SIGMA 150-600 Contemporary // My FAVORITE lens // IF only I could have shot weddings with it!!

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Probably the lens that I use the most and love the most. A little hard to use in the studio but for my wildlife it is AMAZING!!
REMINDER - If you have the dock for this lens Sigma does update the firmware occasionally. Make sure you update it. If you are in town and don't have the dock bring your lens by and I will update your Sigma Canon EF lenses.
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People have mentioned my comment "It is as sharp as the Canon 600 F4". Why I said this is first from printing hundreds or even thousands of shots from this lens for myself and for clients who have the same lens (many of whom I have focused the lens for them using the dock & micro focus on their cameras) and then also printing hundreds of shots for clients that have the 600 f4. When I print images on my large format printers and you cannot see a difference with the 150-600 over a Canon 600 then to me this makes each lens equal. Even people with the 600 f4 cannot tell what display prints in the lab were printed from which lens. I have had a few people with the 600 buy the 150-600 to add to their kit for the weight savings as they thought it was as sharp as their Canon also. This is from real people, shooting in real life situations and not just using test charts (I have never sold a print from a test chart but sell thousands of prints from real subjects that I photographed with this lens). There probably is a difference in a lab test situation, using a loop, not adjusting the images in post, etc. but I do not sell a test chart image or an unprocessed image. When I sell a print from this lens and the client is blown away by it I know I have it right. Second I have used the 600mm and from the shots I have from that lens I find the Sigma as good, again when compared as photos and not on test charts. Could be a difference but with what I have seen with this lens it would be very little or no difference. Finally this is my opinion and from my experience, take what you will from someone that has been doing this for 35 plus years and runs his own photography business. 😅
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@md.shahid5016 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and real time experience that you shared here in this video specially image stabilization settings. I have been using this lens with my Nikon D750 and I am quite happy.

@roybarnes-thewildlifeman1855 Жыл бұрын

A phenomenal review! I’ve used that lens for about 8 years and totally agree with all your comments - love the tip re F/9

@katekoebler1505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I recently purchased this lens to use with my Canon T7 as a retirement present for myself. So far I am very pleased with it.

@Ready4itJH 3 жыл бұрын

I paired up my Nikon D800 with this lens and now it's my go-to outfit for my wildlife, I just love it

@anthonyhershko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for talking about the lens stabilization I always with number 2.

@johnwarren1445 7 ай бұрын

I have had this lens for some time and agree with everything you say about it. Mine gave me pin sharp images straight from the box used on a Nikon D500. I used your F9 tip on my Sigma 150/500 a few years back and had the same great results,Always worth experimenting with any lens to find that sweet spot. Well made video,clear and concise. Thank you.

@Douginont 3 жыл бұрын

Love a no bs review. Thanks for the tips.

@TheRatlord74 2 жыл бұрын

It is on my shopping list. Thank you for the tips.

@chandamathur1111 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was very informative. Cleared some doubts before I buy.

@PRASHANTChaudhary05 3 жыл бұрын

very well explained with all the details necessary ,thanks.

@michellestewart7494 3 жыл бұрын

I have this lens as well and I love it!. Its probably my favourite lens

@lanuch58 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Awaiting delivery of my lens and have bookmarked this video for future settings. Thanks!

@lucascooley912 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shot of the fox at 13:24!

@annikasoraya4322 5 ай бұрын

Super awesome mate . . . . Best wishes from Australia. Your photographs are exquisite!

@kimboserup 3 жыл бұрын

I love this lense. It's very sharp at f8, f9.

@davidallan1259 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you.

@chipblock2854 3 жыл бұрын

I recently tried the lens and bought one. Since I couldn't afford a new one I bought a used one and it's a great lens. I got a great deal on it. I love my Canon 70-200 2.8 but this is so much better for certain jobs and I don't have to use a 2X converter. I can't believe how I can handhold under the right conditions.

@jesuspuga9001 2 жыл бұрын

Great video it’s what I was looking so now I decide to get the lense and pair with my canon 77D , thank you

@maureenb7399 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I’m a beginner but have had good luck with this Sigma lens even with my Nikon dx 5600!

