![]() ![]() I think this is one of several stepping-stone lenses for those just getting their feet wet. At $700, I don't see how you won't do well, if you decide to trade up later. The good news is that they didn't lose much on selling their 150-600mm. ALL ended up moving to a Canon 100-400 Series II, a 400/f4 DO or 500/f4, depending on budget. I know several people that used this lens as their first bird/wildlife lens on a 5D MkIII or 7D MkII. That's a great price for a functioning lens. I hope someone with real world experience will comment. As I am sure you realize, I have none of these lenses, so my comments are all secondhand. I am sure the $2000 EF 100-400mm II is better, but then it is not the same range of focal lengths. For $700 I certainly think it is worth a try. ![]() These are lenses one heard over-the-top exclamations of ecstacy when they first appeared, but the acclaim died down, so how good these lenses really are becomes quite hard to tell. Nor have I read that he Sigma AF system is not working satisfactorily with Canons (it's adequate, if not stunning), but most of the reviews have been with the Mark III or the IDX. I also have not read any conclusive reviews that state that the Sport version is actually a better performer than the Contemporary version - in fact I don't really think this was a wise choice for Sigma to put out two very similar lenses. Don't know about the new ver 2 Tamron just out. I think this and the Tamron ver 1 are much of a muchness in terms of IQ. I am also interested in hearing any thoughts on this lenses IQ used on a Full Frame body. So I am posting this here if anyone has any information about this model lens that I should be aware or should be concerned about, focusing issues, build quality problems, etc. I am concerned if there are any known compatibility issues with using this lens with a Canon 5D Mark IV that I have not read about. Putting a lens rain cover isn't a big concern. I know this is not the Sport model lens and is not fully weather sealed, only sealed at the camera body end. They all are rated pretty close in image quality. I have been looking at the reviews of the Tameron 150-600mm and the two Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary and Sport. ![]() I am selling my old Canon 7D, as I don't need 4 DSLRs, and this should cover much of the cost of the lens. I have seen some bird photos the seller has taken with this lens and a 7D Mark II. They have a receipt from a reputable Camera store, so I can see when the lens was purchased. I am considering buying a used Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for Canon 1-year-old, asking price is around $700 from the private seller. ![]()
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