⭐Gear tested in this video⭐ 📸 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens (on Amazon help.tc/c100400ii) 📸Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM ( S ) Sport (on Amazon help.tc/s600) 📸Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (on Amazon help.tc/t600) 📸Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM (on Amazon help.tc/c400) 📸Canon 7D Mark II (on Amazon help.tc/7d2) 📸Canon 70D (on Amazon help.tc/70d) 📸Canon 5D Mark III (on Amazon help.tc/5d3)
9 years later and you are still maintaining your hugh quality content as well as same level of humor and information in your videos... takes a lot of dedication and time to do it. Thanks!
"Differences are minute" between Tamron 150-600 and Canon 400mm f5.6l, yet Northup also says the Canon 400mm f5/6L is "far sharper". Minute difference in sharpness and a significant difference in sharpness at the same time. That's awesome.
I drive around in the car too, here in WI. I have gotten some great wildlife shots (Eagles, Hawks, Coyote and various other birds). I only use a Canon F/4 300mm without a TC (just can't get sharp shots with my 70D, the 300mm and a 1.4x) Since Hawks are so skittish (much more so than Eagles), I tend to shoot out the window quite a bit. One tip for shooting from the car, keep your heat as low as you can stand it. When you open your window, you will get turbulent air currents, which can muck up your sharpness. Also, get the end of your lens as far as you can, out the window, to counter this effect. Cheers James
I have the Tamron and had the chance to compare side-by-side with a friend's Sigma-C and another friend's Sigma-S using the same camera body, target, settings etc. I am mainly concerned with IQ at 600mm for bird photography. I found all three lenses to be very close in IQ. At 600mm in the centre of the frame, I found my Tamron to be very marginally sharper than either Sigma, especially stopped down to f8. I also compared with my Canon 400mm f5.6 prime cropped (to give same fov as 600mm) and found the Tamron at 600mm gave a tiny bit more detail. I am therefore happy to keep the Tamron until the next generation of Tamron/Sigma zooms come out (or else when I win the lottery and can afford a Canon 600mm f4 Mk2!!!). Thanks for your great videos, by the way! Cheers, Nick, UK
"400 Prime needs an extension tube to fill the frame with smaller birds" - important point to consider - I am so glad I almost stayed with the 400 Prime but ended up with the 100-400 II. I have taken shots of small birds from so close, I realize now I could not do this with the Prime.
yes, the Sigma 150-600mm SPORT is heavy, but too bad you guys didn't have a Contemporary version to compare it with... I ended up going with it because 1) the Sport version is too expensive and too heavy, 2) I like the idea of having the Sigma Dock so I can make adjustments (vs the Tamron)... 3) using the Sigma MC-11 on my a6000 and a7RII gives me native features
Tony and Chelsea, thank you for another great video. I really like that you incorporate bench testing, real world performance and the subjective evaluations of diverse photographers in your reviews. The conversation at the end is so helpful. Yes, optical performance is important and, unless a lens is able to make good images, it won't be in your pack. But as you point out, light, composition, technique, familiarity with your gear, portability, knowing your subject and how to get close...these are factors that can have as much - If not more - impact on the final results.
Can you do photo comparison between the sigma sports and contemporary 150 to 600mm lens on the same camera body.. Tamron and sigma contemporary 150 to 600mm lens on wildlife and birds, which is a better bet? Thank you.
This video helped push me toward the 400 prime, for less than $600 usd (used) I will gladly take the lack of zoom and minimum focusing distance over the 100-400ii, it means I can buy a new body that much sooner. Keep up the good videos guys
Amazing how a lens 25 years old still keeps up with modern day lenses! The canon EF 400mm 5.6 L seems to be worth every penny even today for image quality! IS is one thing but if proper holding techniques are used, this is one lens worth buying any day!
Wouldn't use anything other than the Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm these days for tracking fast wildlife or low light stills. Loved using the Canon 100-400i alongside it with my old 7DMKII but tbh since taking the Sigma over to the Sony A7III with the MC-11 the lens has become an allround superbeast. AF tracking at 60 metres on mirrorless. Bonkers. I wasnt expecting AF to be better than Dslr when using an adaptor. Main thing Im pleased with is its low light performance on full frame. A truely awesome evolved lens. Well done Sigma and Sony.
Great video Tony and Chelsea as always. I'm still glad I use my Ef 400mm F/5.6, thirteen years old and it is still a sharp, lightweight and quality super telephoto lens.
As a Nikon shooter, I had the Tamron, but just purchased the Sigma. Image quality can be subjective, and the two lens are very close, but the deciding factor is that the Tamron is not weather sealed at all. After 10 months, the Tamron has sucked in am alarming amount of dust. This then finds it's way into my D810. I noticed significant sensor dust on my images after a short day out with the Tamron. Pity, I would have paid a bit extra for the weather sealing. What good is a wildlife lens if it won't do well in damp or dusty environments?
Again you provide these little hidden tips in your videos that are so helpful, and something I would have never thought about.. "when your battery gets cold switch it out, place it in your pocket where it is warm and it will come back to life", great tip, really enjoy your videos!
Thanks, very nicely done. I sometimes try to hide behind a suspicion that Canon 150-400 would have been a better choice than my Tamaron 150-600, when I see better photos captured with the Canon. I know it isn't my camera that is the problem ( Canon 7D MII). So your testing and explanation helps me to feel comfortable with the $500 to $1,000 dollars I saved and the pound of extra weight. Now I just need to work on understanding how to use my equipment and get closer to the birds in the difficult environments I visit.
