Special: Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG 'Green Giant' lens review with samples

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3 жыл бұрын

I've been dreaming of testing out this absolute monster ever since I first got to handle one at Photokina in 2014. A huge thanks to Sigma UK for loaning it to me for a couple of weeks for testing - and what a challenge that testing was!
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@brian_castro 3 жыл бұрын

So, like a proper Bond villain, you chose to hide your face until you unveiled the doomsday weapon. What a magnificent lens with which to make a grand entrance! Bravo!

@Stasiek_Zabojca 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, you can see his face in some older videos :) But it doesn't change anything about how great videos Chris is making :)

@Azeemmerchant 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. 😄👍

@lordofphotography 3 жыл бұрын

As others have said it's not the first time he's showed his face, check out his video about the various camera brands.

@TheBobes 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, watching this video right after coming home from seeing No Time To Die. :D

@helisoma 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to post something similar like "i wish to thank Sigma UK for loaning Chris a lens which forced him outside in front of the camera" and it was also my first time seeing him...well done and as much a gentleman in front of the camera as behind 👍🏻

@karim1485 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you in front of the camera after all these years happily watching your videos :)

@quikee9195 3 жыл бұрын

And all it was needed was a gigantic lens.

@sumobo7108 3 жыл бұрын

@@quikee9195 lol

@abduld 3 жыл бұрын

i thought the same thing! made me smile seeing him for the first time lol

@slr7075 3 жыл бұрын

You can see him on his older videos.

@pronoe 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen him in plenty other videos.. Didn't even notice he wasn't showing his face recently..

@tridinh1011 3 жыл бұрын

this is what you get when you give the engineers the company's credit card

@Knowbody42 3 жыл бұрын

Now take a look at Canon's 50-1000mm lens

@patricksmith2553 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, nice review but I do highly disagree with the statement super-tele lenses of it's time were comparable in image quality, because they actually were extremely sharp and they have been now for at least 30 years, go compare a Nikon AF-I 400mm f/2.8 from the 1990's or the Canon 500mm f/4L IS from 1999 and you'll see they are extremely sharp, even wide open and even into corner's, they are sharp wide open. Your statement that this Sigma has comparable image quality to super-tele lenses of it's time, is completely wrong and shows you obviously are not a previous or current user of one. I've owned and or used almost every super-tele lens from both Canon and Nikon since the 1990's and they have all been very sharp, today they are extremely sharp, but they have always been very sharp. The only thing unique about this Sigma is it's f/2.8 aperture at above 400mmm to 500mm. This allows it to produce more background separation than even the reigning kings of bokeh, the 600mm f/4 lenses! If you divide the focal length by the aperture you get 150 on the 600mm f/4m and on this Sigma at 500mm f/2.8 you get something like 172, which is amazing! Overall great review and I hope my comment does not seem harsh or rude, I just completely disagree with your statement on the image quality vs. lenses of it's time. This was fun to watch, I've never seen this lens in real life, but I have seen and used some rare lenses such as the Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L and the Nikon 13mm f/5.6, both of which had amazing image quality and both of which would be a dream to own. The CIA, FBI and I'm sure the British Mi5/Mi6 own a copy of the Canon 1200mm f/5.6L!

@freshiephotography1872 3 жыл бұрын

@@Knowbody42 Or the Canon 1200mm f/5.6, absolutely comical size and price tag

@eyalgreen8285 3 жыл бұрын

@@Knowbody42 That's mainly expensive because it's a broadcast lens, and broadcast lenses are expensive. This is expensive because of the feat of engineering of getting a constant aperture f/2.8 on a 200-500mm lens.

@Knowbody42 3 жыл бұрын

@@eyalgreen8285 It has a focal length of 50-1000

@mudkip1123 3 жыл бұрын

The most expensive part of this video surely must have been renting the airport runway to get those test shots in frame :)

@TeddyParker 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, seeing him do the 1000mm shot I'm actually wondering how he properly lights the test targets/how many diff sizes of those he must have. I can't imagine having only one about the size of printer paper and having to find a bowling alley to attempt to light it and shoot on.

@frankluo230 3 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyParkera long and flat drive way with an open garage door will do the trick I guess.

@TeddyParker 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankluo230 I wonder if UK weather allows that to be a really clean shot lol. Here in SoCal I would be worried about harsh sun inconsistency. But constant overcast would make that shot probably work 100% of the time

@frankluo230 3 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyParker I had similar thought when he tested rf 800mm f11.

