Canon R7 and adapted Sigma 150-600 Contemporary EF lens. Shooting at 240-960 mm is not easy!
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Great images John! Really enjoyed the information you gave regarding equipment, shooting, and personal skill development (photography, not riding) 😉 Excellent video!!👏
Bill - dont ask me about riding, I am slow and I crashed. 😂😂With any tool, if you know how to use it, you can get amazing results. When I was about 14 and in wood shop, I had an old guy teach me how to get a perfect 90' cut using a hand saw. I remember it to this day. He know how to use hand tool and was a master at it. Cameras are the same. I dont have all my wildlife settings down on this camera, but I was impressed on what it does with the lenses I have put on there. I will use this set up a LOT in fall. The funny thing is, I got it for macro!! Thank you Bill. 💖💖🤗🤗🙏🙏
@@JonnyPink65 Great info John! 👏
@@Eli4Bill Thank you Bill!! 💖💖
Wow that combo really works. Handheld video of the dragonfly and the stills were so cool to watch
Thank you!!!!! The video is amazing with the camera. The Sigma, in my limited use, I think works better with the R7 than the R5 - but time will tell. Now, back to the macro that I wanted it for!!! Built in IBIS for the Laowa. 🤗🤗🙏🙏💖💖
Sigma said that this lens is NOT compatible to RF eye autofocus
@@set3777 It worked flawlessly for me. I think they don't want the liability. I think I should go out with an Atomos and show that it actually works great - at least it did/does for me!! 💖💖🤗🤗🙏🙏
PS - I just wanted to say that for me, it worked better on the R7 than the R5. It picked up the eye faster than I could. There is no perfect combo, but this will be my main birding set up in fall. 🤗🤗
Thank you for the excellent video! I've been using the Sigma 150-600 C on my old but reliable Canon Rebel SL1 for years and it's an amazing lens. I use it mostly for bird photography. After many weeks of reading various reviews on the Canon R7, I finally decided to purchase the body along with an EF-EOS R mount adaptor, and am very much looking forward to trying the new camera 😊
Claire Hachey, thank you!!!! That is what I use and I love it. I have used it on my R7 and my R5, and have had tons of fun with it and you will see an amazing difference between your Rebel and the R7 - night and day. I LOVE the reach and the lightweight. Please, let me know how much fun you are having with it when you get it!!! 🤗💖🙏
@@JonnyPink65 I've stepped out of the Dark Ages upgrading my trusty old Rebel SL1 to the R7. I have a steep learning curve ahead 😅 I'll still be keeping the Rebel as it works perfectly, but my go to will be the R7 🤗
@@clairehachey2189 Enjoy, enjoy. No mater what camera you shoot, the best photos come from the person holding the camera. 🤗
I have the same setup and took some pictures of dragon flies this morning while out birding. Nice green heron! This morning I missed the green herons but did get some nice shots of an American Bittern.
I agree with you completely about this combination. It isn't perfect but I don't know of another combination for under $2500 US that gives you this combination of auto focus, reach, speed, and the ability to crop. I don't know how you are doing on battery life but I am getting just over 1900 pictures per charge with the way I use the camera.
I look forward to Sigma and/or Tamron creating RF versions of these lenses that are optimized for the eye auto focus. That will truly make this a great combination.
Thank you Jeff- my point exactly. For the price, this is an amazing combo. The body is fast and as you say, with so much information, the abilty to crop way in us HUGE. I liked the R5 for that but I think this is way more what I was looking for wildlife an macro. I also think the eye AF is better on this R7 as well. For macro, the results I am getting are in my opinion, amazing!! Thank you, thank you Jeff!! 💖💖🙏🙏🤗🤗
Good day, John! Thanks for your great sharing on this combination. I was shooting birds with my 7D2 + sigma 150-600mm C and was struggling should I upgrade to R7. After watching your video, I finally decided to go ahead to upgrade to R7 on 2days ago, and I am so satisfied with the image quality and its auto focus performance, no regret at all!