Hi Tony, Nice Video! This is my "real world experience" with both lenses for bird photography... I had the 400 5.6 for about 8 yrs and it was a great lens, but I just sold it and got the new 100-400 ii. Originally I bought the 400 prime because of sharpness and fear of dust entering lens on the 100-400. I agree that the 400 prime is sharper, and it has blazing fast focus compared to the old 100-400. The dust in lens barrel issue in my opinion is an exaggerated urban legend... I know many people that have this lens and never had any issues with dust. With the release of the new 100-400 I was intrigued because the sharpness according to many reviews surpassed the 400 prime, auto focus is vastly improved, and no more push pull/dust vacuum issue. I bought my lens a long time ago and it has actually gone up in price, so I sold my 400 prime at a very good price and bit the bullet with the new 100-400 ii. I have to say that Im impressed (believe me if I wasn't I would have returned it). As an exclusive wildlife photographer I have to say that the lens is exactly what I needed (other than a 500 F4 ;) I used the 400 for birds exclusively basically (in closed canopy forest environments mainly) and would switch to a macro for other wildlife (lizards, butterflies,etc.), and I can't count how many times I had birds and other wildlife too close for me to take pictures! Its the most frustrating thing, and believe me its not as simple as taking a few steps back or adding an extension tube that makes autofocus useless. I was so frustrated that I almost bought the old 100-400. This problem has disappeared since I got the new 100-400, its great for butterflies, lizards and other small wildlife. It is also weather sealed, which is nice for the type of photography I do in the field. The IS is just amazing, the truth is, if you have a APS-C sensor you want to keep ISO as low as you can, and with this lens Ive easily been able to take sharp handheld pictures at 1/250, something very hard to do with the 400 5.6 which should really live on a tripod if you take pictures slower than 1/640 on crop camera, anything below is risking losing the shot. Also, while the 100-400 ii is heavier, it is shorter, which makes it fit in many more compact camera bags, if you want to travel light. In my opinion, I agree with Tony, the lens that gives you the biggest bang for buck is the prime, but if you have the $ to buy the 100-400 ii, you won't feel sorry, it is a much more dynamic and fun lens to use. It is very sharp and the new IS is great! If you shoot pictures of large, wading birds the 400 5.6 is good enough, but if you would like to take pictures of warbler like birds you can't beat the 100-400 ii, you will have more keepers for sure! You can check out a few pictures with the new 100-400 here, sadly I don't have too many since its brand new and I am now in the dead of winter in upstate NY :( www.flickr.com/photos/puertoricanwildlifephotography/ P.S. Sorry for the long post ;)
Two statements stuck out at me. "Teleconverter is built in" and "all it takes is one or two steps to be sharper". Thanks again for a no nonsense video, uncluttered but informative and entertaining. I purchased the Tamron some time ago largely based on a previous review you did. This video has reassured me that I made the right decision.
glad that Chelsea brings the female perspective and considers all the factors that will make a difference between enjoyment and i don't wanna go . it is like buying a bike. if a woman buys a cheap bike the weight will be a deterrent for riding. lighter bike more expensive but you really wanna do it. thank you Chelsea.
For non-professional Nikon users the Tamron is hard to beat. US $800 or so new on eBay for the international/grey market version. Significantly less expensive than the Nikon 200-500, with a wider zoom range.
The IS is a tremendous advantage for photography from a moving platform (ie, boat) or for low light inside the forest photography. Otherwise the 400/5.6 is still a ridiculously good lens after all these years.
Yeah... a lot of people feel that way about Connecticut... Great review... I just spent two days shooting motorcycle races with the same Canon 100-400MM on a rental 5D MKIV. What a learning experience. I couldn't find much on the web about actually shooting motorcycle or auto races. That would be a great topic for you folks to cover sometime!
Have you ever taken two identical lenses from the same manufacturer and tested them against each other? Is it possible the difference between the Sigma and Tamron are within this same margin of error. I have sent a lens back that was a little fuzzy and received the same lens replacement and it is very sharp. I am not criticizing your test, I think you guys do a stellar job and I have 2 of your books. Just curious about your thoughts on this.
Dig Rev is not about technical comparisons or proper tutorials. its just purely watching a bone head Asian with British Accent with a pure breed Asian with Asian Accent in a setting most people are not used to seeing. There's no reason other then that that makes them so popular. Entertainment. lolz
It was indeed a fantastic video. I also read ur reviews on your site while comparing canon with sig and tami. At last i bought the canon 400mm f5.6 and am relieved the the image is so darn sharp that one can crop it to an equivalent of 600mm fc and get no drop in sharpness. Thanks once again.
Excellent test. "One or two steps closer and the 'worst' lens is better than the 'best' one" - that was good advice. Puts the whole thing in perspective. Thanks for a great video again.
Absolutely my favorite channel ...Tony and Chelsea is the best honest channel......Long time i looking for the best telezoom lens and this is Canon 100 400mm .Now i hate Nikon brand!!!
The best unbiased review. The attention to detail and specifications shows a lot of hard work, simply brilliant. More than the lens review it self the review has a adventurous theme which is fantastic. probably my fav subscription on youtube
I bought the Sigma and yes, its heavy. But I have some great results from it. Far better than the 1st gen 100-400L and my 150-500 Sigma DG HSM etc etc lens. Nice unbiased reviews. Thanks.
Thanks guys and gals. My next purchase is going to be the Tamron 150-600. My long term plan is to purchase the Sigma 120-300 2.8 and the Sigma 300-800 5.6. That gives me a killer long reach pair of lenses. I know it will be a chunk of money but I look at it as a long term investment. Also I plan on going on a caribou hunt and taking the big lenses with me to be able to show how beautiful that part of the world is and how amazing the wildlife is in those areas.
I don't often comment on youtube videos, but I have to say, your video review was one of the most helpful and detailed I've ever seen!. I've been weighing up three of these lenses for months now as I'm still wanting to buy one of them. While I still haven't made my mind up, your video has definitely helped to calm my worries about sharpness, stability and autofocusing between lenses. Thank you for being so thorough! :)
Thank for posting this video! I am planning on buying the tamron, but I was worried about sharpness. Thanjs to this video I am positive I do want the tamron.
I have had my Sigma since it first came out and couldn't be happier. I am almost exclusively wildlife with some landscape and people work. I use the Sigma art 24-105 F4 for the landscape shots. Love what Sigma's doing. I handhold the Sigma all the time.
I totally didn't understand what you said and how you came up with the Canon100-400-II was the one that got you closest to smaller birds ...around/ 3:25. FYI, the 1.4x Canon I used, and I had more detail without the tele-converter.
Thanks again Tony and Chelsea, your tutorials are spot on and quite honest...Also, i have learned so much from Stunning Digital Photography, I purchased others for gifts. I love my 400 prime best and also getting some amazing shots with my Tamron 150-600. The price and weight is 100% correct..and I am a big guy but I love being able to hand hold during hikes.
Excellent video. I think you guys should take these lenses to a race-track or an air-show next - let's see how they do with some fast cars / bikes and planes!
With having already done my homework, both the Tamron and Sigma are on my "wish list(20K)." This cemented this fact. Now I just need to get a new body(D810 or D750) and the $ for the lenses. Keep bringing is these videos, they sure do help!!!
I know I'm three years behind, but I have to comment because your comment is exactly where I'm at right now lol! Did you end up getting any? If so, how do you like it?