@guhhhhh9032 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankluo230 500mm isn't THAT long, really. Especially with smaller things like a test card or a light bulb. Even on a crop sensor it isn't all that zoomed in.

@janfrosty3392 3 жыл бұрын

It is funny how one makes a mental picture of a person base on voice, then it all changes when you actually see/meet that person, like in this case. Interesting review thank you Christopher.

@Lucy-dk5cz 3 жыл бұрын

I know right! I had thought he was a male in his late teens lol

@ConquerorDash 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lucy-dk5cz He definetly sounds much younger than he is.

@slr7075 3 жыл бұрын

He has videos from 5 years ago that show him.

@ElusiveFrame 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of lens Arnold Schwarzenegger would shoot with. HANDHELD.

@studio123karangampel 3 жыл бұрын

Hehehe...

@timchristensen2522 3 жыл бұрын

"See yoo at dah partee Sigmah *augularah*"

@ElusiveFrame 3 жыл бұрын

@@timchristensen2522 Perfect! Exactly what I would expect his punch line to be. 😂

@timchristensen2522 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElusiveFrame It popped straight into my head 🤣

@KingdaToro 2 жыл бұрын

Chuck Norris can shoot the Canon EF 1200mm handheld.

@rashid_art 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect for my Canon M50! Hand held vlogging just became cooler.

@noelgeorge3442 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@kylehessling2679 3 жыл бұрын

That moment when you get to see your best friend of 3 years in person for the first time :')

@Jigamanx2 3 жыл бұрын

Lol i can’t believe you got to review this gargantuan piece of glass! A production that I’ve worked for actually owns one of these, we put a “point this way at enemy” sticker on it because of how intimidating it is to be standing on the other end.

@mchlhth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Chris. Years ago, I happened to be at B&H Photo in New York when they had this lens on the sales floor and attached to a Canon 1D X. A customer had sold their copy to the used camera gear department, and they couldn’t help themselves but take such a rare lens and put it out for people to try. It’s easily the most ridiculous lens I‘ve ever witnessed (in a good way), and credit to Sigma and their engineers for not being afraid to try new things.

@Rollergold4 3 жыл бұрын

If the barrel didn't say sigma one would think its a missile launcher

@kikipratama1 3 жыл бұрын

- Sigma Rocket Launcher -

@DrummerGotTheGroove 3 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely GREAT to see you reviewing one of the most incredible lenses ever made. And it's even better seeing you in front of the camera! Thank you for your work, and have a nice day!

@NickMurray 2 жыл бұрын

I loved everything about this review

@FishinMagik 3 жыл бұрын

“An asthmatic dinosaur in mating season..” I laughed so hard I projected coffee through my nasal cavity onto my main monitor. Cleanup was a breeze, while continuing to laugh. Easily my favorite review on your channel to date! Bravo my good man, bravo!

@tbgtom 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! I've been looking at pictures of this monster for years, thanks for doing this video! Fun stuff.

@gromenteal2133 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see you in front of the camera. I have been following and watching your videos for many many years. Keep the good work.

@JulianMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you, love your reviews.

@just_eirik 3 жыл бұрын

Been wondering about the image quality of this lens for years, so it was cool to see you review this!

@bburchellphotos 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! I was waiting for Chris to do this one as I've been eyeing this lens up for street photography for ages!

@the_original_skytiger 3 жыл бұрын

lol If you mount it on top of a vehicle.

@stefevr 3 жыл бұрын

very subtle for sneaky pictures in museums

@the_original_skytiger 3 жыл бұрын

@@stefevr lol

@lukahrvojcec9589 3 жыл бұрын

Street photography from the lunar surface

@rogermetcalf7926 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for reviewing this lens, I’ve always been curious about it!

@JakeTheBear1 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this huge chonker! You finally had your hands on it! Would really be useful for Olympic photography. Thanks Sigma for the Experience! One of the most exciting review yet.

@Outlast1965 3 жыл бұрын

Just love how you deliver your review with this legendry Sigma lens; being formal with adlibs of truly timely funny impressions expressed Chris! 👍

@bigbigsquid 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite lens review ever. Thanks for such an entertaining and humorous video.

@pakuplue 3 жыл бұрын

I remeber when this lens was announced and I looked everywhere for reviews, and all these years later we finally have one from a good source. Cheers to that.

@XXMatter4454XX 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you got to try that beast! I hope one day I too will get my hands on one!

