You may not be a professional wildlife photographer, but your presentation was professional. Nice voice, no annoying introductions and you got right to the point! Nice job.

@chevyvantravel9735

3 жыл бұрын

i noticed that too. straight to the point. i thought she was going to start going on and on about other stuff and SHE DIDN'T.

Thank you for the review, Nicole, and wonderful photos! Glad to see you enjoyed the lens.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sigma! I had a lot of fun searching for wildlife with this lens :)

Love this review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos 🙂

I totally agree with you when you mentioned; 'I can't justify paying 13k for a Lens made by Canon vs (of course!) the Sigma. Canon is WAYYYY over priced and WAYY over rated!! SIGMA is a serious professional grade lens and I've used them for years without a single glitch!! Good choice and hope you enjoy the lens!

@livinghopefoundationuganda8472

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

I bought the same lens like a year ago and I remember the first shots i took were some birds bathing and the results blew me away. Worth the money

Great video! Thanks for keeping it simple!

Great review and very helpful - thank you !

Beautiful landscape shots. I love Idaho and plan to come back again.

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing your impressions

Great shots and video. You are correct, that lens is heavy but is so much fun to use. I picked up a gimbal head just for using this lens, makes a world of difference. Can’t wait to see what you do next and Thanks for sharing!

Nicole thank you ...listening to you helped me decide to get the 150-600 !

I brought this lens last July (2020) and have used it constantly since, I've definitely been very satisfied. After a little while I got used to hand holding it steadily and for longer periods, and since then have had little problems. I use it primarily for photographing Birds, in particular Birds of prey. It definitely performs absolutely flawlessly when in good light. I take it with me on most of my walks in natural areas and go out with it specially to photograph too. After the first few time going out with it I became accustomed to the extra weight and it doesn't really influence my walking range or anything. So in my opinion it's a great bit of kit and definitely worth a buy.

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.

Terrific. Thanks!

Great video and review. I really like the clarity in which you explain your experiences and reviews. Thank you!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Hernan!

Well presented !! I enjoy your video, thanks thumbs up to you

Well done. I have just bought this lense and your summary is spot on.

Excellent Nicole great photos

Nice review, Nicole; My Sigma is excellent; learning all the bells and whistles of this lens still.

Great review Nichole! My 150-600 should be here tomorrow and I'm stoked. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Thanks for a great review about your experience with this lens. I’m waiting on mine to arrive.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Enjoy it 😊

Nice and neat review, loved it! I have ordered the same lens and I can't wait to test it :D

Great video and yes I have had the lens for about a year and love it.

I am considering buying this lens. You answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you.

Fantastic and honest review, thanks. Ed

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

I like your candor. Keep it honest and real. Thank you.

Very nice and helpful video very simply presented ! thanks a lot Nicole Glass (y) you have taken wonderful photos too...

Thank you. Lovely real world review ! Merci.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

Using a monopod on a lens of this helps with the mobility issue and really helps with the weight. I have used this combination on my Sigma 150 to 500 for years. Fast to use and with the monopod collapsed easy to carry. Lense over shoulder pod for handle. Plus it is easy to pack.

Bought this today. Cant wait to try it on. :)

really great video. lots of information

Nice review, beautifully documented....thank you for sharing

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

Very nice photos! I've had the Sport version of this lens (6.3 lbs) for about 3 years. Love it. I have a Cotton Carrier to lug it while hiking as a chest mount. You lose your cool factor but it leaves your arms free. The Sport version has phenomenal weather/dust sealing. Been in terrible weather with it. But I do love getting some bucket list animals from a safe and respectful distance.

Great review nice shots

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

nice Nicole. thanks for the video.

Very good real-world lighting and ISO examples.

As always thank you for another great video. I have been considering getting this lens for a while also.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Its so fun for wildlife :)

Fantastic video - very clear and super informative with great shots as well. Well done!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I appreciate your perspective. I’ve used this lens on a Nikon D500 for outdoor sports. It does well for that, too. But, yeah, it’s a hefty beast.

