Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN Sports Review reviews
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN ‘Sports’ is an impressively sharp optic. We review it and compare it to the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7.
See full resolution samples in our Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 sample gallery: https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/0079371391
0:00 – Intro
0:49 – Design and features
3:30 – Autofocus
5:07 – Closeup performance
5:42 – Focus breathing
6:13 – Flare
6:30 – Bokeh
7:21 – Sharpness
8:52 – E-Mount competition
9:55 – L-Mount competition
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West Virginia Wildlife –
I have the canon version of the sigma 150-600 C and sigma 18-300 C. Both lenses tend to "pulse" when in servo AF, so I tend to shoot in one shot AF for semi-stationary subjects.
Adventurous Garcias –
Do you know if sigma makes a teleconverter for the Sony mount to pair with their sigma lens?
Emperor Zurg –
I just got the clap. I mean I just got this lens. Friggin heavy w/o tripod. Also shaky at full extension even with OS on. I am still very happy considering the alternatives.
Gautam Mukherjee –
Hi Chris .. superb & indepth review..i loved your honest opinion..I have been hearing some users facing some focusing issues with Sigma…since I am planning to buy one of these Zoom lens for mainly Landscape photography with some Bird & Wildlife photography which would be your final recommendation…currently there is a discount scheme on Sigma 150-600 so its infact slightly cheaper than Tamron 150-500 but that doesn't matter since i consider lens as long-term investment. I use a Sony A7RIII currently with Sony 24-105 G & Sigma14-24mm… looking at the build quality & performance of Sigma 14-24mm i was actually tilting towards Sigma but I am little confused now frankly between Sigma 150-600 DG DN OS SPORT & Tamron 150-500 Di III VXD…Thanks in advance!!
JJack –
Video idea:
When I was growing up as a photographer it was conventional wisdom that lens hoods were required. And truth be told, lens flare is still a major issue on a lot of older glass.
But with modern lens coatings it seems that the average photographer has to work fairly hard to get lens flair anymore.
Could be a great video to test out if we're all wasting place and grams in our kits
Anar Musayev –
lumix's focus is very slow. And with this camera, you will be lost the main moments like a bird start fly from the lake. I think to use this lens with Sony a7 iv and it will be perfect work.
EAST WIND –
Thank you very much.
Michał P. –
Thanks for the review guys! What do you think about this lens for a6300? I've got the Sony 70-350, but I could use some extra reach for wild animals…
GreatKeny –
Sony 200-600 is still better but I hope Sigma will come to RF mount one day since Canon doesn't seem willing to cannibalize their premium 600mm prime.
Romain Provost –
Silly question, can it be used with a free hand (without putting it on the tripod collar)? Or will it ruin the handle with a very tiring imbalance towards the front? (for a sony A7IV)
Central Place –
Get out of that river! or at least throw on a strap!
Aviação 360 –
I have a Canon T7 this lens is it compatible?
Rasecroel –
What exactly I need to mount this sigma in a D850 body?.. Thanks
Forster L. Stewart –
SIGMA LENSES are junk because they have a terrible customer service base. I purchased the 28-135mm f3.5/5.6 image stabilized lens in a canon ef mount. And within four years the aperture diaphragm failed to function. I contacted SIGMA their customer service rep said send it insured to them and that they could repair it. After sending the lens to them and three weeks with no callback. I had to call them only to hear that the lens is now discontinued so spare parts are no longer available. But I could order a replacement 28- 70mm. I told them no thanks. I will buy a canon version. They then asked if I wanted my lens back? What a stupid question I said "yes send it back…idiot".
And decades later My Canon version still works.
Edward Kilner –
Did you by any chance gain any insight into how this lens performs on an FTZ adapter for a Z6ii? Know of any articles that reviewed this combo?
Andrewmusic100 –
Gran video, pero alguna razón creo que lo mejor es comparar los lentes en el mismo cuerpo. Creo que el autofoco iría mejor en una cámara sony que en otra mirrorless. De todos modos gracias por el análisis.
PELICANTRAVEL –
I think Sony 200-600 is best
Tim van der Leeuw –
Speed of the AF is one thing, but how are the reliability and accuracy of the AF?
I have the Sigma 100-400mm for EF mount and AF that hunts a lot, misses the target completely, or frequently back focuses are my biggest issues.
(Using a Canon M5 mirrorless so micro-AF adjustments shouldn't be required?)
Benny Pranata –
Hi can I use Sony Tele converter using this lens on my Sony A9?
