Sigma 60-600 mm sport VS. Sigma 150-600 mm contemporary lens for wildlife photography & more

[@NicoleGlass]

A few more points I forgot to mention (will update this list if there's anything else I find): FRINGING: Some people have mentioned that fringing is an issue with the 60-600mm at 60mm. I did not see any fringing in most of my photos. I tried to recreate the type of photo where I might see this - and indeed, when photographing a tree in front of a white background, I noticed some slight fringing on the branches. It was, however, not an issue with most of my photos - just the photo with the branches/white background. DURABILITY: The 60-600 has better weather sealing and a better build, so if you will be photographing things in harsh weather conditions, that might be something to consider as well. AUTOFOCUS: It was fast for me, had no issues there. Again, this video focusing on the things I personally noticed, but if there's anything I missed or that you want to add, let me know!

[@sheldonwhite4960]

I made my decision I'm going to get my lens for next year I'm excited Sigma 150 to 600 good enough for me 🙂 I have a Canon 80d I still use it it came with a kit lens and then I bought last year was my 70 300 mm lens the newer version so now next year I am ready to buy Sigma 150 600 mm lens and that's just going to be perfect and I'm thinking also maybe later on over the years I might swap out my Canon 80D for a 90d just a little faster

[@limelightmuskoka7237]

@@sheldonwhite4960 The 60-600mm is mechincally completely different with more lense groups. More important the 150-600mm is not a PARFOCAL lense as the 60-600mm is and if you spending that kind of money really if video matters there is no better choice and I talking Sony, Canon and Nikon gear too.

[@vasiliskarkalas]

I love how accurate and honest you are when you reviewing products.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!

[@nigelwest3430]

I have both of these lenses and as stated the 60-600 is significantly heavier than the 150-600 BUT the way the 60-600 is designed with the heavier materials nearest the lens mount makes the 60-600 much easier to hand hold despite the extra weight

[@havisfin4562]

I think that picture quality differences are not significant here between these two lenses, but AF accuracy & speed, OS quality etc are. Would love to hear more about those. The focal range 60-150 is not an issue for me, I'll be happy to have two bodies, one with 150-600 (preferably crop sensor) and other with e.g. 17-40 (full frame) rather than 60-600, if it does not bring any real advantage let say in OS.

[@busseyb.227]

It was a debate I also had but ultimately decided to go with the 60-600mm. I would like to purchase the 150 to 600. I always use a monopod; if not a tripod. Handholding is limited and gets really shaky. You are correct about light. You need a lot of it.

[@fugitiveondarun2209]

Not regretting my purchase of 150-600 a few days ago.. Though I wish the auto focus was little faster at 600mm.. It hunts for focus while I lose my composition (like flying birds) quickly. 😔

[@jayvanos6107]

Thanks for the review. Spot on. I have both lenses, plus an array of Canon Primes. I bought the 150-600 for a trip to Africa and was extremely happy with that choice. I used it with a Canon 80D at the time., and came back with wonderful shots. I have since upgraded to Canon 5Div and now R5. Why did I buy the 60-600? Its a dead perfect travel lens. Nothing compares for how I travel, which is mostly for nature and wildlife. I pack two bodies, the 60-600, 16-35 f2.8, and the 24-70 f2.8 and I'm done. I've been overjoyed with the performance of both lenses, but the increase in range is an advantage beyond description. Yes it's heavier, but otherwise, to get coverage I would need to carry yet another lens which would be very problematic. So. If you need a great lens for travel, and don't want to pack your Canon 600 f4 prime (speaking about weight)., along with 4 or 5 other lenses, then this is a very very good alternative.

[@kevywilliams3304]

I have 90d and just bought the sigma c … I can’t seem to get clear photos past 450

[@romeong5218]

Cheaper to buy another dlsr for the difference in prices and use your available kit lens for the low end reach of the 60-600mm

[@spidersj12]

I'm pondering these two lenses myself. One thing to consider is the cost and variety of 95mm and 105mm filter threads that are available for the 150-600m Contemporary vs. 60-600m Sport. If you want to use either lens for shooting the moon and want a light pollution filter your only only for a front threaded filter lens is the 150-600mm C. If you have a Canon RF mount body you can get the EOS EF to RF mount adapter with the drop in filter and drop in a light pollution filter, or Canon's variable ND filter or CP filter. Of course you can get the filters that mount in the body in front of the sensor as well, but that is a little more finickity. I do like the 60-600mm tripod foot, a far better foot that is arca swiss compatible, but supposedly you can buy that foot and put on the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version, which some reviewers have stated has a faster focus that the contemporary version. I think we're spoiled with options these days.

