You may not be a professional wildlife photographer, but your presentation was professional. Nice voice, no annoying introductions and you got right to the point! Nice job.
Just wanted to say thank you for a really useful and thoroughly watchable assessment video. No infantile shouting, flashy graphics or awful musac - just really well presented valuable facts and experiences. Thank you again!
I totally agree with you when you mentioned; 'I can't justify paying 13k for a Lens made by Canon vs (of course!) the Sigma. Canon is WAYYYY over priced and WAYY over rated!! SIGMA is a serious professional grade lens and I've used them for years without a single glitch!! Good choice and hope you enjoy the lens!
I brought this lens last July (2020) and have used it constantly since, I've definitely been very satisfied. After a little while I got used to hand holding it steadily and for longer periods, and since then have had little problems. I use it primarily for photographing Birds, in particular Birds of prey. It definitely performs absolutely flawlessly when in good light. I take it with me on most of my walks in natural areas and go out with it specially to photograph too. After the first few time going out with it I became accustomed to the extra weight and it doesn't really influence my walking range or anything. So in my opinion it's a great bit of kit and definitely worth a buy.
Using a monopod on a lens of this helps with the mobility issue and really helps with the weight. I have used this combination on my Sigma 150 to 500 for years. Fast to use and with the monopod collapsed easy to carry. Lense over shoulder pod for handle. Plus it is easy to pack.
What a beautiful place the Grand Teton National Park is. The light and the location looks amazing. I love the images, especially of your Horned Owl and bear. I hope we will see further videos from your trip. I must say the quality of your images with your new lens looks very impressive. I think you made the correct decision in your purchase of this lens.
Thank you Wendy! Have you been there? I have so much video footage from my trip, I definitely plan to edit something together :) It's a photographer's paradise out there. Highly recommend the Tetons!
I'm still using this lens constantly and LOVING my growing wildlife portfolio. Also, I know I pronounced bison wrong. No need to point it out. Sigma 150-600mm: amzn.to/3jPUJZF
Great video, the only question that I have is: How far were you physically from the Bison in the pen and the one in the water? also about how tall would you guess that tree was with the owl in the top of it?
@@NicoleGlass Yes, Pocatello. Grew up in Idaho Falls and have spent tons of time in both locations. I'm About 2 hrs to Yellowstone or Grand Teton. You got to see the Idaho side which is the best IMHO, but I might be biased. If you have the time you might want to check out Craters of the Moon National Monument, one of my favorites in this area. Travel safe
I was close to grabbing this lens, I opted for the Nikon 200-500 instead (mainly for AF performance). I think Sigma makes fantastic lenses at a really fair price. Their 70-200 2.8 Sports lens is absolutely amazing. Waiting for them to announce Nikon Z and Canon RF native mounts, hopefully soon!
I bought this lens to take with me on a safari to Tanzania. Fortunately I was always in a Toyota Land Cruiser, so I could rest the lens on the side of the vehicle. Thus I got some amazing photos. Of course I also got some lousy ones because the vehicle was often moving. I had the same problem with video you have had. I did purchase a monopod and that is helpful some times. I also don't really enjoy taking it with me on hikes because of its weight. I also have an 18-200 Sigma as my standard lens, and was thinking of buying a 2x teleconverter for use with it, to use on hikes. But alas have not done that yet.
For the entire length of the video I just stared in awe. How can the land be so pretty, full of mountains and wildlife? I live in The Netherlands, and here, everything is FLAT (except for a few parts of the country). I admire that location, it looks absolutely magical.. although a hoard of tourists does diminish some of its specialness.
aw thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you liked it! The Netherlands are beautiful in their own way, plus you're just a short trip away from the Alps :) No grizzly bears there though.. haha
@@NicoleGlass That is still a 10 hour drive from where I live ;) We aren't used to traveling such distances. Perhaps I can visit places like Switserland next year! Hopefully, corona has bitten the dust by then. The Netherlands sure some beauty, but every square meter is... planned. Cultivated. Mowed down and replaced with farmland. True nature is very hard to come by here. But hey, you let us enjoy the beautiful nature there as well, so thank you! And I am glad that you weren't harmed by the bears, especially the Mama Bear.