@andrewcoates2664 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel.trying to find out everything about this lense and canon d1 mkiii that I’m pairing it with.after watching your so informative video it has put a smile on my face,thinking I’ve made the right decision since I’m an absolute beginner and am interested mainly to focus on birds in flight.pick up the equipment Friday.thankyou again.

@willparsons32 Жыл бұрын

It's a learning thing but everytime I watch this video, I seem to learn or pick up on a few great pointers... Shooting the 150-600 at f/9 (in camera) is one of those things. I watched this video awhile ago and seemed to have missed your point of setting the camera to shoot at f/9. I've taken both my 70D and the lens to a camera repair shop and before the repairman messed with either one, he took the kit outside and shot a few photos. After reviewing them he said there's absolutely nothing wrong with either the DSLR or lens. He even went as far as to say that the sharpness is absolutely bang on.

@richardbrown3434 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’ve just bought one and paired it with a 7D mk2 for aviation. I’ll be trying out some of the settings you suggested.

@MrNINANMATHEW 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😍👍

@UnrealTournament420 Жыл бұрын

fantastic review!

@paulwhelan7123 10 ай бұрын

Good review, I have this lens.

@fredwayne4697 2 ай бұрын

I can used a lens like this on my Canon90d for sure!! Thanks for sharing

@firstchoicephoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@trevor9934 2 жыл бұрын

Thank your for your review, which I found quite interesting. I too, am a Canadian, although I now live in NZ, so I have traded in shooting moose, bears, elk and wolves for birds that love to hang out in the bush. I got the docking station at the same time (as a deal) and have found it extremely useful in keeping the firmware up to date: something I consider important with any gear having that capability. For my particular lens I found the sweet spot to be around f/8 and that is where I commonly shoot with most of my lenses - depending on how dim the conditions are, of course. Like you, I shoot hand-held or with a monopod, and for the same reasons. I have the Canon native 100-400 MkII lens and have used it with the 1.4MkIII extender in experiments to see how it would compare to the Sigma 150-600 - I perceive that the sigma is at least as sharp as the Canon combo, although the 100-400 alone is a bit sharper. I shoot with the EOS 7DMkII, because its tracking system is, IMHO, still the best of any Canon DSLR. I have shot it with my 80D and 90D units, and had slightly fewer sharp keepers. I recently got the EOS R6 and that has been a game-changer: it works perfectly well with the R6 and the standard EF-RF Canon converter, with the huge benefits of animal and human eye auto tracking. Some time back, I got the Sigma 60-600s lens: basically it provides a single lens solution for a day's photography, albeit with a bit of weight thrown in - but less than carrying extra lenses to get the same FL range. It too is an awesome lens and I have been using it on the R6 or my 5DMkIV, with the 150-600 on the 7DII - the latter giving me an equivalent FoV of 240-896mm: which is very useful. I recently got the RF 100-500 lens and that is both lighter and less bulky, and gives me a combination of ILIS and IBIS - so up to 8 stops of stabilization - and it is tack sharp. Without doubt one of the biggest factors in judging the performance of a lens is to consider the final output: the cost required to get superb high resolution, large Fine Art prints is considerably less than for social media, smaller prints or digital device display. For various reasons I do very few large prints and don't post on social media, but these units are more than satisfactory for digital and smaller (say A2-size) prints.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I print a lot of 24x36 with my set-up (70D & 150-600) and many of those are cropped as well. They look amazing! One of the drawbacks to owning a lab is I print way too much of my own work!!

@linkedinfred 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this - especially the ap f.9 tip. Going to try this. I’m using it with the 90D btw

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@deb8183 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the 90d? I currently have the 80d. Thanks 4 taking the time to answer if you can.

@linkedinfred 2 жыл бұрын

@@deb8183 Hi Deb. I love the 90D. I didn't upgrade from the 80 to 90, but I have heard people mentioning soft focus. The 90D tends to want a faster shutter speed apparently. The ISO looks pretty good to me up to about 3200, which you can cap on the AUTO setting. The grip is also slightly more ergonomic than the 80D - extending a bit further. The battery life is great - using the LP6 that's in Canon's full frames. The 32.5 mb sensor requires high resolving lenses so I would check what lenses are compatible. I'm getting good results with the Sigma Art 18-35mm, the Sigma 8-16mm Ultra wide and the above Sigma150-600mm C. Also, the Canon 50mm STM and the kit lenses give reasonable results. I would like to try out the Canon 85mm L glass to see how that pairs for some outdoor portraits. Possible downsides, only 1 card slot and a bit of learning curve, but a great camera body.