[@NicoleGlass]

You make a lot of good points. It's a tough decision! Both are great lenses.

[@briannagoulet]

Very informative review, thank you! This video solidified my decision in getting the 150 - 600mm!

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

I love my 150-600mm C Lens. Sharp, fast, weighs less and cost less without sacrificing quality, not as weather sealed as the Sport, but I never expose my gear to those harsh conditions if I can help it. When I use this lens I know that the wildlife will be a distance so 60mm doesn't usually come into play for me. As mentioned at 60mm there is some slight purple fringing but nothing more than other high quality lenses so it really is not worth mentioning to much.

[@adude394]

Thanks for posting! I expect to be getting the 150-600C in the fairly near future. From what I've read, and questions that I've asked on the Canon forums, I believe the Contemporary will pair well with my 1DX3, and also my 7D2.

[@jaycee6996]

Very informative. I have had the 150-600 for a few years now for my major interest which is nature photography. I find the lens hood irritating when I have to take it on and off. The alternative arrangement of the 60-600 I would prefer. To get sufficient range of focal lengths I would carry a Nikon 18-70 lens and Nikon 70-300 in addition to the big one. To be able to dump the 70-300 would be a worthwhile weight saving partly offsetting the extra weight of the 60-600. The tripod mount is far better and I would greatly prefer the 60-600 arrangement. Because of the weight I am abandoning Nikon DSLRs (I just sold 5 of them, and 4 lenses, D500 and 150-600mm still to go). The 150-600/D500 combination I found excellent, I shall be sad to see it go but the weight is killing me and my enjoyment of my photography. One thing I loved about the 150-600 was the close focusing which allowed really good shots of larger insects, particularly dragonflies and butterflies, a bonus I had not thought of when I bought the lens.

[@SeanInman-b4i]

Brilliant video, look forward to using my new to me lens

[@toddysurcharge771]

I just got the Nikon 200-500 today and I'm happy about that

[@robertwhitemoto]

Thanks Nicole! The build on the sports version is also much better I think and adds to the cost differential. I've been trying to decided between the two sports versions (150 or 60) and sharpness is my #1 criteria. Cost difference is negligible between the sports versions of both. I appreciate the 600mm comparison shots, they were helpful.

[@pf4773]

Ms. Glass: Thanks so much for your thorough and practical review of both lenses. I love zoom lenses and have the Sony 70-350mm for my apsc Sony A6600 relatively small/lightweight camera. From the first moment I considered a camera for international travel (upgrading from the small compact ones) size and weight was my prime consideration. I was shocked at the difference between the smaller apsc cameras and full frame cameras, because it's not just the camera body, but the large lenses. The sony 70-350mm zoom lens cost me less than $800 on Amazon (warehouse) and allows me to get very decent wildlife and sports/candid action/dramatic profile shots. As well, the 350 mm lens is 1/2 the price; weighs maybe 30% of the sigma, and is less than 1/2 the length/size of the sigma. So, that's my concern with these enormous lenses: 1. their cost---at $1400-$2000 (including tax) are they worth the price compared to how much they are used? Imagine, for that price you could buy a very good brand new camera with at least one lens, etc. 2. their size and weight: people now are grabbing the smallest/lightest, most convenient camera--or just their cell phone. Try taking these monsters on an international trip, where you would be most likely to use them---baggage costs, lack of portability are enormous negative factors---for the very real hassle and extra cost to carry these with you, will you really be using them THAT MUCH? ! I don't want my equipment sitting at home because of size and weight or it's just a waste of my money. If I were a pro, still life photographer, no question I would be getting one of these lens, but...I'm not, and size and weight really do matter to me as a traveler. Thanks again for the great review.

[@gordonmcmillan5556]

The weight difference is due to comparing the Contemporary 150-600 to the 60-600. The 150-600 Sport is heavier than the 60-600. Here in the UK the difference in price between the two Sport lenses is around £300, once again between both Sport lenses the differences are minimal.

