Sigma Comparison
Dec 13, 2018 10:56:25 #
Has anyone had a chance to compare the new Sigma 60-600 to the older Sigma 150-600 lenses. I am particularly interested in their performance at 600mm with wide open aperture as I, personally, found the older lenses were not that great at those settings.
Dec 13, 2018 11:12:11 #
Sigma mistreated me years ago. I won't let them have another shot at me.
Dec 13, 2018 11:44:57 #
OllieFCR wrote:
Has anyone had a chance to compare the new Sigma 60-600 to the older Sigma 150-600 lenses. I am particularly interested in their performance at 600mm with wide open aperture as I, personally, found the older lenses were not that great at those settings.
Hard to do since it does not exist yet.
Dec 13, 2018 15:43:02 #
A local photographer in my area posted a couple of pics he said was taken with it.
MT Shooter wrote:
Hard to do since it does not exist yet.
Dec 13, 2018 15:48:52 #
OllieFCR wrote:
A local photographer in my area posted a couple of pics he said was taken with it.
Well he is an amazing individual then. It is scheduled to start shipping from Sigma sometime in January 2019.
Dec 13, 2018 16:23:36 #
B&H has a number of reviews from verified buyers so I figured some have received it.
MT Shooter wrote:
Well he is an amazing individual then. It is scheduled to start shipping from Sigma sometime in January 2019.
Dec 13, 2018 17:44:24 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Ratskinner wrote:
Sigma mistreated me years ago. I won't let them have another shot at me.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Sigma, but other then venting your anger with them, in what way does that help the OP?
Dec 13, 2018 19:07:29 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Well he is an amazing individual then. It is scheduled to start shipping from Sigma sometime in January 2019.
It started shipping in October. Nothing amazing here.
https://www.techradar.com/news/sigma-launches-five-new-lenses-at-photokina-2018
https://sonymirrorlesspro.com/sigma-60-600mm-sports-lens-now-shipping/
But it is backordered right now.
Dec 14, 2018 08:53:58 #
aflundi
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
MT Shooter wrote:
Well he is an amazing individual then. It is scheduled to start shipping from Sigma sometime in January 2019.
MT, you're about as connected and informed as anyone, but there seem to be some units out there -- perhaps pre-release. Check out the
thread on Fred Miranda's site.
Dec 14, 2018 09:31:04 #
aflundi wrote:
MT, you're about as connected and informed as anyone, but there seem to be some units out there -- perhaps pre-release. Check out the
thread on Fred Miranda's site.
thread on Fred Miranda's site.
All I can say as an AUTHORIZED SIGMA DEALER is that Sigma USA is not shipping to dealers until January 2019. Thats not to say some gray market copies have possibly already reached the market here.
Dec 14, 2018 09:33:57 #
aflundi
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
MT Shooter wrote:
All I can say as an AUTHORIZED SIGMA DEALER is that Sigma USA is not shipping to dealers until January 2019. Thats not to say some gray market copies have already reached the market here.
Sure, grey market could be the explanation.
Dec 14, 2018 10:30:34 #
All I can say is that, IN GENERAL, the greater the zoom range, the less the image quality. Had the Sigma 150-600 Sport and didn't care for it. I would expect I would like the 60-600 even less. (Pretty heavy, and huge, for a 60mm lens!). Just my personal opinion. Best of luck.
Dec 14, 2018 11:14:18 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
MT Shooter wrote:
All I can say as an AUTHORIZED SIGMA DEALER is that Sigma USA is not shipping to dealers until January 2019. Thats not to say some gray market copies have possibly already reached the market here.
For what it's worth, B&H indicates expected availability: Mid Dec 2018. However, it's already December 14th so I suspect that January may be more likely.
Dec 14, 2018 12:39:27 #
foxfirerodandgun
Loc: Stony Creek, VA
Since this thread deals with Sigma comparisons, what are the opinions in quality of build and overall sharpness when comparing Sigma lenses to Nikon OEM lenses? I tend to feel, be it correct or not, that modern day optics manufactured in Japan are of a higher quality of materials and workmanship, than ones made in China or Thailand. All comments welcomed. Thanks.
Dec 14, 2018 12:55:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Hard to do since it does not exist yet.
Of course it does, had been around for a while now!
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