I am not a photographer but these images, along with your camera and lens manipulation, are first-rate. I project my assumptions to be that all photographers, wildlife or other, are critical of the work. Your video of your usage of the Sigma 150-600mm CONTEMPORARY telephoto lens for Canon is spot on to me, a non-user. Don't be so hard on yourself, your work (images/video) is impressive.
look into black rapid straps and slings. I have mine attached to a sling from them and it made a huge difference if you are lugging it around on a hike.
Hi Nicole, I have had the Sigma 150-600 lens for my d500 for several years and I think that is an excellent wildlife combination. It is even better for aircraft in flight pictures. The d500 autofocus is very effective and complements it well. It is a massive improvement on the original Sigma 170-500. With new AI based techniques I find correction for excessive noise very good so the issue of high iso is not that much of a problem but lack of contrast can be. Unfortunately the weight issue gets worse and worse as you get older and now I am thinking of getting rid of my present set up for a much lighter option. Making rapid movements to follow fast moving objects in flight( dragonflies, kingfishers, RAF Typhoons, Spitfires, Vampires, and MIG- 15s etc) is awkward because of the inertia of the system as you swing it to and fro. I am finding it really difficult to find a lighter alternative with similar capabilities at a less than eye-watering cost.
Hello Nicole...glad to see you enjoying this lens, as they certainly do have a lot of reach indeed. I chose the Tampon version, the 150-600mm G2 lens, which I believe is a little lighter, but still my heaviest lens, and like you....I really enjoy using it! I try...to use my tripod as much as possible, where I bought a Gimbal head for the tripod, making panning to find birds/wildlife a little easier, where I can lock it quickly to get the shots I want. I do use a full frame Nikon camera, which does very well in low light, but generally where I live (western Canada) there are many days when I can't get out, because of precipitation/cold or just miserable days, but once Spring arrives, I'm out as much as possible looking for good compositions! I love my photography, and it's truly a constant learning process, but it's abilities to bring us 'joy' it makes it all worth it. I have the 70-200 F/2.8 as well, and I have a 2X lens teleconvertor, but it does take it out to F/4 still, so again your ISO will be a little higher, but it does give wonderful results. I bought my teleconverter 'preowned' which helped with pricing, and it's worked flawlessly any time I've used it...which, because of the 150-600mm, it doesn't get used as much any more. I haven't made it to the Teton's yet, but I did take the family to Yellowstone some years ago, as well as Alaska, Utah, Arizona and other locations....with many more to come in the years forward! Stay safe Nicole!
i usually use my forearm as a "tripod/fence" - i basically hold out my left forearm and put the lens on that forearm and hold the shutter button on my right finger. technique from sniper days.
Hi Nicole, how are you? I just bought Canon R6 for my youtube channel. I am beginner in Shutterstock, i click photos of tech products. I have a question, can I click photos on white background or I can click them on any Woden table, on grass, on floor etc. Which will convert more ?
I’ve had both types of photos sell: there’s definitely a market for both. But personally I do more photos of objects being used - something to provide the object in its context. Since you do videos already, you might want to also upload video footage of those items
@@NicoleGlass Thank you very much, now I got the point. Yes, I am also wondering to upload video footage of those. Recently I make a sale of $3.90 for a electronic circuit image 🙂
@@NicoleGlass No worries and I my plans changed due to a friend’s illness. I shot in Manhattan instead. DC is still on the short list. Love your national park pics.
I have this lens and more recently the Sigma 60-600. I agree they are not light, but for wildlife photography (as you mentioned at the end) I train to use these lenses by making sure I have the muscular strength to control the unit. Using one of these lenses is like learning to shoot a rifle accurately: it takes muscular strength and breathing technique keep the lens still. So I do weights. I live in New Zealand now, where macro mammals are a bit in short supply! Still, I shoot birds (the dominant flora) and they can be a challenge as they are often in the bush and flit around very frequently and quickly. One of my favourite places to shoot is a gannet colony located just outside Auckland (our biggest city of about 1.6million). It is probably the most accessible colony on the planet and even boasts a great beach and cafe nearby. I found the 150-600 to be brilliant at really drilling in to get eye shots, and the 60-600 is a great go-to lens when I just want to carry it and nothing else. I was disappointed with the tracking performance when coupled with the EOS 5DMkIV - it just took too long to get lock when the birds were on the wing, but coupled with the EOS 7DMkII - which has a better tracking system, and offers a FoV equivalent to 96-960mm, I got the shots I wanted.
