Nice video. In agree that the AF is sending. LOT of info fast and sending tons of input changes to the motors of the lens and the 3rd party just doesn't know what to do with it. I've been amazed in testing the ability of the R6MKII tagging super small birds in flight. Wish it had more MP :( Oh and your "low light" looks like my good light lol
I have used the Sigma 150 - 600 since it came out and LOVE IT!! The reason I have not and probably will not switch to Canon Mirrorless are the issues with the combination. I have gone to buy the R7, R6 & R5 but non have worked right with the Sigma. Just heard that Sigma states that "The 150 - 600 will not work reliably with the Canon mirrorless system and at this time we do not have a replacement 150 - 600 for the mirrorless in the works" I hope this changes but the 5D mkIV's will not be going anyplace for a while.
Wow… the photos are amazing, Duade! As usual! One question, do you use back button focus or shutter button? If you want to keep tracking with back button, do you need to be constantly holding it or once it locked it was supposed to keep track?
My photo buddy and I use that lens. Sigma 150-600. It is a great value. I have a Nikon Z 7 ll . My photo buddy has the Canon R 6. Like you we got some fine pictures. But sometimes the phocusing is a really bad. The cameras hunt sometimes. But my main complaint. Is it weight. It is a beast. I love that lens. A great video. Thanks a lot.
I find that the bigger the lens, the More battery juice is required... I've shot with my D70 using the single battery it came with and the 150-600mm....found it wasn't powerful enough to "snap" the focus using the same lens as you're using. I then purchased a battery pack that fits on the bottom of the camera like that on old film winder. By doing this, I found the camera was able to drive the 150-600 just like it was a kit lens.
I'm not a pro so I am probably going to go the R7. I already have the Sigma lens which I use on my 7D and 5D but I'm purchasing the Tamron 18 - 400mm for the 7D as my Tamron 18-200mm has died and I miss the focal range. So it will be interesting to see how that goes on the R7 when I purchase it. It'll give me over 600mm focal length. Good exercise I think. Thank you once again for a interesting video. I loved the cocky shot with the orange clouds.
I use my Canon R6 mk2 with my Sigma 150-600mm and shoot in manual/ auto ISO to do wildlife and don't get the amount of pulsing focus as you got, the eye tracking stuck to the subject. Not sure why you are getting that.
Hi Duade, I just love your channel. Please please please can you do an in-depth video with the R7 and the Canon 100-400mk 2 lens also the 1.4 extender. I upgraded recently to the 7d mk2 and not sure if it will be worth it to upgrade again.,
Hi Rose, I did use that exact combo in my video looking at different lenses for the R7, feel free to check it out here ruclips.net/video/qv3TxfZTttE/видео.html Cheers, Duade
I guess any sigma 150-600C owner has problems with autofocus on canon mirrorless. I would even guess canon is doing this on purpose on the R6 Mk2 so the users finally get overpriced Canon RF glass. I tested before i got a usable Sigma 150-600C 4 different ones (most were not sharp at all, especially in some corners), every 150-600 i tested had AF issues on canon mirrorless, tested on RP, R6 and R7. I am pretty fine with it, i use AF-S and refocus/reframe every few shots, only on the canon lenses im really working 99% with AF-C. Great place to live right now in australia, all the (few) interesting birds we have in middle europe are more or less in australia and the south now and its climate is much more acceptable. Here with -5°C to +5°C, its just annoying to go out at all with the camera, instead just chilling at the fireplace.
I do not really understand, why you blame the lens. It looks to me like the camera would analyze the picture and command the lens to adjust to a certain object. I understand that this may be less of a problem with other lenses but in general it looks like a camera problem or like a camera manufacturer trying to impact the competition.
Duade, it is quite odd, my Sigma 50-500 on my R6 doesn't seem to pulse. Maybe is is the newer kit which has problems. Also my Sigma 120-300 gets sharp images on the R6, but not the R5
@@Duade as camera bodies can identify individual lenses I wouldn't put it past Canon to bug out the competition. One way to check that could be a comparison between a Sigma 50-500 and a 60-600. Judging from YT almost everyone is promoting the RF100-500. Which is what Canon wants.
I love you so much my friend. You ask why? There are many reasons. First of all, you are an incredibly positive person, it is very enjoyable to watch and listen to you, and you convey something new in each of your videos and you give new ideas to many people about information. Today, Sunday morning ( Latvia, 10.05) I have my coffee and will watch you with pleasure. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, Event if I’m not a Canon guy I follow you because you’re really honest with your comments and feedback. On this video I really appreciated the way you display the Raw and the edited version. The way you shoot birds in their environnement (and not necessary the closest as possible) is very inspiring 👌
Never shot with Canon but he's one of the few I'm getting notifications when posting a new video 🤠. Photographic laws are the same no matter the brand 🤷♂️
This channel is also not that dedicated about gear and more about wildlife in practice which i enjoy so much more, unlike the spec sheet readers, so called "reviewers".
Flogging a dead horse here. Did anyone think R6II would make the problems go away? Alas Canon a closed shop, buy the ludicrously expensive 100-500L or very slow 100-400 f/8. Canon could stop all these problems and release a 150-600 f/5-6.3 of their own if they won't allow third party AF lenses.
I have been using the R6II with this lens for a week or so now. Overall I feel it does slightly better than the R7 but still not ideal. My pulsing was not as bad as you what you experienced. I was using all standard af setting and the factory firmware on the lens. When it does hit, the images are great like you mentioned. For me this combo is liveable for now until someone comes out with a decent 600m RF lens in the 1000$-2000$ range.
Thanks for sharing Spence, yes the results from the kit are fantastic which makes it frustrating, if the AF worked like the RF lenses it would be an instant buy for many. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. Another great video, thank you very much. The sooner Canon open up the RF lens mount to the Sigma and Tamrons of this world the better. Sony and now Nikon have opened up their lens mounts and if Canon don't do the same before too long they are going to start losing customers. If they did open up the RF mount it may even be possible for Sigma etc to do some sort of firmware update to their EF mount lenses to overcome the autofocus problems. We can only hope. Some brilliant images in the video even with the frustrating autofocus. Thanks again. John
"Don't take my word for it." On the contrary, yours is the most reliable word on the subjects you cover. Really appreciate the real world testing and assessments. Thank you, Duade. I would be curious how the R6II performs with some of your older Canon glass.
Just found of what you convey as a photographer. The Duade's birdphoto style is just perfect. Peaceful, ethical and positive. So enjoyable, here from France. Looking forward to watching the next one! Cheers
As I had mentioned in your last video, I got a new R6 MKII. I have a TamronG2 150-600. It also pulses quite a lot while focusing on the eye. It may be due to my own lack of familiarity with the focusing system. I am going to a bird sanctuary next weekend. Will try to get some raptors there will let you know.
I had that lens. I had similar AF issues on the original R6 and R5. In addition, the lens VR paired with the bodies' IBIS was unacceptably jerky, especially for video. I eventually got the Canon RF 100-500 and sold the Tamron. I miss the extra reach, but nothing else.
Great video Duade. My wife Lauretta had the Sigma 150-600 Sport on her R5 and had a lot of issues with it. She still has the lens but never uses it. She lost 100mm when she switched to the Canon 100-500 but it handles the autofocus so much better and the photos are sharper. And FYI.. I have seen antechinus at the Duck Pond on several occasions. 👍
I own the Sigma 150-600mm 1:5-6.3 DG OS HSM C as well as the Canon EOS 90D and the EOS R7. In the meantime, I have found that the 90D works much better with the Sigma 150-600 than the R7, since the AF pumps less and the images are almost always sharp. Also, the IS seems to work better with the 90D because the image shakes less. So I guess I'll have to keep the 90D.
Hello Duade. I am always impressed of your work. The area is looking amazing. Perfect for wonderfull wildlife shots. Hope you enjoyed the trip. Greetings from germany. Stefan
Hi Duade, I've seen some users mention that the Sigma 60-600 doesn't exhibit as bad of focus issues as the 150-600. If you ever have the ability to try that combo it might be worth your while.
Was thinking about the Sigma 60-600mm myself, but after seeing this video I am concerned about purchasing one for my R6. Always excellent contend Duade!
Another great video! I'm wondering if the 150-600mm lens has had firmware updates applied? I had one I used with my 70D and it worked great. When I got the EOS-R, the same lense was great. When I got the R5, it started hunting for focus more. I updated the lens firmware and it got better.......not perfect, but much better. Might be something to ask your friend if it's been updated. Maybe make another video after the update if it hasn't. Just a thought.
Duade - what if Canon is using the AF AI in the camera to detect that there's a 3rd party EF lens attached to the EF to RF adaptor and then sending false signals to the Sigma lens to ensure that it doesn't work properly, thus tempting consumers to ONLY use Canon glass (more $$$ for Canon). Yes, this is a serious allegation on my part. Hopefully people start reverse engineering the AI inside the camera to find out. On a positive, took my new 500mm out for the first in the field usage and boy am I blown away by how sharp it is. Night and day difference to my previous lens setup.
11:26 YES! Go find them! Edit: Nooooo, only Kingfishers... which is OK, I guess. (Also: with the AF problem, I suspect it would've been very hard to get any shots of a antechinus?) Gonna check Derek again (have stumbled across at least one video with him before)!
Thank you Duade for your Video. I ended up getting the R6 Mark 2 on Thurday after watching all your videos for the last year and a half. I have the Sigma 150-600 and have used in the back yard shooting Rabits and Chipmunk. I have not had the eye tracking on yet but the single point auto focus is quick and snappy. For me this camera is a major upgrade coming from the Canon 6D mark 1 and 80D. Lol I will let you know what I find when try some wild life Photagraphy other than the back yard. Thanks again yo do great work.
