Watch this BEFORE you Buy the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary Lens in 2024 | Camera Reviews on the Beach

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

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[@this-wild-life]

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[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Thank you soo much for sharing, this is a beautiful testimony, and I'm beyond inspired to keep making content! I wish you the best with the photography and can't wait to see the photos you take!!

[@MaybeAnnatar]

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[@oneplus7062]

Thank you for your comment. As someone who have mild anxiety... You have given me much courage to get out and be outside with my new camera as well..I'm using a Canon and thinking seriously about photography last few weeks. Wish you all the best too .. hope you conquer more🎉

[@SamJonesOutdoors]

I’ll have to say, this lens is far from light weight. Heaviest lens own.

[@basilbcf]

I have had this lens for a few years. For the money you really can't beat it. I had been using it with my Canon 5D MarkIV but recently upgraded to the R5. The lens still works great with the R5 using the EF-RF adaptor (Some people complain about focus pulsing with close subjects, but Duade Paton has some settings you can apply to address this issues (I've never really had a problem). The one minor gripe I have is that the foot only has a single mounting point and it is difficult to keep it on the mount tight. There are plates that have stops on them to prevent the foot from twisting on the mount, but it would have been so much better if they had made the foot with at least two mounting holes (by the way, the that is another difference between the Contemporary and the Sport - the Sport has a much better mounting foot with three screw holes). All in all though, this lens is amazing for the price.

[@JGZphotography]

I once owned the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens, but when Sigma announced their 60-600mm Sports lens, I grabbed it and sold the Contemporary, and never looked back. The Sigma 60-600mm is very versital offering a good wide-angle to super telephoto and provides better image stabilization than the 150-600mm. I use this Sports lens on my Canon R3/R5 for both daytime sports, wildlife, and general sports photography.

[@Findoesphotography]

very nice video i also have the sigma 150-600 and 7d mk2 however i have sport version and i can agree both of the lenses are very similar however for the work i do with wildlife i needed more weather sealing and the OS is more stable and it’s slightly sharper at 600 on the sport, i’ve used both of the versions and they are amazing for the money it just depends on the weight and what you are using it for, for me the weight isn’t a issue as i would rather have better build and better OS and weather sealing etc but very nice review keep up the good work love the style of video 👍🏻

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Thank you for this, it is really helpful!

[@MCHRQRD]

Humorous detail. I atually ran over my contemporary with my car!! No damage, accept a scratch and a little less click on the lens cap!. Still using it.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Wow that's a great story to tell!! So happy to hear it still works well

[@andrijajovanovic1589]

Hello, can I ask you for a favor, I'm thinking of buying this lens to replace my 150-500 old sigma. The old sigma is decent but lacks sharpness for my standards - I can't find full quality sample photos anywhere, are you up for sending me some unedited JPGs, a few low ISO photos with the wide open aperture, more and less zoomed, and some that are a bit stopped down. I'd appreciate portraits too. I want to pixel peep, I don't care if the photo is great.

[@koolpep]

I used this lens for a Sony A7iii and it perfromed very well. But if you can spend some extra go for the 60-600 Sports from Sigma - a true game changer. But a bit heavier.

[@tonycapo8015]

Nice in depth video I did not know it had so many buttons, was looking to get one for a while now, thanks for sharing

[@jayzphotography]

It's a great lens I'm on my second sold the first one when I brought a canon 400 f4 DO. But Primes just ain't for me I like the versatile zoom much more usable, so I just ordered another like new £650 Have you calibrated the focus of the lens to your body I found the lens was noticeable sharper once calibration was done, This needs to be done on all cameras and lenses to get best out of them wether its new or used. good review my friend keep up the good work.

[@derk7853]

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[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Yes it is temporarily down, I'll give an update on the channel soon as to why :)

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

if your gear can't take a beating you don't need it. my Sigma 150-600 and T7/1500D have been to the beach, in the rain, in the snow, in the peak summer heat, and work perfectly fine. the trick is to clean it up after your day out, it goes right into a food-grade tote with silica gel packets and a USB-powered fan after I wipe it dry.

[@georgespurgeon5884]

if i have the canon r7 with the ref mount can i get a ef to eos r adapter to connect them ?

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

If you have found a converter that has the right two attachments it should work, but I can't garentee it without having a look at the specific adapter. I also can't tell you about the quality without seeing it but you can use the brand as a guide. Sorry this can't be more helpful but without knowing the product I don't want to falsely inform you :)

[@unityxg]

Im getting ready to get one of these lenses today and..wouldn't you know it..pair it with my 7D Mark II.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Wow that's awesome! It's a great combination and you'll love it :)

[@jojobinx]

Amazing review and a sigh of relief..... I've just treated myself to a 250d which came with the 75-300 mm canon lens and I think the 18-55. I'm so glad because I've just bought the sigma 150-600mm for £794.... and just waiting for it to arrive. Thanks for that, your voice was really clear and information really understandable. I'm new to all this so will defo subscribe despite being an old person.....😅

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@MurrayVader-xp8iv]

I hoping some day to get one of these.