@brianmccutcheon3205 9 ай бұрын

Thank you subscribed

@TheDragon0287 3 жыл бұрын

I love mine. I calibrated to my Nikon D500, through the USB dock, and it has been sharp throughout it's whole focal range. Loving it!

@davidallan1259 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please recommend a video on how to use the USB dock, please.

@primate2744 Жыл бұрын

I have just started using this lens on my D500 today and it seems that it isn't as sharp as I would like. How much calibration did you have to do? I have ordered the lens calibration tool, but it won't be here for my next outing. I have the dock. Any advice in the meantime or just wait for the calibration tool? Thanks!

@mhadman427 Жыл бұрын

@@primate2744 if you are noticing significant front or back focusing, you can accommodate a bit, by creating a larger Depth of Field, by using a higher F stop. Lighting does not always allow for this, so getting your lens calibrated, wide open, is imperative. .Mine was back focusing a lot from 400-600. I used my own targets for the long range calibration at 50 and 125 feet. High contrast coffee cans at 50 and 5 gallon buckets with high contrast printing set at the edges of the DOF. My target was a high contrast flat sign set at exactly 50, and then 125 feet. Use a DOF calculator to determine where to set your targets on the edge of DOF.

@primate2744 Жыл бұрын

@@mhadman427 ok. Great. Thank you! Gonna follow your advice this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.

@prielhackim 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@lorneturner5318 3 жыл бұрын

Thank yo very much. I am seriously considering purchasing this lens to use either on a used 80D or 7D2 body.

@paulfrancis7207 3 жыл бұрын

Using ,one on a 7d2. Love it.

@lorneturner5318 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

@frankdecock2735 10 ай бұрын

Hi. Interesting review! And I see a lot of nice hardware on your desk there!! Funny. Like you, I owned the 70D. However, I stuck by Canon L glass: the 24/105 mk I, 70-200 f/4 mk I performed outstandingly with it. But... I switched to the 90D ( I use 2 bodies) and... Canon let me down. The 32 Mp sensor in combination with that "Ancient" Canon L-glass was utterly disappointing. So I looked into it, and now I'm sort of standardized on the superb Sigma glass which I find so much better: a 18-35 m f/1.8 Art, an (elder) 105mm f/2.8 macro lens, and I bought the Sigma C 150-600mm f/5 - 6.3 plus the TC 1.4 as a package. I do still use the Canon EF/50mm F/1.8 STM 'Plastic fantastic' or 'Nifty 50' with it, though, because however cheap it may be, it is a fantastic lens!! My 70D's have been transferred to my son and daughter-in-law where they get a second life. On the 90D, even if I bought the Sigma Dock, I didn't have to tweak anything. It just works. However, I mostly use the 150-600 mil + .4 TC as my moon bazooka and I always shoot the moon on a tripod without OS. But as you say, this lens is simply amazing... and the OS is also. I have shot it handheld - though it is a bit heavy - to get shots of birds on a tree or in flight, with the OS on - mode I or II, it depends on the action (but never with OS on a tripod) - and it rendered perfectly sharp shots. I generally use f/8 for it, which for me, without tweaking, is the sweet spot on either of my 90D's. As for the custom modes, I set 1 mode for birds-in-flight in combination with C1 on my EOS 90D, and one for video in combination with C2 on the Canon. As I do not shoot a lot of video, well, C1 rules on the lens and on the camera :). Just my 2 cents, of course. it's no rocket science but all about preference - and, maybe, luck in receiving a well-tuned copy or an OOF-copy. Do I miss the 70D's ? Well, the sharpest pictures are made with my 70D+70/200mm f/4L Canon glass, I can identify them "on sight". But the Sigma 150-600Cmm f/5-6.3 is, in my humble opinion, at least as good. Thanks for this review! And keep on shooting with it. I wish Flanders would provide the same wildlife as Canada, but alas... it doesn't. However, I think the moon is an equally nice subject and, hey, a lot easier to shoot :)

@VWHYZ 2 жыл бұрын

I am using the Canon SL2 with the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. I am also thinking of getting the 90D and this Sigma lens. I enjoy moon and wildlife photography.