Couple things worth mentioning is the longer focal length lens will retain moore information compared to the Canon that may need to be cropped being that it's only 400mm maximum focal length. Also I hear repeated remarks about the Sigma Sports weight being a disadvantage. I don't own the Sigma150-600 but I do own the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 and it's close to the same weight as the 150-600mm. I use it for air show photos and find the weight to be an advantage for stabilization almost like a weighted stabilizer rig would work on a video setup.
The quality of this channel has improved drastically, not that it was not good before by any means! Keep it up guys! And I already own the SDP book btw and love it...yeah baby, yeaaaah :D
Christopher O'Grady Thanks! And we've definitely noticed that 4C, as well as the new Tesla and i8... but I don't think we'll be buying a new car anytime soon. Maybe to celebrate 1,000,000 subscribers :).
You guys are like the photographic version of Mythbusters. So awesome. The bird model was hilarious! :D Maybe next time Tony can wear a beret and sport a majestic mustache.
Tony Northrup Okay, to be honest, I hesitated a bit when I wrote that comparison, since MB *are* sloppy with their science. But, they *popularise* scientific principles. That's more what I meant. By the sound of things you did an ANOVA test on those focus times in this video. I think you're the only ones on youtube doing that :D
I have the Sigma lens that you reviewed. It’s heavy as hell, but the quality for the price is worth it to me. I use a Nikon D810 and get great shots with the Sigma.
Definitely the Sigma Sport or even the Sigma Contemporary for me! Shooting wildlife (Elk, Grizzly, Bighorn, Predatory Birds) that may be flying over me or sheep retreating to higher ground is 'critical' and I enjoy the control over what I frame around the subject. Adding to that, I like to shoot air shows and the Canon 400mm is 'OK', but it just doesn't have the reach if you want to score a LOT of decent photos (again, both coming and going). Either zoom lens paired with 7D mkii (insane zoom!) or 5D mkiii is definitely my preference for real usability for 'my specific' situations. I definitely like the quality of the Canon, but their pricing on most lenses is fairly 'high') and 3rd party lenses are making HUGE strides in the right direction. This should be a wake up call for Canon and Nikon as I personally see more and more of these 3rd party lenses when out shooting with others photographers.
I prefer the Tamron lenses because of the warranty provided by the company. I've had excellent lenses from Tamron in the past and any problem was addressed by Tamron quickly. No one has the warranty they have. Their glass is top notch too, IMO.
I like this video alot. It brings the important point of lightweight that some people choose to ignore (either some that put heavy lenses on tripod, or those that really can handhold 2-4kg lenses without issue). I'm really hyped up about the Nikon's 300 f4 PF, since it's lighter than Sigma 50 Art, AND has Nikon's newest "Sport VR". I really hope it can come close to Tamron 150-600 performance with TC 1.4 or 2.0 , because that's INSANE for such light lens!
So I went into a Camera store and tried the sigma 150-600 & the Tamron 150-600 G2 I took shots inside and outside and the Tamron at 150mm inside was blurry not good but it was very easy for me to go with the sigma. Sigma Rooks !
I have a Sigma 120-400 which I use with a Nikon D610 or D7000 for sports photos. It's not the sharpest lens out there, but it was great value for me at well under $1,000 second hand. I agree with you, from my experience if I use patience and my legs I can get some pretty good shots.
Don't know what state you guys live in but if you're ever in the Syracuse NY area in January you can see up to 25-30 bald eagles by the Carousel/Destiny mall. All the lakes freeze over and they come to Onondaga Lake by the mall because it doesn't freeze over were it lets out. I just found this out this past year and I'm planning on spending time there catching them on film :) I'll probably make a video of it because most people don't know about it.
You would make so much money selling a poster of 3:34... I like your approach for this video. I bought a 400 5.6 after watching a couple of your older videos last spring and i love it. Then i bought a used 7d, then i had no money..thanks, Northrups...
Awesome review Tony, Chelsea and Justin! I am a newbie wanting to get into wildlife photography. I have a Canon 60D and have made my mind up to go with the Canon 400 5.6 thanks for all your help.
Just picked up a used sigma contemporary in great shape, wasn’t intending on getting a large lens yet, but couldn’t pass up the price. It is not as hardy as the sport I hear, but it is 2lbs lighter. So far, all the reviews I’ve seen are calling the optics, focus, and OS, about the same tho. As a hobbyist, I think I’ll stick to fair weather anyway... he he...Loving your training materials and book...It helps immensely...
Given that this video is now 5 years old and Tamron has a G2 version, Sigma a 2015 Sports update (plus the ability to fine tune via its dock/hub) and, you have been flirting with SONY e-mount these days could you pls do an update to the 150-600 Tamron vs Sigma on the SONY E-mount and explore maybe which works best (AF for sports/wildlife), best adaptors, etc. Tnx in advance.
I know I am 5 years late to comment on this video, but it was extremely informative and impartial. Great video. I have decided that if I can pick up the Tamron or Sigma C (which doesn't have the weight issues of the Sigma S) for a decent price, I will do it.
Hi Tony, great video as always! I don't suppose you've had chance to evaluate the new Nikon 200-500 F5.6 VR? would like to know your opinion. Thanks. :-)
Hi Guys! I'm a member of your forums from buying your book. I wanted to say thank you so much for putting together such a great video! I know i'm not alone in saying that the endless hours and OCD type thinking that can go into deciding on a zoom lens can you make frustrated, sick, frustrated some more and in the end still feel like you just spun your tires in the mud lol This video really helped me narrow down my thoughts and the practical advice you gave regarding situational use and how each lens fared in regard to those different situations was the exact thing i needed to finalize my decision. I think for my budget and weight concerns, the tamron lens will suit my needs perfectly. Most of my time will be spent in zoos and photographing bald eagles, both of which i will be lugging around for hours, sometimes up to 6-8 hours at a time, and the weight issue would certainly take its toll. Thanks being part of my final choice! You guys are great and i thank you for your willingness to be available and give feedback to all of us in the community! If you're reading this and you don't have their book, BUY it! You won't regret it!
Oh please. Well if you can let me know where I can find lions and elephants in Indiana, I'd be happy to not go to the zoo, till then....i'll be visiting the zoo often :D Good day Sir.
