that lens.
It works really well! You'll get even more reach out of it then a FF lens actually so it's really cool. You just have to get all the correct adaptions to make it fit right. If you throw your email below I can send you the correct links.
@@JeremyNeipp thank you...☺️