@emmettfrancis 3 жыл бұрын

yay im happy you got your hands on it!

@artistandcamera3245 3 жыл бұрын

Josh Yeo needs to put this on a gimbal. With an One-Wheel

@gpdu57 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I was hoping to see a review of that monster from you for years, thank you!

@vervedonk Жыл бұрын

Looking gorgeous mate, glad to see you on camera.

@DalsPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Christopher, thank you so much for this review, or best said for me it's the first tie I see something like this! Always saw it just on stores online, but this is another world's lens! It's a beast, seems more for as you said military use. I loved that piece of technology! Thank you again and best regards from Uruguay!

@FaddyVFX 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and informative, there so much to learn, one step at a time

@akashpradhan9594 3 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting my entire life for this review 😍❤️

@martin9410 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to have to strengthen the durability of my camera strap! Great video and review as always. Always nice to see you in person.

@CrisURace 2 жыл бұрын

JUST WOW!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!

@evertonporter7887 3 жыл бұрын

The review I've been looking for. Thanks Chris.

@embergabor 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the intro and the different style you were “forced” to do. You should try being in front of the camera more often. Great job!

@raziel7997 2 жыл бұрын

This lens is a masterpiece. Absolutely amazing equipment!

@fjp2000 3 жыл бұрын

So great to see you infront!

@itzamna3080 3 жыл бұрын

"...long after apes have taken over the planet", "asthmatic dinosaur during the mating season", Ok Chris, when can we expect the review of time machine you've been using?

@powerlurker 3 жыл бұрын

i had glimpse from other reviewers never this through one ， great Chris！

@DafGriffiths 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and loved the Beneath a steel sky reference!

@beahumanbeingfirst 3 жыл бұрын

Is that you Chris? OMG! Finally, today my wish to see the person behind that voice come true...Love from The Republic of India 🇮🇳

@billy9506 3 жыл бұрын

Chris has frequently been Infront of the camera in earlier videos too. Infact, you'll see him in almost all of his newer videos of you know where to look 😉

@thebrowns5337 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting lens, nice review but best thing for me was seeing someone else that keeps old jumpers going! Saving the planet, one jumper at a time. Thumbs up!

@photobuzz 3 жыл бұрын

I first saw one of these, around 2010, at the Sigma booth at a big photography trade show. Needless to say, I was amazed. But, I pretty quickly realized that, for my use, it was impractical due to the size and weight. I still find it amazing and I give props to Sigma for designing and building this beast, just because they can. For my own use, I have the Sigma 100-400 for use when I'm fairly stationary and on a tripod. For more mobile, handheld use I have the much lighter Sony 70-350 lens. Both of which, even if not super fast, are good solid lenses that give me very good image quality. Really enjoyed your video demoing this unicorn. Thank you.

@AdrianVenturaMusic 3 жыл бұрын

You are not how I pictured from your voice, but great to see you presenting to camera! Thanks for all your reviews. Keep this style, it’s fab!

@davidshaw5979 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. want expecting this . Great video thanks for the Post Chris. all the best stay safe.

@TilanWeerasinghecmb 3 жыл бұрын

1st ever overall review for the SIGMA monster. Excellent work Chris. !

@docteurgillesalewina5669 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you, Christopher! And oh, what a nice little camera attached to the lens...

@alexberman4508 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another great and detailed review! A bit disappointing results, yet very interesting video, as always!

@SovietLensReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Those zoomed in landscapes at ~f20 with the sunstars looked absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for bringing us this unique content Chris!

@sashenko 3 жыл бұрын

Wow really nice production on this review!

@bonnartclements 3 жыл бұрын

its good to see you Chris

@Zunidrap 3 жыл бұрын

Legendary lens review by a legendary reviewer. Excellent job. :)

@aFLYER1980 3 жыл бұрын

Great to finally see you in front of the camera 👏👏👏

@mitchm7563 3 жыл бұрын

I used to go have serious insomnia back in 2019 and would put frost lens reviews to lull me to sleep with hi calming voice . great to finally see who the fellow is . Also tried amateur photography and bought a lense he reviewed . good content . very wholesome

@philforrester4142 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this review many thanks

@garypardyphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Just as the prophecy foretold! Congrats, Chris! You were destined to review this particular lens :)

@joshuatatro4503 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this for a long, long time

@hubi84pl 3 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, I know how serious you always are on your reviews and I love that about your videos but I didn't expect less humour when reviewing this bazooka haha. Well done as always, mate 👍

@camil721 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, Chris and very nice to see you sharing the frame with a monster you tamed so well! Oh, and very beautiful those night industrial views of refineries, too, not to speak about your dear and photogenic wife I salute- with your permission! ...With such a big weapon at hand, one must be careful... ;)

@ArronPrescott 3 жыл бұрын

He's only gone and done it! A great review for a crazy lens!