I had the Canon 400mm F5.6 for a while. It is a good lens, if you have good enough light. On a crop sensor camera I had to shoot at least at 1/500 sec to hand hold, even if I would want to shoot slower to bring my ISO down. Since most the time I was shooting golden hour, my light was limited, and I struggled to get good images due to the lack of IS. I ended up selling it off and getting the 100-400mm IS II just for the IS, and love that lens. The ability to shoot lower ISO thanks to slower shutter speeds alone makes my images better. Would be great if Canon could update the 400mm with IS, but that would make it a more expensive lens. As it stands, it has a special place in the market, in that it is a long lens, L class, and is fairly cheap for what you are getting. Used copies can be had for under 1000, and new I think is 1100 when rebates are active. Hard to beat that, especially considering how light it is. IS would take all that away, and make it less appealing. I would guess it would make it at least 1500. It might even make it less sharp, though since the lens is so old I would think that the latest optics and engineering might overcome that.
Great video, thanks. But I notice that you have a video which shows 70-200 w/ a 2x tele is a little sharper than 100-400, and here 100-400 is slightly sharper than 400 prime. Is it means 70-200 w/ 2x is sharper than 400 prime? Also looking forward to 150-600 contempoary review.
I thank you for your professionalism. You are the lovely couple of photographers. About Canon 400 f5.6, it seems impossible that the new 100-400 II is sharpen. Probably you happen an exemplary defective of 400 f5.6? I have tested 400 5.6 for a day, comparing with my 500 f / 4 IS (1st gen). I went to see the samples, both two objectives are sharpen.
The contemporary version of the Sigma is under 3 lbs and uses the Thermal Plastics, if weight is something that is a concern for you that will bring it down to where the others are at and the features are practically the same between the two Sigmas
Tony and Chelsea, thank you so much for your videos, your book and your Lightroom course. I've learned a lot from your instruction and always look forward to your videos. During this video, you had mentioned leaving the 1.4x extender off if your using a crop sensor. But then I thought I heard Tony say that a 1.4x extender was a "hair better". So my question is this: Is it better to use the 1.4x extender on the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM with the Canon 7D Mark II? Thanks so much!
Dennis DiMarco It really is only a hair better--in our double-blind tests the difference was hardly noticeable, but with the TC extracted just a bit more detail under ideal conditions. In the real world, the loss of off-center focusing, the loss of light, and the tighter angle of view make using a TC a bad compromise.
Tony Northrup Thanks for the detailed answer, Tony. So with enough light and a far enough subject where the tighter angle doesn't limit the photo and where centering can be "fixed" later with cropping, a 1.4x TC would be OK because one sees a slightly improved amount of detail. (What a sentence *that* was!) By the way, I love that you perform double-blind tests! Your objectivity means that I can trust your results with a high degree of confidence! Thank you!
How about a review/shootout between the Tamron 150-600mm vs the Sigma 150-600mm C version!? Thats what I'm sure a lot of people would like to see. Like myself there's plenty of people out there wanting to buy one of these lenses but sitting on the fence waiting until they see a shootout.
Why didn't you include Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens...cus i hear you guys complaining about its heavier than rest, the C version is Lighter and i would have loved to see it compare to sport version and Tamron Specially.
+Tony Northrup Thanks Tony, you and Chelsea are doing awesome job. i love your videos. specially the ones when you get Technical. Ques: I am planning on buying Sigma 150-600mm C will be mounting on D5500, now Technically there isn't any info on DXOmark Your Fav site :) about this lens. Would you recommend either Tamron 150-600 or Sigma 150-600 Mounted on D5500? will it give me that performance similar to full frame or D7200? (keeping Picture quality aside). Im planning on using this in Wild Life mostly.
+Mohamed Nanabhai If you need faster focus the Sport is faster then the contemp. But if weight is a major issue, then maybe the Contemp. Also I think the Sport is slightly sharper. I have been bending my wrist back and cradling the lens and am able to hold the sport for a pretty long time, but either of these lenes are going to be sharpest on a tripod. But the budget is also something, as the C is 1K the S is about 2K.
Nice, very useful review. I am a Nikon shooter with a 300mm f2.8 and a 600mm f4. Cannot handhold the 600mm for longer than about 1m. Looking at the Sigma 150-600mm as a walk around BIF and wildlife lens. Thanks again for the review. :-) Dave
Seen a couple of your vids now, I appreciate the straight forward approach. I'm sitting with the dilemma right now as to which of these three lens is going to get my money. I'm leaning towards the Canon 100-400. Love your bird shots, I have hawks in my neighbourhood here in Mexico that I'm shooting and really need to get at it. My 10 year old Canon 75-300 died a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the tips!
Try auto focus using a baseball or tennis ball machine where you can set the speed. You could then speed up the speed of the ball until you can tease out the difference
⭐Gear tested in this video⭐
📸 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens (on Amazon help.tc/c100400ii)
📸Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM ( S ) Sport (on Amazon help.tc/s600)
📸Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (on Amazon help.tc/t600)
📸Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM (on Amazon help.tc/c400)
📸Canon 7D Mark II (on Amazon help.tc/7d2)
📸Canon 70D (on Amazon help.tc/70d)
📸Canon 5D Mark III (on Amazon help.tc/5d3)
Links are all broken... :(
9 years later and you are still maintaining your hugh quality content as well as same level of humor and information in your videos... takes a lot of dedication and time to do it. Thanks!
"Differences are minute" between Tamron 150-600 and Canon 400mm f5.6l, yet Northup also says the Canon 400mm f5/6L is "far sharper". Minute difference in sharpness and a significant difference in sharpness at the same time. That's awesome.
I drive around in the car too, here in WI. I have gotten some great wildlife shots (Eagles, Hawks, Coyote and various other birds). I only use a Canon F/4 300mm without a TC (just can't get sharp shots with my 70D, the 300mm and a 1.4x)
Since Hawks are so skittish (much more so than Eagles), I tend to shoot out the window quite a bit.
One tip for shooting from the car, keep your heat as low as you can stand it. When you open your window, you will get turbulent air currents, which can muck up your sharpness. Also, get the end of your lens as far as you can, out the window, to counter this effect.
Cheers
James
Jaymz007 That's smart about the heat! We've definitely had that problem.