Hi, I want to buy a lens coat for the Sigma150-600mm. Wich one do you used in the Video? And can you recommend it to me or can someone else can help me?
Lenscoat always make nice covers which I have used personally. I think this one was Rolanpro which is also nice. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Cheers, Duade
Canons incentive to fix it is that people are going to move entirely away from canon systems to another brand which doesn't restrict third party lenses, I've used canon my entire life but am seriously considering switching to Sony because of this very issue. None of my third party EF lenses work as they should on my R6 Mk1 and I simply can't afford the RF lenses.
Same here mate! Canon 50D>5Dmki>mkiii>mkiv>r6… several canon L lenses, but I had one sigma (35mm) that I loved. To not give the option for third party lens on the rf mount means I’ll be switching systems in the future and I won’t look back. The rf adapter works fine, but the investment to all new rf glass is too high to go into a system that tries to limit consumer choice.
You can blame canon for many things regarding the RF mount, but blaming them for the fact that older third party lenses are having issues with newer body seem a bit exagerated.
I'm running a sigma 150-600c on a canon m50mk2 and even with the entry level camera the lens does great at distance in good light, anything close really doesn't af well at all unless there's high contrast and a lot of light. I've also had to disable eye tracking because it throws af into chaos on this combo, lol
Sigma lenses of her "Sport'" line seem to work reasonably well with R7 and R5, while the 'Contemporary" does not. I tried 150-600 C and 60-600 S and found this out. R7 is more friendly to third-party lenses when compared with R5, but I have noo idea with R6 mk2.
I need a professional's advice! should I buy a Canon EOS 1D X (used) or a Canon Eos Rebel T8i (used)? I found them both for around 600 each. I want to begin wildlife photography. I've been using my galaxy but I'm tired of the bad quality. I can't get close to my subject for sharp images.
Hi John, two very different cameras, one is a FF professional body. The 1DX is far superior in almost every way. The advantage of the T8i is video, a 24mp crop sensor will make the subject bigger than the 18mp FF body and it is much lighter. But the 1DX is a pro level body with incredible build quality, 10fps, good buffer, great AF and is a joy to use. The shutter is very loud and it is very heavy so be aware of that. I personally would go with the 1dx. Cheers, Duade
Dear Duade I would like to give a feedback about the in-and-out-of-focus issue you detected in your video with the R6M2. I'm actually evaluating wether should I buy a R5 or a R6M2? This is actually the "only real problem" I have to solve im my life ;-). Anyways I allready own a RP together with a Sigma 150-600 C and with this camera I have no issues with this lense in regard of keeping the focus. Except that the Eye tracking is not designed for animals. But with "any kind" of human's, per example, Sport like rowers I have NO issue with this combo. During the last few weeks I had 2 times the chance to lend a EOS R5 from a friend to use my Sigma with it. And again I can say there whas, comparing to yours detected in your video, no issue about finding or keeping the focus. It whas not Birding, I whas out with our Team joining some Rowing races in Switzerland and North Italy and beside these I caught a few birds too. So I hope my experience is for some help for you and others in your community. Have fun and by the way, I really enjoy your work and you are a really good help for me to find the right stuff. Thanks very much and keep the line :-).
G'day, from my experience the R5 is not as impacted as the R6II for whatever reason. I also rarely struck the issue at beyond 5-10m so for rowing etc I suspect the distance is beyond that. I still got plenty of nice shots with the 150-600C but at close distance on the R6II it was quite bad. For rowing though I suspect you will not have the same issues. Cheers, Duade
Hi Johannes, I have not had the pleasure of trying the Sport version unfortunately, I have used the 1.4x III canon converter on the Contemporary and it does focus on the Canon Mirrorless bodies. It will make the pulsing worse but it works. Cheers, Duade
I’m curious why so many think Canon should allow 3rd party lenses to be developed for their mirror less cameras. If I owned canon I wouldn’t either. What’s in it for them? I would imagine most people buy one camera and then multiple lenses, so it would seem most of the profit would be in the lenses. Photography isn’t a poor man’s hobby. Good glass cost money. I have owned both 3rd party and factory lenses when I was shooting Nikon, there was no comparison. I would rather wait a little longer and save for a lens I know will give me the results I want then buy something that will frustrate me when I really need it to perform. I presently shoot both the Canon r6 & r7 cameras with the 100-500 rf lens. I use them primarily for wildlife and b.i.f. Photography, I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Thanks, yes, you make good points and I can see why Canon are holding out on the the third party licence. I guess the frustration is the Sigma 150-600C works perfectly on EF bodies and for its price delivers unbeatable value, people just want the same for the RF system which I also can understand. Here in Australia the RF100-500 retails for $4,800 AUD whilst the Sigma is $1499 AUD, a very big difference. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade, I'm struggling to buy the Sigma or the Tamron 150-600mm. But it seems, I wont buy one of these lenses, rather waiting until I can effort one of the f4 Canon lenses. So long I'll use my 400mm f5.6 lens with one of my 2 extenders. Cheers Andreas
Im just not order yet a new Canon mirrorless camera because my main lens is the Sigma 150-600 and I love it, but maybe with an R7 I'll have more success than with my 7D mk II.
G'day Tomaz, it did work better on the R7 with the updated settings then in the R62. Again maybe the lens I have is more impacted then others for some reason. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, you mentioned in another video that with some EF mount lenses, we won’t get 12fps in mechanical shutter mode. Is that the case with this Sigma lens on a R6 Mark II?
G'day Larry, unfortunately I have not so can't really comment, a few subscribers have tried it and they struggled with AF and IQ from what I understand. It is a very heavy lens also. Cheers, Duade
Hi Martin, be sure to check out my recent review, lots of photos from that combo, I also have an upcoming video with it. Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/vYXHmb9LyeY/видео.html
Tbh .. if people don't want issues when using a Mirrorless Expensive Camera .. Don't use a Non mirrorless lense . And Sigma hasn't even bothered releasing a firmware update since the lense was released 10 yrs ago . The Sigma is a flawed lense fact always has been due to the price point . Yet numerous YT togs never even admit that. On another note why is it not possible to buy an Adapter to use RF lenses on DSLR cameras
Thanks for this video, Duade. Have you ever tried the Sigma 150-600 sports on mirrorless bodies? I am curious because there are a few decent deals on used sports lenses.
Another great video. Used this lens all day today on my R7. It worked well for distance stuff but I did experience the same pulsing at a shorted distance on a subject, probably my fault as the bird was probably 6 meters away. I prefer the 70-200L IS II for shorter range stuff or the RF 100-400. I'm still going to get the R6 II. Happy birding!
Hello! I'm thinking of buying the sigma 150-500 mm second hand, I have the canon eos 77d, does anyone know if the autofocus will struggle with this camera? Or maybe is just with the R6II? If anyone knows please it will help me a lot, I love bird photography but my 18-135mm kit lens it's definitly not enough. Thank you for the video, so fun and entertaining to watch!!
Hi Noa, the lens should AF fine on that camera. I believe that it was not that sharp at 500mm and you needed to stop down to f8. If you can find a used Sigma 150-600C it is far superior to the older 150-500 lenses. The 150-600C is much sharper and gives you that extra 100mm. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Hi! Thank you so much! Yeah, I was also thinking that it will be better to buy the 150-600mm, I was thinking of buying the 500mm because I found one cheaper that the 150-600, and I also didn't knew it was an older version, but if I'm going to spend the money it's definitly worth it to get the better one. Thank you so much for the feedback, and have a great day!👍🕊🦅
@@noabassrodriguez8170 not sure what a "eos 77d" is. I have two Canon 7D Mk 2s, one of which has the Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm on it permanently. It's a very, very fine combination. The issue with Duade's situation may be an incompatibility betw. the Canon's new mirrorless "R" cameras and the Sigma lens, which was developed for dSLR cameras. This issue is very important to me. Since I own the Sigma lens I'd, of course, like to use it with the R6 Mk 2 . But this autofocus problem is a serious issue! Plan B for me, if I just had to have the R6 would be to come up with the cash to buy the Canon RF 100-500mm lens. The compatibility betw. the R6 Mk2 and that lens would be non-existent, naturally. In fact the auto-focus eye thing is fantastic with that camera and that lens. Noah, another idea here is: if I was *forced* to get the RF 100-500mm lens, I'd be 'short" 100mm on the far end. To compensate, I could get a 1.4x teleconverter. My understanding is that these new Canon R cameras are so good that the usual problem with teleconverters and zoom lenses would not arise. Teleconverter down-sides may be limited to dSLRs. A 1.4x teleconverter would increase my maximum focal length to 700mm! Woo-hoo! ❤❤❤
@@fgb3126 Hi, thanks for all thr info. The canon EOS 77D is a dsrl camera so I think the sigma 150-600C would AF fine. I purchased this camera recently as my first dsrl, before I had a bridge nikon camera. I'm also considering buying the canon 100-400mm wich should AF perfectly with my camera. Also 600mm with an APC-S sensor is 960mm. I think it's enough. To my understanding that AF issue is because the better AF in new Canon mirroless cameras. Thanks, have a good day!🙂
Hi! You have shot both the Sigma (Contemporary) and the Tamron (G2) 150-600mm. According to you, which one has better autofocus capabilities with Canon mirrorless cameras? Really looking forward to your response because it affects my purchase decision. Thanks!
