Comparing Nikon 200-500mm with Sigma 150-600mm in the field
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ย. 2021
- Becky & Konstantin took to the wilds of Sussex to test out the Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens and compare it to Nikon's much-loved AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR ED.
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I own the Nikon 200-500 and love it, especially it's constant aperture vs. the variable aperture on the Sigma and Tamron competitors.
I have owned both the lenses featured here and for me the Nikon 200-500mm is far superior in image quality. Coupled with my D500 I find the images to be very sharp almost on a par with my 600mm f4! I cannot agree with the comment at 7.40 about it not being a lens for hand holding. I never use it on a tripod and find the VR superb allowing very slow shutter speeds when shooting a stationary subject so allowing lower ISO settings. It is also useful as a close up 'macro' lens. The close focusing distance of 2.2m make it superb for larger insect such as dragonflies. My only reservation about it is that, when comparing with my 600mm f4, my 300mm f2.8 or a 500mm f5.6 PF owned by a friend, it is slower to lock on to focus, but still better than the Sigma in my experience.
I bought my 200-500mm several years back after comparing my image of a Firecrest taken with the Sigma 150-600mm with an image of the same bird from another photographer standing alongside me using his 200-500mm (both using D500s). Despite the fact I was shooting at 600mm and he was at 500mm the image from the Nikon was far, far better. Even when cropping on both to give the same framing the Nikon won by a mile.
Spot on. Though I’ve never owned the Sigma (or any Sigmas for that matter, I have had my 200-500 for almost six years and have always loved it. Critically agree on two points: I have almost always used it handheld (can only recall one meaningful shoot in all that time where it spent some time on my tripod) and I could be a bit critical of the speed of AF acquisition. I do have a 600 mm f4 which I love too but I’ve said repeatedly that the 200-500 will go down as one of the very best value lenses Nikon has ever produced…and only more so if it was mated to a D500 and you were a wildlife/sport/action photographer. I only very recently finally added the 500mm PF to my kit, in no small part because the 200-500 has been as good as it has been.
love my nikon 200-500, great value for money
The real winner is the bloke with the D500 and the 200-500 Nikkor... Only than you have the autofocus of the D5 and the reach of a 750 mm ! unbeatable and very affordable in my humble opinion.
I am quite happy with my Sigma lenses. I have the 150 - 600 DG DN Sport and 14 - 24 for L mount. They are a little weighty but great results. The 150 - 600 is great for close focus work as well having a 58 cm minimum focus distance.
One thing which should be noted about the Sigma: with the dock, the AF speed can be set faster or slower. If the camera can focus accurately with the faster AF option, that's the preferred setting. It speeds up the AF noticeably, but it isn't the default setting AFAIK.
Love my sigma 150-600 sport use it for surfing and landscape, will so glad when they bring out the z mounts
This video topic is exactly what I was searching for! Thank you!
I’ve got the Nikon 200-500, and I find the images fantastically good for such a “cheap” lens. Having Nikons 70-210/4 AF-S and 300/4 PF I don’t find I’m degrading very much using the 200-500. I’ve had an older Sigma super zoom, but sold and never looked a Sigma again. That time I tested a couple other Sigmas, but found them all lacking in contrast, Color and overall contrast. So, Nikon on Nikon for me.
Great review!
That's what Lightroom is for 😉
Can you tell us what tripods and heads were used in this video? I wasn't able to hear the audio on that (names, etc.). Thank you.
