Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary For Canon EF
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Loving the lens so far - Was able to handhold
I have had this lens for a few days now. So far I am loving it. I have posted a full review on my blog with a bunch of sample images with 100% crops of Australian Wildlife.- Build quality
- Bulky
Sigma f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary review
The Sigma 150-600mm ƒ/5-6.3 Contemporary is a very good lens, with an outstanding performance to dollar ratio. It's a great bargain, given both its versatility and the prices for the alternatives from the major manufacturers.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Review
Handling and Features Performance Verdict Specification Sigma has been continually updating their lens lineup to fit into one of three categories, Art, Contemporary and Sports. This super-telephoto zoom lens fits into Sigma's 'Contemporary' line-up of lenses and this lens provides a lower priced...- Good sharpness throughout the zoom range
- Well built
- Fast focusing
- Very keenly priced
- Effective stabilisation
- Focuses relatively close for a 600mm lens
- Zoom creeps when pointed up or down
- No weather sealing
- except for a rubber gasket on the lens mount
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary ($1,089) is a big, heavy lens. But that's no surprise when you consider its maximum reach, full-frame sensor coverage, and sturdy build.- Excellent telephoto reach
- Very sharp
- Includes tripod collar and lens hood
- Focuses quickly
- Effective image stabilization system
- Zoom locking mechanism
- Affordable
- Some chromatic aberration
- Moderate pincushion distortion
- Relatively narrow aperture
- Heavy
- Not fully dust- and splash-proof
Real Game Changer
Received mine and I Immediately make Test Shots at 600mm. Very Sharp for Wildlife Shooters,the OS is Very Good also. I'm Very Happy with it so far!- None
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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Review
Although Tamron pioneered the release of the first 150-600mm lens, Sigma followed suit by releasing two versions of lenses with exactly the same focal length and aperture ranges.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens Review
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens review was created simultaneously with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens review . It is very unusual to be reviewing two just-released lenses from the same manufacturer that share the same focal length range and the same...
REVIEW: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Review
Sigma has been continually updating their lens lineup to fit into one of three categories, Art, Contemporary and Sports. This super-telephoto zoom lens fits into Sigma's 'Contemporary' line-up of lenses and this lens provides a lower priced alternative to their 150-600mm Sports optic.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Rented for 4 days from Lensrental.com, $67.91, shot lots of hiking/wildlife/nature/zoo pix, almost all hand-held (on Canon 70D). I'm no bodybuilder but had no problem with weight - when walking the support came from my Kinesis (kgear.com) chest-worn holster, ideal for support and quick-draw action...- Quick focus
- portability
- sharpness
- colors
- stabilizer
- Manual focus ring too stiff
- stabilizer drifts off focus point
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If you are into nature and wildlife photography, you probably need an ultra-telephoto lens to photograph Singapore's smooth-coated otters or common plantain squirrels from afar without disturbing these animals.