Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Review

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Reviews of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary from around the web.

the-digital-picture.com »

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens review was created simultaneously with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens review. It is very unusual to be reviewing two just-released lenses from the same manufacturer that share the same focal length range and the same aperture range. Even many of the features of these lenses are shared, including the extensive switch functionality and the OS feature. So, you will recognize some content shared between these two reviews.
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ephotozine.com »

Sigma has been continually updating their lens lineup to fit into one of three categories, Art, Contemporary and Sports. This super-telephoto zoom lens fits into Sigma's 'Contemporary' line-up of lenses and this lens provides a lower priced alternative to their 150-600mm Sports optic. The difference in category means that this lens lacks weather sealing and has a slightly different optical formula. With a cost of around £900, it is very keenly priced for a lens providing a 600mm focal length and is around £600 less expensive than the Sports version. This lens is available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts and in this review, we'll take a look at how the Canon mount version performs.
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uk.pcmag.com »

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary ($1,089) is a big, heavy lens. But that's no surprise when you consider its maximum reach, full-frame sensor coverage, and sturdy build. A strong image stabilization system will helpyou get crisp handheld shots at slower shutter speeds when dealing with cooperative subjects.
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