Sigma 150-600mm Sports Lens? (Page 2): The heaviest is the 600mm F4 AF-S II at 10.5 lbs, but the newest 600mm F4's are almost hand-holdable at 8.4 lbs, thanks to the two fluorite...

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

abc1234 wrote:

For inside shooting. If you want faster than f/2.... (show quote)

The heaviest is the 600mm F4 AF-S II at 10.5 lbs, but the newest 600mm F4's are almost hand-holdable at 8.4 lbs, thanks to the two fluorite elements.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Kandfoto wrote:

Thanks for all the great information. I'm a wildli... (show quote)

I found the Sigma Sport way sharper than the 80-400 II, and a little sharper than the 200-500, as well as having better build quality and dust/moisture sealing etc.

1Feathercrest Loc: NEPA

Kandfoto wrote:

Does anyone know or have this lens? If so, any review on how this lens performs in the field and how sharp is this lens? I need it for a Nikon D5 and/or Nikon D850.

Thanks.

I have a never used 70/300 Nikon mount Sakkar lens that I cannot recall from where purchased (some years ago). Have you heard of this company and have any knowledge of price and usefulness? My camera is an entry level 3200 Nikon.

Largobob

I guess I wonder why someone who is shooting with a D5 and D850, would consider a product that pretty-much requires a 'USB focusing dock' or 'tap-in console', produces soft images beyond about 500mm, may or may not autofocus quickly/accurately on a Nikon camera especially in low light, doesn't have a fixed f-stop throughout it's range, is relatively/comaratively heavy, will not focus closer than 8.6', and costs more than the Nikkor 200-500 which produces superb images throughout it's entire range.....

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

Kandfoto wrote:

Does anyone know or have this lens? If so, any review on how this lens performs in the field and how sharp is this lens? I need it for a Nikon D5 and/or Nikon D850.

Thanks.

I own both of your camera's and to get the very best out of them I use Nikkor lenses. My current favorite is the 200-500 mm f 5.6. Nikon puts a lot into there software in the form of the Exceed 5 processor that is in both the D5 and D850. There lenses are specifically designed to work with this software. Your two bodies were just about $10,00.00. Lenses define image quality. Please consider a Nikkor lens for your expensive bodies. Below are a few grab shots with the Nikon 200-500 lens.

John Singh Loc: Atlanta, Ga.

I have Nikon D500 & D850. The lens performs very well. Mostly used on D500. I am satisfied with the lens.

wapiti Loc: round rock, texas

billnikon wrote:

I own both of your camera's and to get the very best out of them I use Nikkor lenses. My current favorite is the 200-500 mm f 5.6. Nikon puts a lot into there software in the form of the Exceed 5 processor that is in both the D5 and D850. There lenses are specifically designed to work with this software. Your two bodies were just about $10,00.00. Lenses define image quality. Please consider a Nikkor lens for your expensive bodies. Below are a few grab shots with the Nikon 200-500 lens.

There seems to be quite a variance in quality of this lens[quality control]. Some seem to be great. Others, not so much. If I could be assured that I could buy one that produced images as good as the 3 you posted, I would do so in a heart beat. Regardless, it seems to be a very popular lens.

SoCal Dave

I currently own the Sigma 150-600 Sport, Tamron 150-600 G2 and the Nikon 80-400. I find the Nikon best on a DX camera or when I need shorter range such as shooting horses in a dressage arena where 80-400 on FX is perfect for near to far side of arena. It is a useful tool. Personally I am apt to take the Tamron when traveling due to weight and the Sigma for ultimate sharpness though they are very close. All are daylight lenses. All benefit from fine tuning to the camera at the distance to object most commonly used. Sigma dock allows more fine tuning than single number on camera.

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

wapiti wrote:

There seems to be quite a variance in quality of this lens[quality control]. Some seem to be great. Others, not so much. If I could be assured that I could buy one that produced images as good as the 3 you posted, I would do so in a heart beat. Regardless, it seems to be a very popular lens.

False. Nikon has quality control that you would expect from a professional camera company. I have bought two of the 200-500 lenses and both were spot on. They were purchased over a 3 year period.
I have heard from many photographers over the years complain about their COPY of a particular lens. 99.9% of the time it is operator error and has nothing to do with the product, the problem is the user.
Nikon has always been a lens company first. They control the process from start to finish and have a very low tolerance for lenses that do not measure up, those lenses do not make it out of the factory.

torchman310 Loc: Santa Clarita, Ca.

Kandfoto wrote:

Does anyone know or have this lens? If so, any review on how this lens performs in the field and how sharp is this lens? I need it for a Nikon D5 and/or Nikon D850.

Thanks.

I have a friend who's photos of wild life appear in Nat Geo mags. She uses this lens.

dougbev3 Loc: Pueblo, Colorado

I use mine for wildlife as well as sporting events... I can sit on top of the bleachers at football and track events and it is like I am right down next to them... I also use a monopod, because it is a little heavy.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

Kandfoto wrote:

Does anyone know or have this lens? If so, any review on how this lens performs in the field and how sharp is this lens? I need it for a Nikon D5 and/or Nikon D850.

Thanks.

You might consider Tamron 150-600 g2. It is cheaper and is fast focus, very sharp

Rick

gwilliams6

abc1234 wrote:

I have the C and use it at 600 without any noticeable loss of sharpness. I think the C is a great lens but many consider the S sharper. It is also much heavier and expensive so you have, excess the pun, a lot to weigh in deciding between the two and the comparable Tamron.

Actually in several testers reports the Contemporary Version tested slightly sharper than the more expensive Sport version. Also the Contemporary version is hand-holdable, the Sport version is NOT. The Sport is way too heavy for easy use with moving subjects like BIF. That was a deal-breaker for me. Additionally tests have shown the Contemporary version keeps its wider max apertures LONGER as you zoom up the focal range than the Sport does. Unless you think you need the extra weather-sealing, save your money and get the Contemporary version. I have the Contemporary version in Canon EF mount and use it on my Sony A6500, A7RIII and A7III with the Sigma MC-11 adapter and it works great and stays sharp all the way up to 600mm. The Contemporary version is weather-sealed enough for me, a pro of over 40 years in the business. I could have afforded the Sport version, but after research chose the Contemporary version. Cheers

lowkick Loc: Connecticut

Kandfoto wrote:

Does anyone know or have this lens? If so, any review on how this lens performs in the field and how sharp is this lens? I need it for a Nikon D5 and/or Nikon D850.

Thanks.

I have this lens. Use it for birding with Canon 60D. Tack sharp, but it is heavy. Typically mounted on heavy duty tripod with gimbal.