@AliasJimWirth 2 жыл бұрын

How interesting. I have the SL2 also and I am looking at maybe getting a 90D.

@francislareau2670 2 жыл бұрын

have this lens on my Z7ii. and sharp wide open fron 150 to 600mm......contrast focus help maybe !

@prielhackim 3 жыл бұрын

for me back button focus is a mast for all cameras.

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

Most of my cameras I seldom set them to it for average work With the big lens it works so well it is like it was made for it!

@epicv7dayz824 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for taking the time. I’ve recently purchased this lens and once arrived will be paired to my D700. I wonder if you could do a video on how you calibrated your lens via the USB dock? Cheers

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

I will add a dock video to the list. Thanks!!

@ItRainsSmiles 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto really looking forward for that video, since I just ordered the 150-600mm Sigma lens :) I hope my 77D can handle this beauty :)

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@ItRainsSmiles Here I talk about it a little. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZmpa8KrtrzTm58.html

@leighann5308 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video how to set it up with micro adjustment I have the dock. Beautiful photos thanks for sharing

@firstchoicephoto Жыл бұрын

Your wish is my command 😂😂. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7qBmMdnx8ycmas.html

@harrison00xXx Жыл бұрын

I used the RF 800 and later the Sigma 150-600C on RP and R7. Since i got hands on a fair priced EF 100-400 Mk2... i barely use the sigma anymore. Mostly the 100-400 II and RF 800 F11 is fine and fit both together easily in a small backpack! But as a single lens/body wildlife setup, the Sigma is still awesome and universal, but its already too heavy for my taste (as long time RF 800 user!) The question for me is.... should i sell the Sigma now? Because the 100-400 is similar, just little bit smaller, 200mm less but F5.6 and tack sharp and especially about 400g less which i definately feel in my hands. I just dont know if 160-640mm is enough for birding in long term, 240-960mm on APS-C with the Sigma is just amazing!

@brianmcfatridge3750 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I have a Canon 5D Mark III. If you ever upgrade to a full frame, would love a review. Very curious if these settings corollate for my camera.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I have 5D Mk IV's and occasionally use the Sigma on them. It works great. I like the 1.4 conversion on the 70D so keep using it on them. I should pick up a 1.4 converter but with extra 70D's will keep using them for now as I am slowly phasing them out of the studio work.

@SteveMasonCanada 3 жыл бұрын

I just got this lens a week or 2 ago. Haven't really been out in the wild with it yet, but backyard Robins have looked quite good. I will have to do some tests and see if mine has a sweet spot at f9 or so. I do prefer shooting wide open, and often don't have enough light, but with the EOS R, I can go way higher in ISO than I did with the 70D.

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

On of the benefits of a newer camera. I still remember my first digital that was majorly grainy at 400. How things change.

@SteveMasonCanada 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto I had D30 (not 30D) then the 10D, 40D, 70D now the R. I rarely went above ISO 200 until the 70D.Maybe 400 on the 40. I have learned to live with some grain, I used to hate any grain.

@trevor9934 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveMasonCanada About 2 years ago, I got a brand new D30 from a shop in Japan that found it in the back of their stock room as they were closing. I was intended as a prop for a course on photography I was teaching. It worked perfectly and takes amazing photos, even at ISO 400 in pretty dim light. I still shoot with it from time to time as a challenge, even though I have a range of much newer gear up to the R6 and R5 units.

@SteveMasonCanada 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevor9934 I recently sold my tried and true 100-400. I showed the buyer some of my best work shot with that lens. Over 50% we’re shot with the d D30. Makes me wonder why I keep buying new bodies.

