Here’s a promotional video from Sigma about the weather proofing on the lens. They call it “dust and splash-proof construction” and especially mention resistance to ocean spray. It has the rubber gasket around the lens mount, of course, but it also has fluorine coatings on both the front and rear elements to resist water and oil and nice sealing around the switches. The Sigma has the “extra mile” when it comes to its weather sealing. In this review I will be highlighting what I perceive as the strengths and weaknesses of this lens and will also be sharing a host of images that should help tell the story. For a primer, you can read my review of the Canon 100-400L II here or my review of the Tamron SP 150-600mm VC here. One should not mistake them for being optically inferior.
Yes, it is a variable aperture lens, but it is a variable aperture lens in the way that the Canon 70-300L and the new 100-400L II are variable aperture lenses.
SIGMA 150 600MM SPORTS LENS PRO
This is a pro lens with a pro build and premium optics. Yes, it is definitely very heavy (more on that in a moment), and yes, it’s price is nearly double that of the Tamron, but the Sigma is undoubtedly a premium lens that, if anything, is probably a bargain at its roughly $2000 price tag. While some of those initial reservations are undoubtedly true, I must confess that the new Sigma won me over during the review period. I struggled to see the market for a more expensive, much heavier version of the already very popular Tamron lens. I saw the specs (including the heavy weight and increased size over the Tamron 150-600 VC), and the MTF charts and early shots didn’t seem to be a lot better than the Tamron. Many of my favorite wildlife photos were created after people shared with me what they have seen in the immediate area.Confession time: I had pretty much written off the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM SPORT lens before I reviewed it. Ask other hikers or people in the area if they have seen any animals. Wildlife photography is very much a hunt.ĭo your research and scout out habitats. Be patient. Like most hunts, sometimes you go away empty handed. There is nothing more frustrating than spotting wildlife, firing off a bunch of shots and then realizing your settings were off.ĥ. Pre-set your camera. Make sure you have your camera and settings ready for the conditions you are shooting in. Moving around too much after spotting the wildlife could scare off the animal and cause you to lose your opportunity.Ĥ.
Use your telephoto lens to zoom in on the animal and stay put. Not only could this be unsafe for you, but it could also cause stress to the animal. Stay back. When you come across wildlife, do not chase and never approach. Choose the best time of day. The best time of day to see the most active wildlife is typically morning and near sunset.ģ. Nature preserves are great for photography, as they usually have the best habitats for wildlife.Ģ. Look for open fields with tree lines, forests with old growth trees and areas with water.
Go where the animals are. For great wildlife photography, you’ll need to find habitats where a variety of animals are thriving.
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