I bought the same lens and agree with you about the great quality, given the low price. One of my best photographic purchases.

Great video and information Nicole! 🙋‍♂️👍

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great choice in lens and great photos! Yes, it is heavy but so well worth it. I never pack lite so it doesn't bother me until the backache later, lol. I was using mine over the weekend to photograph birds at a near by lake, got some scenic shots also. Really like like this lens.

Nice vid, your candid intuitively is so nice to listen to. Cool

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

This lens is deffo on my to buy list! Thanks for a great review!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I’m still loving it :)

Just wanted to say thank you for a really useful and thoroughly watchable assessment video. No infantile shouting, flashy graphics or awful musac - just really well presented valuable facts and experiences. Thank you again!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Best and most honest 1st impression! Fantastic review.

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

I too bought this lens a month back after contemplating a lot. Definitely worth the buy. Trying to get used to the weight. Like you mentioned, I get good shots with good light, otherwise, it's tough to be at a higher shutter speed to avoid any shake.

Love this lens..had it for a few months.

I just ordered one. Thank you for your video

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

Just got mine last week and can't wait to use it more often. Thanks for a great review.

@NicoleGlass

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!!

What a really nice low key real world revuew, thank you.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

I have the Tamron 70-200 G2 f/2.8 and it's quite nice to use. I just used it on my recent trip to Nakhon Nayok in Thailand for some Waterfall images. Nice and sharp.

Thank you...very informative

great as usual miss!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

just got this lens a week ago, so far i love it !

Very cool story thanks for sharing😊

@rayrieder2380

2 жыл бұрын

And you're a very cute young lady ❤️

Thank you, KZread recommend this video to me. Subscribed. Great review and pictures. Great new year 2021 ahead. New Delhi, India.

Hi Nicole, I have had the Sigma 150-600 lens for my d500 for several years and I think that is an excellent wildlife combination. It is even better for aircraft in flight pictures. The d500 autofocus is very effective and complements it well. It is a massive improvement on the original Sigma 170-500. With new AI based techniques I find correction for excessive noise very good so the issue of high iso is not that much of a problem but lack of contrast can be. Unfortunately the weight issue gets worse and worse as you get older and now I am thinking of getting rid of my present set up for a much lighter option. Making rapid movements to follow fast moving objects in flight( dragonflies, kingfishers, RAF Typhoons, Spitfires, Vampires, and MIG- 15s etc) is awkward because of the inertia of the system as you swing it to and fro. I am finding it really difficult to find a lighter alternative with similar capabilities at a less than eye-watering cost.

Just come across your channel and love your enthusiasm. The Bison pics in particular were excellent. Subbed you and hi from the uk 🇬🇧

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, and thanks so much! :)

Recently purchased the Tamron 150-600 G2 and do enjoy it. These two are very similair from reviews. We did pretty much the same research. Nice work

I have this lens and more recently the Sigma 60-600. I agree they are not light, but for wildlife photography (as you mentioned at the end) I train to use these lenses by making sure I have the muscular strength to control the unit. Using one of these lenses is like learning to shoot a rifle accurately: it takes muscular strength and breathing technique keep the lens still. So I do weights. I live in New Zealand now, where macro mammals are a bit in short supply! Still, I shoot birds (the dominant flora) and they can be a challenge as they are often in the bush and flit around very frequently and quickly. One of my favourite places to shoot is a gannet colony located just outside Auckland (our biggest city of about 1.6million). It is probably the most accessible colony on the planet and even boasts a great beach and cafe nearby. I found the 150-600 to be brilliant at really drilling in to get eye shots, and the 60-600 is a great go-to lens when I just want to carry it and nothing else. I was disappointed with the tracking performance when coupled with the EOS 5DMkIV - it just took too long to get lock when the birds were on the wing, but coupled with the EOS 7DMkII - which has a better tracking system, and offers a FoV equivalent to 96-960mm, I got the shots I wanted.