@trevor9934 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveMasonCanada I agree that this body is a bit of a gem. There is a bit of a story for me with this... I was preparing a course on the technology history of photography and I found a double-page spread in Tom Ang's book Photography the Definitive Visual History. He considered it a turning point in digital cameras as it was the first CMOS APS-C size DSLR and dropped the price dramatically, yet rendered outstanding results. Intrigued, I went on line to see if I could find one as a prop for my spiel and found a body on eBay, in Japan. It was unused and the reason was it had been scored during unpacking, creating a deep scratch across the rear LCD - which did not impact its functionality but made it unsaleable. It languished in the store room until they were cleaning out. I got it for a song and then purchased a pristine but non-working body and got my local Canon service centre to make the body good, check it out and clean it. They confirmed it had no use. I was frankly amazed at the quality of the images it delivered for a vintage 2000 camera. I found a review by the late respected Canadian Photographer Michael Reichmann where he delivered a very comprehensive review of it and it's role as a pivotal point in digital photography. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrKHhrlnydKsj4k.html He also made the daring claim, often confirmed, that it superseded the quality delivered by the high-end SLRs using top film, scanning and papers to produced prints up to 8x11 and equal up to 11x19in. luminous-landscape.com/d30-vs-film/ Here is the DPReview opinion: www.dpreview.com/reviews/canond30 I found it to be amazingly clear of noise up to 400 and using decent EF glass, it rendered amazing colours and tonal values. For me, it's a keeper!

@jdouglasbottorff944 3 жыл бұрын

The lens lock works at 150, 180, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, and 600mm, all of which are marked on the lens. If I want to shoot at 500mm, for example. I can lock the lens there. The lock is not simply for carrying purposes, though it does work well for this. It is a function that you will find useful if you want to shoot at a certain length.

@IndependentUnity 3 жыл бұрын

I also agree, your f9 and aperture priority advice is stellar. Thank you!

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I had planned to mention that as well but forgot. I stopped using it years ago as to many times I had .locked it only to need to zoom and missed the shot 🤪🤪 Thanks.

@jdouglasbottorff944 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto What I find is that the lock is secure at 150 but can easily be released in all other settings simply by turning the zoom ring. Thank you for your tips on settings. I am already getting better shots. I have the 90d and look forward to seeing what you learn when you get yours and pair it with the sigma.

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@jdouglasbottorff944 Mine when locked is REALLY locked at all settings. Glad to hear my tips work for you!!

@jdouglasbottorff944 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto I ordered my lens in Nov of 2019, so Sigma must have gotten the message. Again, I look forward to your review of the Sigma with the 90d.

@jonkjon 3 жыл бұрын

I assume you're shooting auto ISO most of the time since you are at f/9? Thanks for the info on this lens. I really enjoy mine but haven't tried it at f/9 yet. I have gone as far as f/8 with good results so I am looking forward to giving this a shot. Thanks again for the great info.

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

For years I did not shoot on auto ISO. It worked great but I switched a while ago and I do like it. I set my min at 400 and max at 3200 and so far am happy.

@Rascallucci 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the same lens a year ago to pair up with my 90D and is a great lens for the money. It is sharper than the Tamron. But, you can't compare it to the 600mm f/4. One other thing, just in case you decide to upgrade your body, I can tell you now it doesn't adapt well onto the RF mount of the R5 which I just bought a few weeks back. Is still useable, but some of the functions don't work such as the FULL focusing option, I have to toggle between 2.8-10m and 10m to infinity.

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I only plan in using it on the 70D that I reprogrammed for it., and occasionally on one of the 5D MK IV's that I have. I need to grab a 90D before Canon discontinues that line so I have a newer cropped sensor for it. If I go RF it would only be for doing video at this point so not using the big lens. Too old to change to a new system 😅😅😂

@Rascallucci 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto There is nothing to it. If you only use the R5 for just one thing, namely BIF alone is worth the money. All you need to do is put the bird in the frame, the focusing squares overlay will latch onto it and it will be sharp. The hit rate is miles higher than any DSLR. I love it when I am shooting overhead raptor BIF type shots. You can just go on the tripod and shoot all day. And if you use the electronic shutter, with the right lens you are getting 20 fps. DSLR is probably better when you are trying to thread the needle if you will, shooting small song birds in between branches. It is easier to follow a moving bird in dense cover.

@SuperVidtech 2 жыл бұрын

I have this lens with my 90D..

@cbellasbusta4643 7 ай бұрын

I have the same canon 70d and sigma 150-600 contemporary lens. Could u share the tweaks u made in camera concerning focus and the settings u made with the dock or would the calibrations only be of use for your individual camera and lens

@firstchoicephoto 7 ай бұрын

The settings are different for each lens / camera - Sorry!