I have the Tamron 70-200 G2 f/2.8 and it's quite nice to use. I just used it on my recent trip to Nakhon Nayok in Thailand for some Waterfall images. Nice and sharp.
Great shots and video. You are correct, that lens is heavy but is so much fun to use. I picked up a gimbal head just for using this lens, makes a world of difference. Can’t wait to see what you do next and Thanks for sharing!
Very nice photos! I've had the Sport version of this lens (6.3 lbs) for about 3 years. Love it. I have a Cotton Carrier to lug it while hiking as a chest mount. You lose your cool factor but it leaves your arms free. The Sport version has phenomenal weather/dust sealing. Been in terrible weather with it. But I do love getting some bucket list animals from a safe and respectful distance.
Your animal photos are awesome. Thank you for the wonderful review of this lens from a woman’s point of view. I’m glad I found your channel and subscribed. I bought this lens a couple of months ago, It is heavy I’m still trying to get some good bird photos.
Thank you Leigh, and welcome!! 😊 Yeah it’s definitely heavy. Right now I’m shooting with a 60-600 and that’s even heavier... makes the 150-600 feel light in comparison
I have this lens and have to use a monopod as my arms will never be strong enough. Love your video and photos. You are so generous with tips. Thanks Nicole!
I too bought this lens a month back after contemplating a lot. Definitely worth the buy. Trying to get used to the weight. Like you mentioned, I get good shots with good light, otherwise, it's tough to be at a higher shutter speed to avoid any shake.
Look Into a Lumix G9 body and Lumix/Leica 100-400 (35 equivalent to 200-800). I've cut back using the Nikon D800 rig. Just be curious about the G9. I'm 69yr, and been shooting from the age of 13. Oklahoma has a Wild Prairie Refuge with Bison, maybe not so far away.
Great review! Shows a bit more about the actual use of the lens and the pictures you can achieve with it, instead of being overly technical about sharpness, chromatic aberration, distortion and so on, for which there are already really good reviewers, so good complement to those!
Girl that is a BIG lens lol looks super fun to creep on animals with it though! Also the time lapse stuff looks freaking amazing- those mountains in the background with the clouds oh yes
Hi Nicole, tolles Video in Wildlife! Mein 13jähriger Sohn fängt gerade an die Linse für Planespotting zu nutzen und ist total begeistert. Die Brennweite gerade an DX macht da schon einen großen Unterschied zu 200mm. Das Licht muss halt stimmen ;-)
I have the 100-400mm Canon lens + 1.4 converter, and bought the 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary ( not the Sport since that is more expensive and heavier). I found the lenses almost the same weight. To help with the weight I bought a strap that rests on my shoulder and crosses over my chest so the camera hangs on my side. That takes the weight off my neck and back.
Hey there Nicole. You have a very credible tone & persona. I only have one Sigma that I'm getting to know, the 30mm. F1.4 which is to use on an a6300 Sony. Right now I only have affection for fast, sharp, light lenses. But I do love the outdoors & moose & owls! Tip of the hat to you
@@NicoleGlass When you see in books of earlier time periods on earth, strange- looking animals lost to pre- history I think, " Oh, no, they are not all gone, we still have the MOOSE". I will take your cue & photograph one some day! (soon)
Some photographers have complained about camera bodies weight, and here as a woman you are handling a 4.5lB zoom lens handheld, it should put those complaining the camera bodies to shame? You have done very well, I like what I see very sharp images. The DSLR in my opinion handles better the heavier lenses than mirrorless cameras 35mm size formats. Glad to have found your channel. Cheers.
I feel the auto focus is slow especially while tracking flying birds on the sky.. missed a lot of shots in the time it takes to get them on focus.. not sure if I need some tweaking of settings.
Thanks for the review. I went to check this lens out. Weight is definitely my concern. I’m a skinny guy and have never used a heavy lens before. I did tell the salesman I will buy it one day. It is a great lens.
This will be my next lens. Right now I have the Sigma 100-400 for my wildlife shots (I work at a nature center) and everyday I get photographers coming by with this 150-600mm
@@NicoleGlass That's what I was thinking as well & it's incredible! Surrounded by nature and get to meet some really awesome outdoor enthusiasts! If you ever want to look it up, it's called "Cattail Marsh" in Beaumont, Texas
Thanks Nicole. Just bought the lens on sale. Tried it on my D-750 but hope to use it on a Z-7II. Hope to enjoy as much as you do. Yes, monopod is important. I also got a gimbal for my tripod.