I think it would be helpful to potential customers on how you feel these two lenses function on Nikon mirror less & DSLR. On Nikon DSLR one looses a number of autofocus points at f6.3 on the Sigma C lens. The Sigma is pretty sharp wide open, but for best sharpness requires f8. If one gets a good copy of the native 200-500mm; it's tack sharp at f5.6 & one retains all autofocus points on a DSLR. However, everything potentially can be upturned via mirror less with all autofocus areas still functioning stopped down. I found the contrast to be quite different between both lenses & personally prefer the Nikon. I also didn't rate the 150-600 Sigma + tc-1401 (f9) in terms image quality & focus hunting but get fantastic sharpness with the tc14eiii on the 200-500mm (stopped down from f8-f9). The native lens also autofocuses better & more accurately on the native glass both with & without a TC. The 200-500 also allows a minimum focus distance of just 2.2m, where as the 150-600 is 2.9m. Even with a loss of 100mm, I'd not go back to the Sigma lens. However, there is the difference in price; which means those on a tight budget via mirror less, may not see much difference between the two in use due to the better autofocus coverage (apart from the colour rendered).
Btw, I tried the Z6ii & Z7ii during this past week & the D500 still trumps the Z6ii & Z7ii in every area except ibis & electronic shutter. So I'm still yet to convert to Nikon mirror less as it's not worth it! If you shoot portraits + landscapes, great, but they're not sport, action & wildlife bodies... Neither are they "prosumer" level (Z50/Z5/Z6-7 + ii series) feel like tiny BB guns, in comparison to a firearm). I am so pleased Nikon have finally got themselves sorted with the Z9, but please don't buy a Z series body currently (other than Z9) and think it'll be anything like as good as a D5, D850, or D500 in terms of functionality for action, sport &/or wildlife. I was terribly disappointed with the Z6ii & Z7ii in my own tests. For example, Continuous High Extended is simply not usable for tracking fast subjects. I don't believe this could be overcome via firmware, as it's the sensor that's limited in its delivery. Unless Nikon develops a prosumer Z body "soon" based around the Z9 hardware, I'll have to re-consider my options with "still" staying with Nikon. Sony body build quality is very poor, Fujifilm don't have the glass options (yet), Canon could yet gain my custom, but I don't like their colour science.
At least it's not quite so embarrassing now being a Nikon shooter (amongst the rest of the mirror less wildlife freternity on Canon R series & Sony A series), with the Z9 being upon us... However, there's nothing for me even in terms of the near future with Nikon mirror less as a consumer. The Z9 is fantastically priced for professionals... But us hobbyists & consumers cannot afford that money (well, most of us anyway). I cannot be the only D500, or D850 owner bitterly disappointed with Nikon's mirror less lineup?! A Z8 now in the £3k price range is what is required & quickly Nikon... 45mp, 12fps+, Z9 af tracking etc, or a DX version of the Z9?! What consumer + prosumer customers you have left, aren't going to continue to wait much longer...
Yep the Z9 is in a class of its own in the Nikon line up. That said I love the Z6ii now that I have the Z9 as well. It is a brilliant camera when used within its design parameters. That said the D500 remains the best lower cost sports/action/birding affordable option. It outperforms the Z6ii in that sector.
Omg!! Your Z8s dreams are true now. Awesome prediction!!
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This channel is quickly becoming one of my go tos, love your videos guys. You're a great combo!
just a thought people say on the nikon its a longthrow from 200-500, moose peterson the American photographer, said turn the camera to zoom in or out and slide the lens in your hand it focuses much. quicker,try it!!
Great video is that Tillgate park it can walk there from my house in 10 minutes and I’ve got the sigma 150-600 (C) had it a year love it 😍
Nice comparison but having used both lenses the Nikon constant Aperture is the better of the 2 lenses in handling and less unwieldy compared to the Sigma.
Why were you shooting out in the sunlight without lens hoods ? Was there a reason ?
Used Sigma lenses for years, a long time ago, and they were fine for those days (and good value). But would prefer the Nikon versions, funds permitting, every time - but do appreciate your comparison.
I do wonder when the Z versions are available whether the 200-600mmS is preferable to a possible 500mmPF Z version (hopefully in Z-mount one day), and dependent to some extent on cost comparison.
Where is the country park, looked similar to Virginia Water, and good for bird watching - a passion of my daughter ! And maybe worth a visit when in the area
I have this Sigma and my only complaint is how difficult manual focusing is. The ring is narrow and awkwardly located.
