Sigma announced the new 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM weather sealed Sport zoom! For now it’s available for Canon/Nikon/Sigma only but Sony A-mount version is expected to be announced in six months. Price is yet unknown but you here are the specs:
| Manufacturer | Sigma |
|---|---|
| Model | 150-600 mm f / 5-6.3 DG OS HSM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal | 150 – 600 mm |
| Light intensity | f / 5 – 6.3 |
| Field of view | 16.4 – 4.1 for |
| The focus of | 260 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1: 5 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus | AF / MF |
| The design | 24 elements / 16 groups |
| Filter Size | 105 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Available mounts | Canon EF Nikon F Sigma |
| Dimensions | 290.2 x 121 mm |
| Weight | 2860 g |
| Additional Information | Release date: 05/09/2014 |
And this is the MTF chart:
More images of the lens and charts can be seen here (Click on them to enlarge):
Found via Optyczne.
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Wow, pretty amazing MTF at 600mm.
And not a very heavy lens for this kind of focal length. Sigma is on the roll!
2,8kg? thank you not for me…
Sissy..
Thats only an additional 2 lb…not a huge difference in a lens of this size.
My only limitation is the weight handling of my Gimbal a Jobu Jr 3 Deluxe, which is 10lbs.
Not a problem…6 lb lens plus 2 lb camera is 8 lb.
Cotton Carrier will also handle it.
Since this lens is specifically made to compete with Tamron it will probably be under $2000 because anything over that would not compete.
The polish site lists suggested retail at approximately $2200
My guess..$1998
Do you think it’d be compatible with the 1.4x tele-converters, especially the AF.
Compatability and AF are two different questions.
I have used both the 1.4 and 2.0 sigma apo teleconverters on the older sigma 50-500 on the a77, s65, and a77II.
Both converters fit the lens ad cameras at focal lengths longer than about 150mm…hover when zoomed to the 50mm end the rear element of the lens will contact the front element of the converters and can cause physycal damage.
Will they autofocus on a f6.3 lens …that depends on both light and camera.
The 2.0x never autofocused on any camera I tried.
The 1.4x autofocused on the a65 and a77 in bright light only with the apperture fully open to f 6.3 only.
Other settings and cloudy days would not autofocus.
I only tried the 1.4x once on the A77II….it autofocused instantly. .however it was inacurate and totally out of focus…I did not experriment to see why that happened so it is possible it was something I did.
A also tried the lens with a kenko 1.4x…it never autofocused with the kenko…nor would I ever have expected that to work.
As an educated guess therfore I would predict that both new converters will fit but use them only at the longer focal lengths to avoid possible damage.
I would guess on a reasonably fast camera the 1.4 will focus in bright light only the 2.0 wont.
I would also guess that with a superfast camera autofocus would work in more extreme conditions than what I described.
Can’t wait to get this on A-mount!
Sport zoom that no sport shooter will use.
That variable aperture is going to turn off a lot of sports shooters.
high school soccer photographers rejoice
This lens will be very usable for outdoor sports just set it to f/6.3, whatever shutter speed you feel you need, and let the A77II’s auto ISO do all the work for you.
Birding ?
MTF for 600mm looks excellent. If the real lens lives up to it, it could easily become the leader of the gang of 400~600mm telezooms.
The specs on this lens seem closer to the Tamron specs than expected.
The upper set of mtf charts are better than the Tammy…but the lower set..the same ones as on the Sigma sight…seem more comparable to Tammt…if anyone is better at reading these than me perhaps they can explain them to us and how they compare at 600mm.
Sigmaalsoanonced at the same time new 1.4 an 2.0x teleadapters.
That is a big advantage because the Tammy is NOT SUPPOSED TO BE USED WITH ANY TELEADAPTOR. And Tammy doesnt make a teladaptor for Sony. Furthermore the Tammy teleadaptorsthat are made are of an old desighn and only reccomended for film cameras..acording to tamron.