Great shots Nicole , I found your video very useful and informative , I use a Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 70/300 lens with VC , but saving up to get a 150/600 Tamron or Sigma perhaps ? I Enjoy your videos very much , you are a damn good photographer , so keep em' coming !
Just bought one and waiting on delivery. Loved your video by the way :) I also do wildlife photography since 2006 with a Sigma 120-400mm in eastern Canada. The 150-600mm is an upgrade with my Nikon D-300. Spring migration is about to start in a couple of weeks up here so bring on those Birds :-)
A very informative and honest review. I've seen your video two years late 😄. I purchased this lens few months ago for occasional shots and (specially) moonshots. I'm sorry I didn't buy the 60-600 then. Maybe if Sigma produces it for Canon RF mount someday, I'll swap it. I've just discovered your RUclips channel and love your videos.
You may not be a professional wildlife photographer, but your presentation was professional. Nice voice, no annoying introductions and you got right to the point! Nice job.
i noticed that too. straight to the point. i thought she was going to start going on and on about other stuff and SHE DIDN'T.
Thank you for the review, Nicole, and wonderful photos! Glad to see you enjoyed the lens.
Thanks Sigma! I had a lot of fun searching for wildlife with this lens :)
I bought the same lens like a year ago and I remember the first shots i took were some birds bathing and the results blew me away. Worth the money
Just wanted to say thank you for a really useful and thoroughly watchable assessment video. No infantile shouting, flashy graphics or awful musac - just really well presented valuable facts and experiences. Thank you again!
I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I totally agree with you when you mentioned; 'I can't justify paying 13k for a Lens made by Canon vs (of course!) the Sigma. Canon is WAYYYY over priced and WAYY over rated!! SIGMA is a serious professional grade lens and I've used them for years without a single glitch!! Good choice and hope you enjoy the lens!
Indeed
I brought this lens last July (2020) and have used it constantly since, I've definitely been very satisfied. After a little while I got used to hand holding it steadily and for longer periods, and since then have had little problems. I use it primarily for photographing Birds, in particular Birds of prey. It definitely performs absolutely flawlessly when in good light. I take it with me on most of my walks in natural areas and go out with it specially to photograph too. After the first few time going out with it I became accustomed to the extra weight and it doesn't really influence my walking range or anything. So in my opinion it's a great bit of kit and definitely worth a buy.
Using a monopod on a lens of this helps with the mobility issue and really helps with the weight. I have used this combination on my Sigma 150 to 500 for years. Fast to use and with the monopod collapsed easy to carry. Lense over shoulder pod for handle. Plus it is easy to pack.
Nicole thank you ...listening to you helped me decide to get the 150-600 !
What a beautiful place the Grand Teton National Park is. The light and the location looks amazing. I love the images, especially of your Horned Owl and bear. I hope we will see further videos from your trip. I must say the quality of your images with your new lens looks very impressive. I think you made the correct decision in your purchase of this lens.
Thank you Wendy! Have you been there? I have so much video footage from my trip, I definitely plan to edit something together :) It's a photographer's paradise out there. Highly recommend the Tetons!
Best and most honest 1st impression! Fantastic review.
Much appreciated!
I'm still using this lens constantly and LOVING my growing wildlife portfolio. Also, I know I pronounced bison wrong. No need to point it out.
Sigma 150-600mm: amzn.to/3jPUJZF
Great video, the only question that I have is: How far were you physically from the Bison in the pen and the one in the water? also about how tall would you guess that tree was with the owl in the top of it?
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You think that lens is heavy you should pick up the sport version of the same lens.
I’ve had that lens for about 3 years now. Fantastic lens!!
I bought this lens last year, love it, shoot wildlife early am, just after sunrise. Great results.
Thanks! Yeah it’s wonderful for wildlife:)
Love the pictures of the BUYYSUUN
Great review Nichole! My 150-600 should be here tomorrow and I'm stoked. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Excellent Nicole great photos
My backyard! I have the Tamron 150-600 and it is exactly the same as you found. Low light challenged but in good light surprisingly crisp.
You live out here? I am so jealous! Haha. I LOVE that area so much.