I do landscape photography as well and when I compare the photos taken with 6D and R7 side by side, it is comparable despite of the 6D lowlight performance, the R7 has done it very well!
R7 and sigma 150-600mm lens are great combo, so far I don't have the focus pulsing problem.
Again, thanks for your video!
Shelynn Tong!!! I have not had the puling either and I have really enjoyed shooting my R7. What I have found with EVERY lens is that the little focus point moves slightly and so it sometimes appears to be pulsing but it the focus point shifting slightly - enough to make a difference. If you want to upgrade you set up more, get the RF 100-500 - that is mind-blowingly sharp. What I have been doing is showing lenses mostly for birding but for landscapes...... I thin any camera body and a great lens can take a great photo. For landscapes, it is the eye of the photographer I think that makes for a great phot. My favorite saying is that Ansel Adams did not have half of what we do and his eye made his images iconic!!! 🙏🤗💖 My favorite saying is it is the person behind the lens that makes for a great photo. Too many go buy a new camera without knowing how to take a photo. One advantage of coming from a DSLR is that we had to know how to take a photo!! Enjoy shooting. 🤗
Hi John, I'm agree with your point! It is more important to know how to use our gear rather than own high end gear but shoot with auto mode. At this moment I'm fine with the sigma 150-600mm, I'm happy with the photos taken with this lens with the money I paid for it.
Before I get the R7, I know the R7 is definitely performs better than 7D2, eventhough 7D2 is capable of doing serious bird photography. The R7 sensor produce better image quality, especially on noise reduction. I use 6D for birding occasionally, I can get less grainy photo but only if the bird is steadily stand still. With R7, I feel like I have the 7D2 and 6D combined together and im very happy with it!
The only drawback of the R7 in my opinion, is the weather seal level is not on par with 7D2.
@@shelynntong8169 Shelynn, that is all that matters. Shoot it, enjoy it, and share it!!!! 🤗
I'm using R7 and just changing RF 100-400 to this Sigma. F8 and aps-c is too high for me, especially at dusk. Sigma f5.6 up to 387 mm ( 619mm in apsc so its a lot), its a great thing 🙂
Awesome!!! Getting more light onto the sensor is an awesome thing. I am really hoping that Sigma puts out an RF version of that lens - I do like that focal length. 🙏🤗💖
I have this lens and is planning to buy R7. Thanks a lot for this video 👍
Thank YOU for letting me share. I have enjoyed this lens. I have found that it works better on the R7 than it does on the R5 - all the features work despite what you have seen in other videos. At least it has for me. I have never had ANY lens give me 100% in focus photos at a high frame rate shooting including the Sony stuff. I will be going out to do another video on this lens and the R7 - it works perfectly for me and I prefer it hands down over Canon's RF 100-400. Thank you Cats Empire!!! 💖🙏😊
@@JonnyPink65 Thanks a lot for the detailed reply too. My primary purpose is to use it for some of my youtube channels, especially for shooting animal videos outdoors. Currently I am having Canon 80D. Hope I would be able to use the ef-s 18-135mm nano usm lens which I bought along with the 80D on R7, instead of the RF-S18-150mm STM lens, without having any issue. 😊
@@OutdoorCatsLife Again, please accept my delay with my reply. I sit for a couple of hours, every couple of days LOL. The older EF lenses work well adapted to the new R bodies - the L work even better - just like they do on all the old EF mounts like the 80D. I was using this lens on my 90D and even on my M50...... and..... I was out with it tonight on the R7 again for some dragonflies in flight. I was hoping for some osprey fishing shots but they were on the other side of the lake. Ah well. This is not a perfect lens by any means but it is on par with the RF 100-400 and has more reach and will let more light in. Again, thank you for your patience with my reply. 🤗🙏💖
I was close to getting the Sigma 150-600 C for my son and his m50. I just couldn't commit to to Sigma/Tamron 150-600 based on the several reports on AF issues with Canon mirrorless. There are many Sigma/Tamron owners that say there are no issues at all. Due to the mixed info, I decided to just get the RF 100-400 for my R7 since it's on sale. I'll let son continue to borrow my EF 100-400 L II. Also part of the decision is that I anticipate my son moving on from the m50 and getting an EOS R_ some day. Would rather put more money into RF lenses moving forward. Thanks for the honest video.