I have the Tamron and had the chance to compare side-by-side with a friend's Sigma-C and another friend's Sigma-S using the same camera body, target, settings etc. I am mainly concerned with IQ at 600mm for bird photography. I found all three lenses to be very close in IQ. At 600mm in the centre of the frame, I found my Tamron to be very marginally sharper than either Sigma, especially stopped down to f8. I also compared with my Canon 400mm f5.6 prime cropped (to give same fov as 600mm) and found the Tamron at 600mm gave a tiny bit more detail. I am therefore happy to keep the Tamron until the next generation of Tamron/Sigma zooms come out (or else when I win the lottery and can afford a Canon 600mm f4 Mk2!!!). Thanks for your great videos, by the way! Cheers, Nick, UK
"400 Prime needs an extension tube to fill the frame with smaller birds" - important point to consider - I am so glad I almost stayed with the 400 Prime but ended up with the 100-400 II. I have taken shots of small birds from so close, I realize now I could not do this with the Prime.
yes, the Sigma 150-600mm SPORT is heavy, but too bad you guys didn't have a Contemporary version to compare it with... I ended up going with it because 1) the Sport version is too expensive and too heavy, 2) I like the idea of having the Sigma Dock so I can make adjustments (vs the Tamron)... 3) using the Sigma MC-11 on my a6000 and a7RII gives me native features
Tony and Chelsea, thank you for another great video. I really like that you incorporate bench testing, real world performance and the subjective evaluations of diverse photographers in your reviews. The conversation at the end is so helpful. Yes, optical performance is important and, unless a lens is able to make good images, it won't be in your pack. But as you point out, light, composition, technique, familiarity with your gear, portability, knowing your subject and how to get close...these are factors that can have as much - If not more - impact on the final results.
Bill Ferris Thanks, Bill!
Can you do photo comparison between the sigma sports and contemporary 150 to 600mm lens on the same camera body..
Tamron and sigma contemporary 150 to 600mm lens on wildlife and birds, which is a better bet?
Thank you.
This video helped push me toward the 400 prime, for less than $600 usd (used) I will gladly take the lack of zoom and minimum focusing distance over the 100-400ii, it means I can buy a new body that much sooner. Keep up the good videos guys
Want to see a comparison between Sigma Contemporary as well as Tamron G2 in 150-600mm category.
I love where your videos are going. This is the best yet.
John Campbell Thanks, John!
Tony Northrup
Me, too! Keep it up! (And more 4K, too!)
Looks like I'll be keeping my 400mm F5.6 prime. Thanks guys!
Me too!!
Amazing how a lens 25 years old still keeps up with modern day lenses! The canon EF 400mm 5.6 L seems to be worth every penny even today for image quality!
IS is one thing but if proper holding techniques are used, this is one lens worth buying any day!
Wouldn't use anything other than the Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm these days for tracking fast wildlife or low light stills. Loved using the Canon 100-400i alongside it with my old 7DMKII but tbh since taking the Sigma over to the Sony A7III with the MC-11 the lens has become an allround superbeast. AF tracking at 60 metres on mirrorless. Bonkers. I wasnt expecting AF to be better than Dslr when using an adaptor. Main thing Im pleased with is its low light performance on full frame.
A truely awesome evolved lens. Well done Sigma and Sony.
Great video Tony and Chelsea as always. I'm still glad I use my Ef 400mm F/5.6, thirteen years old and it is still a sharp, lightweight and quality super telephoto lens.
As a Nikon shooter, I had the Tamron, but just purchased the Sigma. Image quality can be subjective, and the two lens are very close, but the deciding factor is that the Tamron is not weather sealed at all. After 10 months, the Tamron has sucked in am alarming amount of dust. This then finds it's way into my D810. I noticed significant sensor dust on my images after a short day out with the Tamron. Pity, I would have paid a bit extra for the weather sealing. What good is a wildlife lens if it won't do well in damp or dusty environments?
Again you provide these little hidden tips in your videos that are so helpful, and something I would have never thought about.. "when your battery gets cold switch it out, place it in your pocket where it is warm and it will come back to life", great tip, really enjoy your videos!
Thanks, very nicely done. I sometimes try to hide behind a suspicion that Canon 150-400 would have been a better choice than my Tamaron 150-600, when I see better photos captured with the Canon. I know it isn't my camera that is the problem ( Canon 7D MII). So your testing and explanation helps me to feel comfortable with the $500 to $1,000 dollars I saved and the pound of extra weight. Now I just need to work on understanding how to use my equipment and get closer to the birds in the difficult environments I visit.
Hi Tony,
Nice Video!
This is my "real world experience" with both lenses for bird photography...
I had the 400 5.6 for about 8 yrs and it was a great lens, but I just sold it and got the new 100-400 ii. Originally I bought the 400 prime because of sharpness and fear of dust entering lens on the 100-400. I agree that the 400 prime is sharper, and it has blazing fast focus compared to the old 100-400. The dust in lens barrel issue in my opinion is an exaggerated urban legend... I know many people that have this lens and never had any issues with dust. With the release of the new 100-400 I was intrigued because the sharpness according to many reviews surpassed the 400 prime, auto focus is vastly improved, and no more push pull/dust vacuum issue.
I bought my lens a long time ago and it has actually gone up in price, so I sold my 400 prime at a very good price and bit the bullet with the new 100-400 ii. I have to say that Im impressed (believe me if I wasn't I would have returned it). As an exclusive wildlife photographer I have to say that the lens is exactly what I needed (other than a 500 F4 ;) I used the 400 for birds exclusively basically (in closed canopy forest environments mainly) and would switch to a macro for other wildlife (lizards, butterflies,etc.), and I can't count how many times I had birds and other wildlife too close for me to take pictures! Its the most frustrating thing, and believe me its not as simple as taking a few steps back or adding an extension tube that makes autofocus useless. I was so frustrated that I almost bought the old 100-400. This problem has disappeared since I got the new 100-400, its great for butterflies, lizards and other small wildlife. It is also weather sealed, which is nice for the type of photography I do in the field. The IS is just amazing, the truth is, if you have a APS-C sensor you want to keep ISO as low as you can, and with this lens Ive easily been able to take sharp handheld pictures at 1/250, something very hard to do with the 400 5.6 which should really live on a tripod if you take pictures slower than 1/640 on crop camera, anything below is risking losing the shot. Also, while the 100-400 ii is heavier, it is shorter, which makes it fit in many more compact camera bags, if you want to travel light.
In my opinion, I agree with Tony, the lens that gives you the biggest bang for buck is the prime, but if you have the $ to buy the 100-400 ii, you won't feel sorry, it is a much more dynamic and fun lens to use. It is very sharp and the new IS is great! If you shoot pictures of large, wading birds the 400 5.6 is good enough, but if you would like to take pictures of warbler like birds you can't beat the 100-400 ii, you will have more keepers for sure!
You can check out a few pictures with the new 100-400 here, sadly I don't have too many since its brand new and I am now in the dead of winter in upstate NY :( www.flickr.com/photos/puertoricanwildlifephotography/
P.S.