Which camera model you both using..?
Thanks Guys you helped out tremendously with my decision to go with the Sigma lens📸👍😊
The Nikon 200 -500 image stabilisation and image quality is excellent.
Whatever possessed you to to use that particular example of TH-cam royalty-free muzak is beyond me but apart from that, keep up the good work.
those tripods didnt look too safe on the edge of the jetty..!!
And raising the center column rather than the legs is always a bad idea.
i have mine 200-500 and and love it but yesterday zoom got stuck in the middle of the concert
great video, thanks
How did you find focus with the ftz? Never shot Sigma but in general I find Tamron to be just a little bit slower using the adapter vs shooting on the D850/D500.
Some perspective....a Nikon 85mm f1.4 AI-S (Ex-) was posted in the "UsedLlenses" at a large local camera store here in Austin Tx at $450+tax USD. I saw the listing the second day it was up. I communicated with the store to determine which of their two locations actually had the lens and was pleased it was supposedly at the locale closest to me (proved to be erroneous). I went to check it out "in hand" this morning and Omar, my sales rep. couldn't find it. Turns out that that puppy had already sold. The right gear at the right price sells NOW around here. Thats the third "vintage" Nikon lens I've missed. Just sayin'
I just have one question, how does the Sigma perform in terms of autofocus and tracking subjects since it's a third party lens?
Not that fast and accurate when compared to the native nikon lenses.
Please review 200-500 mm f 5.6 with Z9. Mainly auto focus speed and tracking.
I used the 200-500. at a major concert with a Z9 I wanted to borrow the z 100-400 but Nikon only had one in the office , they had to hold onto I also borrowed the 180-400. for the same event using it on a D6 , as I could not get the Z lens I decided to see how the Z would improve the sharpens of a bog standard lens , it worked fine , the Z9 is not as good in low light as the D6 but the 200-500 worked better than I thought in a situation it wasn't really designed for , you should not have any back focusing concerns on a Mirrors less camera , but at 5.6 its not going to focus as fast I would get the 100-400 or the new 200-600 when it comes out the 200-500 is a bit dated
Matt Granger did a comparison of Z9 performance using adapted long lenses. Worth checking out.
Extend tripod legs, not raise the center column for a more stable platform.
Would of loved to know "what" cameras you had them mounted on, for it does make a difference.
At approx 3:30 he says they are on Z6's. Don't know if it's the 6ii, though.
I dont see on the photos what f/stop, mm and shutter speed you use. Next time pls have that on the photos :-)
An fairly done inspiring comparison of the two lenses being out in the field to capture animals. I would go with Nikon‘s 200-500mm.
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
The Sigma works fine on Z cameras?
Did you use the FTZ adaptor?
How else do you think they connected them to Z cameras
Always stick with Nikons lenses and save on headaches later
Yep, learned that the hard way after spending nearly 10+ hours trying to calibrate my sigma.
I have question.. the 200-500 and 150-600 lens is this fit nikon D3200? All of this lens
Hi, yes both lenses are compatible with nikon D3200 camera.
@@graysofwestminster thank you very ❤️ where did you buy this lens?or do you have any link where to buy ?☺️
@@clintoytambyahero9832 Absolutely - we stock it here: shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/sigma-contemporary-150-600mm-f-5-6-3-dg-os-hsm/ 😀
The Sport version is supposed to be much better than the C version but for the images taken in this video, surely a 400mm would have worked?
I would have used a polarizing filter to reduce the glare from the lake and bring out the colours in the sky and the feathers 🪶. You really should use the lens hoods with these zooms. A carbon fibre monopod is a good addition to your kit when shooting with long lenses. Glad to see you have graduated from sheep 🐑 to fowl in your wildlife photo adventures.
I tried to wipe that 🪶 off my phone screen 🤣
There's really no reason to use a monopod or tripod with these.
@@frostybe3r Sure there is. These are big, heavy lenses.
@@gyozakeynsianism Maybe if you’re 95.