Such a pleasure to meet you guys the other night. I think that you both have some amazing lenses. As I was saying, the original EF lens that you guys had will work better, even with a tele, than the Sigma. And the RF 100-400 that you were shooting is also an awesome set up!! See you out there again soon!!! 🙏🤗💖
I hope the combo of R7 and Sigma must be great...am waiting formy R7 to get delivered... but honestly speaking sigma 150-600mm C is definitely not made for insects photography... but thank you so much for your video i was in dilemma whether i will loose AF from this lens on R7..i can relax now..😀
Wildlife Lullaby By Kiran Navale!!!! No, it was not made for insects but I was shooting what I could. Since I have not used the R7 with 4 different lenses (working on another now), I have to say that I was impressed with this on the R7 - more so than I expected to be. And since this is a set up most can afford for birding, I was pleased. It also gave me a comparison with the other lenses as I was able to shoot the same subject. The weight is also a plus. I am still dialing in setting that I like and I think by the time the fall gets here, it will be amazing. I was also going out later in the day since I wanted to ride in the mornings and the birds were not as active by the time I got out there. Thank you, thank you Wildlife Lullaby By Kiran Navale!!! 💖💖🙏🙏🤗🤗
PS - I will take a great zoom like the Sigma over a bit of sharpness all day long!!! It can and does produce some great photos.
PPS - I like the Sigma better on the R7 than on the R5!
I recently bought an R5 and took that with my Sigma 150-600 to Bosque Del Apache and was really quite pleased with how that combo worked out. Full disclosure - On another channel, Duade Paton went through some camera and lens settings for this combo that was supposed to reduce issues some have with focus pulsing, especially when shooting at closer distances. I used his suggested settings for both the camera (programed into C1 on the R5) and for the lens (programed with the Dock for C1 on the lens). My results were great and I now don't feel any particular urge to spend $2700 for an RF 100-500. While I'm sure that RF lens is great, I found this R5/ Sigma combo to be just fine and my results were very good, even at 600mm.
That is so awesome. Bosque Del Apache is not too far from where I grew up in Espanola New Mexico. I have not been back in many years since my parents passed on, but I would really like to shoot there sometime. I have seen that post from Duade and I am glad it works. I have mine set stock and have not had an issue. What I have found with EVERY lens, even the native ones, is that they ALL pulse to some degree to I call BS on that. NO LENS hits spot one for a burst of 20 or 100. The keeper rate might be a little higher with a native lens, but I have always been really happy with what I am able to capture with the Sigma and even my Tamron lens when I was using it on my old Nikons. I will say that the 200-500 is one of the sharpest lenses I have used on the Canons, but is it worth the extra $2500??? Even that one was not perfect every time. Sony is not either but that is another story!! 🤗❤🙏
Yes ! Exactly my experience with my R5 + Sigma 150-600 too ! But now I'm considering the R7, both for more reach, and a back up to my R5. So I'm really trying to see if this same fix will work for the Sigma + R7 ? I'm already feeling like I'll just have to rent the R7 to see for myself. I'd just like to know a bit more going into this ?
