Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport : Specifications and Opinions

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Giampaolo Masserano

sent on 25 Ottobre 2023

Pros: Professional construction, good sharpness, great versatility

Cons: Knowing what you're buying, nothing.

Opinion: I admit it: for physical movements I could no longer willingly use the fabulous Canon EF 500 f4 L IS USM (too heavy for handheld use and then it is not always possible to use the tripod...) so I looked for a lens that would replace it worthily. I was undecided between the SIGMA SPORT 60-600 and the 150-600 (with a shorter focal range and suitable for photographic hunting) but then I was convinced by the comparison tests in which the 60-600 always comes out victorious (albeit slightly) over its little brother. I still have some doubts about the real need for Sigma to design a 10X zoom: in fact, I believe that very few users will frequently use the minimum focal length while I am equally convinced that most of the photos in nature will be taken at 600mm. Maybe Sigma could have thought of a 150-600 mark II... As mentioned in the PROs, the construction is excellent: the zoom is free of backlash (even if this quality is paid for with a certain hardness of the ring) and the many configurations possible with the DOCK make it very versatile. Of course, it's not a feather but the weight is very balanced: by placing it on a table with a camera attached, it balances on the bracket... And then for my case saving over a kilo from the 500 F4 was an indisputable advantage (3870gr vs 2700gr). The optical performance is also very good thanks to the stabilizer that reduces motion blur (and which adds its own intervention to that of the stabilized sensors of the Canon R series). I have already posted some photos in a dedicated gallery, in which I focused mainly on the ability of the lens to follow the "orders" of the Canon R6-II in the pursuit of birds in flight and I must say that the overall impression is of a very good "collaboration" between lens and camera (obviously with the EF-RF ring to adjust the draft) I reserve further updates in the future, in particular verifying whether the R6-II works better with the Sigma or with the Canon EF 100-400 MK II with 1.4x duplicator (which makes it a 560 f8, therefore a comparable focal length) For now, the verdict is positive overall.

Davide-foto

sent on 18 Aprile 2023

Pros: Well balanced, focal range, quality, stabilization, construction

Cons: Maybe the weight if carried for a long time

Opinion: I own the version for Canon for a few months, after a year of 150-600 sports (excellent slow but unbalanced forward), compared to the latter I found the 60-600 much more performing. The sharpness in my opinion is better (I use it on R6), the focus is very fast and the stabilizer works really well. Compared to the previous model it has a carbon composite hood and an improved bracket. The lighter hood makes it more balanced and much more usable freehand, the bracket, further away from the lens body, allows it to be transported with more comfort. Rated 9 for me

Epoltro

sent on 14 Marzo 2022

Pros: Function very well on Z + FTZ, stabilization, excursion, sharpness, versatility, minimum DISTANCE MAF, construction

Cons: Weight, block only at the focal lengths indicated on the barrel.

Opinion: Excellent optics for my needs, fabulous versatility never losing sight of quality and yield. In addition, there is also the possibility of customization with a separate accessory. Unique in the are the fact that the block is activated only at the focal lengths indicated and a weight not really "feather" but amply compensated by an infinity of merits at a low cost in relation to what you take home. It replaced the Tamron 150/600 g2 that on Z5 did not work until after firmware update, waiting for the release of a tele with Z mount, but I do not know if I will change it, it works very well.

Epoltro

Lore93

sent on 15 Giugno 2021

Pros: Stabilizer, af speed, focal ranges, sharpness at all focal points, swiss arcane foot, tropicalization, price, minimum focus distance

Cons: Weight (however for a 10x with this quality there is everything), bracket with delicate paint

Opinion: An exceptional lens, combined with a 16-35 in the mountains covers a range of crazy focals. I have been owning it since December 2019, immediately appreciated both freehand and on tripods, and subsequently taken to the mountains, it has always given me great satisfaction. Certainly a little weighty as an optics, but on the other hand it is a 600mm with stabilizer, you can not expect better with this quality both constructive and in terms of photographic result! Another positive note is the minimum focus distance, of only 60cm at 200mm focal, but even at 400 it is very close, I have never tested how much, but enough to be able to make some macros not too pushed!