[@lindseymillar8522]

Thanks for the informative video. I just purchased the Contemporary version this week. Loving it so far!

[@NicoleGlass]

congrats on your purchase - enjoy it!!

[@RISHIBABBAR]

Lot of thanks from India... Nicole you solved many puzzles... Great review... Loved the way you explain in simple words.. keep it up. 😎😍😀

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks so much!

[@raserex]

Hello. I'm shooting with a Canon R10 and Sigma 150-600 C. I find that when I'm shooting birds in flight, and they dip down below the tree line, or any backround really that the bird gets "lost" in, that my focus is always hunting and getting lost. I've attempted a lot of settings to minimize this. I was doing some shooting at an event where there were a lot of photographers and was chatting with a guy that mentioned that APSC cameras in general will struggle with exactly this issue. Do you find that this is an accurate statement? Should I be looking at an R8 or R5? Budget DOES matter to me. I'm a serious hobby shooter but still would love to have less missed shots because of what I'm struggling with. TIA for any insight you've got. LOVE your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[@trbeattie]

Another huge factor for my choice of 60-600 was the weather sealing! The contemporary models are weather sealed as well.

[@berkeleygang1834]

Evidently, the 150-600 Contemporary is only weather and dust sealed at the mount. The 150-600 Sport (as opposed to Contemporary) version is weather sealed. Perhaps it's more of an apples to apples comparison to compare the Sport version of the 150-600, as the 60-600 is also in Sigma's Sport line. The difference in weight and price is much, much closer, and I wonder why someone would pick the 150-600 Sport over the 60-600 Sport. Since optical performance of all three lenses is very similar, it just points out how much of a bargain the 150-600 Contemporary is, at 1/2 the price and 2/3 the weight.

[@trbeattie]

I just reread my post...typoed! I meant they AREN’T weather sealed which is why I looked only at the sport models...ended up with 60-600.

[@ilariocursaro7153]

have you compered the Sigma 60-600 mm SPORT VS. Sigma 150-600 mm SPORT lens and 120-300 sport thanks

[@genboomgaming]

Thank You, I live in YNP and went with the 60-600mm, yes I understand fringing is an issue with this lens, but everything is an issue when I shoot anyway.

[@NicoleGlass]

Amazing, I would love to live there. I'm sure you get amazing photographs.

[@amirneshati4839]

Great job on your video...I have the 60-600 and haven't used it for a while, wanted reassurance again that it's good :-) I also have the Tamron 100-400, but the extra 40mm of width sure helps when I can't step away and the 600 end sure reaches farther easily. Plus my arms get a workout! Thanks again.

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Thanks for your thoughts! I came to the same conclusion and my 150-600 should arrive today.

[@NicoleGlass]

Awesome! I've been using it a lot lately for backyard wildlife :)

[@JaySilva88]

For the price, you're better with the 150-600 due to weight and portability. The money difference could buy something like a 24-105 to cover the other zoom range, although not completely (or a prime or two!).

[@DominickChiuchiolo]

Thanks for the videos! I have a question on autofocus. I have had the 150-600mm C in both Canon and Nikon mount since it has been released. I find it struggles with acquiring focus when zoomed out at 600 on a subject like Birds. I shoot mostly Raptors with this lens and I feel I miss a lot of shots because of the initial hunting. This has happened with all the cameras I have used and currently use the Nikon Z6II with the Sigma. I don’t recall you talking about the autofocus between the two lenses. Do you find the 60-600 better at acquiring initial focus? That is really my only complaint with the Sigma 150-600mm I have captured some beautiful shots with the lens. Thanks for your time and work. Dom.

[@jonford6119]

Excellent video, really good reviews, balanced, factual and presented with an engaging presenting style.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment!

[@rreichar1]

Great video! I ended up going with the 150-600 primarily because of weight. I rented both lenses and since I hand hold all my shots the weight was the deciding factor. It didn't hurt that it was cheaper. I couldn't see a sharpness difference between the two. After a few weeks with the 150-600mm I am very happy with it. No regrets.

[@NicoleGlass]

Sounds like we had similar experiences!

[@rreichar1]

@@NicoleGlass I have yet to have a close encounter with a Grizzly Bear with my Sigma. It’s on my to do list. Kind of towards the bottom of the list though.

[@aniquewaseem6259]

Excellent video Nicole. Beautifully explained 👏 👌 ❤️

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!