I was speculating that Sigma would build a faster lens but apparently they have decided to take on Tamron head to head.
Extremely anxious to learn more about this lens.
Sigma mount makes sense. They would make/sell 5 pieces/year?
After the initial batch they are probably made to order!
People can moan all they like but at least Sigma is making NEW A-mount lenses, unlike Sony.
Available mounts:
Canon EF
Nikon F
Sigma
hm…what are you talking about?!? There is no word about Sony…
” Sony A-mount version is expected to be announced in six months”
Read before you comment.
I bet you won’t be able to get one before Christmas 2015.
So? It doesn’t change my point.
Well it kind of does, as Sigma won’t be making the lens available for A-mount for a good while yet.
They can announce it, but that is no good to anybody who needs it in their hands.
Sigma always produces K-Mount, and A-Mount versions of super tele-photo zooms six months after. This has been standard practice for the last 29 years
So, quit trolling.
Have OS for Sony Mount?
If not I may get the Tamron’s
Tamron does nkt have OS for Sony mount…althogh with new competition its probably not too late for them to change thier minds .
Now if they only leave the stabilization for the Sony mount. Somehow they seem not to get it that the stabilization in the Sony body can be turned off. And hey, you always have to pay for it anyway bcs it is never cheaper than Canikon.
Yeah, for this long a lens OS works better than in-body, IMO; they left it in the 150-500mm (and 50-500? have to doublecheck) so one hopes they will here, too. Also curious about some of the extra switch options. Looks like 2 focus range limiter options besides full range (1m and 2.6m? surely min focus distance isn’t closer than 1m so maybe that’s a measure ‘beyond’ min distance??). Not sure what the ‘custom’ switches do…perhaps swap between 2 lens optimization settings defined using the USB dock? And last, what the heck is “MO” on the AF/MF switch…’manual override’?
Oops, misread. Focus limiter is 2.6m -10m, 10m-infinity, or full. Makes much more sense that 2.6m is min focus distance for a max mag of 0.2 (1:5). Still slightly lower than max mag of the Sony 70-400mm which is 0.24 (or so…typing from memory) but how often do you really get to shoot at min focus distance anyway?
I sold my Sigma 150-500mm out of disappointment with softness at the long end, was saving up (and working on softening up the spousal unit so I wouldn’t get beaten when I came home with it) for the 70-400G2, but this might be worth a serious look.
Anyone have a link about the new TC’s as well?
The 120-400mm had OS too. Never made a difference to me, I tested both OS and IBIS with it and now the A77II has the stabilised EVF too.
Agree, in-len OS is better than body OS for a tele-lens.
Many reviews have show that in-len OS is more effective beyond 150mm.
Sony finally make a stabilized EVF in A77ii, but they have not improve the effectiveness of their SSS for a long time.
But in lens stabilization is keep on improving quickly.
Some review comment the OS in A77ii is good but not great base on current standard.
However they comment those new lens OS is excellent.
excuse me…sports? More like birding.
More like both. This lens gives you a very versatile range for shooting sports. This and another body with a WA to Normal would cover pretty much everything you need.
Brutality!!!
This is not new news… Already many reviews on it. The Sony version won’t have OS on it so that sucks for those nipping to mount it on one of the new Sony A 7 series cameras. You would think for that reason alone they would leave it on… For how popular these cameras have already become.
You are talking about the Tamron’s?
or
You are talking about the Sigma’s?
I have not yet seen the info you talk about…are you confusing this with Tamron or is there a bunch of reviews I have not read.?
Based on very preliminary data this seems like it will ouperform the tamm, 2 lbs heavier.. more expensive and more versatile.
Zoom lock in all focal lengts will ekiminate lens creep..safety strap on tripod mount…availability of new high quakity teleadaptors…seem to give this lens some substantial advantages over Tammy.
If Sigma includes the OSS rather than disabling it in Sony mount like Tammy..then this wiil be the first long lens fully comatable with A and E mount…I hole they are smart enough to do that.