@@Chris_Wolfgram I actually love my R7 so much, I almost never use my R5 unless it is for a comparison. And for video... the 90D believe it or not. Only 4K but I prefer the screen and the quality. If you can rent it, do it. As far as some saying that the focus shifts..... well, in my experience and in ALL the lenses I have used, it happens to all of them NO lens and body set up is 100% ever. Shoot a burst of 30-40 shots and you will have many amazing shots. Shoot slow and think about each shot and you will have many more. ❤🤗
@@Chris_Wolfgram If you also used Duade Paton's settings, there is one thing he said that is not correct. When he is showing the lens settings via the dock, he states you don't need to bother with the Focus Limiter settings for the custom settings because you can adjust the focus limit via the switch on the camera. This is, in fact, not correct. As Sigma states in the manual, if you are using either the C1 or C2 settings on the lens, the focus limiter switch is not functional. So what I did was used Duade's settings but with the focus limiter settings via the dock one way for C1 and the same settings but with the focus limiter the other way for C2. Just a little caution that might save you some grief if you try using that focus limiter switch on the camera and find it doesn't work when you're in C1 or C2
@@basilbcf Thank you, that's good to know. I don't often use the focus limiter switch, but if had, I'd have wondered why it wasn't working. Now I will know.
Would like to see how it works with birds in flight and wildlife , Especially with fast action and tracking! Thanks!
Bill - I just put my video up talking about that. I rented the Canon 100-500 and had some of the same issues. For me and for now, I am going to keep my Sigma and hold off on buying the Canon. It is an amazing lens, but I will wait for the second generation!! th-cam.com/video/t3sE0WC8--w/w-d-xo.html 🤗💖🙏
I bird a lot and have tried using Sigma 150-600 with Canon R7. The combo is pretty heavy and feels unbalanced. My shoulder start hurting badly in 30 mins. No such issues with RF 800mm. However lack of Zoom on 800mm makes it hard frame small fast moving song birds. Also Sigma AF is very unreliable with R7. There is lot of hunting . Otherwise a great lens. It's sharp when it focuses and does a better job in low light compared to RF 600 & RF 800 mm.
I have fun with my Sigma, but as far as sharp, the Canon RF 100-500 is incredibly sharp and as a native lens, if focuses faster. Two other options I would offer that have more versatility without so much reach, is the RF 100-400 (faster than the 600 & 800) and almost as light. The other option is an older EF 100-400 that is a fast lens and I I have really enjoyed shooting that on the R7. With all the bigger lenses - I get sore shoulders too LOL. You can rent different lenses and try them, then buy the one that is light and meets your needs! 🤗💖🙏
I have my R7 and I am waiting to afford this lens. I just came from a local shop just to get a feel for the RF 600mm F11, that is at the very least damn light but that aperture is just killer small especially for our APS-C where I want to try to keep my ISO low. I still think for the money, the Sigma 150-600mm contemporary is the best bang for the buck to get these shots. So far I've only been using my Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 that does ok, but I want more reach.
Headless Chicken - I LOVE it!! I rented this lens - I do not own it. I have the Sigma lens and it will be the lens I use for a while. The 100-500 is AMAZINGLY sharp but the Sigma holds its own. I just finished uploading comparisons with the two lenses and it should be live on the 9th at 2PM pacific time here in California. I have not used the 800mm but that super high aperture puts me off and I don't think I will even rent it. For me, and keep in mind that this is my opinion and for what i want, for now, the Sigma does for ME what I want it to do. Not perfect, but it is affordable. Thank you Headless Chicken!! 🤗💖🙏
I was thinking it would be more worth it. I have a Canon R10 and I want a telephoto lens for animals.
I automatically thought of the RF 100-400mm. Native and with high focusing speed in addition to the low price (in my case 600 euros).
On the other hand, there is the option of the sigma 150-600 contemporary, with a higher price (800 euros) + adapter (70-100 euros). What do you think is more worth it, losing those important mm in bird photography or the focusing speed in addition to perhaps other problems you have for not being Native?
In the past, I was in favor of Sigma and Tamron lenses. I enjoyed using them, but as of late, I have found that that native Canon lenses are just faster and more consistent. I do hope that both are allowed to make RF focusing lenses in the future. Not the answer you may be looking for as budget plays into it too and I understand that. The R10 is one body I have not used, but I have used the R50 with the RF100-400 and it was pretty awesome. The other is the RF 200-800 that should still be sharper than the Sigma and more consistent if that helps. 🙏🤗💖
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Very informative & good video. You had explained in a very simple language about Canon EOS R7 & photography.
There's lot to learn from you. Even the beginner's can get there ideas clear.
