The pr teams for camera manufacturers love a good acronym or three. I saw the specs including the heavy weight and increased size over the tamron 150600 vc, and the mtf charts and early shots didnt seem to be a lot better than the tamron. The lens firmware update corrects the phenomenon of overexposure when the. Before we can quantify the differences between the sigma models and tamron models, we first need to see how the two sigma models stack up against one. On this page, you can download the installer program sigma optimization pro 1. The firmware update is claimed to increase autofocusing speed of the lens by between 20% and 50%.
Using reikan focal pro to determin the sweet spot on sigma. This firmware update improves the stability of the image in the viewfinder, making it easier to confirm composition. This 150600mm contemporary boasts updated sigma technology such as a quiet and. Its a great bargain, given both its versatility and the prices for the alternatives. Sigma 150600mm contemporary focus and os issues in reply to silverleapers aug 7, 2016 i have the sport version and i must say it is very good used with my nikon cameras d600, d3300, and various nikon 1 cameras. But thats no surprise when you consider its maximum reach, fullframe sensor coverage, and sturdy build. Sigma announced the new firmware updates for its sigma 150600mm f56.
The sigma 150 600 contemporary also touts a new zoom lock switch that can be locked at any focal length and a new manual override mo switch is incorporated for improved focusing control. Apr 16, 2015 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. This firmware update can be installed using sigma optimization pro. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. I updated firmware on sigma 150600mm c to version 2. I had pretty much written off the new sigma 150600mm f5 6. Benefit of this firmware update it has improved the af accuracy when attached to the tele converter tc1401. My nikon 80400mm g that replaced the sigma 150500 was a good bit sharper at the longer end than the sigma 150500. Mar 30, 2015 at this most recent photokina tradeshow, sigma introduced a pair of updated fullframe supertelephoto zoom lenses. With identical focal lengths and apertures, and advanced feature sets including the sigma exclusive lens customization, these two new champion zoom lenses share a significant amount of dna. With optical stabilization and a zoom lock switch, youll get the performance and versatility you need to capture clear photos in a variety of settings. Working with the sigma usb dock, this lens allows for maximum customization such as firmware updates and adjustments to the focus limiter, af speed and os.
This is a short video to demonstrate the use of reikan focal pro camera lens calibration software to determine the optimum aperture sweet spot of the sigma 150600mm f56. It has a very wide zoom range, from 150mm, which is almost at portrait length, all the way up to extreme telephoto length at 600mm. The differences between sigmas 150600mm os sports and. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. But thats no surprise when you consider its maximum. Sigma announced the new firmware updates for its sigma 150 600mm f56. Firmware update sigma 150600mm sports contemporary canon. Sigma claims the new firmware makes af on the sigma 15060 0 mm f56. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer.
Brochures manuals lenses download sigma corporation. Sigma 150 600mm f5 6 3 dg os hsm sports lens hd youtube. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Produktfilm sigma 150 600mm f56,3 dg os hsm contemporary. The sigma 150 600mm contemporary also touts a new zoom lock switch that can be locked at any focal length and a new manual override mo switch is incorporated for improved focusing control. Having had a sigma 150600mm some years before getting a sigma 150600mm c, i can tell you that there was what i would call a good deal of difference in the copies i had.
Mar 27, 2015 after my brief time using the lens my preliminary conclusion is this. Sigma sd quattro, mc11 efe mount converter and 150600mm f56. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Lens manufacturer sigma has announced new firmware for its 150600mm f5 6. It gives up little to its competition save perhaps in the autofocus department, while bettering them in some ways in. The formal name of this lens is the sigma 150600mm f56. Now tami, as i affectionately call her, has company both sigma and nikon have produced competitors in the budget super tele zoom market. Light weight and compact, this zoom can handle any longreach photographic situation one may encounter. Light weight and compact, this s zoom can handle any longreach photographic situation one may encounter. Firmware update sigma 150600mm sports contemporary. We would like to announce the update in the lens firmware of the 150600mm f56. Now one area that puts the sigma 150600mm contemporary ahead of the tamron 150600mm vc is af reliability. We would like to announce the update in the lens firmware of the 150 600mm f56. Sigma updates 150600mm firmware to solve overexposure.