@@NicoleGlass Yes, Pocatello. Grew up in Idaho Falls and have spent tons of time in both locations. I'm About 2 hrs to Yellowstone or Grand Teton. You got to see the Idaho side which is the best IMHO, but I might be biased. If you have the time you might want to check out Craters of the Moon National Monument, one of my favorites in this area. Travel safe
It is better than professional review, devoid of eccentricities, so always good.
I was close to grabbing this lens, I opted for the Nikon 200-500 instead (mainly for AF performance). I think Sigma makes fantastic lenses at a really fair price. Their 70-200 2.8 Sports lens is absolutely amazing. Waiting for them to announce Nikon Z and Canon RF native mounts, hopefully soon!
Well done. I have just bought this lense and your summary is spot on.
What better last name than “Glass” for a lens reviewer? ;)
I bought this lens to take with me on a safari to Tanzania. Fortunately I was always in a Toyota Land Cruiser, so I could rest the lens on the side of the vehicle. Thus I got some amazing photos. Of course I also got some lousy ones because the vehicle was often moving. I had the same problem with video you have had. I did purchase a monopod and that is helpful some times. I also don't really enjoy taking it with me on hikes because of its weight. I also have an 18-200 Sigma as my standard lens, and was thinking of buying a 2x teleconverter for use with it, to use on hikes. But alas have not done that yet.
For the entire length of the video I just stared in awe. How can the land be so pretty, full of mountains and wildlife? I live in The Netherlands, and here, everything is FLAT (except for a few parts of the country). I admire that location, it looks absolutely magical.. although a hoard of tourists does diminish some of its specialness.
aw thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you liked it! The Netherlands are beautiful in their own way, plus you're just a short trip away from the Alps :) No grizzly bears there though.. haha
@@NicoleGlass That is still a 10 hour drive from where I live ;) We aren't used to traveling such distances. Perhaps I can visit places like Switserland next year! Hopefully, corona has bitten the dust by then. The Netherlands sure some beauty, but every square meter is... planned. Cultivated. Mowed down and replaced with farmland. True nature is very hard to come by here.
But hey, you let us enjoy the beautiful nature there as well, so thank you! And I am glad that you weren't harmed by the bears, especially the Mama Bear.
I am not a photographer but these images, along with your camera and lens manipulation, are first-rate. I project my assumptions to be that all photographers, wildlife or other, are critical of the work. Your video of your usage of the Sigma 150-600mm CONTEMPORARY telephoto lens for Canon is spot on to me, a non-user. Don't be so hard on yourself, your work (images/video) is impressive.
look into black rapid straps and slings. I have mine attached to a sling from them and it made a huge difference if you are lugging it around on a hike.
Bought this lens when it first came out and absolutely love it.
What’s better 200-500mm or this?
@@greyfox2349 200-500mm is better. However the 150-600mm is way cheaper. Only pixel peeping can really tell them apart.
Hi Nicole, I have had the Sigma 150-600 lens for my d500 for several years and I think that is an excellent wildlife combination. It is even better for aircraft in flight pictures. The d500 autofocus is very effective and complements it well. It is a massive improvement on the original Sigma 170-500. With new AI based techniques I find correction for excessive noise very good so the issue of high iso is not that much of a problem but lack of contrast can be. Unfortunately the weight issue gets worse and worse as you get older and now I am thinking of getting rid of my present set up for a much lighter option. Making rapid movements to follow fast moving objects in flight( dragonflies, kingfishers, RAF Typhoons, Spitfires, Vampires, and MIG- 15s etc) is awkward because of the inertia of the system as you swing it to and fro. I am finding it really difficult to find a lighter alternative with similar capabilities at a less than eye-watering cost.
I bought the same lens and agree with you about the great quality, given the low price. One of my best photographic purchases.
I am considering buying this lens. You answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you.
