A question about the Sigma Sport 150-600mm lens.
Feb 27, 2016 19:56:32 #
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
Feb 27, 2016 20:29:20 #
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
interested in replies, as I am curious also
Feb 27, 2016 20:42:22 #
You are pushing the lens at those distances...dont know of a telephoto that can really do anything that far.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
Feb 27, 2016 20:54:50 #
ggttc wrote:
You are pushing the lens at those distances...dont know of a telephoto that can really do anything that far.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.
I read somewhere, don't remember where, that the subject needs to fill at least a quarter of the frame for sharp focus.
Feb 27, 2016 21:59:40 #
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
If you are a Canon shooter I would suggest that you might reconsider the 100-400 II before the Sigma, smaller, lighter and when cropped a 600mm crop is as sharp or sharper than the Sigma at 600mm.
The Canon is built for your camera if you are a Canon shooter and you will be focusing with an aperture of 5.6 instead of 6.3, if need and you have a 5D or the new 7D you can always add the 1.4 TC if you feel the need for longer reach.
I have the new 100-400 and have been shooting eagles, although I am new to birding this lens has helped me to produce some good results. If you are interested I have posted some links, the images should be downloaded to see the quality. Eagles are not to easy to get close to, these images were heavily cropped. I would say that most of my images were shot from between 50 and 150 yards with the exception of the bird in the tree. The pair of flying birds were over 150 yards away and the 5 flying were at least 500 yards or more.
Below the links to my images you will see a Youtube link where a pro compares the Canon/Sigma Sport/ Tamron in a shootout.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-367929-1.html#6202850
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-368627-1.html#6214709
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-370738-1.html#6249676
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgurGidoSJs
Feb 27, 2016 23:01:41 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
If you are a Canon shooter I would suggest that yo... (show quote)
I like her comment in the video that with the Sigma Sport it's like carrying around a baby!
Feb 27, 2016 23:02:41 #
I never measured the distance, per se'. You'd have to buy, borrow or rent one to check it out for yourself with your specific camera body.
I get great results from the Sport with my D610 at much longer distances. Most of which are P.I.F(planes in flight) or Storms, Wind and Waves on Lake Michigan. Both are usually at quite some distance.
But then, I'm NOT a pro either! Just an enthusiastic shooter.
If sharpness was only achievable up to 100 feet as previously mentioned, I'd have stayed with my 70-300mmVR Nikkor and saved a ton of $$$$. Get the Sport. You won't believe it.
I'm not at my main computer now or I'd post a few examples.
Maybe MT Shooter will chime in here soon. He is "man."
I get great results from the Sport with my D610 at much longer distances. Most of which are P.I.F(planes in flight) or Storms, Wind and Waves on Lake Michigan. Both are usually at quite some distance.
But then, I'm NOT a pro either! Just an enthusiastic shooter.
If sharpness was only achievable up to 100 feet as previously mentioned, I'd have stayed with my 70-300mmVR Nikkor and saved a ton of $$$$. Get the Sport. You won't believe it.
I'm not at my main computer now or I'd post a few examples.
Maybe MT Shooter will chime in here soon. He is "man."
Feb 28, 2016 04:04:14 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
Depends upon the atmosphere. If it is too hazy you won't get a sharp picture at any distance. If it is clear, you can get a sharp picture anywhere from the lens' minimum focus distance to the moon.
Feb 28, 2016 05:20:52 #
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
You should be thinking in feet not yards.
These animals weigh in around 900#
Taken with a Sigma 150-600 sports and a Nikon D7100
Feb 28, 2016 06:36:37 #
PhotoshooterNJ
Loc: NJ
ggttc wrote:
You are pushing the lens at those distances...dont know of a telephoto that can really do anything that far.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
100ft is 33yds. I'm pretty sure a 150/600mm can reach that without a problem.
Feb 28, 2016 08:57:12 #
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
Depends on your definition of "sharp", how clear the atmosphere is, and whether you have soft diffuse lighting or hard specular lighting..
Feb 28, 2016 09:48:10 #
I shot this duck at approximately 100-125 yards, resting on a wooden fence. Cropped close to 1:1
Feb 28, 2016 09:52:07 #
ggttc wrote:
You are pushing the lens at those distances...dont know of a telephoto that can really do anything that far.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
maybe 100 feet is more in the range for a good photo.But even that is doubtful.
If that was the case, I would have never started photographing wildlife.
Feb 28, 2016 09:57:20 #
Try using the Sigma USB dock to make the custom setting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao1ZLnl_n08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePE2ILryXSM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao1ZLnl_n08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePE2ILryXSM
Feb 28, 2016 10:02:55 #
I have a sport. Sharpness is not an issue at 100 or 200 yards or 50 yards. Great lens.
Nanc wrote:
At what distance (100 yards, 200 yards, etc.) can you still get a sharp photo of a moving or standing still animal in normal daylight with the Sigma Sport lens? I do realize that the closer the subject the sharper the picture. However, sometimes those bears and wolves are a long way off!
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