I also hope the A mount version becomes available before the beginning of spring….this is a very important deadline for wildlife and bird photography…otherwise people who would preffer Sigma may have to opt for Tamron due to avIlability.
Three thumbs up for Sigma..thats a huge compliment since I only have two thumbs.
“Three thumbs up for Sigma..thats a huge compliment since I only have two thumbs.”
Barry in joke attempt – there is hope for you yet.
A compliment…I think?
Lotus..perhaps there is hope for you too.
LMFAO, touche I think!
I can’t deal with all this male bonding, guys. Please cut it out or get a room! ;^)
The sigma looks like it has better IQ from the MTF and # of elements. But that is at a cost as the Sigma is 1kg heavier and cannot be handheld like the Tamron for longer periods. I expect the Sigma to be much more expensive as well.
For these reasons the Tamron will still be the preferred choice for most people looking at this range.
Tamron is already here, why wait for something tht’s gone take a thousand years?
So why doesn’t somebody just make a 600 f5.6 and sell it for $2000 US?
I would have like 300-600 f4.8 or 5.6 or somewhere in between…in fact the speculation was that thats what this lens was going to be.
Canon has a patent a. 300-600 f 5.6 with built in 1.4x teleconverter.
Big question if anyone can answer?
The large mtf chart shown here is very imresive but differrent from the smaller less impressive mtf chart below.
Other sites are only showing the less impressive mtf charts.
Why 2 different charts? What do they mean?
Someone please help PS this lens on the new QX1 with the LAEA3 adapter quick~!!!
I’m torn on this.. As a 70-400g owner, I’m elated that if i wanted more range in the future, sigma will be there.. But I’m also sad it’s not the 300-800.. But then I’m also happy that this one fits into a backpack.. But then sad it’s range is mostly covered by my G, which takes amazing pics at 400.
I’m passing on this one. The 70400G or G2 is outstanding, and neither the Tamron or Sigma are able to match its performance. DP Review said the “70-400 is spectacularly sharp at 400 mm” in the latest Tamron 150-400mm review.
I find the A77, and 70400G is more than suitable for 90% of my needs. If I need the extra reach I grab the 500 mm reflex.
Ive never seen a image taken with a reflex i didn’t think could have used a faster shutter, lower iso, wider aperture, or less fiddling in ps. I’m sure it’ll get me keepers, but I’m always gonna want a proper lens.
Unfortunately my Minolta 500mm reflex wasn’t long for this world (may it rest in peace) but under the right circumstances rendered better color and sharpness than my Tamron 200-500mm. An unprocessed jpeg of a test shot I took at the zoo.
It’s a fairly good image technically. a little dark, more the location you’ve chosen than the lens. But the subject is a relaxed domestic parrot eating it’s breakfast. You’ve given your lens the very best opportunity to succeed, which is the minimum necessary to succeed. I’m wrong to have made such a broad statement because it can obviously be done, but I still feel mirror lenses are play things.
Drat! You’ve dashed my hopes of beating Ansel Adams’ “Moonrise.” My dreams of becoming famous are dashed. Pardon me while I go commit suicide.
But while I remain here on Earth, perhaps you’ll stick to the point. ;^)
Can I have your Reflex before you go. They’re hard to come by these days.
Not in the UK, they are on Ebay every couple of weeks. I guess people buy them and then give up in disappointment and then sell it on.
It’s a lens either you’re going to really love for what it is or have kittens over what it’s not. The f/8 fixed aperture isn’t idea by any means and the donut bokeh in certain settings, of course, drives some people in search of bokeh-licious nirvana into apoplectic shock. However, $500 for a good used copy versus $13,000+ for a real Sony 500mm f/4 plus the issue of easily hand-holding a lens versus lugging around a sturdy tripod all day… well, is the decision that hard? The sharpness and classic warm Minolta colors, IMHO, are a winner.