G'day, so tough to answer as it was a long time ago now, and I only used the Tamron on the original R6 and they were very similar. I thought the Sigma offered better value but the Tamron is weather sealed I believe. I did have some struggles with the Sigma on the R6II and R7 when getting close and something to be aware of. Sorry I cannot be more definitive but they are very similar. Is there any way to rent the lens first to try? Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks for the response. We do not have rentals here. Hence, was looking forward to your experience. Anyway, I believe since both struggle with autofocus, I will go for the cheaper Sigma and later, when I can afford, I'd get a Canon L lens. Thanks again!
I recently tried the Sigma 150-600 on my R7 and had exactly the same issues, so I didn't buy the lens. The Canon 100-400mm MKII is so much the better option 👍
Wondering if the pulsating would diminish if the image stabilization is turned off for the lens? I don’t know if this was tested on one of your videos.
Hi, yes, you can turn off the IS but unfortunately the pulsing still occurs. It is also very hard to use handheld with IS off. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers, Duade
Another great video. Those backlit landscape shots were beautiful. We all hope Sigma and other 3rd party manufacturers would somehow get an agreement from Canon for producing RF mount lens, especially, the 150-600 and other telephoto lens.
@@Duade I also hope but fear that if the sigma 150-600 comes in a RF version, it will be priced similarly to the canon rf 100-500mm f4.5-7.1l with usm. At the same time, I would like to ask your opinion on whether the sigma C would also work perfectly on the RP body, let's say when shooting an object or for single-point measurement of animals such as deer and the like, or is this refocusing only noticeable when choosing auto observation with the eye of animals
Another great review. I have the R6 (not the R6ll) and enjoy the combination of that camera and Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. I don’t have too many focus hunting issues using dual back button focus method.
G'day Duade ! Thanks for sharing this experience mate. You share the passion and what makes birding so enjoyable, but you're just as open about some frustrations along the way. Not many are as honest as you ! From this session, I like the last kingfisher best !
Hi Peter unfortunately not, the R6II is superior due to having more AF points and a much faster sensor read out leading to more AF calculations. The eye tracking is just far more accurate. Cheers, Duade
Love the Cockatoo shots! I really love my Sigma 150-600 maybe they will be able to address this issue with firmware. I do see this issue in my R7 but not as bad as in this video. Cheers and thanks for another great video.
Thanks, yes, I did not have it as bad on the R7 either which is interesting, the R62 was by far the worst I have experienced which is a shame. Cheers, Duade
hello Duade is it true the R6 mk2 has a improved focus area on the RF 800 and 600mm lenses but just one thing to mention please make sure your not in crop mode as this naturally increases the focus box. Brent hall said hes not in crop mode but he seemed to think I was being rude for asking this. If the focus box is bigger it makes the rf 800 and 600 alot more useable . If this is the case could this not be rolled out to the R6 and R5 via firmware ???
Yes, the R62 gets 80x80% AF coverage with the F11 lenses compared to the 40x60% of the R6/R5. I show this in my R62 review video. The R3 is the same so I suspect it has something to do with the faster sensor readout speed and updated AF of the cameras. I would love for them to do the same on the R5/R6 but I believe that is unlikely, it would be good to hear from Canon about that. I suspect they will say there are hardware differences between the cameras that allow it. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for that I have been comparing the r6 to the r6 II specs. I have noticed the r6 has 1175 more focus points and its pixels area is bigger I guess this could be a reason why the box is smaller on the R6. Also pixel area is bigger 43.00µm2vs36.00µm2. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It would also be nice to get you on one of the livestreams I have started to do If you check my channel out you will see I have started to do livestreams. I am trying to get some youtubers interested but its not easy as normally big youtubers don't wish to help a smaller channel out. I could work some thing out that fits around your time zone as I have a panel in America who come on. It can be a challenge to get asia and usa and uk at a convenient time for all. But if you gave me a time I could plan for it at your convenience of course. many thanks regard's paul.
@@canonlensesandcameras4425 The AF specs are confusing but they have the same amount of AF points, one lot is with tracking the other is without. The sensor speed has a big impact as it has more AF calculations. At least 14ms vs 19.5. also it actually has more pixels on subject having 4 more megapixels. They only really give 10% more linear resolution. Cheers, Duade 👍
Even though I bought the Canon RF 100-500 I couldn't bear the thought of getting rid of my Sigma 150-600C. When I saw the title of your video, for a few minutes I was thinking maybe I could sell the 100-500 and get a R6ii instead, but that pulsing looks far worse than anything I get with my original R6. Maybe it's time to move the Sigma on 😞. The Canon R6 with the RF100-500, works well for me, and even survived a dunk in the river a few weeks ago after an encounter with a bull.
Hello Duade, you are enjoying taking pictures in the wilderness and we are happy to share these moments with you... Your feedback is always interesting specially when we have to choose a new camera! Thanks for all your videos ! Greetings from France !
Somewhere in the camera's firmware there could be a line of code like: if LensBrand =/= Canon then give-them_hell@AF So much conspiracy theories float around in this world that this one pops up now
It's possible and I would hace hoped they could overcome the issue but they would have already. I guess we just need to use RF or EF glass to be sure. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade - so if Canon did not put my mean suspicion into their firmware, then it is the firmware in the 3rd party lens that needs an update. If it cannot be updated, then you are helixed (*). (*) a helix is a screw.
Hiii. I was thinking it would be more worth it. I have a Canon R10 and I want a telephoto lens for animals. I automatically thought of the RF 100-400mm. Native and with high focusing speed in addition to the low price (in my case 600 euros). On the other hand, there is the option of the sigma 150-600 contemporary, with a higher price (800 euros) + adapter (70-100 euros). What do you think is more worth it, losing those important mm in bird photography or the focusing speed in addition to perhaps other problems you have for not being Native?
Morning Duade, thanks for another cracking video. The Kingfishers probably my favourite bird and the photo of the Kingfisher leaving the perch was great. I have a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 which I married up to Canon Eos R and I found it worked flawlessly, although admittedly, there was was no eye AF requirement to worry about. I recently bit the bullet and treated myself to an R5 and spent a morning at the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk in Albury, getting to know it. I like it a lot and I think it's a good match for my RF100-500mm lens. Anyway Duade, keep up the good work. All the best and Merry Christmas.
Great to hear Brian, the R5 100-500 is a great combo, there must be plenty of water up your way at the moment. Feel free to send me an email with your details and we might have to catch up one day whilst I am up your way. Cheers, Duade duade.paton@gmail.com
Hi I wonder if you have turned off in your R cameras the "Auto Level" to reduce warping and some autofocus issues too? It's under the first icon in camera settings under the Camera icon at number 8. Also have the High Speed display turned on for birds in flight photos too. These were suggestions from this guy in youtube: ruclips.net/video/vxbfFm79qdg/видео.html Thanx for another helpful video.
I don’t have the mkii but that lens does exactly the same on my R6. I’m a absolute beginner so thought I was doing something wrong so am relieved to see this. Thank you. Most frustrating part is it changes focus as you take a picture also. Thank you again
I have similar issue with Sigma 150-600mm C lens with Canon R6 Mark II. There is a firmware update for Sigma 150-600mm C lens which fixes the auto focus issue. I’m not sure if that resolves the problem but it’s worth trying.
Thanks Duade for the amazing video, i am using R5 and learning to do bird or wildlife photography. I have RF 100-400 but is not long enough for the reach. The RF 100-500 is too expensive for me and i am looking for this sigma lens but realised the AF issue which required tweaking the settings (from your previous video) to improve the AF stability, not sure if I should get it or not. Anyway, I live in Sydney and Centennial Park is a great place to start I reckon, I am inspired by you and your amazing video. Hope I can learn more from you. Love your work and keep it up. Stay healthy and safe.
If you could afford a 4000$ body, you better also invest in good glass. The RF 100-400 is close to a shame on a R5. If the 100-400 is really too short, why not getting a RF 800 F11 in addition or just go for the expensive 100-500, thats the best fit for the R5 as much it hurts financially? I enjoyed the RF 800 a lot on full frame, not so much anymore on APS-C (R7, too much reach with 1280mm...) But the RF 800 is also another "low quality/budget" lens, i dont see much sense in getting a high end body and then use the lower end lenses on it. And even im doing this mistake, R7 is a higher end APS-C camera and i use more or less glass worth between 50 and 900$ (more towards the lower end^^) In your situation i would rather hope for a R7 Mk2 or so as 2nd/wildlife/video body, i began wildlife also with full frame and wildlife was the reason to switch back/downgrade from entry level FF to higher end APS-C again. At first i kept the FF camera, then i realized a backup is nice but i dont really need it, as well i didnt had much practical use for the entry level FF camera anymore but much more for the more modern APS-C.
I've been using the 150-600C with the R6mk2 for about a year now and have experienced the same issues. However, I have found the issue goes away in crop mode. This isn't optimal as I am now down to a 9MP image. I have tied various custom settings with no change in full frame mode. I have recently added the RF100-400 and will most like add a 1.4TC to the mix and ditch the sigma. the 100-500 is just too pricey for the limited wildlife photography I do.