[@dazsly]

UK WFT fan here! Thanks for the video

[@prolificdrummer2001]

Awesome review. I appreciate your insights. Very helpful

[@chriselson7268]

My contemporary is great for bird shoots. Shooting Snowy Owls by tossing out feeder mice and gerbils, the 150 to 600 mm works fantastic. Used on a tripod with a gimbal at medium tension for movement works great. To get smooth from the zoom, I attached a pipe clamp with a screw punch thro and a small steel bar as a lever to forgo the double zoom movement of my wrist.

[@RobMoses]

Nice comparison video Nicole! Keep up the good work.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you Rob!

[@mickemmett6828]

I've just bought the Sigma 150-600 C, haven't had chance to give it much of a test yet but so far compared to my Canon L lenses I'm finding it slow to lock on to a subject and slow to focus. As you say it's a lens that will need plenty light to get the best out of it and it's not really fair to test it in the murky depth of Winter.

[@kevywilliams3304]

My focus hints like crazy. Then locks .. then drifts off . Super odd

[@loboptlu]

Well the L lenses must be better to explain their insane price.

[@mickemmett6828]

@@loboptlu As the saying goes "You get what you pay for"👍

[@loboptlu]

@@mickemmett6828 there are always limits 🤑on greed , i tested the nifty fifty and the 50 mm L version with comparison program from a friend ( who has a lot more money than me 😭) , and the L was 17,2 % better than the nifty with the test image for a mere 1000% more in price , a bit of a discrepancy , and the 50L is relatively cheap for an L. I would think 500 % would be good enough when compared to a non L version.😉

[@mickemmett6828]

I kept it for a few years, only used it a hand full of times and moved it on, as you can gather I didn't rate it very highly.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

What about the 150-600 Sport? I love mine, it’s built like a tank and very sharp. It is also heavy so I use a monopod with mine unless I am in a bird hide where I would use my tripod. I would have thought that as it is a better optical formula then it would be better than the contemporary. Also as it is not as wide as the 60-600 I would imagine it would be optically superior to that also.

[@gordonmcmillan5556]

Most reviews find the 60-600mm to put perform the 150-600mm.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

@@gordonmcmillan5556 suprised at that as it’s obviously less complex. I love mine and can personally recommend it although it is very heavy. I also use the Tamron 100-400 as a general carry as it’s lighter. I sold my Canon L series 100-400 which again was very good but the Tamron is much smaller.

[@sha1661]

i have sigma 60-600 sport and I'm using it with my zony camera. I am disappointed with the focus anybody faced a similar issue?

[@skakdosmer]

One thing I’m curious to know is distortion. Super-zooms often suffer from barrel distortion at wider angles and pincushion distortion at the other end. So since the 60-600 has such a wide zoom range, I’d be a little nervous about that. I’m allergic to distortion, and I much prefer lenses with little or none of it.

[@sigmaphoto]

Great comparison, Nicole. Thank you!

[@NicoleGlass]

Sure thing! 😊

[@paulhendren5603]

I consider myself as being an 'in-betweener'. I'm more than a novice, have been published yet for sure I'm still an enthusiast. Recently I have been hired on as part of a team of photographers for a Pro-Am soccer league. there are parallels between bird photography and sports. I have shot soccer before and usually rented a Canon 100-400 lens (II) to companion my own glass. I'm also a recent retiree, 58 years young, so there is not a bottomless pit for financing my camera gear ( I'm frugal with hobby monies). I'm looking for long glass so that I can capture expressions, emotional moments. This new league does play a good portion of their games during the day , although night games are also scheduled. I am fascinated with these third-party lenses - including the 100-400 Tamron, the 150-600 Sport and the Sigma 60-600 Sport. So, I'm calling out for honest opinions to complement Billie's videos. Thanks all. Paul

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

Great video Nicole, thanks for sharing.

[@unclefart5527]

I've used the 150-600C for two years. I had a chance to look at the 60-600 S in a big city store and the salesman was taken aback when I immediately handed it back like a hot potato and said nope. I don't consider the 60-600 to really be a portable lense. The 105 filter seals it as well. Mostly happy with the C lens for field use.

[@ro3843]

Than you nicole. I benefitted from this review!

[@jeffguevara5967]

Thank you! Now I know which one to get to compliment my 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

[@vincentkim2534]

Your review is so helpful for me. Thanks a lot!!

