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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Super Zoom Dilemma

I need some help making a decision on a super zoom in particular a Sigma 150-600 Sport or the 60-600.

I shoot sports for a couple high schools in my area and I'm having some reach issues for field sports. I currently shoot with a Canon 1Dx (primarily) and an R6 with a 100-400ii. I'm finding 400mm just isn't long enough since most of the action takes place around midfield and I like sitting on the base/goal line. I have added a Canon 1.4ii teleconverter and while I find the reach to be great, image quality and AF consistency is a bit lacking as well as having to shoot a F8 can be too dark.

So, I have been looking at either of those two Sigma lens (the Tamron is out because of the opposite zooming). I've been doing research on both of those and have found a mixed bag of reviews. I have seen reviews where they say the image quality of the Sigmas is equivalent to the 100-400ii with a teleconverter at 600mm. I have also seen reviews where people rave about those lenses. So now I really don't know what to do.

Would anyone be able to give me their two cents?

Oct 09, 2023 at 11:50 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Super Zoom Dilemma

In EF, I only have experience with the 150-600. It's a very solid lens, but it was fairly slow to focus on the DsIII (might be better on the newer cameras). I'd suggest you either add the Canon forum to your post or open a new one there. You'll find more people with more useful experience.

Have you considered using the 100-400 on an R7?

Oct 09, 2023 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Super Zoom Dilemma

I love how fast my 100-400ii focuses, so moving to a slower focusing lens would a huge problem for me.

I looked at the R7 but since you can't add a grip to it, that's no-go for me. I do own a 7DII, so there's always the option for that, but I wasn't a fan of the image quality with that lens....it was fine, but full-frame looks so much better.

I think I'll make another post in the Canon section....thanks!

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:20 PM


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