I'm going to get Canon EOS R7 next month for wildlife, landscape, portrait. Specs & reviews on the paper are good. As you are a expert & having practical experience, is it worth to buy it. Whether I should buy Fulframe or Crop sensor camera. Whether I must use Canon 100 - 400 mm or Sigma 150 - 600 mm lens. Which combination will be the best one & their results. After all photography depends on the skill of the person behind camera, but quality - performance of gadgets & devices are also important.
Thanking you in anticipation....
Keep it up....
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am no expert by any means - just someone who pushes myself to be as good as I can possibly be at what ever I do. Each camera body is just a tool - how you use it and set it - and your passion, is where the magic comes from. I can use some of my old cameras and get great shots but I have been practicing for a long time. The lenses do make a difference and so does the tech in the new bodies that makes it easy to get great shots. But there again, that are extensions of the camera body tool. I try to say it in each of my videos but there is no perfect set up or combo. For someone looking for a lightweight set up, I might recommend the R7 with the EF 100-400 adapted to it - I love that set up. The RF version is lighter and less expensive, but for ME, I found that is too slow for my taste and I was not happy with the photos I was getting - on a whole. The sigma is good, but it is heavier. If money is not a problem, the R7 with the Canon RF 100-500 is simply a stunningly sharp combo - probably the best I have shot with the R7. I do keep the ISO low on the R7 like I used to on my old DSLRs. The R5 and the Nikon Z9 - you can push the ISO and it is not a problem. And, it is all personal taste. Sony has stunning autofocus and I have owned a bunch, but I do not like the color so I do not use them - it does not work for me. Thank you - I do try to keep is simple. It makes it easy for ME!! 🤗🙏❤
Hello Sir may I know detail about Canon R7 connecting with Sigma contemporary 150-600mm ? It's working well or have some problem I am birder in Cambodia
It works very well with the adapter. The Canon EF lenses work better - sharper and better focus, but it is a great lens. I did a comparison video a while back with that lens and a native RF 800mm F11 lens and there was no comparison - the RF for about the same price is sharper. I still have not finished editing that video. But it does work well and you have the advantage of a zoom. 🙏💖🤗
Nice detail in the moth photo! Now that you've spent some time with the R7 would you say it's worth the money for your upgrade. Any disappointments with the R7?
T C!!! No disappointments at all. I dont know that I would consider it an upgrade from the R5 if that is what you are referring to. It is an upgrade to my favorite macro camera the M50 for sure. The R5 has a creaminess to it with the larger sensor, but the R7 in some ways seems to have better tracking.... and of course the reach we all want for wildlife. I will still be sorting out all my wildlife settings, but over all - for the price, the reach, the details and the tech.... worth every penny!! Thank you T C 🙏🙏🤗🤗💖💖
PS - everyone needs a bunch of cameras..... 😂😂 life is short. We work and need to live as hard as we can while we are here.
@@JonnyPink65 You definitely live by the moto "go hard or go home". I too live that life with on bicycle end of it but am a little more conservative with the camera's. Still rocking the Canon 5D Markii but may upgrade to the R7
Hi James, when you say adapted what way is it please? Cheers Ian
Adapted. The Sigma lens is designed for the older EF mount. As a 3rd party lens manufacturer, the make lenses with mounts for Nikon, Sony, Canon etc. The new mirrorless cameras have a different size mount at the front of the camera so an adapter is required where the mirror would have been on the DSLR for the correct spacing. The electronics also allow the new focus systems to work with the older lenses. That is what adapted it. 🙏🤗💖
Thanks John, I will source and buy.