Hello Duade and all. I have had my beloved Canon 100-400mm die recently. Im wanting to move to a mirrorless system soon but I'm waiting for now, perhaps end of the year sometime. I can get a MkII in the EF 100-400mm or the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version. Im wondering if anyone has the sport version of the Sigma and having the same issues with the AF on the R series ? I can only find info on the Contemporary version. Would you go the 100-400mm Canon now and then the 200-800 when moving to the RF so I can have a 100-400mm With adaptor and a 200-800mm on say a R6 MkII or R5 ? Or would you go with the Sigma 150-600mm and say the 100-500mm Canon RF when going to Mirrorless ? Im planing on keeping my DSLR as a backup and something for my daughter to use. Appreciate and feedback, cheers. Craig
Thank you for information! I have Sigma contemporary, and it was amazing with CanonRP and even with Canon 400d sometimes (for crop) 😂😂😂but with R7 it is catastropha......all after 400mm is veeryyy slow 😢it works better only in OneShot edition and i must forget about Servo. Maybe Canon make it for best sales of expancive RF lenses 100-500 and 200-800😅
I have been using this lens with the R8 for a couple of days now. I personally did not notice pulsing. It is interesting, coz R8 essentially has the same autofocus system as the r6mkii. But yeah it could also be the case that I haven't noticed it so far in the short time that I have spent with this lens.
I've found that I found the AutoFocus experience with the Original R6 a lot easier on my Mark ii I'm still tweaking the settings. The AF especially noticible on the 60-600.
I was hoping that this focus pulsing would be fixed or atleast made better, but here we are 1 year later and its still horrible. I have been using the 150-600C with my R50, which is a decent enough camera for good images when the lens focuses correctly
Have major issue just like yours. Borrowed friend's camera and I seem to have same experience. ANY feedback from Sigma? Using Sony A7R3, Sony A1 and 6400, I have no issue with the native Sony FE 4/24-105 G OSS lens but have blooming with the Sigma. Wanted to thank you once again for your honest video's. Wasn't sure if it was my camera I should toss or the glass. Based on your videos and others, I truly think there is a sync lag between the lens and the camera. I truly hope Sigma listens to consumers like me who don't trade often and stay pretty loyal to brands. :( Thank you so much also for adding your equipment information!
This video are a year old, but both Tamron and Sigma had problems with AF in Canon cameras. I have a Tamron SP 150-600 G2, and it sometimes fly out and in of focus. But they are a long way from being as bad as the old series of Sigma lenses used on Canons DSLR. They always were out of focus, and I own 5 different lenses. Even one of the newer lenses with the docking station was a mess. So, no more Sigma lenses for me.
Hello, nice video.Im wondering if you have tried the tamron 150-600g2 ?,with the r6.?.personally i think it's a better lens. (At least for nikon bodies).
I use the Sigma 150-600 Sport on my R6 Mark II and don‘t have this problem. For sure, the RF lenses are a lot better, but i love my Sigma Sport lens und doesn‘t change it.😊
You are using back button focus, aren't you? The whole idea of back button focus is that you only engage the AF when necessary. You're on a tripod and the bird isn't moving about, so once you've acquired sharp focus, can't you just get your finger off the back button and be happy?
G'day Lau, they beauty of eye tracking is you simply hold down the AF On and it sticks to the birds and tracks even minor movements. I am also not confident that critical focus has been achieved when first acquiring focus so I would hate to let go of the AF and take a burst only to find out initial focus was off. If you have a stationary bird for long periods it is much easier but with fast moving subjects we often just don't have time. The fact the camera works so well with RF lenses just makes me wish it did the same with the Sigma. Cheers, Duade 👍
I guess Canon doesn't want their R6 or R5 to cooperate with Sigma or Tamron lenses as they released their RF 600 and 800 mm lenses. I still don't know if I'd buy the Sigma 150-600 or the Canon RF800. Price is nearly the same
Hey, I know about the pulsing but I also have it that in servo it micro focuses continuously. I’m shooting on the r and have the same with with the sigma 70-200 sport. It makes a clicking noise wich also happened on my r10 and I’ve heard others to have the same thing. It’s not the extreme pulsing mentioned here. The canon 24-105 f4 mark one has it too, original canon adapter. Any thoughts? Thanks and awesome video!
Greetings Duade, I want to change my Canon RP body but stay with my Sigma 150-600C for the moment because I want something more intelligent with bird tracking in the AF. From what I see, the sigma 150 -600mm has flickering problems in AF. I have seen all your videos of the R7 and I am afraid to invest my money there. Today I said I'm going for something more Professional and I see that it also has a problem with the Canon R6. I think it's easier to ask you with which body that 150-600 lens you had less problem buying it so that later I can change the lens to a native Canon one. I have even considered switching to a Sony look A6700 with a 200-600 lens. I will take notes of your comments and thank you for your videos.
Tom, great to hear, I only really had it badly on the R5 when up close to the subject using AI Servo Eye tracking. It is noticeably worse on the R62 for some reason. Great to hear you are enjoying the lens on your R5. If you read the comments you will see many people experience the same issue so it appears to impact some lenses more than others. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I wonder if it could be related to calibration inconsistencies in the 150-600mm Sigma lenses or perhaps lag in the lens response to rapid instruction changes issued by the Canon R5/6 cameras. It would be interesting for you to interview a lens manufacturer to understand how the focusing communication systems work.
Hi Cássio with moving wildlife we really need continuous focus tracking and not single shot. You are correct if we shoot in single shot and acquire focus we can release focus and take the shot. This only really works with stationary subjects but is an option, just not for my style. Cheers, Duade
Nice video, and gret shots! I like the kingfisher most. I hope Canon allowes third-party lenses for RF soon! I wan't to go out so much, in my region of Germany is nice snow, I have a feeder in my yard and the birds are there, but i'm sick! You made my day with this video, thank you!
Thanks for pointing this issue out to us all. I am new to bird photography and have had little use with this lens as yet. However I went out today in the garden to practice it just would not lock on and constantly searched the branches and not the bird. Most frustrating and I thought it was me. I then realised that it was my first time out with this combo, as when I first used it I was still using an EOS R and it worked OK. I don' think I will be trying to learn this type of photography with this lens...most disappointing.
Hello Duade, I watch and enjoy your amazing videos regularly. I am visiting Australia (from South Africa) and need a lens hood and lens coat for Canon RF 100-400 Lens. Is there a photographic equipment supplier that you can recommend?
The way you show the original capture with the final image overlaid is truly original and so helpful to understanding your process.
Nice video. In agree that the AF is sending. LOT of info fast and sending tons of input changes to the motors of the lens and the 3rd party just doesn't know what to do with it.
I've been amazed in testing the ability of the R6MKII tagging super small birds in flight. Wish it had more MP :(
Oh and your "low light" looks like my good light lol
Great to hear mate, I need to do more BIF testing myself but great to hear you are enjoying the camera. Pretty incredible really. Cheers, Duade 👍
I have used the Sigma 150 - 600 since it came out and LOVE IT!! The reason I have not and probably will not switch to Canon Mirrorless are the issues with the combination. I have gone to buy the R7, R6 & R5 but non have worked right with the Sigma. Just heard that Sigma states that "The 150 - 600 will not work reliably with the Canon mirrorless system and at this time we do not have a replacement 150 - 600 for the mirrorless in the works" I hope this changes but the 5D mkIV's will not be going anyplace for a while.
Yes, it is a shame as it is such a good lens, have fun with the 5d4, Cheers, Duade
Wow… the photos are amazing, Duade! As usual! One question, do you use back button focus or shutter button? If you want to keep tracking with back button, do you need to be constantly holding it or once it locked it was supposed to keep track?
My photo buddy and I use that lens. Sigma 150-600. It is a great value. I have a Nikon Z 7 ll . My photo buddy has the Canon R 6. Like you we got some fine pictures. But sometimes the phocusing is a really bad. The cameras hunt sometimes. But my main complaint. Is it weight. It is a beast. I love that lens. A great video. Thanks a lot.
I find that the bigger the lens, the More battery juice is required... I've shot with my D70 using the single battery it came with and the 150-600mm....found it wasn't powerful enough to "snap" the focus using the same lens as you're using.
I then purchased a battery pack that fits on the bottom of the camera like that on old film winder. By doing this, I found the camera was able to drive the 150-600 just like it was a kit lens.
I'm not a pro so I am probably going to go the R7. I already have the Sigma lens which I use on my 7D and 5D but I'm purchasing the Tamron 18 - 400mm for the 7D as my Tamron 18-200mm has died and I miss the focal range. So it will be interesting to see how that goes on the R7 when I purchase it. It'll give me over 600mm focal length. Good exercise I think. Thank you once again for a interesting video. I loved the cocky shot with the orange clouds.
I use my Canon R6 mk2 with my Sigma 150-600mm and shoot in manual/ auto ISO to do wildlife and don't get the amount of pulsing focus as you got, the eye tracking stuck to the subject. Not sure why you are getting that.
Hi Duade, I just love your channel. Please please please can you do an in-depth video with the R7 and the Canon 100-400mk 2 lens also the 1.4 extender. I upgraded recently to the 7d mk2 and not sure if it will be worth it to upgrade again.,
Hi Rose, I did use that exact combo in my video looking at different lenses for the R7, feel free to check it out here ruclips.net/video/qv3TxfZTttE/видео.html Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thx so much. I will check it out
I guess any sigma 150-600C owner has problems with autofocus on canon mirrorless. I would even guess canon is doing this on purpose on the R6 Mk2 so the users finally get overpriced Canon RF glass.
I tested before i got a usable Sigma 150-600C 4 different ones (most were not sharp at all, especially in some corners), every 150-600 i tested had AF issues on canon mirrorless, tested on RP, R6 and R7. I am pretty fine with it, i use AF-S and refocus/reframe every few shots, only on the canon lenses im really working 99% with AF-C.
Great place to live right now in australia, all the (few) interesting birds we have in middle europe are more or less in australia and the south now and its climate is much more acceptable. Here with -5°C to +5°C, its just annoying to go out at all with the camera, instead just chilling at the fireplace.