[@NicoleGlass]

Sure thing! Glad it was helpful 😊

[@gurumusic575]

I love your channel and your content 😊

[@NicoleGlass]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@_systemd]

60-600 comes w actual weather sealing, better stabilization, acc to independent tests up to 30% more resolution at the long end where it matters (copy variability may play a role), well built body, good weight balance and faster af. unless money or weight is a concern, 60-600 can be labeled the best zoom telephoto on the market from that era. nothing can match it. it gives you sharpest well stabilized 600mm at f 6.3 in a "pro" body.

[@scrptwic]

I normally do a lot of hiking my hiking lens is a Sigma 18- 250 3.5 - 5.6 HSM lens. My longest zoom currently is a 55-300 4.- 5.6 I'm looking for a longer zoom as I'm now doing bird photography on the beach hand held. My Tamron zooms seem to have less problems with lens flare than my Sigma's.

[@BruceRicard]

AF speed would have been interesting to know about too. Do they have similar AF speed?

[@Manchalahooman]

Ma’am Can u please make a video on comparing these both lenses according to their performance with a teleconverter😊🙏🙏

[@davidpearson3304]

You can also pick up the 150-600 with a 1.4tc for just under $1300 if you want even more reach on the long end. Also seeing mixed reviews if they tc will work on the 60-600. While sigma’s website says it’s compatible, there are multiple reviews of users saying it doesn’t work.

[@NicoleGlass]

I might have to try it out myself and see. It’s on my list. Thanks for your input 🙏

[@flyfish2454]

@@NicoleGlass 1. Great review, very much appreciated for sharing! 2. Alternatively, pair the 150-600mm lens with a crop sensor (backup) camera body, and not loose one f-stop, plus not run into potential autofocus issues with less light by using a teleconverter. I believe at 150mm f5 -> that translates into 210mm f7.1 with the 1.4x tc, and at 600 mm f6.3 -> that translates to 840mm f9.0 with the 1.4x tc. The Sigma web does state the following about the 1.4x tc -> quote: "When SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 is attached to cameras that are compatible with AF at F8, it is possible to shoot with AF. In cases where contrast or brightness level of the shooting object is low, it may not focus properly". FYI - the lens transitions from f5.6 (or f8 with the 1.4x tc) to f6.3 (or f9 with the 1.4x tc -> which exceeds the f8 aperture stated by Sigma above), when zoomed to approximately 375 mm or greater. One would guess at 375mm or greater, some cameras would struggle with AF, or AF would cease to function. Food for thought.

[@GeoffCooper]

Cool comparison - re. the lens creep / zoom movement under its own weight, I had a look at a 60-600mm at a trade show when it was super new, and the Sigma rep was explaining that it's desinged for you to be able to push and pull the barrel to zoom, as well as turning the ring, and that means that it moves much more easily than some other similar size lenses...

[@NicoleGlass]

That makes sense, thanks for sharing !

[@BillSands2112]

Great video. I got the same one you have, and I love it. You got yourself a new subscriber too

[@wendynewing8834]

What a super informative comparison video. Great stuff. Thank you very much.

[@NicoleGlass]

Sure thing:)

[@bransie1]

Hi Nicole, have you used the Sigma 150-600mm Sport? Does it compare differently with the 60-600 to the 150-600 contemporary lense. Good video, thanks

[@NicoleGlass]

Unfortunately I haven't. I wish I had access to unlimited lenses...

[@Steve33-c4o]

Thanks for sharing I really needed this!

[@diegoramirez6165]

Hi Nicole. Very usefull video, thanks a lot. I have the sigma 150 600 with canon R5 and agree with you its a great lens. How you find the IQ at 60mm and 100 mm of the sigma 60 600 ( sharpness and CA)?

[@stevemurnan1702]

I owned the 150mm - 600mm C and sold it as it was soft beyond 500mm and I spent ages with the dock trying to get it to consitent focus accuracy and failed. I sent it back and had the same problem with the replacement so got my money back.

[@FQ8]

Once you go mirrorless (R5/R6), the 800 F11 is a must have for birding.