Anny Bobanny –
Reviewed on a Panny camera….really??
Donkey Holmes –
If you really wanted to test AF speed why didn’t you test it on a sports camera like the A9? Panasonics AF is way behind Sony.
DIBA DUHEY PRODUCTIONS –
Thank you so much for always briefly touching on the Focus Breathing of lenses you review. So few channels do this! 😀
ZPollak –
I LOVE my contemporary version of this on my Canon.
Amos Soma –
What is a noct? Google doesn't know and neither do I and why the hell do you use a term like that. Are you trying to impress someone?
Brian Love –
If you wish to speed up focus of this lens you need to get the Sigma Dock. I have 2 Sigma lenses and the default AF speed is Standard AF. I think most of us that shoot wildlife change this with the dock to Fast AF which prioritizes autofocus speed to reach the focus point as quickly as possible. You can also adjust the things like Focus Limiter and Optical Stabilization settings.
Dark Horse Ministries –
Hypothetically, say you’re the 1,000th customer thru the door at your local camera shop. Your prize is a free Sony 200-600 or the Sigma 150-600 Sport. Which do you choose & why?
Jerry McKibben –
Will this lense eventually be offered in the Canon and Nikon mounts to replace the HSM version?
Braulio Montelongo –
I just bought it today on Amazon. I can't wait to get it in a few days!
Saturnblu Productions | Brian Wallenberg –
Does anyone know if this will allow for 30fps stills on the Sony A1?
bitspacemusic –
It's a shame it gets longer when zooming. One of my photo allergies.
All Things Film –
My first camera was an Olympus OM-1, a stills camera. Not long after, I got into filmmaking and eventually ended up in the mirrorless camera world. But, for the life of me, I don't get this obsession with "corner sharpness". I'm 61 and I've looked at 10's of 1,000's of photographs, in books, showings, museums, etc. Mostly in person. Not once did I look or care about how sharp the photo was in the corners. Rarely if ever was the subject matter that far from the center. Nor did I ever walk up to a picture and look in the corners to see how "sharp" it was. Why? I'm an artist. I understand visuals. But, corner sharpness? It seems insanely bizarre to focus on such a feature. It literally has nothing to do with the subject matter you're shooting.
So, can someone tell my WHY corner sharpness is so important? I'm honestly curious.
Angelo Garcia Jr –
I will get excited when it works on a Canon.
CWard –
I’d love to see how well the Canon version of this lens works with Fuji X and a Fringer adapter.
david bailey –
Thanks for the review and the comparison. I have my money ready for when it becomes available in the UK. I’ll be using it on my a7r3.
Daniel Chau –
Thank you Chris and crews for doing this review, it is a bless if get some shots head to head with Sony 200-600mm. 🙏
Michael Gray –
I'm wondering if I should get this or upgrade from the S5 to something like the S1R instead of putting some hard cash down on this lens first 🙁
Algerie Football –
Hello, what are the best solutions for sports photos at night with correct lighting – Sony a) A7 III + Sony 200-600 lens b) Sony A7 III with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN or c) panasonic S1R with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN L-mount Thank you
007silverwings –
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this lens. Please can you report how the AF is with Panasonic S5 in real life, sports or birds etc?
Thanks
666Tomato666 –
"Over one Noct" – please tell me this was a joke about Murikans measuring everything in anything but normal units?
BROWN WEED –
I think Tamron 150-600mm G2 is better lens than sigma
Ziginox –
One bonus note for the Sony 200-600mm, the zoom is all internal. While that's less good for compactness, it's better for durability and weather sealing. It is almost a pound heavier, though. It also has two more (rounded) aperture blades and an even shorter minimum focusing distance. I'd been planning to get the Sony lens, but this Sigma is making it a rather difficult decision.
Christo –
tamron and sony 200-600 are the same street price in most territories. the tamron were lucky they had some market share before the sigma comes out. regardless of whether this sigma is better (or internally identical) than the widely panned 150-600 G2 lens, they have the publicity team to market it harder over tamron.
Gabriel Gattringer –
Very interesting lense. Would be great for planespotting! How´s the AF performing when tracking very fast moving aircraft?
Daniel –
Would be nice if they made one for Fuji X mount
R Rivera –
Thanks for a thorough review despite the terrifying pandemic and devastating forest fires in Canada! Great job!
Cesar M –
Great review, but as Nikon user, this lens doesn't work for me. Nikon needs to share it's z mount specification with Sigma and Tamron, so us Nikon user can have more lens options.