@shaunthomas7591 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man ! This is my dream lens to have for my birding photography but unfortunately I have a Sony and to my knowledge I don’t think it is made in a Sony mount size , do you possibly know if there is some sort of converter from a Sony mount to a canon mount so I could get this lens ?

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

If it is a Sony E mount I hear you can use the MC-11 adapter if you buy the Sigma Canon mount. Check it out with a camera store you trust before buying to make sure it works with your camera body.

@michelterral5907 3 жыл бұрын

love your review ..is canon 6d good for this lens ?is canon 100 400mm l is ii produce sharper or equal photos ? what do you think ?

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend that uses the 6D, he loves it and his work is great. It is full frame so for more reach maybe look at getting the 1.4 Teleconverter. The Canon 100-400 is a great lens as well. Version II is better than version I for dust, version I was a dust magnet. As sharp as the Sigma but of course a little less reach as well.

@genemcloud4114 2 жыл бұрын

Could you explain or direct me to an article on how to tweak the lens as you did? I’m unfamiliar with the process. Thanks. And what an excellent down-to-earth review.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Here is one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7qBmMdnx8ycmas.html You can also just check the videos on my page and see more.

@bh8263 8 ай бұрын

I have the same lens and don't feel it is as sharp as it should be. I just ordered the docking station for it but I am not sure of the best wat to test the lens. Do you have a video on your process and how you made the adjustments?

@firstchoicephoto 8 ай бұрын

Hello a couple videos for you. The first checking the focus here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g56qdK9hzqeblYU.htmlsi=T6zTrUgwpct9GndW The second using the dock here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7qBmMdnx8ycmas.htmlsi=c7NF1Ngj4hj6_oWv

@Pankrat1973 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , thanks for lesson ! I also use this lens paired with 70D, aperture from 7.1-9.0 depending on the amount of light and depth of field. I tried to adjust the focus accuracy, but it seems that my kit does not need it, it has the best accuracy values at zero, without shifting somewhere at all focal lengths and at any distance to the subject. If I try to set the value to + or -, it doesn't better, it only gets worse. This lens has one serious problem, it poorly shoots anything over 30-35 meters at 600mm. Unfortunately, cheaper technology does not cope with atmospheric influence.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I have switched to another of my 70D's and did not need any of the on lens calibrations for that body. Did use a small Microfocus adjustment on camera for that lens. I don't know of any lens in any price range that can deal with atmospheric issues.

@Pankrat1973 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto Perhaps you are right. I just read a lot on various forums that the original fixed telephoto lenses are better at conveying the details of distant objects, in our case this is everything beyond 30-35 meters.

@MaidenBklyn 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video. I am looking to get into wildlife photography, specifically for birds and am trying to sort out what lens and camera to buy. I have some photography experience, however from long ago. I understand the importance of focal length, image stabilization, aperture etc. this lens seems like a great option in terms of price point, functionality, and portability -- however i am concerned with the learning curve of course. What camera would you recommend to pair with this lens?...from a beginner but aspiring photographer? thanks so much, Marisa

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Because of the increase in focal length I would go with a crop sensor. I am a Canon guy so I would suggest either the 90D or (and it is hard to recommend this one 😂😂 ) a mirrorless like the EOS R. Consider what camera type before spending money on the lens.

@wellingtoncrescent2480 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto I'm not sure why you scoff. I use this lens with the Canon EF/EFM adaptor on an M6 II, which is the mirrorless version of the 90D. Given my physical handicap, the ergonomics of the M6 II just works better for me for day-to-day use. When I want to do wildlife and birds, I use the Sigma 150-600 on a tripod, and I'm impressed with the results.

@leighann5308 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the camo sticker for the hood? I recently bought the same lens

@firstchoicephoto Жыл бұрын

There's a couple ways that you can do it. The first way is to get some camo tape and just tape the end. The second way is to get some camo fabric. And the third way is through lenscoat.

@deirdreharness2701 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Just found your channel. I have a canon 80D that I use for videos, do you recommend this lense for videos please?