[@Jacky-vg3lf]

Do you know if the Tripod mount collar on 60-600mm will fit on 150-600mm? If you think it would i might just get a replacement mount for the 150-600 and there we go... 😅👍

[@taiji331]

Hello, I like your videos. I need advice I have a canon 7dii body with a canon 70/200 f2 lens hello I like your video. I need advice I have a canon 7dii body with a canon 70/200 f2.8 lens. I take pictures of ice hockey as an amateur. can you recommend a lens for taking pictures from the bleachers?.8. I take pictures of ice hockey as an amateur. can you recommend a lens for taking pictures from the bleachers?

[@danieldougan269]

Get the 150-600mm and the 50-150mm f2.8. Perfect combination!

[@Exiledk]

I had the same thought. I have other lenses that will get me to 150 mm, then the 150-600 mm can do the rest. I have the 150-600 mm and I love the thing. Well worth the price.

[@umerfarooq2673]

50-150 mm is crop body lens

[@danieldougan269]

@@umerfarooq2673 Fair enough. In that case, get a 70-200mm f2.8.

[@ontariotrailcameras6619]

Great video Nicole thank you for sharing this one. I was looking at 70-200mm but now rethinking..love the shots you got with the 60-600 ...New sub to your channel now :)

[@kennethajackson411]

Great video, What is the make and model of the tripod you used in this video ?

[@NicoleGlass]

It’s this Manfrotto tripod - amzn.to/3us6cXs - I’ve been using it for years and still love it

[@clarkconway8796]

Hi Nicole, can you tell me what tripod head you are using in the video? Thanks!

[@NicoleGlass]

It's this one: amzn.to/3BRPrbI Got it many years ago now

[@smbathan]

I went with the 60-600mm. I'm shooting my kids indoor and outdoor sports. Those days with poor weather was the key factor. The 60-600mm seems more durable for outdoor weather.

[@malmedia]

Great comparison. I have been looking at these two lenses for a while. I have been wondering if the more 60-600 is worth the weight and expense vs the range. After watching your video I just thout about that for the prices of the 60-600 I could by another RP and the 150-600. It might even weigh less. And with my main RP and 24-105 f4, i would have a larger range without having to swap lenses in the field. Granted, two cameras and two lenses would weigh more overall, but interesting to think about as a possible option for a similar price.

[@25musicmaker]

Please don't mistake sharpness for contrast.

[@benec5816]

Hello enjoyed your report and wondered if you knew how tyese lenses would operate on canon M50 usingthe canon mount stay safe and take care

[@michaelkaercher]

Just bought the 150 - 600 for about 550$ new. Since I anyhow use it mostly at the long end, it is lighter and I have a 2nd body which I use for shorter lenses, there is no case for me to buy the 60 600.

[@video.585]

I have a Canon 90D camera, which of these two lenses is better, and is the sports lens better or the lens Contemporary؟ I would like a lens for bird and nature photography

[@georgemahlum6542]

I have never been a proponent of external zoom/focus lenses. But I know they are cheaper than internal ones...Cheers.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I have the 150-600, purely for birding and wildlife. But on the odd occasion, my subject does get close like quickly little Swifts where pulling back woildnuave given my R7 AF more time to lock on. Is it worth more than 2x the price and an additional almost 2lbs, no. Not for how often I find myself in this situation, at least. For the zoo, the 60-600 would be perfect. If I go to the airshow, definitely. But I too am happy with something that is lighter and cheaper.

[@hernanbarski814]

Great video and very useful information. Thank you!

[@terryhastings1695]

Hi hi. Do you think the 60.600 would be preferable on a crop camera? Even though same 6.3 the 105mm let's in more light?

[@TonyGardnerRC]

I just bought the 150-600 Contemporary, actually my third one over the years. The 60-600 didn't even come into the equation as in the UK its virtually £1000 more expensive and the extra weight is a downside (for me) as you mention. Another difference worthy of mentioning is the filter size. I shoot motorsport as well as wildlife and aircraft, and a lot of time I like to use a circular polariser to cut the glare and reflections from car windscreens and paintwork. The 95mm filter thread on the 150-600 is expensive, but the 105mm filter thread would require an even more expensive filter due to the increase in diameter.

[@terryhastings1695]

Look at panamoz. Grey obviously but the difference was narrow.

[@suthardharm]

What about weather sealing?