Hello Nicole...glad to see you enjoying this lens, as they certainly do have a lot of reach indeed. I chose the Tampon version, the 150-600mm G2 lens, which I believe is a little lighter, but still my heaviest lens, and like you....I really enjoy using it! I try...to use my tripod as much as possible, where I bought a Gimbal head for the tripod, making panning to find birds/wildlife a little easier, where I can lock it quickly to get the shots I want. I do use a full frame Nikon camera, which does very well in low light, but generally where I live (western Canada) there are many days when I can't get out, because of precipitation/cold or just miserable days, but once Spring arrives, I'm out as much as possible looking for good compositions! I love my photography, and it's truly a constant learning process, but it's abilities to bring us 'joy' it makes it all worth it. I have the 70-200 F/2.8 as well, and I have a 2X lens teleconvertor, but it does take it out to F/4 still, so again your ISO will be a little higher, but it does give wonderful results. I bought my teleconverter 'preowned' which helped with pricing, and it's worked flawlessly any time I've used it...which, because of the 150-600mm, it doesn't get used as much any more. I haven't made it to the Teton's yet, but I did take the family to Yellowstone some years ago, as well as Alaska, Utah, Arizona and other locations....with many more to come in the years forward! Stay safe Nicole!
This lens is deffo on my to buy list! Thanks for a great review!
Sure thing! I’m still loving it :)
i usually use my forearm as a "tripod/fence" - i basically hold out my left forearm and put the lens on that forearm and hold the shutter button on my right finger. technique from sniper days.
Whatever works! You probably have a really steady hand, given your background
Very good real-world lighting and ISO examples.
Fantastic video - very clear and super informative with great shots as well. Well done!
Thanks so much!
Well presented !! I enjoy your video, thanks thumbs up to you
Just got mine last week and can't wait to use it more often. Thanks for a great review.
Enjoy it!!
Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
I recently bought the lens. Your review is spot on. I'll be visiting GTNP later this month, and can't wait to use the Sigma there.
Aww thanks! Enjoy the trip!! Love that place so much.
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing your impressions
4:04 WOW !!!!! love this video
Fantastic and honest review, thanks. Ed
Glad it was helpful! :)
Great video! Thanks for keeping it simple!
Hi Nicole, how are you? I just bought Canon R6 for my youtube channel. I am beginner in Shutterstock, i click photos of tech products. I have a question, can I click photos on white background or I can click them on any Woden table, on grass, on floor etc. Which will convert more ?
I’ve had both types of photos sell: there’s definitely a market for both. But personally I do more photos of objects being used - something to provide the object in its context. Since you do videos already, you might want to also upload video footage of those items
@@NicoleGlass Thank you very much, now I got the point. Yes, I am also wondering to upload video footage of those. Recently I make a sale of $3.90 for a electronic circuit image 🙂
@@NicoleGlass your videos are very clear and inspiring, I love your videos.
Great work! Thanks for your insight and review. Im a big fan of Sigma lens.
PS I’m going to be in DC on Thursday.
Sorry I missed this (I was out of town myself) but I hope you enjoyed your visit!!
@@NicoleGlass No worries and I my plans changed due to a friend’s illness. I shot in Manhattan instead. DC is still on the short list. Love your national park pics.
I have this lens and more recently the Sigma 60-600. I agree they are not light, but for wildlife photography (as you mentioned at the end) I train to use these lenses by making sure I have the muscular strength to control the unit. Using one of these lenses is like learning to shoot a rifle accurately: it takes muscular strength and breathing technique keep the lens still. So I do weights.
I live in New Zealand now, where macro mammals are a bit in short supply! Still, I shoot birds (the dominant flora) and they can be a challenge as they are often in the bush and flit around very frequently and quickly. One of my favourite places to shoot is a gannet colony located just outside Auckland (our biggest city of about 1.6million). It is probably the most accessible colony on the planet and even boasts a great beach and cafe nearby. I found the 150-600 to be brilliant at really drilling in to get eye shots, and the 60-600 is a great go-to lens when I just want to carry it and nothing else.
I was disappointed with the tracking performance when coupled with the EOS 5DMkIV - it just took too long to get lock when the birds were on the wing, but coupled with the EOS 7DMkII - which has a better tracking system, and offers a FoV equivalent to 96-960mm, I got the shots I wanted.
I own that lens. Yes it is heavy. I have shot planes, trains and automobiles. Birds and pets. It is really sharp but that weight.
Great job.
Thanks! I’m using it for the upcoming eclipse (with a solar filter)
Beautiful landscape shots. I love Idaho and plan to come back again.
I am in Great Britain where the light is not as good as you get but I use this Lens mostly at ISO 1250 and never use a Tri-pod.