Robycass

sent on 03 Agosto 2020

Pros: Versatility, AF speed, sharpness, stabilizer

Cons: Weight, stretching during zoommata

Opinion: I took this sigma 60-600 to replace the 150-600 contemporary which wasn't bad but a bit slow in the maf and enough construction. I was surprised by this zoom. I find it much faster than the old contemporary and with greater sharpness at the longer focals. The stabilizer is also very effective. It is heavy, undoubtedly , but much better balanced than the 150-600 sports that in my opinion was not usable freehand. I used it freehand for about three hours, the weight feels but it is acceptable. Great stabilizer and very effective.

user47513

sent on 27 Marzo 2020

Pros: Maximum versatility, autofocus, stabilizer, weight balance, RR ratio

Cons: Front/back focus

Opinion: Unique, super versatile telephoto lens, you can go out with a wide angle and you do everything, great autofocus, focus almost in the dark, super stabilizer, 4 real stops, RR at 200mm very interesting. It weighs (2850g) but is very well balanced, you can also use it freehand without major problems. Autofocus calibration must be performed with the Dock. Very practical pump zoom, good construction, materials are a middle ground between 150-600 C and S, but closer to the S. With tc 1401 it maintains a discreet autofocus, on static subjects and with excellent light is quite good in the center but definitely loses at the edges. When the light drops it is useless to use the tc. The image quality did not impress me,especially at the intermediate focal points,improving by closing at f8, but in my opinion it is slightly lower than 150-600. The yield from 60 to 100 is not at all painful as some say and does not even present particular fasfidious aberrations (there are but almost imperceptible), around 400mm is a little weak especially at full opening, but recovers well at the maximum focal where it is in first place or equal to 150-600 S as sharpness, and does not suffer the drop after 550mm. However, we are far from the level of the sony 200-600, both in the center and especially at the edges and in the out of focus.

Pierino64

sent on 18 Aprile 2019

Pros: Focal Excursion, quality at the longest focal length, construction.

Cons: Weight, quality at the shorter focal lengths

Opinion: I took it to replace the 150-600 Sports I sold because not happy with the performance-level tracking and autofocus. I did wrong to sell it because the unsatisfactory performance was due to the metabones not working very well on that front. Instead used with the MC-11 is really good. Apart from this digress, the 60-600 pleasantly surprised me, the quality especially at the longest focal length is higher than the 150-600 and it is well known after you have taken your hand. Not exciting quality at the lower focal, where in some circumstances, also appears a bit of purple fringing, nothing serious that can not be corrected in post, but there is. Despite the weight even here important (about 300 grams less than 150-600), the handling is discrete even if you need two zoom rounds to get from 60 to 600mm. Another pleasant surprise is the minimum focus distance, 60cm at the focal length of 200mm with a magnification ratio of 0, 3x good for set macros. The Stabilizer guarantees about 3-4 stop of tolerance, it is right to emphasize that I use it along with that of the machine, with the only optical stabilizer could make less. Very Useful The bracket for the Stand compatible ARCA Swiss, missing the two pins of the latch, I have "stolen" from an old ARCA Swiss plate that I had in the house. Last thing, eye to the filters, here the diameter is 105mm, ie the good ones cost a lot... In Short, it costs something more than brother 150-600, but overall it's worth all.

Lozio88

sent on 27 Gennaio 2019

Pros: Focal dynamics, tropicalization, stapilization

Cons: Weight, but I think it's normal for such a goal.

Opinion: I have this lens for a week now and I can only say that for sports photography is a real bomb, rapid focus and truly excellent stabilization. Clearly the weight is felt, but it is worth it for what one has to do. I honestly do not use it for hiking, but to work on the football fields and have a 60 mm as a minimum focal is really a great advantage. It costs something more than the 150-600, but that's all worth it.

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