I bought this lens last year, love it, shoot wildlife early am, just after sunrise. Great results.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah it’s wonderful for wildlife:)

Great down to earth review

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

I have this lens and have to use a monopod as my arms will never be strong enough. Love your video and photos. You are so generous with tips. Thanks Nicole!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah it's hard to hold up for a while... I definitely get exhausted

U have earned my subscription

So jealous of your adventure!!

Thanks for you amazing views on this lens

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great video. Nice review. 👍👍

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Bought this lens when it first came out and absolutely love it.

@greyfox2349

3 жыл бұрын

What’s better 200-500mm or this?

@garrywatters1140

3 жыл бұрын

@@greyfox2349 200-500mm is better. However the 150-600mm is way cheaper. Only pixel peeping can really tell them apart.

Nice video and presentation. Keep it up.

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great shots Nicole , I found your video very useful and informative , I use a Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 70/300 lens with VC , but saving up to get a 150/600 Tamron or Sigma perhaps ? I Enjoy your videos very much , you are a damn good photographer , so keep em' coming !

I got this lens also and it has an awesome quality for that price. I love it

I was close to grabbing this lens, I opted for the Nikon 200-500 instead (mainly for AF performance). I think Sigma makes fantastic lenses at a really fair price. Their 70-200 2.8 Sports lens is absolutely amazing. Waiting for them to announce Nikon Z and Canon RF native mounts, hopefully soon!

The best review of this lenses. I like the "Samantha Brown" first time there perspective

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi Nicole, I have enjoyed your Instagram posts of your trip. I have been using the same lens on my Nikon D850 for stills and videos as you pointed out with good results. It survived falling off my tripod and hitting concrete at the zoo (ugh), although it may need to calibrated again. I still travel everywhere with it and I do have a Sigma 1.4 teleconverter I use once in awhile for the lens.

It is better than professional review, devoid of eccentricities, so always good.

Great review, Beautiful Pix and Video ,,, Thanks

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@radioroadmedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleGlass Making me want to go out and get one now :)

thank you for this video!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure! :)

Thank you for the info God bless you

Thinking maybe I might get this lens now. Choice between tamron, nikon and sigma. But i like the way you presented this video in a pleasant to watch manner focussing on the weight and stabilisation issues with real life evidence and solutions. I might be getting this one now. Subscribed to see what other gems you've made!! Thank you👍

Just bought one and waiting on delivery. Loved your video by the way :) I also do wildlife photography since 2006 with a Sigma 120-400mm in eastern Canada. The 150-600mm is an upgrade with my Nikon D-300. Spring migration is about to start in a couple of weeks up here so bring on those Birds :-)

What a beautiful place the Grand Teton National Park is. The light and the location looks amazing. I love the images, especially of your Horned Owl and bear. I hope we will see further videos from your trip. I must say the quality of your images with your new lens looks very impressive. I think you made the correct decision in your purchase of this lens.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy! Have you been there? I have so much video footage from my trip, I definitely plan to edit something together :) It's a photographer's paradise out there. Highly recommend the Tetons!

Great work! Thanks for your insight and review. Im a big fan of Sigma lens. PS I’m going to be in DC on Thursday.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this (I was out of town myself) but I hope you enjoyed your visit!!

@brianlogan685

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleGlass No worries and I my plans changed due to a friend’s illness. I shot in Manhattan instead. DC is still on the short list. Love your national park pics.

Excellent info, mahalo!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Girl that is a BIG lens lol looks super fun to creep on animals with it though! Also the time lapse stuff looks freaking amazing- those mountains in the background with the clouds oh yes

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Haha it can also be used to creep on neighbors in DC! Jk. It's a fun lens to use. And I definitely enjoyed making time-lapses out there too:)

I just bought this lens. It will be here soon. Thank you for your review.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Enjoy it!!