I do not really understand, why you blame the lens. It looks to me like the camera would analyze the picture and command the lens to adjust to a certain object. I understand that this may be less of a problem with other lenses but in general it looks like a camera problem or like a camera manufacturer trying to impact the competition.
Hey can you please let Tamron 150-600 mm VC USD G2 lens with Canon R6 mk.2? Wanted to know how it will perform as I will buy R6 mk.2 in future
Duade, it is quite odd, my Sigma 50-500 on my R6 doesn't seem to pulse. Maybe is is the newer kit which has problems. Also my Sigma 120-300 gets sharp images on the R6, but not the R5
Thanks for sharing, strange isnt it, no idea why so many lenses are different. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade as camera bodies can identify individual lenses I wouldn't put it past Canon to bug out the competition. One way to check that could be a comparison between a Sigma 50-500 and a 60-600. Judging from YT almost everyone is promoting the RF100-500. Which is what Canon wants.
Did you have this problem on R6 mark 1?
Yes, but not as bad and mainly up close. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thank you :) P.S Cool channel by the way :)) Marry Christmas :)
I love you so much my friend. You ask why? There are many reasons. First of all, you are an incredibly positive person, it is very enjoyable to watch and listen to you, and you convey something new in each of your videos and you give new ideas to many people about information. Today, Sunday morning ( Latvia, 10.05) I have my coffee and will watch you with pleasure. Cheers, Duade 👍
Sounds like a great way to enjoy the morning, I hope you enjoyed it. Take care and thanks for the long term support. Cheers, Duade 👍
Totally. His speech is therapy 😇😇😇
I totally agree! Also watching Duade having my coffee on Sunday morning. Summer shining in Santa Maria (29° 41' 29'' S - 53° 48 W) Brazil. Cheers!
I like your videos great lectures but what happened with Jan Wegener ? I really miss him ????
@@antonmuhlbock9486 Hi, Anton.yes you are right, he hasn't shared a new video for a long time. I'm just as curious as you.
Hi Duade, Event if I’m not a Canon guy I follow you because you’re really honest with your comments and feedback. On this video I really appreciated the way you display the Raw and the edited version. The way you shoot birds in their environnement (and not necessary the closest as possible) is very inspiring 👌
Never shot with Canon but he's one of the few I'm getting notifications when posting a new video 🤠. Photographic laws are the same no matter the brand 🤷♂️
This channel is also not that dedicated about gear and more about wildlife in practice which i enjoy so much more, unlike the spec sheet readers, so called "reviewers".
Fully agreed, I'm neither into Canon or Sigma but as soon as I see Duade's uploaded something, I've got to watch it.
Flogging a dead horse here. Did anyone think R6II would make the problems go away? Alas Canon a closed shop, buy the ludicrously expensive 100-500L or very slow 100-400 f/8. Canon could stop all these problems and release a 150-600 f/5-6.3 of their own if they won't allow third party AF lenses.
I have been using the R6II with this lens for a week or so now. Overall I feel it does slightly better than the R7 but still not ideal. My pulsing was not as bad as you what you experienced. I was using all standard af setting and the factory firmware on the lens. When it does hit, the images are great like you mentioned. For me this combo is liveable for now until someone comes out with a decent 600m RF lens in the 1000$-2000$ range.
Thanks for sharing Spence, yes the results from the kit are fantastic which makes it frustrating, if the AF worked like the RF lenses it would be an instant buy for many. Cheers, Duade
How is the Tamron 150-600 auto focus? Is it any better?
Hi Duade. Another great video, thank you very much. The sooner Canon open up the RF lens mount to the Sigma and Tamrons of this world the better. Sony and now Nikon have opened up their lens mounts and if Canon don't do the same before too long they are going to start losing customers. If they did open up the RF mount it may even be possible for Sigma etc to do some sort of firmware update to their EF mount lenses to overcome the autofocus problems. We can only hope. Some brilliant images in the video even with the frustrating autofocus. Thanks again. John
Thanks John, I totally agree and hope they can come to some sort of arrangement soon. Cheers, DUade
"Don't take my word for it." On the contrary, yours is the most reliable word on the subjects you cover. Really appreciate the real world testing and assessments. Thank you, Duade. I would be curious how the R6II performs with some of your older Canon glass.
Thanks, I am no expert and just share my own experience which is hopefully helpful. I used the 400 5.6 and it worked well with the R6II. Cheers, Duade
Just found of what you convey as a photographer. The Duade's birdphoto style is just perfect. Peaceful, ethical and positive. So enjoyable, here from France. Looking forward to watching the next one! Cheers
Thanks Nicolas, you are too kind, I appreciate the feedback, Cheers, Duade
As I had mentioned in your last video, I got a new R6 MKII. I have a TamronG2 150-600. It also pulses quite a lot while focusing on the eye. It may be due to my own lack of familiarity with the focusing system. I am going to a bird sanctuary next weekend. Will try to get some raptors there will let you know.
@Aditya Harite. Yes, please post your experience at the bird sanctuary with your Tamron. Thanks.
I had that lens. I had similar AF issues on the original R6 and R5. In addition, the lens VR paired with the bodies' IBIS was unacceptably jerky, especially for video. I eventually got the Canon RF 100-500 and sold the Tamron. I miss the extra reach, but nothing else.
Great video Duade. My wife Lauretta had the Sigma 150-600 Sport on her R5 and had a lot of issues with it. She still has the lens but never uses it. She lost 100mm when she switched to the Canon 100-500 but it handles the autofocus so much better and the photos are sharper.
And FYI.. I have seen antechinus at the Duck Pond on several occasions. 👍
Thanks mate, yes the 100-500 is a beautiful lens and works great on the R5. Great to hear about the Antechinus at the duck pond. Cheers, Duade
I own the Sigma 150-600mm 1:5-6.3 DG OS HSM C as well as the Canon EOS 90D and the EOS R7. In the meantime, I have found that the 90D works much better with the Sigma 150-600 than the R7, since the AF pumps less and the images are almost always sharp. Also, the IS seems to work better with the 90D because the image shakes less. So I guess I'll have to keep the 90D.
Hello Duade. I am always impressed of your work. The area is looking amazing. Perfect for wonderfull wildlife shots. Hope you enjoyed the trip. Greetings from germany. Stefan
Thanks Stefan, I appreciate it, yes, it was a great day out. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, I've seen some users mention that the Sigma 60-600 doesn't exhibit as bad of focus issues as the 150-600. If you ever have the ability to try that combo it might be worth your while.
Thanks, yes, I would like to try that lens one day. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade yes please do it!! If you're near the Gold Coast you can borrow mine Duade.
Was thinking about the Sigma 60-600mm myself, but after seeing this video I am concerned about purchasing one for my R6. Always excellent contend Duade!
Another great video! I'm wondering if the 150-600mm lens has had firmware updates applied? I had one I used with my 70D and it worked great. When I got the EOS-R, the same lense was great. When I got the R5, it started hunting for focus more. I updated the lens firmware and it got better.......not perfect, but much better. Might be something to ask your friend if it's been updated. Maybe make another video after the update if it hasn't. Just a thought.
Duade - what if Canon is using the AF AI in the camera to detect that there's a 3rd party EF lens attached to the EF to RF adaptor and then sending false signals to the Sigma lens to ensure that it doesn't work properly, thus tempting consumers to ONLY use Canon glass (more $$$ for Canon). Yes, this is a serious allegation on my part. Hopefully people start reverse engineering the AI inside the camera to find out.
On a positive, took my new 500mm out for the first in the field usage and boy am I blown away by how sharp it is. Night and day difference to my previous lens setup.
Great to hear mate, yes the big primes are in a league of their own, yes, it is possible re the firmware, I guess we just don't know. Cheers, Duade
11:26 YES! Go find them!
Edit: Nooooo, only Kingfishers... which is OK, I guess. (Also: with the AF problem, I suspect it would've been very hard to get any shots of a antechinus?) Gonna check Derek again (have stumbled across at least one video with him before)!
Yes, I tried but they were moving too fast and the Kingfishers got my attention and I could not resist :-) Cheers, Duade
Thank you Duade for your Video. I ended up getting the R6 Mark 2 on Thurday after watching all your videos for the last year and a half. I have the Sigma 150-600 and have used in the back yard shooting Rabits and Chipmunk. I have not had the eye tracking on yet but the single point auto focus is quick and snappy.
For me this camera is a major upgrade coming from the Canon 6D mark 1 and 80D. Lol
I will let you know what I find when try some wild life Photagraphy other than the back yard.
Thanks again yo do great work.
Hi, I want to buy a lens coat for the Sigma150-600mm. Wich one do you used in the Video? And can you recommend it to me or can someone else can help me?
Lenscoat always make nice covers which I have used personally. I think this one was Rolanpro which is also nice. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Cheers, Duade
Thank you
Canons incentive to fix it is that people are going to move entirely away from canon systems to another brand which doesn't restrict third party lenses, I've used canon my entire life but am seriously considering switching to Sony because of this very issue. None of my third party EF lenses work as they should on my R6 Mk1 and I simply can't afford the RF lenses.
Same here mate! Canon 50D>5Dmki>mkiii>mkiv>r6… several canon L lenses, but I had one sigma (35mm) that I loved. To not give the option for third party lens on the rf mount means I’ll be switching systems in the future and I won’t look back.
The rf adapter works fine, but the investment to all new rf glass is too high to go into a system that tries to limit consumer choice.