@jordanfranck 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw you were reviewing this lens I immediately liked the video. What a legend

@Bobcat-1967 3 жыл бұрын

That was the most hilarious lens review I've ever watched, I was crying.

@stevec5657 2 жыл бұрын

And all this time I thought the Canon 600mm f/4L I used to shoot surfing with was a beast. That thing's crazy! Great review.

@tornikechitadze20 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video for a loooong time :)

@MichaelBabich 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive! Thanks for the review. Good selfie lens. Really interested to know more about those dinosaurs you mentioned 🤗

@AegenemmnoN 2 жыл бұрын

What a treat to use that lens! What an absolute beast

@RicochetForce 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the Canon hanging off the end like a vestigial organ killed me with laughter. Well done getting your hands on this, Christopher. It's wild how those men on those rocks were none the wiser that you were watching their conversation. Can you imagine this, the teleconverter AND APS-C mode?

@sgtLPH 3 жыл бұрын

Such an nice little camera attached to the lens 😅 Great review as always, Chris! Love the new more personal intro :)

@samarth9341 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris, for sharing this with us. If you didn't share this, I wouldn't have known this lens existence

@etnes10 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say, very entertaining review! I really enjoy it! 🙂

@roastedlion1 3 жыл бұрын

Dont know why but i really like your tone. It gives me a peaceful moment when i am learning about lenses

@alfredoojeda7977 3 жыл бұрын

finally ive been watiching your videos for 6 years

@AxCYeR 2 жыл бұрын

in my mind he will always be twenty-something due to his youthful voice. cool review, hard to believe they actually made (and sold) 200 of those monsters!

@Ildskalli 3 жыл бұрын

It was really, really cool to see the Sigmonster in action! Thanks for that, I can now die in peace 😬

@GustavoYmusica 3 жыл бұрын

Chris that’s you! Finally the man behind the voice. Thank you for your videos!

@matthiaspuschnik 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 love the asthmatic dinosaur. I can't believe, You had the chance to test this monster. Super video, thanks.

@deftdelivery 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that was me on the rocks you were filming! Was a good day..

@RFGfotografie 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing review

@Zazizzlicious 2 жыл бұрын

For almost 5 minutes straight, I could not stop smiling ear to ear and laughing. This lens is so f’n ridiculous 😂

@janinacooper4199 3 жыл бұрын

Great and fun video, interesting infofmation.

@bluemagician75 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for YEARS and for some reason I always thought you were of asian decent (which would not have changed anything, obviously). Congrats on your channel, you rock. Cheers from Canada!

@magn3th4ndz90 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for someone to to a proper review for this lens

@DanielTuriman 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, christopher are back

@kiwipics 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a blast from the past ....A golden oldie.

@realfolkfan9421 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... I only had few doubts before i could pull the plug on this one and you have cleared them all, its a no brainer for me now. This is the only thing which has stopped the Aliens from invading us, i guess thats what you meant by military use. :) btw so glad to finally see you after years of following. initially it looked like someone is dubbing your voice :) . great work champ

@DavidAddis 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to put a face to the voice!! Thanks for reviewing this monster. If you haven’t sent it back yet, can we get some more moon shots?

@ngyalalani 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, with long waiting, finally lucky me saw you...

@simon3461 3 жыл бұрын

A great lens for a long mountain walk !

@theothersmith9570 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I didn’t get the true scale of that thing in the opening shot until you cut to the tripod shot. Geez that thing is massive.

@Fifey 3 жыл бұрын

That part about setting fire through the viewfinder seems so crazy at first but then you realise it’s actually true.. anyways we had a barn…

@simonp8088 3 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaahhhh! It’s nice to see your face, bro. You’rea great review and it’s always great to watch your videos. Thank you for your great work!

@justanothernoobe 2 жыл бұрын

Good God! That thing is a behemoth! I came across your video because I'm looking to get into astrophotography (deep deep deep DEEP space) with a MFT camera. But until I fork out another few g's on a Go-To mount, this is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy too big for my SkyGuider Pro's 3kg safe payload! Never-the-less - totally love the review. This is a dream lens, for sure.