[@saurabhghosh398]

Greetings from India. I really appreciate your comparison in such simple yet informative manner. Please keep It up. Just one question:- I am an amateur photographer since 1989. I now use Nikon D850. Which one will be a better option for me: Tamron 150 600 or Sigma 150 600 contemporary? Sports is beyond my budget. Awaiting your valued opinion. Thanks in advance.

[@ImRankedbedwars]

I see that you sometimes use the contemporary in things such as snow, is that ok, even though its not weather sealed?

[@NicoleGlass]

It hasn't been a problem for me, but I wouldn't take it out into a rainstorm or anything too crazy.

[@KevinNordstrom]

@@NicoleGlass just get a lens coat for the lens. they are around 100 dollars but well worth it.

[@alimel1267]

I have a Canon M50. I love doing wildlife photography, specially bid animals, and was looking to get a zoom lens, which one do you recommend the Canon 100-400mm or the Tamron 150-600mm.. Thank you so much for the advices and suggestions...

[@fugitiveondarun2209]

I'm using Canon M50 too... Rocking Sigma 150-600 with it.. Loving it so far.. Its cheaper option than Tamron and comparable in quality

[@alimel1267]

@@fugitiveondarun2209 nice, thank you so much for the info..

[@MCggthbadxgyhh]

You said your camera manages well iso. What model is it?

[@sanybalkanaciairsoft3253]

I was using the Sigma C with my Nikon D5300 for 2-3 years and the sharpness is really good for such lens, and yeah the les light you get with an entry lvl camera the pics start to lose deatail, mostly i used it also mid days and in Zoos with better light. Now im using the Sigma with a D500 and the camera doesnt give a cra* about high iso, so im more often shooting in bad weater condition to get more interesting shots. The 60-600m would be awesome to have but the weight and the cost is a kill off for me, as the D500 and C are around 2,7kg and with time it becomes have. In the end it what you capture with your equipment doesnt matter if its entry lvl or high end gear.

[@alfiewilson7864]

I've just started with a cannon 1300D would the 150-600mm lens be worth the purchase?

[@mhk1058]

Would have been useful to compare with the 150-300 sport. Certainly price and weight wise. Sport and contemporary are in a different league.

[@magdavictoria21]

Hello Everyone :) :) I would like to ask what camera to choose for wildlife and animal photos - mainly horses: Nikon D500 or Canon 1dX mark II?? I know it's FX and DX but I read different opinions and I don't really know which one is better. I read about the D500 that it has 153 AF points only in subject tracking mode, but only 55 points selectable ... and I don't know if it's just right for horses or not enough. Canon 1dX II have 61 AF points. I am not a professional photographer, but I would like to deepen my knowledge in this field and change my camera. I currently own a Nikon D5200.

[@philliphickox4023]

I have just hired a Sigma 150-600 boy is it heavy, I need a stronger tripod. Managed a few frames today and I am impressed with the sharpness, on the ones I managed to hold still with no camera shake.

[@denyspyshniuk]

Great comparison! Thank you

[@NicoleGlass]

Sure thing!

[@skakdosmer]

Since I already own the 150-600, I wouldn't even consider the 60-600 or indeed any other super telephoto lens. But even if the 60-600 had existed in those days, I would've bought the 150-600. The price of the 60-600 is way too high for me. And even though 60 mm is much wider than 150 mm, it isn't in any way a wide angle. So I would still need to bring more lenses. I often bring two cameras (I have a wonderful strap for that): My 90D with the 150-600 and my 70D with either the 18-135 or the 18-55 + 55-250 combo.

[@robertoguimaraes2128]

Miss Nicole, parabéns pelos teus videos, que fotos lindas!

[@Martyn0001]

Good review - thanks.

[@kevywilliams3304]

I can’t seem to focus my 150-600 past 500 mm . The focus also seems to drift around .

[@berkeleygang1834]

Great re view. I'm considering the 150-600s from Sigma, Tamron, and the 200-500 from Nikon (sorry to use the N word around a Canon shooter - I had an AE-1 but switched to Nikon in the early 80s after Canon changed lens mount). I'd like something with more "reach" than the 70-200, and these are logical choices. The versatility of the 60-600 is tempting, and to get this kind of zoom without a major hit on image quality (like many other 10x zooms) is phenomenal. Then again, Sigma had the legendary 50-500mm "Bigma," so they have quite a bit of experience, and success, with this range of focal lengths. See my other comment below about comparing the Sigma 150-600 Sport version. Great to have so many choices, if you can afford them. Thanks again for this very valuable comparison.