You can blame canon for many things regarding the RF mount, but blaming them for the fact that older third party lenses are having issues with newer body seem a bit exagerated.
I'm running a sigma 150-600c on a canon m50mk2 and even with the entry level camera the lens does great at distance in good light, anything close really doesn't af well at all unless there's high contrast and a lot of light. I've also had to disable eye tracking because it throws af into chaos on this combo, lol
Sigma lenses of her "Sport'" line seem to work reasonably well with R7 and R5, while the 'Contemporary" does not. I tried 150-600 C and 60-600 S and found this out. R7 is more friendly to third-party lenses when compared with R5, but I have noo idea with R6 mk2.
Thanks for sharing that Simon, I would love to try the sport version myself one day. Cheers, Duade
Duade is such a nice person; that he says, “you’ll have to take my word for it”. Even when he has plenty of video proof. Haha love these videos. 🙂
Hi Duade, I highly appreciate this kind of video, combining technical informations with working in the field. Thanks.
Thanks Paul, It is my pleasure, Cheers, Duade
I need a professional's advice!
should I buy a Canon EOS 1D X (used) or a Canon Eos Rebel T8i (used)? I found them both for around 600 each. I want to begin wildlife photography. I've been using my galaxy but I'm tired of the bad quality. I can't get close to my subject for sharp images.
Hi John, two very different cameras, one is a FF professional body. The 1DX is far superior in almost every way. The advantage of the T8i is video, a 24mp crop sensor will make the subject bigger than the 18mp FF body and it is much lighter. But the 1DX is a pro level body with incredible build quality, 10fps, good buffer, great AF and is a joy to use. The shutter is very loud and it is very heavy so be aware of that. I personally would go with the 1dx. Cheers, Duade
Dear Duade
I would like to give a feedback about the in-and-out-of-focus issue you detected in your video with the R6M2. I'm actually evaluating wether should I buy a R5 or a R6M2? This is actually the "only real problem" I have to solve im my life ;-). Anyways I allready own a RP together with a Sigma 150-600 C and with this camera I have no issues with this lense in regard of keeping the focus. Except that the Eye tracking is not designed for animals. But with "any kind" of human's, per example, Sport like rowers I have NO issue with this combo.
During the last few weeks I had 2 times the chance to lend a EOS R5 from a friend to use my Sigma with it. And again I can say there whas, comparing to yours detected in your video, no issue about finding or keeping the focus. It whas not Birding, I whas out with our Team joining some Rowing races in Switzerland and North Italy and beside these I caught a few birds too.
So I hope my experience is for some help for you and others in your community.
Have fun and by the way, I really enjoy your work and you are a really good help for me to find the right stuff.
Thanks very much and keep the line :-).
G'day, from my experience the R5 is not as impacted as the R6II for whatever reason. I also rarely struck the issue at beyond 5-10m so for rowing etc I suspect the distance is beyond that. I still got plenty of nice shots with the 150-600C but at close distance on the R6II it was quite bad. For rowing though I suspect you will not have the same issues. Cheers, Duade
Duade have you tried sigma 150-600c with teleconverters with r6, r6 ii or r5? And have you tried sigma 150-600 sports version?
Hi Johannes, I have not had the pleasure of trying the Sport version unfortunately, I have used the 1.4x III canon converter on the Contemporary and it does focus on the Canon Mirrorless bodies. It will make the pulsing worse but it works. Cheers, Duade
Sold my Sigma 150-600 after I got the RF800. Given the price of the RF600 and RF800 and their performance, no need for the Sigma.
Thanks Ben, yes a good option for sure. Cheers, Duade 👍
I’m curious why so many think Canon should allow 3rd party lenses to be developed for their mirror less cameras. If I owned canon I wouldn’t either. What’s in it for them? I would imagine most people buy one camera and then multiple lenses, so it would seem most of the profit would be in the lenses. Photography isn’t a poor man’s hobby. Good glass cost money. I have owned both 3rd party and factory lenses when I was shooting Nikon, there was no comparison. I would rather wait a little longer and save for a lens I know will give me the results I want then buy something that will frustrate me when I really need it to perform. I presently shoot both the Canon r6 & r7 cameras with the 100-500 rf lens.
I use them primarily for wildlife and b.i.f. Photography, I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Thanks, yes, you make good points and I can see why Canon are holding out on the the third party licence. I guess the frustration is the Sigma 150-600C works perfectly on EF bodies and for its price delivers unbeatable value, people just want the same for the RF system which I also can understand. Here in Australia the RF100-500 retails for $4,800 AUD whilst the Sigma is $1499 AUD, a very big difference. Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade,
I'm struggling to buy the Sigma or the Tamron 150-600mm.
But it seems, I wont buy one of these lenses, rather waiting until I can effort one of the f4 Canon lenses.
So long I'll use my 400mm f5.6 lens with one of my 2 extenders.
Cheers
Andreas
Im just not order yet a new Canon mirrorless camera because my main lens is the Sigma 150-600 and I love it, but maybe with an R7 I'll have more success than with my 7D mk II.
G'day Tomaz, it did work better on the R7 with the updated settings then in the R62. Again maybe the lens I have is more impacted then others for some reason. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi Duade, you mentioned in another video that with some EF mount lenses, we won’t get 12fps in mechanical shutter mode. Is that the case with this Sigma lens on a R6 Mark II?
Hi, no there does not appear to be any FPS restrictions with the Sigma lens. Cheers, Duade 👍
Have you tried the Sigma 120-300 mm 2.8 sports model with any Canon R5 or R7 ? By the way great videos.
G'day Larry, unfortunately I have not so can't really comment, a few subscribers have tried it and they struggled with AF and IQ from what I understand. It is a very heavy lens also. Cheers, Duade
Can you try the RF 800mm lens with the R6 Mark II? I'm curious to know if it works great and how the image quality is. I can't rent one where I live.
Hi Martin, be sure to check out my recent review, lots of photos from that combo, I also have an upcoming video with it. Cheers, Duade ruclips.net/video/vYXHmb9LyeY/видео.html
Tbh .. if people don't want issues when using a Mirrorless Expensive Camera .. Don't use a Non mirrorless lense . And Sigma hasn't even bothered releasing a firmware update since the lense was released 10 yrs ago . The Sigma is a flawed lense fact always has been due to the price point . Yet numerous YT togs never even admit that.
On another note why is it not possible to buy an Adapter to use RF lenses on DSLR cameras
Yes, that is a fair point, not sure they can go the other way or they would have by now. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for this video, Duade. Have you ever tried the Sigma 150-600 sports on mirrorless bodies? I am curious because there are a few decent deals on used sports lenses.
Another great video. Used this lens all day today on my R7. It worked well for distance stuff but I did experience the same pulsing at a shorted distance on a subject, probably my fault as the bird was probably 6 meters away. I prefer the 70-200L IS II for shorter range stuff or the RF 100-400. I'm still going to get the R6 II. Happy birding!
Thanks for confirming Tony, always hard when you have only used one lens. Yes, good to have another option. Have fun out there. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hello! I'm thinking of buying the sigma 150-500 mm second hand, I have the canon eos 77d, does anyone know if the autofocus will struggle with this camera? Or maybe is just with the R6II? If anyone knows please it will help me a lot, I love bird photography but my 18-135mm kit lens it's definitly not enough. Thank you for the video, so fun and entertaining to watch!!
Hi Noa, the lens should AF fine on that camera. I believe that it was not that sharp at 500mm and you needed to stop down to f8. If you can find a used Sigma 150-600C it is far superior to the older 150-500 lenses. The 150-600C is much sharper and gives you that extra 100mm. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Hi! Thank you so much! Yeah, I was also thinking that it will be better to buy the 150-600mm, I was thinking of buying the 500mm because I found one cheaper that the 150-600, and I also didn't knew it was an older version, but if I'm going to spend the money it's definitly worth it to get the better one. Thank you so much for the feedback, and have a great day!👍🕊🦅
@@noabassrodriguez8170 not sure what a "eos 77d" is. I have two Canon 7D Mk 2s, one of which has the Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm on it permanently. It's a very, very fine combination. The issue with Duade's situation may be an incompatibility betw. the Canon's new mirrorless "R" cameras and the Sigma lens, which was developed for dSLR cameras.
This issue is very important to me. Since I own the Sigma lens I'd, of course, like to use it with the R6 Mk 2 . But this autofocus problem is a serious issue! Plan B for me, if I just had to have the R6 would be to come up with the cash to buy the Canon RF 100-500mm lens. The compatibility betw. the R6 Mk2 and that lens would be non-existent, naturally. In fact the auto-focus eye thing is fantastic with that camera and that lens.
Noah, another idea here is: if I was *forced* to get the RF 100-500mm lens, I'd be 'short" 100mm on the far end. To compensate, I could get a 1.4x teleconverter. My understanding is that these new Canon R cameras are so good that the usual problem with teleconverters and zoom lenses would not arise. Teleconverter down-sides may be limited to dSLRs. A 1.4x teleconverter would increase my maximum focal length to 700mm! Woo-hoo! ❤❤❤
@@fgb3126 Hi, thanks for all thr info. The canon EOS 77D is a dsrl camera so I think the sigma 150-600C would AF fine. I purchased this camera recently as my first dsrl, before I had a bridge nikon camera. I'm also considering buying the canon 100-400mm wich should AF perfectly with my camera. Also 600mm with an APC-S sensor is 960mm. I think it's enough. To my understanding that AF issue is because the better AF in new Canon mirroless cameras. Thanks, have a good day!🙂
Hi! You have shot both the Sigma (Contemporary) and the Tamron (G2) 150-600mm. According to you, which one has better autofocus capabilities with Canon mirrorless cameras? Really looking forward to your response because it affects my purchase decision. Thanks!
