long lens for Nikon D5600: Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899 Thanks Keith...

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Apr 9, 2021 08:18:18 #

keith k

Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899

Thanks
Keith

Apr 9, 2021 09:26:37 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Keith what lens did you use to capture the delightful "Got this hawk in my yard" photo?
It certainly seems to be up to the task...

That said please let us know what you primary use of a long lens would be and you budget limitations.
btw you can purchase previously own kit from KEH and mpb with a 180 warranty...
B&H and UsedPhotoPro offer a 90 warranty...

My limited experience with Sigma glass has been excellent...
The Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Lens for Nikon F is a stellar choice for portraiture...
DxOMark gives this lens one of the highest marks for Nikon Crop bodies
B&H has it used https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/853531 for $774.95
If your intended use is for portraiture it is one of the best available for you D5600
I totally love this Sigma portrait lens...

For birds? I'll let other provide their skillful wisdom here.

All the best on your photographic journey Keith

Apr 9, 2021 11:13:59 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Hi Keith, I'm a Keith too. Just my personal experience tells me to stay away from second party long zooms. I've had two bad second party zooms with my Nikons. I can't recommend too highly the Nikon 200~500mm f/ 5.6 zoom. I have two of them now, one is used with a D500 the other with a D850 and the performance is stellar! You can get a used or refurbed one for close to the the cost of the Sigma.

Apr 10, 2021 06:04:57 #

keith k

Thanks Keith. I would love to hear from someone who has used the Sigma lens. Wildlife would be my primary use

Apr 10, 2021 07:58:40 #

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

keith k wrote:

Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899

Thanks
Keith

I have that lens mounted on my d500 a lot. I'm a little shaky sometimes and use it off a tripod about half the time. I will post some pics here for you later when I get home. I like the lens and it takes sharp photos as long as 1 I have enough shutter speed 2 shot off a tripod for birds it's amazing. Pics to follow in a couple hours

Apr 10, 2021 08:09:42 #

starlifter Loc: Towson, MD

I have had the Sigma 150-600C for 4 years. Great lens and great value. Had it first om my D7200 then my D810, great results with both as the Sigma is a FX lens so on a cropped camera you get that sweet spot in the middle. Have shot butterflies and humming birds as well as eagles and herons.

Apr 10, 2021 08:16:27 #

Khick Loc: Binghamton, NY

Hi. I have the Sigma 150-600C and have used it on my D5300 with good results

Apr 10, 2021 08:47:46 #

theehmann

Khick wrote:

Hi. I have the Sigma 150-600C and have used it on my D5300 with good results

I have a Tamron 150-600. Great lens!!

Apr 10, 2021 10:28:20 #

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

keith k wrote:

Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899

Thanks
Keith

The Sigma 150-600 Contemporary is a fantastic lens. I bought mine from Adorama last August for my Nikon D7500 for $899.00 with the USB Dock, a Hadia UV and CP filters and a cleaning kit.

Apr 10, 2021 12:01:39 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

keith k wrote:

Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899

Thanks
Keith

Most would say the Nikon 200-500 - and with very good reasoning ....tho, the differences are not great.....

On a smaller scale and slightly cheaper is the Tamron 100-400 ....
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Apr 10, 2021 13:27:12 #

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

keith k wrote:

Any recommendations on long lens? I see B&H has Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 for $899

Thanks
Keith

Hand held with the Sigma 150-600c. I have more if you like to see.

(Download)

Apr 10, 2021 23:58:59 #

deanfl Loc: Georgia

keith k wrote:

Thanks Keith. I would love to hear from someone who has used the Sigma lens. Wildlife would be my primary use

Here is a photo I took with this lens in 2018 on a Nikon D5500. It is capable of giving good results.

(Download)

Apr 11, 2021 00:30:33 #

wide2tele Loc: Australia

imagemeister wrote:

Most would say the Nikon 200-500 - and with very good reasoning ....tho, the differences are not great.....

I'm contemplating buying a lens in this range at some point. The Nikon would be my choice.

Apr 11, 2021 01:08:47 #

beeyul69

Used the Sigma 150-600 Sport. Found it very sharp for the price, worked well with the D-500 and D-850. The sport is heavy though, just traded it in on the Sony 600 f4, feels lighter than the Sigma 😳

Apr 11, 2021 11:03:16 #

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

deanfl wrote:

Here is a photo I took with this lens in 2018 on a Nikon D5500. It is capable of giving good results.

An astonishingly beautiful capture

Incredible display

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