[@skakdosmer]

I believe Canon changed from FD to EF mount in 1987. (Is that “the early 80s”? Maybe). By the way: They changed the mount because they realised that autofocus wouldn’t work well enough with their existing mount: It was too small. Nikon actually had the same problem, but they decided to take on the struggle. The bonus was more happy users. The downside was that for many years Nikon’s AF was inferior to Canon’s, although I believe they caught up in the end.

[@TLOverlander]

Subscribed 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻 I'm literally looking at both of these for my A6700. Weight and cost will likely be the determining factor. Oh, and that gawd damn bear protecting his dinner! Yowsers! 😮

[@NicoleGlass]

Nice! Hahaha yeah the bear… I’ll never forget that moment.

[@agrs1974]

I hired the 60-600mm and its a tank! Very nice lens but way to heavy to walk about with. Also the lens I had extended when facing down if it wasn't locked. Dont like that. For the budget the contemporary is the better choice. I've used it too.

[@terryhastings1695]

I use the neck strap. Last month 3 hourvhike no issues

[@salvatoretranchina8322]

Hi, many thanks and compiments for your video. Please, I need the following inormation: in the Italian Amazon website the Sigma 150-600 mm F/5.0-6.3 DG OS HSM "contemporary" is available as kit with TC-1401. i would like to know if the TC-1401 coould be used also on the Sigma 150-600 mg DG OS HSM Sport and also on the Sigma 60-600 mm F/4.5-6.3 DG OS Sport. in addition, I would like to know which of these lens is tropicalized lens, if any. thanks again, Salvatore Tranchina

[@shermn8]

Nice post, I have 150-600 C & S, I want the 60-150 if I can sell the C. Sigma rocks!

[@Ellobuddha101]

What differences do you notice between the Sports and contemporary?

[@shermn8]

@@Ellobuddha101 for my wildlife and moon shots, I noticed the S is a tad sharper and focuses faster, it is not so important with moon shots as I am on a tripod and shooting conditions are vastly incomparable to wildlife shots but I am more pleased with the S rather than the C. The weight is not a concern since I use a monopod, tripod, or a Black Rapid sling strap when out and about.

[@TheMusicTimeMachine.]

Hi, which tripod do you reccommend for the sigma 150 -600 sports lens?

[@NicoleGlass]

I am not too knowledgeable about the different types of tripods out there, but the one I'm personally using is the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber 4-Section Tripod amzn.to/3QLil1U I've been using this for about 5 years now.

[@TheMusicTimeMachine.]

@@NicoleGlass Cheers sweetheart, I decided to order the aluminum one..but after reading reviews online...kinda wish i didn't due to the weight..then again it can be pretty windy in uk so it could pay off that i did get the aluminum one

[@matthewcallaghan2114]

Great review I was thinking about 60/600 an swapping150/600 c images not much in it so save money and weight keep 150/600 on d500

[@NicoleGlass]

Yeah the 150-600 is great:)

[@higinoe-tv7014]

can you do review of Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary video and photo stabilization put the milimeter how far and distance the video and photo take lake video & photo in 200mm , video & photo in 300mm in video in 400mm , video & photo in 500mm and video & photo in 600mm how it perform in video and photo stabilization thanks

[@limelightmuskoka7237]

If you are not travelling then you can have all you're kit with you. But if weight is an issue then the Sigma 600-600mm really makes sense. But where this lens really shines is that it's one the few camera lenses that is "Parfocal" meaning it retains perfect focus at all zooms levels. A necessity for shooting high-end video. The Sigma 150-600mm sport is NOT PARFOCAL so if you shoot video this is not the lense for you. All Cine Lenses are par focal but Cinema lenses are quite expensive for this reason. Understand that more than 90% of the photography lenses by Canon, Nikon and yes Sony are not parfocal because the cost to make it that way. Some lenses come close to being parfocal. Be careful because if you are not paying attention you can get burnered by that almost perfect focus. For critical work keep it parfocal. Also even if you are not much of a videographer having the focus still perfect even though you have zoomed in and out is a boon for nature photographers.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

still happy with my 150-600 no regrets. Now I need to get the 16-35 for my Canon 6D

[@NicoleGlass]

Yes - I’m happy with mine too:)