G'day, so tough to answer as it was a long time ago now, and I only used the Tamron on the original R6 and they were very similar. I thought the Sigma offered better value but the Tamron is weather sealed I believe. I did have some struggles with the Sigma on the R6II and R7 when getting close and something to be aware of. Sorry I cannot be more definitive but they are very similar. Is there any way to rent the lens first to try? Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Thanks for the response. We do not have rentals here. Hence, was looking forward to your experience. Anyway, I believe since both struggle with autofocus, I will go for the cheaper Sigma and later, when I can afford, I'd get a Canon L lens. Thanks again!
I recently tried the Sigma 150-600 on my R7 and had exactly the same issues, so I didn't buy the lens. The Canon 100-400mm MKII is so much the better option 👍
I'm sure it'll perform better, but it won't have the reach of the Sigma.
Wondering if the pulsating would diminish if the image stabilization is turned off for the lens? I don’t know if this was tested on one of your videos.
Hi, yes, you can turn off the IS but unfortunately the pulsing still occurs. It is also very hard to use handheld with IS off. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers, Duade
Another great video. Those backlit landscape shots were beautiful. We all hope Sigma and other 3rd party manufacturers would somehow get an agreement from Canon for producing RF mount lens, especially, the 150-600 and other telephoto lens.
Thanks Simon, totally agree, Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I also hope but fear that if the sigma 150-600 comes in a RF version, it will be priced similarly to the canon rf 100-500mm f4.5-7.1l with usm. At the same time, I would like to ask your opinion on whether the sigma C would also work perfectly on the RP body, let's say when shooting an object or for single-point measurement of animals such as deer and the like, or is this refocusing only noticeable when choosing auto observation with the eye of animals
G'day, there should not be any issue on the RP as it does not have eye tracking. Cheers, Duade@@MrRaduso
Thank you very much 🙂Your knowledge and experience are very interesting and one often learns a lot of new things 👏@@Duade
Another great review. I have the R6 (not the R6ll) and enjoy the combination of that camera and Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens. I don’t have too many focus hunting issues using dual back button focus method.
G'day Duade ! Thanks for sharing this experience mate. You share the passion and what makes birding so enjoyable, but you're just as open about some frustrations along the way. Not many are as honest as you !
From this session, I like the last kingfisher best !
Thanks Werner, I appreciate the support and feedback, yes, the Kingfishers were fun, Cheers, Duade
Is the R7 eye tracking focus better more accurate than R6 mark 2 ?
Hi Peter unfortunately not, the R6II is superior due to having more AF points and a much faster sensor read out leading to more AF calculations. The eye tracking is just far more accurate. Cheers, Duade
Focus problem probably due to using a lens adaptor.
Thanks Roger, yes, the adapter may be the issue, but there is no other way to use the lens on RF bodies. Cheers, Duade
Love the Cockatoo shots! I really love my Sigma 150-600 maybe they will be able to address this issue with firmware. I do see this issue in my R7 but not as bad as in this video. Cheers and thanks for another great video.
Thanks, yes, I did not have it as bad on the R7 either which is interesting, the R62 was by far the worst I have experienced which is a shame. Cheers, Duade
(*04:59 shows THREE birds on three sticks, that got edited to two each... tee-hee🤭)
Yes, don't tell anyone ;-)
I have a Sigma Art 50mm 1.4 and so far it's been stellar on the R6 II.
Wonderful to hear, that is a cracking lens. Cheers, Duade 👍
Hi , Which one is better for Photography R6 mark 2 or R7 ?
By the way nice video .. 👌☺️
Hello again, I calibrated my Sigma lens with the optimiser and now my camera or lens is not auto focusing. Any suggestions?
G'day, apologies for the delay in responding. That is very odd, have you found a fix for it yet? Cheers, Duade
@@Duade No, haven't been able to fix it yet. Have Thursday off so heading into town to my local camera shop.
hello Duade is it true the R6 mk2 has a improved focus area on the RF 800 and 600mm lenses but just one thing to mention please make sure your not in crop mode as this naturally increases the focus box. Brent hall said hes not in crop mode but he seemed to think I was being rude for asking this. If the focus box is bigger it makes the rf 800 and 600 alot more useable . If this is the case could this not be rolled out to the R6 and R5 via firmware ???
Yes, the R62 gets 80x80% AF coverage with the F11 lenses compared to the 40x60% of the R6/R5. I show this in my R62 review video. The R3 is the same so I suspect it has something to do with the faster sensor readout speed and updated AF of the cameras. I would love for them to do the same on the R5/R6 but I believe that is unlikely, it would be good to hear from Canon about that. I suspect they will say there are hardware differences between the cameras that allow it. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade thanks for that I have been comparing the r6 to the r6 II specs. I have noticed the r6 has 1175 more focus points and its pixels area is bigger I guess this could be a reason why the box is smaller on the R6. Also pixel area is bigger 43.00µm2vs36.00µm2. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
It would also be nice to get you on one of the livestreams I have started to do If you check my channel out you will see I have started to do livestreams. I am trying to get some youtubers interested but its not easy as normally big youtubers don't wish to help a smaller channel out. I could work some thing out that fits around your time zone as I have a panel in America who come on. It can be a challenge to get asia and usa and uk at a convenient time for all. But if you gave me a time I could plan for it at your convenience of course. many thanks regard's paul.
@@canonlensesandcameras4425 The AF specs are confusing but they have the same amount of AF points, one lot is with tracking the other is without. The sensor speed has a big impact as it has more AF calculations. At least 14ms vs 19.5. also it actually has more pixels on subject having 4 more megapixels. They only really give 10% more linear resolution. Cheers, Duade 👍
Thanks for your great video. It made my Sunday (in Germany) joyful. 🙏
That is great to hear, thanks for the ongoing support, Cheers, Duade
Even though I bought the Canon RF 100-500 I couldn't bear the thought of getting rid of my Sigma 150-600C. When I saw the title of your video, for a few minutes I was thinking maybe I could sell the 100-500 and get a R6ii instead, but that pulsing looks far worse than anything I get with my original R6. Maybe it's time to move the Sigma on 😞. The Canon R6 with the RF100-500, works well for me, and even survived a dunk in the river a few weeks ago after an encounter with a bull.
Hello Duade, you are enjoying taking pictures in the wilderness and we are happy to share these moments with you... Your feedback is always interesting specially when we have to choose a new camera! Thanks for all your videos ! Greetings from France !
Thanks Laurent, I appreciate it, Cheers, Duade
Somewhere in the camera's firmware there could be a line of code like: if LensBrand =/= Canon then give-them_hell@AF
So much conspiracy theories float around in this world that this one pops up now
It's possible and I would hace hoped they could overcome the issue but they would have already. I guess we just need to use RF or EF glass to be sure. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade - so if Canon did not put my mean suspicion into their firmware, then it is the firmware in the 3rd party lens that needs an update. If it cannot be updated, then you are helixed (*).
(*) a helix is a screw.
Hiii. I was thinking it would be more worth it. I have a Canon R10 and I want a telephoto lens for animals.
I automatically thought of the RF 100-400mm. Native and with high focusing speed in addition to the low price (in my case 600 euros).
On the other hand, there is the option of the sigma 150-600 contemporary, with a higher price (800 euros) + adapter (70-100 euros). What do you think is more worth it, losing those important mm in bird photography or the focusing speed in addition to perhaps other problems you have for not being Native?
Morning Duade, thanks for another cracking video. The Kingfishers probably my favourite bird and the photo of the Kingfisher leaving the perch was great. I have a Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 which I married up to Canon Eos R and I found it worked flawlessly, although admittedly, there was was no eye AF requirement to worry about. I recently bit the bullet and treated myself to an R5 and spent a morning at the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk in Albury, getting to know it. I like it a lot and I think it's a good match for my RF100-500mm lens. Anyway Duade, keep up the good work. All the best and Merry Christmas.
Great to hear Brian, the R5 100-500 is a great combo, there must be plenty of water up your way at the moment. Feel free to send me an email with your details and we might have to catch up one day whilst I am up your way. Cheers, Duade duade.paton@gmail.com
Hi I wonder if you have turned off in your R cameras the "Auto Level" to reduce warping and some autofocus issues too? It's under the first icon in camera settings under the Camera icon at number 8. Also have the High Speed display turned on for birds in flight photos too. These were suggestions from this guy in youtube: ruclips.net/video/vxbfFm79qdg/видео.html Thanx for another helpful video.
I don’t have the mkii but that lens does exactly the same on my R6. I’m a absolute beginner so thought I was doing something wrong so am relieved to see this. Thank you.
Most frustrating part is it changes focus as you take a picture also.
Thank you again
G'day Bruce, my pleasure, Cheers, DUade
What amazing shots of the king fisher's happy birding have an awsum xmas stay safe out in the bush...........
I have similar issue with Sigma 150-600mm C lens with Canon R6 Mark II. There is a firmware update for Sigma 150-600mm C lens which fixes the auto focus issue. I’m not sure if that resolves the problem but it’s worth trying.
Thanks Duade for the amazing video, i am using R5 and learning to do bird or wildlife photography. I have RF 100-400 but is not long enough for the reach. The RF 100-500 is too expensive for me and i am looking for this sigma lens but realised the AF issue which required tweaking the settings (from your previous video) to improve the AF stability, not sure if I should get it or not. Anyway, I live in Sydney and Centennial Park is a great place to start I reckon, I am inspired by you and your amazing video. Hope I can learn more from you. Love your work and keep it up. Stay healthy and safe.