Budget compromises like my Tamron 200-500mm are okay for a hobbyist like myself but not much more. I had high hopes Sigma would replace their 2 mediocre 500mm tele zooms with something up to their new imaging standards but they appear – and this is a bit speculative based upon early chart analysis – they fudged the IQ to keep the costs down and/or rush me-too to market. So you’ll end up with a more pro body with a couple of nice functions added over the Tamron 150-600mm but with the same photo noob soft results. You’ll pay a higher cost in $$$ and weight for this.
Thinking about the original Sigma 300-600mm what could have been… ;^)
The problem with my reflex – and you’ll note it in the image I posted if you look closely – is it quickly developed (or had them and I missed it for a couple of months) – lens bubbling on the mirror so you’ll see blemishes. You can correct it like dust blobs post to some degree but I’ve pretty much put it on permanent display in my closet.
More to your point, add this to the list of former Minolta lenses Sony should make (not to mention news ones worth of development). Yeah, I know they did for a brief while and it didn’t work out for them for whatever reason. But it’s a really cool lens if you know what you’re doing. If you don’t you end up like some around here with your nose so far up in the air over it you can’t see through your viewfinder. ;^)
Earl…the image is totally unsarp with no detail, no resolution and no depth of field…in other words the finest example of what this type of lens is capable of.
Why would you speak fondly about such a lens
Well, if you think that image is crap I highly recommend you stay away from the Tamrons. I know the 200-500mm is noticeably worse and suspect the 150-600mm barely ups the game. ;^) Bokeh was on purpose. Unlike you, I’m not doing anatomical studies but literally was testing this lens maybe a month after buying it off FleaBay.
BTW, it’s reduced sized (for Disqus) unprocessed jpeg.
I have several Tamron lenses all produce sharp lmages.
That is a reflex and incapable of sharp images.
Barry. I get you don’t like reflex lenses. But you’re talking total bull$hit to overstate your case.
1. I’m not talking about Tamron lenses in general so don’t be deliberately stupid. I own the Tamron 200-500mm. It’s soft. End of discussion. I just picked up a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 for my Nikon D800 (as I recently told you). It’s not. Get it?
2. If you click on that image and claim it has no sharpness and detail (as you did above) you’re simply exaggerating or lying to express a personal dislike for reflexes.
3. I don’t own the 150-600mm Tamron so have no direct experience with it but, as I’ve said in the past, suspect it’s only marginally better based upon direct and comparative reviews. I’m willing to bet it’s no better than the Minolta but, yes, it’s not fixed aperture so sure you can stop it down. With my Tammy 200-500mm that’ll buy me more DOF but it’ll never be sharper. And, frankly, I normally shoot the Tammy at f/8 anyway to keep shutter speed to hand-holdable levels. So who cares?
I should add, that if you haven’t seen this video it’s a great run-through on the Tamron 150-600mm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fmMG5jgDwk.
I just reviewed the end of it to refresh my memory on their conclusions and it’s interesting to note they bring up Nikon shooters might try the 300mm f/4 with a 1.4x teleconverter. I’d forgotten they’d mentioned that but it’s a conclusion I’d come up with (and have on order) reading the Nikon forums. It’s unfortunate because Canon solves this problem with an exceptional 400mm f/5.6 neither Sony nor Nikon nor any 3rd party I know of offer.
If you really want sharp (and I think you were just doing a reflexive [pun intended] anti-reflex photo nerd know-it-all diaper dump above) images long primes are the only way to go. Sure that’s true in all focal lengths but doubly true long where the zooms, frankly, are mostly crap.
A cat lens is a combination of mirrors and glass corection lenses.
The very best part of any lens is the center which is not present in the primary mirror.
Also no diaphragm to stop down….result..extreme poor dof and lower contrast than glass lenses.
I sugested an off axis mirror lens to fix those problems…but has deluged by it cant be dunners on sar.
We have agreed on other things but apparrently we will not agree on this.