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

I have used it for video and it does work, and pretty good at that. That being said you will need a very good tripod and if you want to do any panning you will need a fluid head or gimbal otherwise it will be jerky, especially at 600mm. Also if you are recording sound get the mic well away from the lens as it is VERY noisy when focusing. When I used the built in mic it was deafening, when I uses a shotgun mic on the hot shoe it was better but still loud. So I moved the mic well off camera and the sound was perfect.

@deirdreharness2701 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto Thank you for the detailed response. I use the inbuilt mic quite a lot. It might be a bit too noisy for me. I have a rode ball mic but I`m not confident to use it. Used it on once and didn`t get any sound at all lol. I need a simple stabilize lens for videos mainly.

@knothead5 2 жыл бұрын

I got into photography and freelance writing almost four years ago. My Canon T7 has a 75-300mm lens which is very good but wildlife photography requires a bit more. The Sigma 150-600mm seems to fit the bill. I just got the lens and am reading the manual. (Real men read the manual!) Your YT video was just what I was looking for! I bookmarked it to watch again. Do you have a video on using the USB dock? I bought it on advice of the Canon forum members. Thanks two bunches!

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I talk a little here about the dock. I hesitate on doing a in-depth on the dock as they change the software so it could get out of date fast. Maybe in the new year after another update I will do a dock only video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZmpa8KrtrzTm58.html

@AliasJimWirth 2 жыл бұрын

You only came to like this lens after you did the calibration work. You had the dock to do it with (or acquired one?). What do you suggest for someone who does not have the dock when it comes to getting this lens right with their rig, providing anything is needed? I realize that the lens may work without tweaking, making this a moot point. Thank you. And I am enjoying this video.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I would first check the lens focus, here is how to do that. Then if your camera has Microfocus fine adjustment use that. If that does not work then see if you can borrow a dock. How to use the focus test chart kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9SPmtqh1bTMdp8.html Download the focus test chart www.firstchoicephoto.ca/focus-test-chart/#more-2704

@AliasJimWirth 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto Thanks so much. Like one of the others here, I am using a Canon SL2. I don't have the lens yet. I am doing the research to find out if it is worth it and reviews like yours are valuable to me. I will check out the links you provided. Again, Thank you.

@michellestewart7494 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered how it would preform with an adapter to give you just a bit more

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

I used the Sigma converter a couple years back. A customer brought one in for me to try. I used it on both the 70D and the 5D mkIV. Did not do a lot of test shots but it looked good on both cameras.

@colintraveller 2 жыл бұрын

If you are a working Tog .. And with the years the experience under yer Belt .. You would have known Straight away !!!! . You are not going to walk about with a big lense like that .. on yer camera at a wedding LOL My gripe with the lense .. is that i would prefer if the lense Digital Auto zoom .. instead of it being manual because speed is paramount when it comes to certain targets . And the lense has a tendency to move out of focus if you don't lock the lense if you are carrying it . More you use it the slacker the lense barrel becomes .

@danmusiime7759 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the great video Can I use that lens with my Nikon D5600?

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

If you got one with the Nikon mount I don't see why you couldn't use it.

@danmusiime7759 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto Thank you. Much appreciated

@pavelavietor1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello how you fix it. Please make a video showing how to make it work better. Saludos

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you want to fix. This will tell you how to adjust the focus kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g56qdK9hzqeblYU.html

@pavelavietor1 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto hello 👋 thanks for sending me the link. Saludos

@danram69 Жыл бұрын

how can we newbies make your adjustments to it ?

@firstchoicephoto Жыл бұрын

Here is another video on the lens kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7qBmMdnx8ycmas.html I have a lot more as well if you search 150-600. Thanks

@valgallant5167 Жыл бұрын

If I tweet the lens and mess up, can i go back to factory setting

@firstchoicephoto Жыл бұрын

Using the dock all you have to do is hit reset on the software. If you adjust with your camera then reset your camera settings. I always tell people if you have any settings there already make sure that you write them down FIRST so you can go back if you need to.

@dalstarvisuals1385 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to try that lens. Quick canon question, I have been learning on a T7i for nearly 2 years. Do the 70D’s perform better in low light? Thinking about going to a 90D.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

From the generation point of view I would say the T7i would be better than the 70D, but I would rate the 90D higher than the T7i. That is not taking into account the fact that the 70D is suppose to be a higher end camera (???) but I would still stay with the T7i or the 90D.