If you could afford a 4000$ body, you better also invest in good glass. The RF 100-400 is close to a shame on a R5.
If the 100-400 is really too short, why not getting a RF 800 F11 in addition or just go for the expensive 100-500, thats the best fit for the R5 as much it hurts financially? I enjoyed the RF 800 a lot on full frame, not so much anymore on APS-C (R7, too much reach with 1280mm...)
But the RF 800 is also another "low quality/budget" lens, i dont see much sense in getting a high end body and then use the lower end lenses on it. And even im doing this mistake, R7 is a higher end APS-C camera and i use more or less glass worth between 50 and 900$ (more towards the lower end^^)
In your situation i would rather hope for a R7 Mk2 or so as 2nd/wildlife/video body, i began wildlife also with full frame and wildlife was the reason to switch back/downgrade from entry level FF to higher end APS-C again. At first i kept the FF camera, then i realized a backup is nice but i dont really need it, as well i didnt had much practical use for the entry level FF camera anymore but much more for the more modern APS-C.
I've been using the 150-600C with the R6mk2 for about a year now and have experienced the same issues. However, I have found the issue goes away in crop mode. This isn't optimal as I am now down to a 9MP image. I have tied various custom settings with no change in full frame mode. I have recently added the RF100-400 and will most like add a 1.4TC to the mix and ditch the sigma. the 100-500 is just too pricey for the limited wildlife photography I do.
Hello Duade and all. I have had my beloved Canon 100-400mm die recently. Im wanting to move to a mirrorless system soon but I'm waiting for now, perhaps end of the year sometime. I can get a MkII in the EF 100-400mm or the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version. Im wondering if anyone has the sport version of the Sigma and having the same issues with the AF on the R series ? I can only find info on the Contemporary version. Would you go the 100-400mm Canon now and then the 200-800 when moving to the RF so I can have a 100-400mm With adaptor and a 200-800mm on say a R6 MkII or R5 ? Or would you go with the Sigma 150-600mm and say the 100-500mm Canon RF when going to Mirrorless ? Im planing on keeping my DSLR as a backup and something for my daughter to use. Appreciate and feedback, cheers. Craig
Thank you for information! I have Sigma contemporary, and it was amazing with CanonRP and even with Canon 400d sometimes (for crop) 😂😂😂but with R7 it is catastropha......all after 400mm is veeryyy slow 😢it works better only in OneShot edition and i must forget about Servo. Maybe Canon make it for best sales of expancive RF lenses 100-500 and 200-800😅
I have been using this lens with the R8 for a couple of days now. I personally did not notice pulsing.
It is interesting, coz R8 essentially has the same autofocus system as the r6mkii.
But yeah it could also be the case that I haven't noticed it so far in the short time that I have spent with this lens.
Have you tested the autofocus also without using the external monitor? I heard that the monitor can slow down or effects the autofocus.
Good point, yes I did a few times and had similar issues. Cheers, Duade 👍
I've found that I found the AutoFocus experience with the Original R6 a lot easier on my Mark ii I'm still tweaking the settings.
The AF especially noticible on the 60-600.
Thanks for sharing, the R62 appears to be more demanding on the non RF lenses in my experience. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade Makes me want to get back to the first R6...
@@BrianHallmond Yeah, it is a shame that is for sure, we really need third party or a more affordable zoom in RF. Cheers, Duade
I was hoping that this focus pulsing would be fixed or atleast made better, but here we are 1 year later and its still horrible. I have been using the 150-600C with my R50, which is a decent enough camera for good images when the lens focuses correctly
Have major issue just like yours. Borrowed friend's camera and I seem to have same experience. ANY feedback from Sigma? Using Sony A7R3, Sony A1 and 6400, I have no issue with the native Sony FE 4/24-105 G OSS lens but have blooming with the Sigma. Wanted to thank you once again for your honest video's. Wasn't sure if it was my camera I should toss or the glass. Based on your videos and others, I truly think there is a sync lag between the lens and the camera. I truly hope Sigma listens to consumers like me who don't trade often and stay pretty loyal to brands. :(
Thank you so much also for adding your equipment information!
This video are a year old, but both Tamron and Sigma had problems with AF in Canon cameras. I have a Tamron SP 150-600 G2, and it sometimes fly out and in of focus. But they are a long way from being as bad as the old series of Sigma lenses used on Canons DSLR. They always were out of focus, and I own 5 different lenses. Even one of the newer lenses with the docking station was a mess. So, no more Sigma lenses for me.
Hello, nice video.Im wondering if you have tried the tamron 150-600g2 ?,with the r6.?.personally i think it's a better lens. (At least for nikon bodies).
I use the Sigma 150-600 Sport on my R6 Mark II and don‘t have this problem. For sure, the RF lenses are a lot better, but i love my Sigma Sport lens und doesn‘t change it.😊
There is a comment below (by Simon Leung @simonleung7615) suggesting that here may be a difference between Sport and Contemporary lenses.
@@Andy_Thomas thank you👍🏻
Thanks for sharing, good to hear, it would be interesting to test a sport version. Cheers, Duade
You are using back button focus, aren't you? The whole idea of back button focus is that you only engage the AF when necessary. You're on a tripod and the bird isn't moving about, so once you've acquired sharp focus, can't you just get your finger off the back button and be happy?
G'day Lau, they beauty of eye tracking is you simply hold down the AF On and it sticks to the birds and tracks even minor movements. I am also not confident that critical focus has been achieved when first acquiring focus so I would hate to let go of the AF and take a burst only to find out initial focus was off. If you have a stationary bird for long periods it is much easier but with fast moving subjects we often just don't have time. The fact the camera works so well with RF lenses just makes me wish it did the same with the Sigma. Cheers, Duade 👍
@@Duade thanks for the reply
I guess Canon doesn't want their R6 or R5 to cooperate with Sigma or Tamron lenses as they released their RF 600 and 800 mm lenses. I still don't know if I'd buy the Sigma 150-600 or the Canon RF800. Price is nearly the same
Hey, I know about the pulsing but I also have it that in servo it micro focuses continuously. I’m shooting on the r and have the same with with the sigma 70-200 sport. It makes a clicking noise wich also happened on my r10 and I’ve heard others to have the same thing. It’s not the extreme pulsing mentioned here. The canon 24-105 f4 mark one has it too, original canon adapter. Any thoughts? Thanks and awesome video!
Sigma lens always have focus problem, I think the best way is to go back to their CS people to see any update of firmware to fix your problem
Thanks, it is a shame as it works well on EF DSLRS, but I guess we cannot expect it to work perfectly via the adapter on RF cameras. Cheers, Duade
Greetings Duade, I want to change my Canon RP body but stay with my Sigma 150-600C for the moment because I want something more intelligent with bird tracking in the AF. From what I see, the sigma 150 -600mm has flickering problems in AF. I have seen all your videos of the R7 and I am afraid to invest my money there. Today I said I'm going for something more Professional and I see that it also has a problem with the Canon R6. I think it's easier to ask you with which body that 150-600 lens you had less problem buying it so that later I can change the lens to a native Canon one. I have even considered switching to a Sony look A6700 with a 200-600 lens. I will take notes of your comments and thank you for your videos.
I simply have not had this problem on my R5. Have you tried a different copy of the Sigma 150-600 or are all of your test with the same lens?
Tom, great to hear, I only really had it badly on the R5 when up close to the subject using AI Servo Eye tracking. It is noticeably worse on the R62 for some reason. Great to hear you are enjoying the lens on your R5. If you read the comments you will see many people experience the same issue so it appears to impact some lenses more than others. Cheers, Duade
@@Duade I wonder if it could be related to calibration inconsistencies in the 150-600mm Sigma lenses or perhaps lag in the lens response to rapid instruction changes issued by the Canon R5/6 cameras. It would be interesting for you to interview a lens manufacturer to understand how the focusing communication systems work.
@@tomhalbouty3653 Yes, I suspect that is the case Tom, it would be interesting for sure to find out why. Cheers, Duade
Hopefully Sigma can release an adapter for their EF mount lenses
Why dont you lock the focus?
Hi Cássio with moving wildlife we really need continuous focus tracking and not single shot. You are correct if we shoot in single shot and acquire focus we can release focus and take the shot. This only really works with stationary subjects but is an option, just not for my style. Cheers, Duade
Nice video, and gret shots! I like the kingfisher most. I hope Canon allowes third-party lenses for RF soon! I wan't to go out so much, in my region of Germany is nice snow, I have a feeder in my yard and the birds are there, but i'm sick! You made my day with this video, thank you!
Thanks for pointing this issue out to us all. I am new to bird photography and have had little use with this lens as yet. However I went out today in the garden to practice it just would not lock on and constantly searched the branches and not the bird. Most frustrating and I thought it was me. I then realised that it was my first time out with this combo, as when I first used it I was still using an EOS R and it worked OK. I don' think I will be trying to learn this type of photography with this lens...most disappointing.
Jesus Canon, just allow 3rd party lenses on RF system!
Hello I have the R6 and the Sigma 150-600 and have focus issues too.
Hello Duade, I watch and enjoy your amazing videos regularly. I am visiting Australia (from South Africa) and need a lens hood and lens coat for Canon RF 100-400 Lens. Is there a photographic equipment supplier that you can recommend?
G'day Bruce, Digidirect are good. You can get the hood via Amazon I think if you want the after market one. Cheers, Duade 👍