I have the Tamron 70-200 G2 f/2.8 and it's quite nice to use. I just used it on my recent trip to Nakhon Nayok in Thailand for some Waterfall images. Nice and sharp.
Very nice and helpful video very simply presented ! thanks a lot Nicole Glass (y) you have taken wonderful photos too...
the owl photo is awesome
thanks!
really great video. lots of information
Great shots and video. You are correct, that lens is heavy but is so much fun to use. I picked up a gimbal head just for using this lens, makes a world of difference. Can’t wait to see what you do next and Thanks for sharing!
Very nice photos! I've had the Sport version of this lens (6.3 lbs) for about 3 years. Love it. I have a Cotton Carrier to lug it while hiking as a chest mount. You lose your cool factor but it leaves your arms free. The Sport version has phenomenal weather/dust sealing. Been in terrible weather with it. But I do love getting some bucket list animals from a safe and respectful distance.
Great video. I only use 2 lenses. A 50-250mm and a 200-500mm lens. That works for me. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤
So jealous of your adventure!!
Your animal photos are awesome. Thank you for the wonderful review of this lens from a woman’s point of view. I’m glad I found your channel and subscribed. I bought this lens a couple of months ago, It is heavy I’m still trying to get some good bird photos.
Thank you Leigh, and welcome!! 😊 Yeah it’s definitely heavy. Right now I’m shooting with a 60-600 and that’s even heavier... makes the 150-600 feel light in comparison
Great video and information Nicole! 🙋♂️👍
Glad it was helpful!
Nice review, Nicole; My Sigma is excellent; learning all the bells and whistles of this lens still.
Great review nice shots
thanks!
Nice and neat review, loved it! I have ordered the same lens and I can't wait to test it :D
I LOVE my sigma telephoto. Such a phenomenal lense.. I actually use it for landscapes as well
Is it good for landscapes?
It definitely can be, if you want a closer shot :)
This lens is not heavy at all in comparison to the Sports. Now that is what we call a beast
I have this lens and have to use a monopod as my arms will never be strong enough. Love your video and photos. You are so generous with tips. Thanks Nicole!
Thanks so much! Yeah it's hard to hold up for a while... I definitely get exhausted
Great review and very helpful - thank you !
I too bought this lens a month back after contemplating a lot. Definitely worth the buy. Trying to get used to the weight. Like you mentioned, I get good shots with good light, otherwise, it's tough to be at a higher shutter speed to avoid any shake.
nice Nicole. thanks for the video.
I appreciate your perspective. I’ve used this lens on a Nikon D500 for outdoor sports. It does well for that, too. But, yeah, it’s a hefty beast.
Look Into a Lumix G9 body and Lumix/Leica 100-400 (35 equivalent to 200-800).
I've cut back using the Nikon D800 rig.
Just be curious about the G9.
I'm 69yr, and been shooting from the age of 13.
Oklahoma has a Wild Prairie Refuge with Bison, maybe not so far away.
Nice vid, your candid intuitively is so nice to listen to. Cool
Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)
The best review of this lenses. I like the "Samantha Brown" first time there perspective
Thank you so much!
Great video and review. I really like the clarity in which you explain your experiences and reviews. Thank you!
Thanks so much Hernan!
Great review! Shows a bit more about the actual use of the lens and the pictures you can achieve with it, instead of being overly technical about sharpness, chromatic aberration, distortion and so on, for which there are already really good reviewers, so good complement to those!
Girl that is a BIG lens lol looks super fun to creep on animals with it though! Also the time lapse stuff looks freaking amazing- those mountains in the background with the clouds oh yes
Haha it can also be used to creep on neighbors in DC! Jk. It's a fun lens to use. And I definitely enjoyed making time-lapses out there too:)
Nice video and presentation. Keep it up.
Thank you!
I like your candor. Keep it honest and real. Thank you.
Hi Nicole, tolles Video in Wildlife! Mein 13jähriger Sohn fängt gerade an die Linse für Planespotting zu nutzen und ist total begeistert. Die Brennweite gerade an DX macht da schon einen großen Unterschied zu 200mm. Das Licht muss halt stimmen ;-)
Hallo Frank -- ja, die Linse ist toll für Flugzeuge! :) Ich habe das hier in Washington auch schon ausprobiert - vom Balkon aus.
I just ordered one. Thank you for your video
Enjoy it!