[@fy7589]

I'd not say it's not a metal build lens. Because as far as I know, Sigma makes the zoom extender and focus mechanism entirely out of machined aluminum and they coat it with some black carbon material to increase the toughness of the parts, and the internal casing which holds the whole system together are made out of machined magnesium. I'm not sure if it's exactly the same for all sigma lenses and this one may have slightly different materials, however. This one has 20 glass elements inside, while the sports version has 24 glass elements, the sports also has a metal external casing and all body weather sealing and it's front glass element is 105mm instead of 95mm like this lens is. So most of the extra 900 grams of weight comes from having more and even bigger glass elements, much larger external + internal casing due to the diameter and also weather sealing etc. But that lens you're holding in your hands is not a plastic built lens. It's most important inner elements are made out of metals. (I may be slightly off about the materials they use, but plastics that hold heavy and huge glass elements together and the zoom extender mechanism if they were plastic, they'd snap just after a short while and maybe one or two drops. I have seen quite old, dirty and damaged sigma 150-600c lenses and they all work fine and the structrural integry of this lens is just fine.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Thank you for this, it's very interesting and I appreciate you sharing with us!

[@AGlimpseofNature-fz7ln]

Great review, I was looking to get one of these this week for my A6400+MC11 EF>E Mount adaptor(Sony version is more than double the price) . but I found a Sport version for Canon EF that was cheaper @ £620 for a Mint one. Itching to try it this weekend, would've liked the weight of the C as the S is a Tank! (I thought my 50-500mm was heavy..).

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

That's cool! You'll definitely enjoy it and it'll only make you stronger 💪

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

Had this lenses for years and found it pretty good on my Canon D60. Have neglected it for a good while and since getting my RX10 which I love. Found this a very good and informative video for anyone considering this lens.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

I'm glad you found it helpful and your set up sounds great, what lens took this ones place?

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

I just got away from needing a longern lense. I ended up due to cycling getting a Panasonic TL200 as easy to carry then found restricted after visiting some wildlife havens so got a Sony X10 but now getting back to wildlife will start to use both.

[@SerenityGrove]

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[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Thank you!

[@lyonnesse100]

Yep, nicely summed up. I've had one for years and the results are great. Couldn't run to the Sports version but have used the 'C' lens in wet conditions without any problems... yet! The one negative would be the OS system which, to me, seems average at best. I use it with the Nikon D810 with good effect and also on the Nikon D500 with less good results but the D500 being a crop sensor camera you do get the extra reach, 225-900mm.

[@Avijit12345]

Awesome lens can I use it for 80 D... canon.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Yes that'll be compatible if you buy the Canon EF mount version

[@camilo8cheryl]

Great vid but will the lock work when lens is extended around 400mm? Pointing at the sun?

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Yes the lock works at every 100 interval

[@wellingtoncrescent2480]

A nice review of a good lens. I used one along with the Tamron 100-400 Di VC for birds and wildlife on a Canon EF mount. To be honest, I was thrilled by both, but the Tamron was substantially lighter (3 vs 4.7 lbs). But when I upgraded to the Canon R7, it suffered from "focus pulsing", which is well described on-line. So I traded both lenses and bought the Canon RF 100-500 zoom, which is L-series glass. With the trade-in value and a 20% off sale here in Canada, I wasn't a lot out of pocket. I know the RF 100-500 is expensive, but I think it's worth it if you can manage the price: Its lighter than either of the lenses I replaced (3 lbs or 1360g), the dual focus motors are fast and accurate, the OIS works well with the R7 IBIS, and the image quality is spectacular even with a bit of extra cropping. Moreover, the weather sealing is better, which makes for less anxiety at the beach 😀

[@dr.chungusphd108]

I just bid for one on eBay, don’t know if I’ll get it, but I’m hoping to pair it with my newly purchased 80D.

[@AbHAT22]

Unfortunately this lens is not relevant for Canon RF user. Not supported by Canon for the RF. It still works but the keeper rate is low. Great lens if you are still holding on to the old DSLR.

[@odarrien]

Interestingly, I've seen some videos where persons say that its even better on the RF.....

[@commenter4799]

I hear tell that the eye auto focus is the problem. Spot focus might work better. I was thinking of this lens for my R5 during the eclipse, and have seen a few videos complaining about AF. Eye auto focus doesn't seem to work with my EF 70-200 IS USM that great, either. Wondering if it's because the lens is from the 90's, and old lenses don't work with the Eye AF for some reason.

[@stevedecker4028]

Works better on my R10 than it ever did on the 7d, yes it has some focus pulsing issues near minimum focus distance but the majority of the time it works very well including the eye autofocus.

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

@stevedecker4028 this is very helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@Zbigniew6103]

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[@likitha5988]

hi...I have sigma lens 150-600mm but it doesn't fit on my canon 200d mark2 camera ,so can you help with what external mount converter should i use

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Does the 200D not have an EF type lens mount?

[@likitha5988]

@@TobyWoodPhoto is there any teleconverter to fix lens

[@SteveSmith-yc9ss]

It should work on the your 200d, it has a ef mount.

[@likitha5988]

@@SteveSmith-yc9ss i tried it didn’t work

[@TobyWoodPhoto]

Do you know which version of the Sigma lens you bought? There is a 'canon' version which should fit. If you bought another version that may be the confusion