As for Tammy lenses I use the 60mm 2.0 macro for c sensor, and the 180mm f 3.5 macro….lenses dont get any sharper than those.
You’re simply ignoring what I said and reinforcing my point that this is a bias based upon photo nerd theory.
I can tell you with 100% accuracy without any possibility of being contradicted that at f/8 my Minolta 500mm reflex takes visibly better pictures to the naked eye with no need to pixel peep to make my point than my Tamron 200-500mm. The color, sharpness, and contrast are all better with the Minolta. It autofocuses better and obviously is easier to handhold.
Is this me being a fanboy? Hardly since I own both and will be quick to admit the 500mm reflex has issues. You can’t stop it down should you need it, the Tamron 200-500mm doubles as a nice close-up lens, and the donut boheh and highlight effects that pop up at the worst times do look weird.
Notice I didn’t buy a 2nd 500mm reflex when mine went bad. It’s not a general purpose tool but I will defend it against detractors for what it is.
After experiencing a 500mm reflex and a long, entry-level zoom, I’m moving onto primes. Sure, my solution of a 300mm f/4 with a 1.4x teleconverter is yet another compromise in a number of obvious ways.
I have no dog in this fight. I’m the first to admit I’m a photo noob so when know-it-alls or armchair photo critics (with photos apparently on display at the Guggenheim) want to pile on me I don’t really care. I’m simply climbing the learning curve here and it’s becoming obvious to me cheap compromises like reflexes and cheap (or often not) long zooms aren’t the way to go long. I’m on to the next experiment. ;^)
You missed my partail retraction…I viewed your picture on a differrent sreen and it was sharper than I originally thought.
Earl
I just viewed the picture on a different screen and it is much sharper than on the screen I previosly viewed it on.
I still dont like the lack of dof…but I will give you this round.
Thanks for the honesty.
See my latest post. I’m not saying a reflex is the end-all, be-all. In fact, I doubt I’ll buy another one. I’m thinking conventional prime. Unfortunately, the reason we don’t all rush the displays of manufacturer long primes is the cost and bulk.
It sux to be a photo nerd like me and poor. Care to lend me 14 grand for a Sony 500mm? Oh, I’ll need a couple of sherpas too! ;^)
Its a bird…but it doesn’t have any feathers!
I do have another option our Minolta 600 mm f/4, and it’s accompanying 1.4x, and 2.0 TCs. It’s a beast to employ in the field, and it pushes you well over the weight limits when your headed north via bush plane.
So this lens is very intriguing, and if its any good it’ll allow me the flexibility, and the mobility the 400/4 doesn’t.
Can I just buy the hood?
I think there is a market for cheaper telephoto lenses. I mean, there’s one for super fast .95’s and tons of high end third party lenses. Why can’t someone make a 2k 500mm F4.5.
Undoubtedly. After you get to 300mm or 400mm in most systems you’re look at compromised zooms or slow primes if you’re lucky for mere mortals to choose from. Sure, deep pockets will give you massive, heavy beasts priced like a good used car.
Which is precisely why the sigmonster is so great. Half way between the cost of a white barreled supertele, looks sharp, even at 500 wide open, looks great at 800 stopped down to f8, and because it’s such a long zoom, you can scratch at least 3 primes off the bucket list. Better than a reflex at any time, only worse than a prime when you neeeed f2.8-4.5 (rare that it is an absolute necessity). If it weren’t 30lbs, i honestly think it would be a tag-along lens. Drop it in the trunk and just have it handy when you’re driving about.
I have done some research to determine why there are 2 different MTF charts for this lens.
The large chart shown above is geometric MTF.
This shows the perfomance of the len IF the lens had no diffraction …therefore this is…NOT THE WAY THE LENS WILL PERFORM ,IT IS A NEW TYPE OF CHART THAT ONLY SIGMA IS USING.
The smaller chart in the text is diffraction MTF…this is how the lens is more likely to perform in real life with diffraction.
This is the chart being shown on most websites.