Sigma optimization pro lenses download sigma corporation. The brochures, leaflets and manuals that are made available from this website are of sigma corporation. This firmware update can be installed using sigma optimization pro, the dedicated software for the sigma usb dock. Sigma south africa lens firmware update for sigma 150600mm. Joining the global vision lineup, the 150600mm f56. Get the shot you want by attaching this telephoto lens to your canon fullframe slr camera.
The sigma 150600 contemporary also touts a new zoom lock switch that can be locked at any focal length and a new manual override mo switch is incorporated for improved focusing control. Jun 26, 2015 last year, sigma announced a pair of zoom lenses for fullframe cameras, the 150 600mm f56. This premium telephoto camera lens has great reach and is packed with sigma technology. Sigma zoom lenses 150600mm contemporary lens for canon ef.
We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the sigma 150 600mm f56. We would like to announce that a new firmware update for the sigma 150600mm f56. No part of this manual may be reproduced, modified, or distributed or licensed to a third party without written permission of sigma corporation. Is it worth trading sigma 150500mm os for sigma 150600mm.
Sigma announce the update in the lens firmware of the 150600mm f56. Sigma 150 600mm 5 6,3 dg os hsm contemporary im test. This update is relevant for lenses in the canon or nikon mounts. Easy way to upgrade stock rom firmware for sigma 150 600mm contemporary firmware update file size. Nov 06, 2019 the pr teams for camera manufacturers love a good acronym or three. Sold by digital goja and ships from amazon fulfillment. Lets start off by taking a look at what sigma has creatednot one but two versions of the 150600mm f56. We would like to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the sigma 150600mm f56. I wasnt able to find an official figure regarding its efficiency.
New firmware boosts sigma 150600mm af by 50% nature ttl. It has improved the stability of the image in the viewfinder, making it easier to confirm composition, thanks to the updated control algorithm of the optical stabilizer. Free download sigma 150 600mm contemporary firmware. This firmware allows compatibility with canons incamera lens aberration correction function to enable correction matching the optical. The latest firmware update enables the lens to improve the af accuracy when attached to the tele converter tc. While shooting with the sigma 150600mm contemporary, i did not experience any af freezing or lockup issues. Nikon 200500mm vs tamron 150600mm vs sigma 150600mm c. Lightweight and compact, this zoom can handle any longreach photographic situation one may encounter. The company says it has discovered that when the three items are combined there is an issue with overexposure, and that the new firmware will fix it. Sigma have announced a new firmware update for the sigma 150 600mm f56. Bildstabilisierungsmodus angepasst oder ein firmwareupdate aufgespielt. Sigma corporation about sigma cameras lenses cine lenses accessories download. Sigma optimization pro is the dedicated software that enables you to connect lenses from new product lines to your computer via sigma usb dock, and to customize the lens with operations such as firmware update and focus adjustment.
Sigma have announced a new firmware update for the sigma 150600mm f56. This test was to see the difference in focal length compared to a crop sensor lens vs this full frame lens on a s. This 150600mm contemporary boasts updated sigma technology such as a quiet and optimized hyper sonic motor hsm and a new optical stabilizer os with an accelerometer for improved panning photography both vertically and horizontally, essential for birding, wildlife and motor photography. Sigmas more affordable ultratelephoto lens strikes a lot of the right chords.
For those customers who own the following products, please update the firmware of the lens via the sigma optimization pro. It is expected to increase autofocus speed by approximately 20%, to a maximum of 50% 1, during normal shooting as well as when using speed priority set through. Sigma made a big splash in september 2014 when they announced two 150600mm f56. The latest firmware update improves the af algorithm of sigma 150600mm f56. It has a removable tripod mount ring and accepts 95mm filters. Working with the sigma usb dock, this lens allows for maximum customization such as firmware updates and adjustments to the focus limiter, af speed and os view. Both sports and contemporary versions of the 150600mm f56.
The trouble is the lens no longer focuses using the sigma apo 2 x tele converter ex dg at any fstop or focal distance and it used to work fine before the firmware update. However, based on real world experience with the lens, it seems to provide a gain of 3ish fstops. Hsm sports in nikon mount and the sigma 150600mm f56. So i sold the sigma not long after getting the nikon. Jun 30, 2016 thank you for purchasing and using our products. While their names differ by only one word and their image quality appears very similar. The full frame lens features an aperture range from f56.