Sorry for the long post ;)
Two statements stuck out at me. "Teleconverter is built in" and "all it takes is one or two steps to be sharper". Thanks again for a no nonsense video, uncluttered but informative and entertaining. I purchased the Tamron some time ago largely based on a previous review you did. This video has reassured me that I made the right decision.
glad that Chelsea brings the female perspective and considers all the factors that will make a difference between enjoyment and i don't wanna go . it is like buying a bike. if a woman buys a cheap bike the weight will be a deterrent for riding. lighter bike more expensive but you really wanna do it. thank you Chelsea.
I love to watch these outdoor videos.
For non-professional Nikon users the Tamron is hard to beat. US $800 or so new on eBay for the international/grey market version. Significantly less expensive than the Nikon 200-500, with a wider zoom range.
The IS is a tremendous advantage for photography from a moving platform (ie, boat) or for low light inside the forest photography. Otherwise the 400/5.6 is still a ridiculously good lens after all these years.
Yeah... a lot of people feel that way about Connecticut... Great review... I just spent two days shooting motorcycle races with the same Canon 100-400MM on a rental 5D MKIV. What a learning experience. I couldn't find much on the web about actually shooting motorcycle or auto races. That would be a great topic for you folks to cover sometime!
Liked the battery tip had the same problem shooting in the cold will try this suggestion.
Thanks for the video,Just picked up a Tamron 150-600 and your video gave me some good tips,keep it up!
I've watched almost all your videos and the feel of this video is by far my favorite one yet
Have you ever taken two identical lenses from the same manufacturer and tested them against each other? Is it possible the difference between the Sigma and Tamron are within this same margin of error. I have sent a lens back that was a little fuzzy and received the same lens replacement and it is very sharp. I am not criticizing your test, I think you guys do a stellar job and I have 2 of your books. Just curious about your thoughts on this.
That was better than anything digital rev has put out in the past year. The bird on the pole thing was hilarious.
Dig Rev is not about technical comparisons or proper tutorials. its just purely watching a bone head Asian with British Accent with a pure breed Asian with Asian Accent in a setting most people are not used to seeing. There's no reason other then that that makes them so popular. Entertainment. lolz
Apart from the fact Tony is so ignorant he kept calling an extender an extension tube... good lord...
A touch racist
It was indeed a fantastic video. I also read ur reviews on your site while comparing canon with sig and tami. At last i bought the canon 400mm f5.6 and am relieved the the image is so darn sharp that one can crop it to an equivalent of 600mm fc and get no drop in sharpness. Thanks once again.
Excellent test. "One or two steps closer and the 'worst' lens is better than the 'best' one" - that was good advice. Puts the whole thing in perspective. Thanks for a great video again.
Absolutely my favorite channel ...Tony and Chelsea is the best honest channel......Long time i looking for the best telezoom lens and this is Canon 100 400mm .Now i hate Nikon brand!!!
The best unbiased review. The attention to detail and specifications shows a lot of hard work, simply brilliant. More than the lens review it self the review has a adventurous theme which is fantastic. probably my fav subscription on youtube
Wow ! great video and great tips! I just bought the Tamron 150-600 and going to pick it up today ! Merci beaucoup !
I bought the Sigma and yes, its heavy. But I have some great results from it. Far better than the 1st gen 100-400L and my 150-500 Sigma DG HSM etc etc lens. Nice unbiased reviews. Thanks.
Thanks guys and gals. My next purchase is going to be the Tamron 150-600. My long term plan is to purchase the Sigma 120-300 2.8 and the Sigma 300-800 5.6. That gives me a killer long reach pair of lenses. I know it will be a chunk of money but I look at it as a long term investment. Also I plan on going on a caribou hunt and taking the big lenses with me to be able to show how beautiful that part of the world is and how amazing the wildlife is in those areas.
I don't often comment on youtube videos, but I have to say, your video review was one of the most helpful and detailed I've ever seen!. I've been weighing up three of these lenses for months now as I'm still wanting to buy one of them. While I still haven't made my mind up, your video has definitely helped to calm my worries about sharpness, stability and autofocusing between lenses. Thank you for being so thorough! :)
Thank for posting this video! I am planning on buying the tamron, but I was worried about sharpness. Thanjs to this video I am positive I do want the tamron.
Would love to see a test of the Sigma 150-600C which is lighter as well as the new Tamron 150-600 Version 2. Thanks for some great videos.
Nice comparison but a shame that at the end most the images were from the 500mm which the video wasn't really about.
Wow! Canon 100-400 mm IS ll Amazing thanks
I have had my Sigma since it first came out and couldn't be happier. I am almost exclusively wildlife with some landscape and people work. I use the Sigma art 24-105 F4 for the landscape shots. Love what Sigma's doing. I handhold the Sigma all the time.
Erin Taylor Yeah, Sigma Art lenses are genuinely the best.
I totally didn't understand what you said and how you came up with the Canon100-400-II was the one that got you closest to smaller birds ...around/ 3:25. FYI, the 1.4x Canon I used, and I had more detail without the tele-converter.
Same comment, I did not get it. Could you explain ?
same question pop in my head too
Thanks again Tony and Chelsea, your tutorials are spot on and quite honest...Also, i have learned so much from Stunning Digital Photography, I purchased others for gifts. I love my 400 prime best and also getting some amazing shots with my Tamron 150-600. The price and weight is 100% correct..and I am a big guy but I love being able to hand hold during hikes.
Excellent video. I think you guys should take these lenses to a race-track or an air-show next - let's see how they do with some fast cars / bikes and planes!
Thanks for the great compare video. in the market for a new lens. leaning towards the 100-400
With having already done my homework, both the Tamron and Sigma are on my "wish list(20K)." This cemented this fact. Now I just need to get a new body(D810 or D750) and the $ for the lenses. Keep bringing is these videos, they sure do help!!!
I know I'm three years behind, but I have to comment because your comment is exactly where I'm at right now lol! Did you end up getting any? If so, how do you like it?
Couple things worth mentioning is the longer focal length lens will retain moore information compared to the Canon that may need to be cropped being that it's only 400mm maximum focal length. Also I hear repeated remarks about the Sigma Sports weight being a disadvantage. I don't own the Sigma150-600 but I do own the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 and it's close to the same weight as the 150-600mm. I use it for air show photos and find the weight to be an advantage for stabilization almost like a weighted stabilizer rig would work on a video setup.
michael schettl Also the contemporary version is like half the weight and extremely similar optics
You guys are the best team for photography education and entertainment!
The quality of this channel has improved drastically, not that it was not good before by any means! Keep it up guys! And I already own the SDP book btw and love it...yeah baby, yeaaaah :D
Fantastic video Northrups, I'm also very impressed you have an XC90, 7 Series, and Z4, need an Alfa 4C next!