Very well presented video excellent.

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just went to Yellowstone and Grand Teton for the first time this past September. Could've used that lens! Thanks for this video and all of yours! I appreciate it and you!

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we were there at the same time! I’m still dreaming about it. Wasn’t it just so beautiful? 😍

@kimberlylewis3130

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleGlass Hi Nicole, we were there from 9/12 - 9/20. We spent the first part of the week in West Yellowstone and the 2nd part in Jackson. Absolutely LOVED Mormon Row with all of the bison and Grand Tetons. It was quite hazy for our trip from CA forest fires. I took my "vacation camera" Sony A6000 with a 200mm lens and wish I would've had a longer lens for wildlife. :(. I definitely would like to save for the lens you purchased. I have a Canon 5D Mark iii I use for the HS Senior Portrait Photography but will have to look into if your lens would fit on my Sony. LOVE the images you got!!!

Thanks for this review.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

A very informative and honest review. I've seen your video two years late 😄. I purchased this lens few months ago for occasional shots and (specially) moonshots. I'm sorry I didn't buy the 60-600 then. Maybe if Sigma produces it for Canon RF mount someday, I'll swap it. I've just discovered your KZread channel and love your videos.

Waoww super lensa❤️❤️❤️❤️

Looks like it might be a purchase for me down the road.

This video helped me a lot, same her, not a professional photographer and doubting to buy this lens, so this convinced me!

@NicoleGlass

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy shooting with it! :)

I recently bought the lens. Your review is spot on. I'll be visiting GTNP later this month, and can't wait to use the Sigma there.

@NicoleGlass

Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks! Enjoy the trip!! Love that place so much.

I've got the Sports version. Love that lens. Built like a tank and very sharp with good light.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard great things about the Sport!

Nice vlog, I'm thinking of buying one of these tomorrow

@aquaticcolledgefishing

3 жыл бұрын

Update: I bought one... you weren't joking about the weight 🤣.. not had the weather to use it yet... can't wait...

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new lens! Yes.... it's heavy! I definitely don't have it in my everyday camera bag, but if I'm searching for wildlife it's fantastic:)

Thanks Nicole, very useful video. I have used my son’s lens but I think now is the time to buy one of my own - it should work well on my Nikon D500 withs it’s great high ISO capability.

Great video! I have this lens and love it as long as I have good lighting. The only thing I don't like about it is that on cloudy days, I can't get enough light. I usually use it on my D7200, but when I need to use a higher ISO I use my D810 but still can't seem to get the light I need even with using exposure compensation.

Hello Nicole...glad to see you enjoying this lens, as they certainly do have a lot of reach indeed. I chose the Tampon version, the 150-600mm G2 lens, which I believe is a little lighter, but still my heaviest lens, and like you....I really enjoy using it! I try...to use my tripod as much as possible, where I bought a Gimbal head for the tripod, making panning to find birds/wildlife a little easier, where I can lock it quickly to get the shots I want. I do use a full frame Nikon camera, which does very well in low light, but generally where I live (western Canada) there are many days when I can't get out, because of precipitation/cold or just miserable days, but once Spring arrives, I'm out as much as possible looking for good compositions! I love my photography, and it's truly a constant learning process, but it's abilities to bring us 'joy' it makes it all worth it. I have the 70-200 F/2.8 as well, and I have a 2X lens teleconvertor, but it does take it out to F/4 still, so again your ISO will be a little higher, but it does give wonderful results. I bought my teleconverter 'preowned' which helped with pricing, and it's worked flawlessly any time I've used it...which, because of the 150-600mm, it doesn't get used as much any more. I haven't made it to the Teton's yet, but I did take the family to Yellowstone some years ago, as well as Alaska, Utah, Arizona and other locations....with many more to come in the years forward! Stay safe Nicole!

Your review is incredible! I am hesitating buying this lens.

@NicoleGlass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well, don’t rush yourself into anything. Maybe rent it to see if you like it