Why the Sigma 150–600 is My Go-To Lens
The Sigma 150–600 lens has become my absolute favorite and one of the first lenses I recommend to anyone interested in wildlife photography.
A few years ago, I started out with the Sigma 150–500. That lens served me incredibly well, I captured countless images with it and grew to love its reach and versatility. But when Sigma released the 150–600, I couldn’t help but be intrigued. At first, I hesitated. Did I really need that extra 100mm? Eventually, curiosity (and the promise of more reach) got the better of me, and I made the leap.
At the beginning, I wasn’t overly impressed. The images seemed a little soft compared to the 150–500. After some trial and error, I used my camera’s microfocus adjustments, which helped. But it wasn’t until I invested in the Sigma USB dock that the lens truly came alive. The fine-tuning made a world of difference, and suddenly, the 150–600 was performing sharper and better than I had hoped.
Since then, it’s been my workhorse. Whether I’m photographing wildlife, the moon rising on the horizon, or waterfalls tucked far out of reach, the Sigma 150–600 has delivered again and again. It’s also my go-to when I want a perspective I can’t achieve with any other lens. Honestly, if I were still photographing weddings, I’d probably even bring this lens along—it’s that versatile.
The only drawback? Sigma hasn’t been able to create a version of this lens that works with Canon’s mirrorless cameras. Canon has kept the necessary technology locked down, which has stopped Sigma from building a compatible option. That’s the main reason I haven’t switched to mirrorless. I love this lens too much to give it up, and for now, it keeps me firmly planted in the DSLR world.
For those curious about how the Sigma 150–600 performs, I’ve also shared a few videos below from my early days with the Sigma 150–500. They’ll give you a good sense of what these lenses can do and why I continue to recommend them.
Sigma 150 – 600 Videos
I have done a number of videos on my YouTube channel about the sigma 150 – 600 lens. This will help you to answer more of your questions, properly us the lens and you can learn how to use the Sigma dock with your lens.