kpsk_sony

I am interested in the new SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS. I have a pair of Sony A6000 (A6000 and A6300). Would it be an appropriate fit? As I get on in years this will most likely be the last major purchase in my photographic career and I don't want to make a mistake. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

The 150-600 will appear as 225-900 attached to your Sony bodies. As someone who has used the Canon version of this lens (Contemporary) on a 7d ii, I can tell you it can be a bit of a challenge off the tripod keeping it steady at full extension. Your bodies are light so the weight will be mostly lens, so if you feel confident with that then go for it. I would suggest renting one through Lensrentals or whoever to get the feel. To be honest, if you’re committed to Sony, I’d also consider a super zoom bridge camera like the RX10 iv or something smaller.

kpsk_sony

Thanks, I'll look into it.

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

At 2.1 kg, this is a big and heavy lens. As the previous post pointed out, the weight of the kit will be mostly lens.

Another thing to consider: I have used another telephoto zoom with my Sony a6000, the Sony 70-300 mm. In my opinion, this lens is a tad soft. Using it with a crop-sensor camera works well, and you get de-facto 450 mm images. However, I found that the extra magnification really accentuated the softness of the lens. So I would check out the lens first to make sure it is sharp enough for de-fact magnification up to 900 mm. Renting the lens first once it comes out seems like a smart strategy so you can make sure that the lens really delivers the results you want.

kpsk_sony

Thank you for the advice.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Well, it IS very appropriate ...but so is the Sigma 100-400 - much cheaper and much lighter and you could use the Sony Clear Image Zoom @ 1.5X to get you to 600mm .......!
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MDI Mainer

This new Sigma 150-600 Sport e-mount is 4.6 lbs., their older 150-600 Sport lens was 6.3 lbs., the Contemporary 4 lbs. So a lot lighter than the old Sport level lens with equivalent reach.

But the Sigma e-mount 100-400 Contemporary is a lightweight at just 2.5 lbs.

For me using CIZ and shooting JPEG when I need the extra reach is worth the trade off in weight.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

I also use the a6000 & a6300 and have used large (EOS 300mm f/4L & 400mm f/5.6L) adapted lenses with Metabones latest adapter. The heavier lenses strain the camera mount and the body often looses electrical contact . I corrected that by fashioning a brace between tripod collar and body that worked well, however it was still a heavy cumbersome load. I recommended the SONY RX10iv to my daughter and a diminutive friend and they outshoot me left to right. They had the choice of 24mm-600mm at the turn of a switch while I had to tote and change a selection of lenses to cover that range, I was often wishing for the wide angle while carrying the 300/400mm on camera.

My kids gifted me my own RX10iv and it is a winner. One caution; buy new from a reliable source that allows reasonable returns because as with all manufactured goods there are tolerances that produce some stellar units and some not so stellar units. You will want to check out IQ carefully when deciding to keep/return. A used/refurbished unit has a higher risk of being one someone felt was sub par. This is true of all equipment BTW. MY SONY RX10iv goes everywhere with me now and does it all!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I find a big lens on a small body difficult to hand hold. That is why for big lenses I bought a used Sony a9 with a vertical grip, the balance is much better than what you are considering.
I would strongly suggest you go to a store and try it on before you buy and have remorse.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I have to disagree with you Don. Used and refurbished are two different animals." Refurbished" has been gone through by the manufacturer and is as good as, if not better than, new off the shelf. I've purchased refurb bodies and lenses in the past and have never been disappointed and saved money in the process.

tropics68 Loc: Georgia

I have this rig and it works for me.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4132100

MDI Mainer

Maybe was the reasonable way to go before the market offered reasonably priced native e-mount glass with a long reach beyond 300mm, but not any more I think.

Vinylman53 Loc: Woodward. Ok

Have you considered a Sony 70-350 f4.5 APC lens. I have this on my A6000 it is equivalent to a 105-525mm lens. It’s made for the APC cameras. It has OSS built in. It has great reviews. It’s easy to hand hold and you can get a tripod collar to help use it with a tripod. This is the lens I leave on my camera as my go to lens it’s got good sharpness and colors fast autofocus. My favorite lens for my A6000.

tropics68 Loc: Georgia

I use the same lens on both Canon and Sony cameras. Kinda two for one.

MDI Mainer

That is certainly more understandable, but isn't the OP's circumstance as far as appears.