Christopher O'Grady Thanks! And we've definitely noticed that 4C, as well as the new Tesla and i8... but I don't think we'll be buying a new car anytime soon. Maybe to celebrate 1,000,000 subscribers :).
Tony Northrup @ this rate that might be next year. Love you videos. so easy to follow. Both books are awesome too. Thank you.
The look on that Fish flying through the air I laughed so hard! Thanks for that.
You guys are like the photographic version of Mythbusters. So awesome. The bird model was hilarious! :D
Maybe next time Tony can wear a beret and sport a majestic mustache.
***** haha, i have been catching up on Mythbusters lately. Mostly I get mad at how unscientific they are (the sign of a true nerd).
Tony Northrup Okay, to be honest, I hesitated a bit when I wrote that comparison, since MB *are* sloppy with their science. But, they *popularise* scientific principles. That's more what I meant.
By the sound of things you did an ANOVA test on those focus times in this video. I think you're the only ones on youtube doing that :D
Don't know if you know this but there is some weird guy in your back seat of your car. Stranger danger
Dombowerphoto I need an adult!
I have the Sigma lens that you reviewed. It’s heavy as hell, but the quality for the price is worth it to me. I use a Nikon D810 and get great shots with the Sigma.
Definitely the Sigma Sport or even the Sigma Contemporary for me! Shooting wildlife (Elk, Grizzly, Bighorn, Predatory Birds) that may be flying over me or sheep retreating to higher ground is 'critical' and I enjoy the control over what I frame around the subject. Adding to that, I like to shoot air shows and the Canon 400mm is 'OK', but it just doesn't have the reach if you want to score a LOT of decent photos (again, both coming and going). Either zoom lens paired with 7D mkii (insane zoom!) or 5D mkiii is definitely my preference for real usability for 'my specific' situations. I definitely like the quality of the Canon, but their pricing on most lenses is fairly 'high') and 3rd party lenses are making HUGE strides in the right direction. This should be a wake up call for Canon and Nikon as I personally see more and more of these 3rd party lenses when out shooting with others photographers.
I prefer the Tamron lenses because of the warranty provided by the company. I've had excellent lenses from Tamron in the past and any problem was addressed by Tamron quickly. No one has the warranty they have. Their glass is top notch too, IMO.
I like this video alot. It brings the important point of lightweight that some people choose to ignore (either some that put heavy lenses on tripod, or those that really can handhold 2-4kg lenses without issue). I'm really hyped up about the Nikon's 300 f4 PF, since it's lighter than Sigma 50 Art, AND has Nikon's newest "Sport VR". I really hope it can come close to Tamron 150-600 performance with TC 1.4 or 2.0 , because that's INSANE for such light lens!
Love that you guys use scientifically-valid methodology to establish your findings. Kudos for actual science!
So I went into a Camera store and tried the sigma 150-600 & the Tamron 150-600 G2 I took shots inside and outside and the Tamron at 150mm inside was blurry not good but it was very easy for me to go with the sigma.
Sigma Rooks !
I have a Sigma 120-400 which I use with a Nikon D610 or D7000 for sports photos. It's not the sharpest lens out there, but it was great value for me at well under $1,000 second hand. I agree with you, from my experience if I use patience and my legs I can get some pretty good shots.
Would somebody *please* make a sharp, sensibly-priced 400mm for Nikon mount?
Holy crap that photo of the osprey holding a fish is AWESOME
Don't know what state you guys live in but if you're ever in the Syracuse NY area in January you can see up to 25-30 bald eagles by the Carousel/Destiny mall. All the lakes freeze over and they come to Onondaga Lake by the mall because it doesn't freeze over were it lets out. I just found this out this past year and I'm planning on spending time there catching them on film :) I'll probably make a video of it because most people don't know about it.
Someday I hope to be lucky enough to photograph the majestic consistent bird. Amazing.
Your videos are pushing me towards A Canon 400 or 100-400 because of size and weight. I have a Sigma 150-500 that I love but it is a beast to carry.
Superior instruction in every way. Thank you for all.
Thank You for this, I was looking at both the Tamron and Sigma, still deciding but I now have more info when I'm ready to get one.
You would make so much money selling a poster of 3:34...
I like your approach for this video. I bought a 400 5.6 after watching a couple of your older videos last spring and i love it. Then i bought a used 7d, then i had no money..thanks, Northrups...
Awesome review Tony, Chelsea and Justin! I am a newbie wanting to get into wildlife photography. I have a Canon 60D and have made my mind up to go with the Canon 400 5.6 thanks for all your help.
Jeff Holliman Glad to hear it! That's still our favorite (other than the 500 f4). Enjoy!
Dear Tony, thanks for the review would you be able to add Sigma 150 -600mm contemporary lens and comparison with tamron 150 - 600 mm
Just picked up a used sigma contemporary in great shape, wasn’t intending on getting a large lens yet, but couldn’t pass up the price. It is not as hardy as the sport I hear, but it is 2lbs lighter. So far, all the reviews I’ve seen are calling the optics, focus, and OS, about the same tho. As a hobbyist, I think I’ll stick to fair weather anyway... he he...Loving your training materials and book...It helps immensely...
Thanks all for the in-depth and "human-oriented" review of these lenses. It was interesting, informative, and not way-over-my-head technical.
Given that this video is now 5 years old and Tamron has a G2 version, Sigma a 2015 Sports update (plus the ability to fine tune via its dock/hub) and, you have been flirting with SONY e-mount these days could you pls do an update to the 150-600 Tamron vs Sigma on the SONY E-mount and explore maybe which works best (AF for sports/wildlife), best adaptors, etc. Tnx in advance.
Chelsea, I'm with you, the Tamron for it's lower weight and better price.
Nice work...where can I buy prints of the elusive "Majestic Consistent Bird"?
I know I am 5 years late to comment on this video, but it was extremely informative and impartial. Great video. I have decided that if I can pick up the Tamron or Sigma C (which doesn't have the weight issues of the Sigma S) for a decent price, I will do it.
Hi Tony, great video as always! I don't suppose you've had chance to evaluate the new Nikon 200-500 F5.6 VR? would like to know your opinion. Thanks. :-)
Love the little drum roll at weigh in.