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thanks so much how does the sigma 300-800 work with the r7? How is the r7 vs r5 I shoot bears, mustangs eagles etc your thoughts thank you
Hi Mary!!!! Well, I have not yet used the Sigma 300-800 and until you mentioned it and I looked it up, I did not know it existed. Well, my opinion on comparing an apple to pear, the R5 photos on the larger area sensor are smoother and it handles the higher ISO better. The R7 gives you more reach and a LOT of cropping freedom with all that info packed into the little tiny sensor...... but I dont like the images at higher ISO and that is just my preference. The best lens I have used with this camera is the 100-500 ( I did not try it with a tele but will soon), and my older 70-200 EF with a 1.4 tele. It only gives me 448 MM to work with but I can crop in all day long. I am going to be trying the Sigma 60-600 that I just rented. And, I was personally happy with the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary lens that everyone seems to bash - I think it is a fantastic lens. Set at 600mm on the R7 give you 960mm of safe distance and reach. I will say that I was not a fan of renting until recently. It has allowed me to try a variety of lenses without buying. Two blew me away so much that I bought one (the Laowa 25mm), and reluctantly returned the RF 15-35mm F2.8. LOL I do plan on buying the 100-500 at some point, but will again rent if first with a tele. Both are great cameras and all lenses can take a great photo. It is all about the person behind the camera capturing the images that make magic!! Thank you Mary - I wish I could give a definitive but we all shoot differently and want different things from a camera. I can only give my opinions based on my use as to what has worked for me. 🤗🙏💖
Sigma released a note saying that servo AF from Canon R series cameras does not work well with their lenses…
Maurice - I get it. It worked perfectly for me. I am going to be going out with a Laowa 25mm 5/1 macro lens next but will be going out with the Sigma again. I thought iw worked really well on the the R5 and better on the R7. At least it did for me!! 💖🙏🤗
@@JonnyPink65 Thanks for the feedback. Have you experienced some sort of pulsating issues like some others photographers when using sigma lenses? If the problem is not a big deal, then it’s a good news. I own few sigma art lenses…
@@xmj6830 Maurice, I have not and I think it is nonsense. NO lens - let me repeat - NO LENS will give you each shot perfectly in focus - NO lens. Much of a photo is from the person behind the lens. If you go out shooting and take say 1000, 2000 shots. How many are you going to share, print or sell?? One or two. You will get an amazing amount of sharp photos that you love in all of those, and we are talking about high frame rate shooting. If you do have the cash, get the Canon 100-500. most, including me, will go with the Sigma. I am happy with mine and I am planning on going back out again with it to address exactly that. I just put up a video using the RF 100-400, and I would take the Sigma over that lens all day long. Again, this is just my opinion and what works for me. Thank you, thank you Maurice. If you are not sure, rent the lens and THEN buy. 💖🙏🤗
Hello, Thanks for videos !
I just watched some of ur videos, im beginner and i want to buy some lens, and im wondering which one to choose,
i want Sigma 150-600mm or Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM or even Canon EF 400mm F5.6L USM or maybe newest canon rf 100-400? but im not sure which one, i love to shoot landscapes and birds, also some macro, anyway i heard Sigma is pulsing on AF mode with R7
Im living in Norway, so im hiking alot, and walking in the forest
What you think ? :)
I am sorry I missed this! The best lens I have used on the R7 is the Canon RF 100-500. The Sigma is really good but the original EF 100-400 lenses I think are a little better. The new Canon RF 100-40 is just too slow of a lens for me. We all develop our own style and tastes. The best place to invest money is into lenses. The better the lens, the better the photos. 🙏🤗💖
@@JonnyPink65 No worry's, I just bought Sigma 150-600mm, yesterday was my 1st day with this lens, and i think it will be great for me now :) little heavy, so i need to start gym also 😄
@@wasil3k Awesome!! have fun with it. It will get lighter as you use it more and more. 🙏🤗💖
Why am I hearing a lot of whining about the inconsistent autofocus with r7
You can get some amazing shots with this lens on the R7. However, adapting this lens to the R7 is not as consistent as using an older native Canon EF lens or any one of the new RF lenses. But it does produce some great images. 🙏🤗💖
Hello, hows the autofocus works on this?
