Testseek.com have collected 37 expert reviews of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM.
May 2015
(85%)
37 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
155 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Welldone
Wellthoughtout design of the casing
Excellent or very good image quality in the frame centre across the whole range of apertures and focal lengths
Good performance on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor
Adequate sharpness on the edge of the full f
Good value
Lightweight
Weathersealed mount
Excellent image stabilization
Very sharp. Minimal distortion. Built like a tank. Weather-sealed design. Includes tripod collar and lens hood. Quick focus. Image stabilization system. Zoom locking mechanism. Available for multiple camera systems.
Excellent telephoto reach. Very sharp. Includes tripod collar and lens hood. Focuses quickly. Effective image stabilization system. Zoom locking mechanism. Affordable.
Epic super-telephoto zoom range
Good build-quality and performance
Great value for money
Tough and weather-sealed
Excellent performance
Great value at the price
The editors didn't like
Work against bright light could have been better
Too high vignetting on full frame.
Custom functions not programmable out of the box
Small focus ring tough to use near tripod color
Expensive. Very heavy. Relatively narrow aperture
Some chromatic aberration. Moderate pincushion distortion. Relatively narrow aperture. Heavy. Not fully dust- and splash-proof
welldone, wellthoughtout design of the casing, excellent or very good image quality in the frame centre across the whole range of apertures and focal lengths, good performance on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor, adequate sharpness on the edge of the full f
work against bright light could have been better, too high vignetting on full frame.
When you start comparing the list of pros and cons of the Sigma tested here and its immediate rival, the Tamron SP 150–600 mm f/5–6.3 Di VC USD, you find out they are by and large identical. Indeed you deal with almost twins, with the same parameters, pri...
Published: 2015-04-30, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent telephoto reach. Very sharp. Includes tripod collar and lens hood. Focuses quickly. Effective image stabilization system. Zoom locking mechanism. Affordable.
Some chromatic aberration. Moderate pincushion distortion. Relatively narrow aperture. Heavy. Not fully dust- and splash-proof
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary offers incredible telephoto reach, fast focusing, and solid image stabilization at a reasonable price....
Published: 2014-12-04, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Sigma's 150-600mm Sport is a highly desirable lens for sport and wildlife photographers who demand a super-telephoto reach without the stratospheric cost of big primes, or even the highest-end zooms from Canon and Nikon. The build quality is excellent: it...
The Sigma 150-600mm ƒ/5-6.3 Contemporary is a very good lens, with an outstanding performance to dollar ratio. It's a great bargain, given both its versatility and the prices for the alternatives from the major manufacturers. While image sharpness on full...
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Published: 2015-07-08, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality is excellent with good centre sharpness even at maximum aperture. The optical image stabilisation is so effective that we had no problem handholding at 600mm. The look, feel and mechanical operation of the lens have not been compromised
We could complain about the weight – 1.9kg – compared with a similar lens for a mirrorless camera that weighs 423g. But that's an issue of DSLR vs mirrorless and not a criticism of this lens
For photographers with an interest in sport or wildlife, particularly birds, who can't afford the expensive offerings from Canon and Nikon, this lens is a winner. Its competition comes from a similar Tamron lens with the same specifications and price. We...
Long range, Fully dust and splash-proof, Great stabilization and AF performance, Great image quality, Lots of customization and convenience options
Big, heavy compared to peers, Slow aperture, Cheaper Contemporary model better for average user
With more than a few super-telephoto zooms to choose from, the average user is likely better off with a lower-cost option, such as Sigma's Contemporary model. However, the 150-600mm Sports is built for the professional, offering great image quality, excep...
Abstract: Specially designed for wildlife and sport photographers, this state-of-the-art lens is a new standard for telephoto zooms. Build quality is exemplary, with dust- and splash-proof construction for use in the great outdoors, and the zoom can be locked at al...
Abstract: The Nikon SLR system is beloved by enthusiasts and serves as the workhorse for many professionals. And it's been around for decades, so there's no shortage of compatible lenses. When shopping for new glass today, you have access to hundreds of options fro...
Abstract: If you are into nature and wildlife photography, you probably need an ultra-telephoto lens to photograph Singapore's smooth-coated otters or common plantain squirrels from afar without disturbing these animals. However, ultra-telephoto lenses tend to be b...
Abstract: If you are into nature and wildlife photography, you probably need an ultra-telephoto lens to photograph Singapore's smooth-coated otters or common plantain squirrels from afar without disturbing these animals. However, ultra-telephoto lenses tend to be b...