Hi Guys! I'm a member of your forums from buying your book. I wanted to say thank you so much for putting together such a great video! I know i'm not alone in saying that the endless hours and OCD type thinking that can go into deciding on a zoom lens can you make frustrated, sick, frustrated some more and in the end still feel like you just spun your tires in the mud lol This video really helped me narrow down my thoughts and the practical advice you gave regarding situational use and how each lens fared in regard to those different situations was the exact thing i needed to finalize my decision. I think for my budget and weight concerns, the tamron lens will suit my needs perfectly. Most of my time will be spent in zoos and photographing bald eagles, both of which i will be lugging around for hours, sometimes up to 6-8 hours at a time, and the weight issue would certainly take its toll. Thanks being part of my final choice! You guys are great and i thank you for your willingness to be available and give feedback to all of us in the community! If you're reading this and you don't have their book, BUY it! You won't regret it!
Oh please. Well if you can let me know where I can find lions and elephants in Indiana, I'd be happy to not go to the zoo, till then....i'll be visiting the zoo often :D Good day Sir.
I had the Canon 400mm F5.6 for a while. It is a good lens, if you have good enough light. On a crop sensor camera I had to shoot at least at 1/500 sec to hand hold, even if I would want to shoot slower to bring my ISO down. Since most the time I was shooting golden hour, my light was limited, and I struggled to get good images due to the lack of IS. I ended up selling it off and getting the 100-400mm IS II just for the IS, and love that lens. The ability to shoot lower ISO thanks to slower shutter speeds alone makes my images better.
Would be great if Canon could update the 400mm with IS, but that would make it a more expensive lens. As it stands, it has a special place in the market, in that it is a long lens, L class, and is fairly cheap for what you are getting. Used copies can be had for under 1000, and new I think is 1100 when rebates are active. Hard to beat that, especially considering how light it is. IS would take all that away, and make it less appealing. I would guess it would make it at least 1500. It might even make it less sharp, though since the lens is so old I would think that the latest optics and engineering might overcome that.
Great video, thanks. But I notice that you have a video which shows 70-200 w/ a 2x tele is a little sharper than 100-400, and here 100-400 is slightly sharper than 400 prime. Is it means 70-200 w/ 2x is sharper than 400 prime? Also looking forward to 150-600 contempoary review.
Sonys 100-400GM is even sharper than Canons 100400mkii and it's autofocus is fast! Great for BIF
I can't afford any of these lenses but your video was very entertaining and informative! Probably going to get the sigma contemporary at some point.
I thank you for your professionalism. You are the lovely couple of photographers.
About Canon 400 f5.6, it seems impossible that the new 100-400 II is sharpen. Probably you happen an exemplary defective of 400 f5.6? I have tested 400 5.6 for a day, comparing with my 500 f / 4 IS (1st gen). I went to see the samples, both two objectives are sharpen.
i shoot handheld with the Sigma 150-600 (C) quite a lot and have no issues with it but it does struggle in low light with that
F5.6
Thanks for uploading Tony! It's made up my mind - about to go out and buy the 400 5.6- don't think double the price can justify the canon zoom!
Bob Mrob Good call, that's still our favorite! Enjoy!
Just one or two steps closer. best advice ever.
The contemporary version of the Sigma is under 3 lbs and uses the Thermal Plastics, if weight is something that is a concern for you that will bring it down to where the others are at and the features are practically the same between the two Sigmas
super production quality. I like the gear-oriented videos too. Thx guys....and Chelsea.
Parabéns!! pela seriedade com que fizeram estes comparativos. Sucesso!!
Tony and Chelsea, thank you so much for your videos, your book and your Lightroom course. I've learned a lot from your instruction and always look forward to your videos.
During this video, you had mentioned leaving the 1.4x extender off if your using a crop sensor. But then I thought I heard Tony say that a 1.4x extender was a "hair better". So my question is this: Is it better to use the 1.4x extender on the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM with the Canon 7D Mark II?
Thanks so much!
Dennis DiMarco It really is only a hair better--in our double-blind tests the difference was hardly noticeable, but with the TC extracted just a bit more detail under ideal conditions. In the real world, the loss of off-center focusing, the loss of light, and the tighter angle of view make using a TC a bad compromise.
Tony Northrup Thanks for the detailed answer, Tony.
So with enough light and a far enough subject where the tighter angle doesn't limit the photo and where centering can be "fixed" later with cropping, a 1.4x TC would be OK because one sees a slightly improved amount of detail. (What a sentence *that* was!)
By the way, I love that you perform double-blind tests! Your objectivity means that I can trust your results with a high degree of confidence! Thank you!
How about a review/shootout between the Tamron 150-600mm vs the Sigma 150-600mm C version!? Thats what I'm sure a lot of people would like to see. Like myself there's plenty of people out there wanting to buy one of these lenses but sitting on the fence waiting until they see a shootout.
Why didn't you include Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens...cus i hear you guys complaining about its heavier than rest, the C version is Lighter and i would have loved to see it compare to sport version and Tamron Specially.
+Mohamed Nanabhai It didn't exist when we recorded this video.
+Tony Northrup Thanks Tony, you and Chelsea are doing awesome job. i love your videos. specially the ones when you get Technical.
Ques: I am planning on buying Sigma 150-600mm C will be mounting on D5500, now Technically there isn't any info on DXOmark Your Fav site :) about this lens. Would you recommend either Tamron 150-600 or Sigma 150-600 Mounted on D5500? will it give me that performance similar to full frame or D7200? (keeping Picture quality aside). Im planning on using this in Wild Life mostly.
+Mohamed Nanabhai If you need faster focus the Sport is faster then the contemp. But if weight is a major issue, then maybe the Contemp. Also I think the Sport is slightly sharper. I have been bending my wrist back and cradling the lens and am able to hold the sport for a pretty long time, but either of these lenes are going to be sharpest on a tripod. But the budget is also something, as the C is 1K the S is about 2K.
Nice, very useful review. I am a Nikon shooter with a 300mm f2.8 and a 600mm f4. Cannot handhold the 600mm for longer than about 1m. Looking at the Sigma 150-600mm as a walk around BIF and wildlife lens. Thanks again for the review. :-) Dave
You guys are the best! I loved the table talk, you make us all feel like family!
Loved the humor interjected throughout! Great Vid!
Seen a couple of your vids now, I appreciate the straight forward approach. I'm sitting with the dilemma right now as to which of these three lens is going to get my money. I'm leaning towards the Canon 100-400. Love your bird shots, I have hawks in my neighbourhood here in Mexico that I'm shooting and really need to get at it. My 10 year old Canon 75-300 died a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the tips!
Try auto focus using a baseball or tennis ball machine where you can set the speed. You could then speed up the speed of the ball until you can tease out the difference