The eye AF works as well with this lens as it does with all my Canon EF lenses adapted to this body. I did not notice a difference between the eye AF using the RF 200-500 either. The RF 100-500 may be the sharpest lens I have used, but the Sigma lens still produces some really amazing shots. The AF works perfectly - it locks onto the eye. ❤🤗🙏
@@JonnyPink65 Thanks.. I was contemplating on R series. There are many videos suggesting that R series do not autofocus correctly and loose the subject.
@@AmrutPujari If you have the cash, i would suggest the RF 100-500 - it is amazing. As far as the other R lenses I have used, I prefer the older EF lenses. For me, they just work better. It almost seems like Canon has rushed to put out lenses to fill the void. The older lenses are awesome.... and better. ❤🤗🙏
I can't really recommend the Sigma 150-600 on the R7. The AF just doesn't work well enough and it keeps pumping. Perhaps there is another update from Sigma, but it is better to stay with the old Canon models with the Sigma.
Hi Schneider Marco!!! For me and from my experience, I would take the Sigma over the Canon 100-400mm lenses all day long. Half the price, more reach and (at least it has been for me), better performance with the Sigma overall. No lens - NO LENS is perfect, but for the price, I prefer this one adapted to the R7 over the R5. And, I would NEVER use the new 600 or 800 lenses - at that aperture, they are a waste of time and money. Again, just my opinion on all of this. All I need is one great photo and I think I got at least one. And as I said.... it is the photographer behind the camera that makes for a great picture. So many have no clue how to control their light and setting..... they buy a new set up (Sony) thinking they are going to go out and get a mind blowing photo in jpeg on auto. Not so unfortunately. That is also say - for what it is and the cost, it is an awesome lens. Thank you Schneider Marco!! 💖💖🤗🤗🙏🙏
@@JonnyPink65 have you even tried the 800mmF11 ?
@@Convergence33 I have not and I dont think I would on the R7. I have enough trouble finding subjects at 600mm with the crop!! LOL I am not really a fan of using a lens with that high of an aperture. I know it makes it less expensive, but I prefer a 7.1 or lower when shooting birds and at long focal distances. Better bocka in my option. I am really happy with the shorter lenses like the Sigma or the Canon 150-600. 🤗
@@JonnyPink65 then don't judge. You have no idea how good the 800mm works.
@@Convergence33 Convergence33 - It might be fantastic for sure, but not for what I am looking for. I have enough trouble finding a subject at a super zoom and I think the additional of the 800 would be tough. The other thing about SUPER zoom is you are going through more atmosphere and that does effect the quality of the photo. Using a 500 with a 1.4 tele does get you closer to that, but you have the advantage of a lower aperture. IF I had one, I would have fun and try it for sure, but it is not a lens I have thought of renting. I may rent the RF 100-400 though. That one sound fun!!! 🤗
dont you find the lens pulsing ?
Yorkshire Koi!!! Nope, I have not found it to be a problem. That 'pulsing" that has been talked about, is nonsense. EVERY lens, EVERY LENS pulses to some degree. If you take bursts, or hold down the shutter button with ANY camera lens set up, you will get many shots perfectly in focus, and some that are not. Again, that happens with EVERY lens period including my 500 F4.. I will ask you ..... if you take a burst of 200 shots, how many are you going to share to social media, or print? One or two I would guess as will every one else including me. This lens is designed as an affordable birding lens. If you have the cash, get the Canon RF 100-500. It is an amazing lens at almost 4 times times the price. The original EF 100-400 adapted to the R7 works better than the slower and new RF version. The older EF L 70-200 with a 1.4 tele is also an amazing combo on the R7 - but all are way more expensive.
I have used all of them and have video on each with sample shots, and found the Sigma 60-600 to be about the same only heavier.