@elizabethniesuchouski6547 3 жыл бұрын

I use this lens for shooting the moon with foregrounds. Sometime the moon looses detail. Can you offer any suggestions

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. If a full moon you can handhold camera and lens but a tripod is even better. Try underexposing the moon, that tends to give more detail. Also try and keep your exposures shorter as if you use too long of an exposure then the moon will move.

@elizabethniesuchouski6547 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto my foreground comes clear . For example, the Statue of Liberty with the moon behind her but the moon just looks like a yellow circle. If I follow your suggestions do you think that would help? Thanks again

@firstchoicephoto 3 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethniesuchouski6547 It sounds like a couple things. The first is probably the moon is being over exposed compared to your foreground. Second you may have some moon movement as well. Try my suggestions and see.

@deb8183 2 жыл бұрын

What are the tweaks you made

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

The tweaks are the focus adjustments using the dock and the Micro focus fine adjustment on the dedicated camera I have for it.

@willparsons32 2 жыл бұрын

I can never justify the price that Canon puts on their lenses... Sigma is an incredible lens manufacturing company and if I'm not mistaken, it's Canon's biggest competitor. The ONLY thing that Canon is good for is that their lenses don't require fine tuning after sale - as far as I'm aware.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

I saved for years for the Canon 600 mm. When I was able to afford it I decided against it as it weighs way to much. PLUS I can buy 9 of the Sigmas for the price of one Canon.

@Steven-wo2oi 2 жыл бұрын

How about the Sport version of this lens? I think that's better

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

For all the tests I have done and that I have seen others do the sport is no better in quality. I could not justify the cost and weight difference to not see any real world improvements.

@Steven-wo2oi 2 жыл бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto I see. One day I must try out the contemporary version of that lens

@deb8183 2 жыл бұрын

One of my arms is paralyzed & Zi need to use tripod but my Zhod Xi wrestle with it. Had ball head every photographer says oh yes get gimbal. If you can’t use both arms, you want to throw the entire tripod w/ gimball head attached. I want to use my cameras/ this lens but I really struggle. Anyone near me knows me as the cursing photographer. There has 2 b a better way. I’d like 2 take birds in flight. I have already had two sigma 18-300 face plant on ball head. They’re now accordion like. I’m very scared using 150-600. So nervous that could face plant. If you have any suggestions, I’d appreciate. Them. Thank you.

@firstchoicephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Not a lot of suggestions but a gimbal seems like the way to go. With my lung condition I shoot from my vehicle a lot using a beanbag in the window. I have a friend that had a gimbal mount made for his window as he has mobility problems. If using a tripod I would suggest a heavy one and possibly one with weights. I know it seems like a pain to carry a heavy tripod and weights but if you are out for a while it is worth it.

@mariuszdesoowski7567 5 ай бұрын

I'm surprised that even people who are professional photographers still think that their focal length will increase if they have an APSC camera... Nothing will increase! This is only the equivalent, i.e. the image that a lens with a larger focal length would have when placed on full frame... thus giving a narrower angle.

@firstchoicephoto 5 ай бұрын

Let's see you shoot at 150mm on a cropped sensor then tell me that it did not change the focal length by using a cropped sensor. It is splitting hairs to say equivalent or not. It changed the usable focal length of the lens end of story.

@bartsme 5 ай бұрын

It is became extra reach when looking through electronic monitor such as live view or evf on the mirrorless and the resulting image, but its not became an extra reach on the lens itself or looking through ovf because its just not possible the sensor crop factor will affecting the lens focal length or ovf phisically, wish im not that broke to have this lenses 😢

@mariuszdesoowski7567 5 ай бұрын

@@firstchoicephoto Nothing has changed... The APS-C sensor is smaller than the FF, so it will not record the same image as the FF because the image will be cropped. What if it's cut off? And if it is cut, it will also have a smaller angle. The size of the object being photographed will not change because we have the same lens with the same optics.

@oldtimer7635 Жыл бұрын

Seems to me that you haven't done very much post processing for your images, lots of noise. Why is that?

@firstchoicephoto Жыл бұрын

Could be a many reasons you might think that. The biggest one is that you are looking at relatively low resolution video images. You should see the dozens of prints in my office, not noisy at all.