I have the 100-400mm Canon lens + 1.4 converter, and bought the 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary ( not the Sport since that is more expensive and heavier). I found the lenses almost the same weight. To help with the weight I bought a strap that rests on my shoulder and crosses over my chest so the camera hangs on my side. That takes the weight off my neck and back.
Thank you. Lovely real world review ! Merci.
Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Just come across your channel and love your enthusiasm. The Bison pics in particular were excellent. Subbed you and hi from the uk 🇬🇧
Welcome, and thanks so much! :)
Looks like it might be a purchase for me down the road.
Thanks for a great review about your experience with this lens. I’m waiting on mine to arrive.
Nice!! Enjoy it 😊
Hey there Nicole. You have a very credible tone & persona. I only have one Sigma that I'm getting to know, the 30mm. F1.4 which is to use on an a6300 Sony. Right now I only have affection for fast, sharp, light lenses. But I do love the outdoors & moose & owls! Tip of the hat to you
Thank you! Who doesn't love moose? They're just so cute! :)
@@NicoleGlass When you see in books of earlier time periods on earth, strange- looking animals lost to pre- history I think, " Oh, no, they are not all gone, we still have the MOOSE". I will take your cue & photograph one some day! (soon)
Some photographers have complained about camera bodies weight, and here as a woman you are handling a 4.5lB zoom lens handheld, it should put those complaining the camera bodies to shame? You have done very well, I like what I see very sharp images. The DSLR in my opinion handles better the heavier lenses than mirrorless cameras 35mm size formats. Glad to have found your channel. Cheers.
Love this review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos 🙂
This video helped me a lot, same her, not a professional photographer and doubting to buy this lens, so this convinced me!
Hope you enjoy shooting with it! :)
I'm going to have to try one on the eos r when it comes in
I feel the auto focus is slow especially while tracking flying birds on the sky.. missed a lot of shots in the time it takes to get them on focus.. not sure if I need some tweaking of settings.
Thanks for the review. I went to check this lens out. Weight is definitely my concern. I’m a skinny guy and have never used a heavy lens before. I did tell the salesman I will buy it one day. It is a great lens.
Yes it’s a terrific lens... unless you’re doing a lot of strenuous hiking with it 😅
I just bought it today.
I can't wait for my Serengeti tomorrow
I just bought this lens. It will be here soon. Thank you for your review.
Sure thing. Enjoy it!!
This will be my next lens. Right now I have the Sigma 100-400 for my wildlife shots (I work at a nature center) and everyday I get photographers coming by with this 150-600mm
It’s a good one! That extra 200mm makes a difference. Also, working at a nature center must be so awesome.
@@NicoleGlass That's what I was thinking as well & it's incredible! Surrounded by nature and get to meet some really awesome outdoor enthusiasts! If you ever want to look it up, it's called "Cattail Marsh" in Beaumont, Texas
Looks like an awesome place!
Thanks Nicole. Just bought the lens on sale. Tried it on my D-750 but hope to use it on a Z-7II. Hope to enjoy as much as you do. Yes, monopod is important. I also got a gimbal for my tripod.
Nice! I hope you got a good deal. Sounds like you’re well equipped
Bought this today. Cant wait to try it on. :)
Great shots Nicole , I found your video very useful and informative , I use a Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 70/300 lens with VC , but saving up to get a 150/600 Tamron or Sigma perhaps ? I Enjoy your videos very much , you are a damn good photographer , so keep em' coming !
Very cool story thanks for sharing😊
And you're a very cute young lady ❤️
Just bought one and waiting on delivery. Loved your video by the way :) I also do wildlife photography since 2006 with a Sigma 120-400mm in eastern Canada. The 150-600mm is an upgrade with my Nikon D-300. Spring migration is about to start in a couple of weeks up here so bring on those Birds :-)
Recently purchased the Tamron 150-600 G2 and do enjoy it. These two are very similair from reviews. We did pretty much the same research. Nice work
I've got the Sports version. Love that lens. Built like a tank and very sharp with good light.
Yes, I heard great things about the Sport!
A very informative and honest review. I've seen your video two years late 😄. I purchased this lens few months ago for occasional shots and (specially) moonshots. I'm sorry I didn't buy the 60-600 then. Maybe if Sigma produces it for Canon RF mount someday, I'll swap it. I've just discovered your RUclips channel and love your videos.