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Hello Both, That is one Sigma lens I did get after all the great reviews and I know a Canon (sorry about that) who had one for his system. I found the images lacked contrast and was bad I gave it away. for free I though it was so bad, and went out and got the Nikon the quality in both the image and build so much better. So I lost £1000+ on the Sigma I now will stick to OEM lenses with only one or two exceptions. Sorry about that but the service and quality of Sigma I would not go there.
So basically you paid over 2k for the Nikon lens than. That’s pretty dumb.
I sent the Sigma back, very soft from 400 +, nowhere near Nikon, I wish if you put the images side by side, you guys spoke generally, for some reason I felt like you predetermined to vote for Sigma.
Just because they didn’t say what you wanted to hear doesn’t mean their findings were “predetermined” 🙄
Well, at least you had fun.
Have an older 150-500 sigmonster which won’t AF or the OS operate on my Z6 (a simple firmware issue for the lens I’m sure). I will be trading that in for the Z200-600 which I’m sure will blow the Sigma away optically as soon as it comes out
And here it is a year later and still no z 200-600
Tamron G2 150-600mm 5.6-6.3 is supposed to be better than the Sigma Contemporary, and close to the Sport.
I think that will go with the Sony 200-600mm 5.6-6.3 G for that focal distance, for it’s still reasonably price, internal focusing, 2m focus distance though with a lot of focus breathing, shorter zoom throw and great IQ.
It will be interesting to see what the Z 200-600mm will look like.
Having had both I really don't think there is much difference between the lenses. You lose a third of a stop with the Sigma but gain 100mm.
But the difference in angle of view between 500mm and 600mm, especially on APS-C, isn't huge. The VR is also very good on the 200-500.
Music far too loud or spoken word is too soft. Try equalising your volume!
That tripod on that deck gave me anxiety 😊
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When you and others compare the Nikon lens in your video with the budget price Sigma 150 to 600 you do a disservice to Sigma. You should compare Nikon lense to the Sigma sport which ia a different altogether. I have used the Sport on the D850 and the images are stunningly sharp keeping in mind conditions such as extreme heat and temperatures in the minus C such as minus 30 or 40 C. Of course there are better lenses but not everyone can afford lens in excess of 10,000 $. Just saying.
Nice content, guys! Love the B-roll music. But one thing needs to be said - Becky's back pack is not very suitable for carrying tripod :D
Every bird knows that flying is running with your hands!
Interesting that the differences were not really discussed. Doesn’t the 200-500 have internal focussing while the Sigma is an expanding barrel type. I always prefer internal focussing. Variable aperture lenses may be cheaper and are nice as entry level lenses. I much prefer a lens which has a constant aperture wide open.
I just took the Nikon 200-500 for test shoot at my go to camera store. It is a beast of a lens, and, sadly, very clearly stamped "Made in China" on the lens hood. The Nikon here sells for $1750.00 CDN + tax. The made in Japan Sigma is regularly priced here at $1279.00+ tax, and currently on sale for $1079.00.
I would have happily paid for the Nikon if it were not made in China. Sigma wins this shootout for me...
The nikon lens is better!!!
7:07 With _this_ one and _that_ one but _that_ one and _this_ one ...
Why not say the Nikon and the Sigma? Then people know which lens you are talking about. 😡
The Sigma 150-600mm Sport is a much better lens than the Nikon 200-500. It's not even close. It's heavier though so definitely consider that.
this is not how you do it. you should stand next to each other shooting the same objects with both lenses at the same time with the same settings and then compare.
Hope your customer service has improved. Idk why I used to shop with you, every memory of every purchase is a bad one lol
Stuck up and arrogant sales staff.
Sorry to repeat myself and sound offensive. Sigma lenses are garbage. Stick to Nikon or Tamron.
Bullshit. Sigma’s art series lenses are some of the best lenses made.
@@davidpearson3304 I have the 35mm art. This is a factual statement.... Yours, not his that is, of course.