On this chart the performance of the Sigma 150-600 is VIRTUALLY IDENTICSL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TAMRON 150-600 and it is measured in virtually the same manner as the Tamron charts were made.
Therefore the actual performance of tje two lenses based on honest charts apears to be identical.
THE LARGE CHART ABOVE IS BASICALLY A FRAUD!!!!!!!!
It is based on real numbers but compiled in a mannor that only Sigma is using to describe thier own lenses.
This is a deliberately misleading chart released by Sigma to make thier lenses appear better than the competition.
When the lenses are actually tested, reviewed, and compared Sigma might actually outperform Tamron..or it may not…BUT THIS CHART IS DELIBERATELY INTENDED TO SHOW BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN THE LENS PERFORMS.
This is preliminary based on rather rushed resesrch..therefore may change when additional info is available.
I hope Sony designs a 150-600mm, my current SAL70400G is an outstanding performer, and a favourite of A-Mount users, its also one of their best sellers.
I’m sure they’d be able to do it again with a 150-600mm, all they’d have to do is make it a 1/3 to 1/2 stop better than the Tamron to draw its potential customers away.
Too little too late…I think Sony has missed the boat on 600mm and will not be able to compete with Tamron AND Sigma.
That brings me to the subject of one of my pet peeves.
Big White Lenses…
Big lenses are commonly used for Wildlife and Animals….why would anyone choose a big white lens for that …it scares the heck out of them.
So they spend lots of money to get a big white lens just to cover them up with camo…only if you have ever tried to cover a camera or lens you know that someting always shows through..
If thats white…thats bad,..black is better…
But I advocate for making big long lenses green…or realtree camouflage print.
Not only is it better but it looks really cool…much better than white.
And while we are at it I would also like a auper high megapixel GREEN camera.( you must have known I would get that comment in there somehow)
It screams prestige and I have a lot more money than you. All kidding aside, I’ve heard the excuse is heat but it doesn’t seem to bother Nikons which are basic black so who knows?
Green is the color of money…more prestige.
How are the PLEEBS supposed to know it’s a g lens without being white
Cover it all over with tan Gs.
1: cover it with tan Gs
2: call it a Gucci lens
3: watch the ladies roll in
4: extend to 400mm
I just realized. .it can’t be Green withot G.
I like the silver.
Sigma made a big green lense 200-500 2.8 I think it is!!
Still do…very big,very expensive,very heavy, and very not for Sony
I just bought a MeFoto Globetrotter tripod in green
Sony could build a great one no doubt but little fear of that. Sony mostly goes after the cream and this wouldn’t be a volume leader at their very fat a-mount glass profit margins.
MTF charts are known to vary greatly between manufacturers. There really isn’t a definite standard and every one is a bit different.
I replied to you over on Sigma Rumors but without the benefit of your updated analysis which I find very interesting.
Sigma’s me-too approach is puzzling and flies in the face of all their recent lens announcements. To think they had the advantage of testing a Tamron while developing the Sigma variant but ended up with nothing better IQ-wise would be pathetic. I don’t see how this fits in their global line of high quality glass unless they’re going to hide behind the fact it has better construction and more features.
Looks like a rush to market that’s short sighted but, as you say, the reviews may prove it’s better than we think. I certainly wouldn’t preorder until I’m sure.
OMFG no way! a company is fudging their marketing charts or statistics to make their product look amazing. SHOCKING STUFF!
What a muppet you are!
Your mother won’t buy you one on her credit card so I wouldn’t worry about it, kid.
Significantly heavier than the Tamron 150-600? That’s disappointing.
I think I’ll stick with my old Tamron 200-500mm. At less than half the weight of this Sigma beast it’s a much more practical lens to carry around all day and use hand held.
I wish there were more lenses with both high quality optics and light weight construction.
‘I wish there were more lenses with both high quality optics and light weight construction.’
Getting more and more difficult with the optical formulas required for modern sensors. The Sigma 150-600 has a whopping 24 elements. Good luck making that lens lightweight.