This is a budget birding lens and for that is it awesome - go out, shoot and have fun. It is not a lens I would use for a wedding or an event. But for the price, I think it is awesome!! Thank you Yorkshire Koi! 🙏🤗💖
Beautiful pics John. Dragonfly handheld in video, DANG! Looks hot up there still my friend. I don't miss the heat here, gimme cold anyday. Thanks for sharing the honest experience with the R7. Not every shot will be in focus, but as you said you only need ONE! I do love Canon cameras as you know, I started out with Canon, but I still prefer the colors from the Nikon DSLR's, but not so much their mirrorless though.🙏
Adrian my friend - thank you. I actually prefer the Nikon color as well and I so wish..... What Canon is putting out as far as the tech and the mirrorless is just blowing my mind. I am not going to use even 1/16th of what this camera can do, but what it does for me just works. It seems to lock on even better than the R5. After shooting both, I think the R5 will be my birding camera and this will me my macro body. There is SOOOO much information packed into this little sensor and in the grand scheme of things, it is inexpensive. I keep watching Nikon and if they come out with something that catches my eye, I will get it. Thank you, thank you for letting me share. 💖💖🙏🙏🤗🤗
I only partially agree with you there. I've been using the Sigma 150-600 for years on a 7D Mark2 and recently on a 90D. A great lens and great value for money. But on an R7, let's be honest, you're not that happy with the lens at the moment. Really hard to focus properly. Yes it is, I agree with you. But it was really difficult to test it myself. I've now also switched to a 100-500 Canon, but it clearly costs 3x as much, but it's also a very big difference.
@@schneidermarco8541 I am happy with it...... for what it is. Most starting out or just getting into birding or photography for that matter, will not go straight to the more expensive lens. I am and have always been of the belief that the photo comes more from the person behind the camera. The best glass and camera will not give a new shooter great results. A great photographer can use anything and still get great shots. For a budget lens, it is a great place to start.
I say it's a good lens, but not on an R7 at the moment. And of course it depends on the photographer. But I don't really enjoy it myself when I have to react quickly in animal photography and then the AF doesn't work properly in many situations. And as I said, I'm always talking about the R7 with the Sigma.
@@schneidermarco8541 - I have actually preferred this lens on the R7 over the R5 - just me or my copy is working amazingly well with it. I am going to do a comparison with the native Canon 100-500 this weekend. I expect it to be way better especially for the price and being native RF, but for those just starting out - for what it is and the price, it is an affordable alternative for sure. One thing I preferred about the DSLRs is the camera is always ready to go. I have gotten into the habit of pressing the shutter button as I pull it up to my eye so the camera is almost ready. It was not perfect by any means, but it worked well enough..... and I had fun!! And for those "photographers" that take photos with their phones and post them up thinking the quality is way better....... well, that is another rant. Thank you Schneider!! 🤗💖🙏
Anybody here has the pulsing issue?
Onyx Lee - I had that same pulsing issues with the Canon 100-500 and addressed that in my latest video - th-cam.com/video/t3sE0WC8--w/w-d-xo.html
For me and for now, I am going to use my Sigma. When the second generation of the Canon lens comes out, then I will buy one. Thank you Onyx Lee 🙏💖🤗
@@JonnyPink65 thanks man! I thought only third party lenses had this issue...
@@OnyxLee Nope - I got it on the Canon as well!!
Hello John from France !
I would like to know, I'm starting in animals/birds photography and also football photography , I choosed the R7 to start and I'm looking for a lens. What lens do you recommend me ? Can I just get the Sigma 150-600 or just the 100-400 ? Maybe another one ? Thank you for the answer and keep going, I love your videos !
SATAANASS - hello from Southern California! Well, for birds, the more reach you can get the better. I think for football, the faster the lens would probably be best. The best lens I could recommend if you have the cash is the Canon RF 100-500 - it is an amazing lens. The Sigma will work but not quite as well as the Canon lens. If you were to get a Canon 100-400, I would recommend the EF version as it is a little faster and that works in lower light, but this is just my opinion. Again, the sharpest and most versatile lens is the Canon RD 100-500!! Expensive but worth it. 🤗🙏💖
@@JonnyPink65 Too expensive to start, maybe 100-400 with 1,4?
@@sataanass2596 I understand. You know the best lens to shoot - is the one you have. I used the Tamron 150-600 for many years with all my Nikons and was really happy with it.🤗