![]() The new lens features three SLD glass elements much like the 150-500mm, but also includes one FLD glass element, which is known for being the highest-level low-dispersion glass available for high light transmission to counteract chromatic aberration effectively. The internal construction has also been reworked: there are 20 elements in 14 groups in the new lens, compared to 21 elements in 15 groups in the older model. To ensure the new lens maintains the same variable aperture through its extensive focal range, the front element has been enlarged and where the older 150-500mm had a 86mm filter thread, the 150-600mm’s accepts filters and adapter rings with a 95mm diameter. ![]() ![]() The main advantage the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary has over the older 150-500mm f/5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM is the extra reach at the long end. Before revealing how it performs in the field, let’s look at how the specs shape up on paper. Extremely impressed by its versatility and all-round performance, I’m eager to find out if Sigma’s Contemporary version is just as good and how it fares against Sigma’s older, yet still very popular, 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM. Late last year, I was fortunate enough to be one of the first to try an early sample of the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S and I gave it a thorough test to find out how it performed at shooting motorsport. Its sister model, on test here, is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – a lens geared towards enthusiasts with its more affordable price tag and portable, compact design. The first to arrive was the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport – aimed at pros, with professional-grade optics and excellent durability for challenging, fast-action situations. Sigma replied with not one, but two 150-600mm lenses. Favourable reviews and its ability to zoom closer to the action than Sigma’s popular 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM put pressure on Sigma to produce a rival zoom. When Tamron unveiled the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens in November 2013, it became one of the most attractive third-party telephoto zooms for sports and wildlife photographers. All photos by Michael Topham Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary – Key specifications If, however, you're a pixel-peeper, here's a static comparison between the Sigma Sport, Sigma Contemporary and Nikon 200-500 lenses.Īgain, it boils down to preferences - put the same subject images shot with these three lenses next to each other and you'll have a very hard time trying to pick which lens shot which image.To capture this pin-sharp shot the camera’s autofocus system was set to Zone AF with continuous (AI Servo) tracking employed. If the subject is close I can usually get it all in and if it's far Jenny gets the better shot. We also complement each other as I shoot with a Nikon D3S body so I have the width of 150mm while Jenny shoots with a Nikon D7100, thereby providing her with a 225-900mm reach. Jared's real world comparison proves that both lenses are good and the differences boil down to 'nit-picking' and it would come down to your preference as to weight, maximum aperture (third of a stop difference), more reach, wider, etc.įor concerts Jared would choose the Nikon for the lighter weight but gives the Sigma a slight edge in sharpness.įor wildlife I need longer reach (600mm), wider (150mm) for closer subjects and the best sharpness I can get so I am very happy with my Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens.Īnd in most cases we cannot tell the difference between Jenny's images, shot with the Sigma Contemporary and my more expensive Sigma Sport! Since we reviewd the Sigma 150-600 Sport lens Nikon brought our the 200-500 to compete with the Sigma. Sigma 150-600mm Sport VS Nikon 200-500mm - "Real World Review" If you would like to compare images between the Sigma 150-600mm lens and the Tamron 150-600mm lens please go here. Hands-on preview of Sigma’s latest ‘Sigmonster’ telephoto lens Here is another Sigma 150-600mm lens review that you may enjoy reading: You can see more images on our January Madikwe Trip Report page. The lens continued to perform well so it wouldn't surprise us if it becomes the classic safari lens! We were back in Madikwe on safari in January where we subjected the lens to more tests for 15 days instead of just 6 days. The conditions in Madikwe seemed to cause our Nikon 80-400 AFS lenses to malfunction therefore this was the ideal testing ground for the new Sigma lens.ĭo we miss our old 300 f2.8 and 600 f4 Nikon lenses? Not really – they served their purposes at the time but our style of photography has changed so that we now need the flexibility and maneuverability of a sharp zoom lens, the reach of 600mm but do not want a cumbersome and heavy 600mm prime lens and the Sigma 150-600mm sport lens solves all these issues beautifully. ![]()
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