Same goes for Sigma 50 Art and Zeiss 55 Otus. Shitloads of elements = amazing quality but heavy. You can have lightweight or highest quality optics; not both.
Lenses such as this are useless, because if you need one it means that you are too far away from your subject. A subject that is so far away that you need a telephoto lens to take a photo of it, isn’t a subject worth taking a photo of.
Drat. Now all my aviation photography business is ruined, man.
You should get closer to your subject.
OK
Just learn how to jump, Mike.
Nah I guess I’ll just use that 800mm to covertly photograph kids in public or something
I got closer to you mama !!!
Lol
This isn’t a Disney movie, i can’t whistle out my window and get wild bird to do a sonnet on my finger.
Huh?
I don’t know how to respond to this.
Harry, that is one of the cleverest trolling attempts I’ve read here. Well done.
Shorty after this post Harry died on Safari ; ( last known locatoin was Harry was using a Macro lense on a pride of lions dresses as a tree . So sad
So you plan to get three feet away from a bird in flight and use your 50mm macro on it.
Dont fly too close to the sun or the wax holding your wings together might melt resulting in a terrible fall.(Icaras fom Greek mytholgy)
You mean get close enough like the guy who was just killed by a black bear because he was taking a close up photo with his camera phone? Idiot.
We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious.
Exactly my sentiment!!
Iv got a such and such and think its much better option ……Shut up
I dont care what you have.
this has OS So with the help of a converter it can go on a A6000 type focusing next generation A7x and for that reason alone we should be begging sigma to let us have a sniff of this product .We missed out on the fantastic 120< 300 f2.8 OS .The 70 400 G has no OS no wether seal .Tammaron ; ( actualy took the VR out ; O WTF and i dont belive its protected against the elements .This boys is the One .Come on sigma .You can do it .And if sony piss me off i can swap my mounts BOOOOOOOOOOOOM Sold Sold Sold
Where did you get the idea you can use a TC with this lens? It’s over F/4.5, so unless you’re OK using it in manual mode, then I don’t see how it can be done. Sigma TC’s are generally only compatible with IF (internal focus) lenses as the rear element is static, but unless Sigma have updated the teleconverters page to show if the 150-600 is compatible with a TC, then I wouldn’t even consider using a TC. You’ll need to check image samples at the 500mm – 600mm range as a TC will just make it worse assuming it’ll be less than adequate.
When I said converter .I was talking about A to FE .I was saying that the Sigma Will keep the Optical stabilisation .unlike the Sony 70 400 Tamarron 150 600 this will go onto a Full frame E mount via the Adaptor and keep its OS .Just like my 180 MACRO .I think that is fantastic news as Sony is likely to build a 12 FPS FE with A6000 a like AF in the future and that sony with this new lens would be formidable package for adventuring arround looking for wildlife .
In which case it was the wrong word used and should’ve been ‘adapter’. There’s a big difference between an adapter and a converter.
price? please keep it close to the tamron
i hope sigma dont cut the IS like tamron…
i was to buy the tamron next black friday, gladly will wait for the sigma (does not matter if take months, i will wait if they keep IS, was the only but in the tamron)
pd. can anyone began developing of a 200-800mm f/6-8 (so i can buy it in 10 years)
or still this one
Nikon also filed a patent application for a Nikkor 1500-6000mm f/5-20 and 375-1500mm f/5-20 reflex type lenses (http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-11-09)
yeah, i like astropothography
The Tamron has VC, which is their name for IS. Why wait? I love the Tamron . . . but I’d buy that monster Nikkor, too!
Who cares about A mount????
You obviously care enough to troll.
Do you even have any other reply ….lol
Probably several million people worldwide, though that doesn’t account those who own TV’s Playstation, phones, Blu-Ray/DVD and probably umpteen other products.
Presumably you don’t or never have owned anything made by Sony, in which case take your comments and post them where your fellow trolls gather.