sigma 150-600mm lens
Dec 12, 2017 19:47:12 #
any thought on this lens?i want to buy but price is low i'm thinking there is a reason.
Dec 12, 2017 19:59:31 #
Dec 12, 2017 20:02:31 #
Dec 12, 2017 20:24:53 #
Sigma Contemporary lenses are superb performers. The price point being under $1000 indicates that there is a new product on the horizon and they want to clear out inventory.
Dec 12, 2017 20:33:19 #
rgrenaderphoto,,should i wait for new line? thank you in advance-luke
Dec 12, 2017 20:44:05 #
This is interesting. The lens has been around for a long time, and perhaps they are working to replace it? Anyway, here is a review: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-150-600mm-f-5-6.3-DG-OS-HSM-Sports-Lens.aspx
Salient points are that sharpness holds up well toward 600mm, and it is sharp at wider apertures. If you use a crop sensor you will have a beast of a zoom lens in a smaller package. Be sure to carefully check the lens for good alignment of the optical elements too, as the reviewer ran into that issue.
Still, not a small purchase (at least to me). I would personally want to rent one to check it out first.
Salient points are that sharpness holds up well toward 600mm, and it is sharp at wider apertures. If you use a crop sensor you will have a beast of a zoom lens in a smaller package. Be sure to carefully check the lens for good alignment of the optical elements too, as the reviewer ran into that issue.
Still, not a small purchase (at least to me). I would personally want to rent one to check it out first.
Dec 12, 2017 21:13:06 #
That's a common price for this lens-it's regular $1089, so it's on sale at $100 off. Sigma commonly puts it's products on sale. A great price on a great lens
Dec 12, 2017 21:27:12 #
Have had the contemporary 150-600 for several years now and love it.
Dec 12, 2017 21:27:31 #
lukevaliant wrote:
any thought on this lens?i want to buy but price is low i'm thinking there is a reason.
I bought this lens from Amazon in April of this year and paid $989.00. This included an essential photo and camera bundle.
I had planned to get the Nikon 200-500. I read and watched enough favorable reviews to go with the Sigma Contemporary.
Attached is a photo I took with a Nikon D7100. I also use a Nikon D5500.
I am happy with the lens. I have not tested the Tamrons or Nikon.
This is the heaviest lens I own. It also needs good light to get good results.
I am considering getting a D7500 for better low light results.
Dec 12, 2017 22:09:23 #
lukevaliant wrote:
Had one, liked it, best feature is the ability to update the lens. Sold it after a year and bought the Nikon 200-500.Very pleased with it. Sharper edge to edge.any thought on this lens?i want to buy but price is low i'm thinking there is a reason.
Dec 12, 2017 23:10:20 #
Have it. Like it. ...heard the tammy G2 may be better. But $ 350 more....
Dec 13, 2017 06:11:33 #
SandyR
Loc: Brookings, OR / Sedona, AZ
The Sigma SPORT is the top 150-600, and is markedly sharper than the Contemporary or Art versions. Do a web search for comparisons by pros.
When fine-tuned, the Sigma Sport is sharper than Nikon, Tamron, or any of the others.
As usual, it is a balance between budget and required IQ.
Of course, the lower price has a reason!
Sandy
When fine-tuned, the Sigma Sport is sharper than Nikon, Tamron, or any of the others.
As usual, it is a balance between budget and required IQ.
Of course, the lower price has a reason!
Sandy
Dec 13, 2017 06:29:36 #
lukevaliant wrote:
any thought on this lens?i want to buy but price is low i'm thinking there is a reason.
Pricing is always a mystery. When the D750 was new, it sold for $2,300. Now it's about $1,000 less. If Sigma charged more than Canon or Nikon, they would have a tough time making a profit. Canon and Nikon have the big names, so they can charge more.
Comparisons -
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=15236
http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600.html
http://photo.net/equipment/150-600_lenses
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/articles/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600mm-the-7-key-differences-48183
https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-vs-sigma-150-600mm-c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXocpM5xno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_msTFAmwWY
Dec 13, 2017 06:53:27 #
SandyR wrote:
The Sigma SPORT is the top 150-600, and is markedly sharper than the Contemporary or Art versions. Do a web search for comparisons by pros.
When fine-tuned, the Sigma Sport is sharper than Nikon, Tamron, or any of the others.
As usual, it is a balance between budget and required IQ.
Of course, the lower price has a reason!
Sandy
When fine-tuned, the Sigma Sport is sharper than Nikon, Tamron, or any of the others.
As usual, it is a balance between budget and required IQ.
Of course, the lower price has a reason!
Sandy
"Markedly sharper"? That's not what the reviews say. Certainly not double the price of the Contemporary sharper. Contemporary is an exceptional lens. What Art version?
Dec 13, 2017 07:19:27 #
I have had the C version for 2 years. It is one of the sharpest lenses i have. I use it on a cropped sensor so you should get the same results (first on a d7100, now on a d500). I tried out both the Sport and the C version when I was looking to purchase and I found the Sport to be too heavy for me to hand hold.
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