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Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 Contemporary DG OS HSM Lens
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Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 Contemporary DG OS HSM Lens
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A lightweight hyper-telephoto zoom lens from Sigma, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 Contemporary excels at wildlife and lunar photography—and it’s portable enough to carry easily into the field. It features 20 elements in 14 groups, including one FLD and three SLD glass elements, and has a minimum aperture of F22 and a minimum focusing distance of 110.2 inches Read More
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Arozzi
Jan 6, 2018
Howdy Everyone,
In our US spec Sigma drops there has been alot of discussions about warranty lately. I did not want to provide any type of response until now as I wanted to be absolutely sure about what we are able to deliver.
I have verification from Massdrop's authorized distributor that anyone who purchases Sigma products through Massdrop will be registered with Sigma for warranty, support, & service through our authorized distributor. You will receive the full warranty that is stated on the drop page directly with Sigma.
Thank you.
In our US spec Sigma drops there has been alot of discussions about warranty lately. I did not want to provide any type of response until now as I wanted to be absolutely sure about what we are able to deliver.
I have verification from Massdrop's authorized distributor that anyone who purchases Sigma products through Massdrop will be registered with Sigma for warranty, support, & service through our authorized distributor. You will receive the full warranty that is stated on the drop page directly with Sigma.
Thank you.
jeremy205100
86
Feb 23, 2018
I totally agree that the prices they have offered some (but not all) of these lenses at are very good, even without the warranty. As I said to you initially, your logic made sense and I understand your position. However, they reassured us that it would have a warranty, despite our attempts to explain to them how the warranty actually works and why they won't be able to offer a US warranty.
It's telling that no one from Massdrop has responded yet, either here or on the other thread where the customer posted about his experience. He posted this morning, so they had a full business day to look into it, or at least say that they were looking into it and needed more time. Massdrop has now failed to deliver on what @B.Hutch promised, which was "I have already stated what Massdrop will deliver. A guaranteed warranty with Sigma. If you choose not to believe that then that is up to you." I for one am not surprised, and hope they do right by their customers who have participated in these drops.
The way I see it, Massdrop has three options: 1) do nothing, fail to honor their promise, and let customers suffer 2) provide a valid receipt from their authorized dealer to potentially get the warranty to be valid, although now that the manufacturer is aware of what is going on they now might not accept the receipt 3) reimburse individual customers that need repairs for their costs for the length of the warranty period
In my eyes, Massdrop has done significant damage to their reputation with these USA warranty drops. They refused to listen or adequately respond to customers with valid concerns. We will have to see how they respond now... It's unfortunate because I really like the style and audiophile communities on Massdrop. But the only photography products that can work with their model are grey market. USA warranty products won't work because the manufacturers have fool-proof policies in place to protect their dealers.
It's telling that no one from Massdrop has responded yet, either here or on the other thread where the customer posted about his experience. He posted this morning, so they had a full business day to look into it, or at least say that they were looking into it and needed more time. Massdrop has now failed to deliver on what @B.Hutch promised, which was "I have already stated what Massdrop will deliver. A guaranteed warranty with Sigma. If you choose not to believe that then that is up to you." I for one am not surprised, and hope they do right by their customers who have participated in these drops.
The way I see it, Massdrop has three options: 1) do nothing, fail to honor their promise, and let customers suffer 2) provide a valid receipt from their authorized dealer to potentially get the warranty to be valid, although now that the manufacturer is aware of what is going on they now might not accept the receipt 3) reimburse individual customers that need repairs for their costs for the length of the warranty period
In my eyes, Massdrop has done significant damage to their reputation with these USA warranty drops. They refused to listen or adequately respond to customers with valid concerns. We will have to see how they respond now... It's unfortunate because I really like the style and audiophile communities on Massdrop. But the only photography products that can work with their model are grey market. USA warranty products won't work because the manufacturers have fool-proof policies in place to protect their dealers.
JaySCT
39
Feb 28, 2018
tlmotorsport... Understand your rationale for buying a "new lens" at a somewhat used price but this just feeds the beast in my opinion.. People have ignored all the warnings we've been trying to put out there and that post on the Canon site in the link above goes to show that what we've been saying bears out. Today MD launch FOUR Sigma drops.. maybe they're clearing inventory because the house of cards is coming down. Enjoy the lens... Like I mentioned I have the Sports version and it is great!!!!
Brutus64
40
Nov 18, 2016
Description says a teleconverter is include. I don't think that is correct. Thats 350.00 on its own
DwightANJ
0
Nov 18, 2016
I have a feeling this is a misunderstanding centered around the crop factor of a non-full frame camera. The stated 210-840mm would be the equivalent taking into consideration the crop factor of my Nikon D7100. If it does include the 1.5 teleconverter it's a killer deal.
JaySCT
39
Feb 9, 2018
Just a reminder.. No authorized dealer receipt, no warranty, regardless of "registration by dealer" .. Not the way it works.
Redstone02
44
Feb 10, 2018
Hey, hey, dang it.. nsfw tag needed... Now I have a mental image of someone with raging hate boner go on. Not cool man, not cool.
RayF
22216
Feb 22, 2018
Tsk, tsk, such an emotional response--lets put on our grown up pants and try that over!
Limbo23
4
Nov 18, 2016
is this new / in box? Does it include us warranty, lens hood, case, strap, front and rear cap, and tripod mount like the retail product?
Haulien
428
Nov 19, 2016
Limbo23"International Spec" so probably a no on the US warranty.
Willing to bet it comes with everything else though.
Willing to bet it comes with everything else though.
Kayakguy429
5
Sep 13, 2017
Brought this lens with me to Alaska, its Incredible! (No, I was not that close to the bear.)
NacMacFeegle
35
Feb 16, 2018
I published a review of the lens on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/bNLn5GWx4Vw
NacMacFeegle
35
Feb 16, 2018
NacMacFeegleI also created a written review and published a bunch of sample images on my blog: https://illuminationsfromtheattic.blogspot.com/2018/02/sigma-150-600mm-contemporary-review.html
NacMacFeegle
35
Feb 21, 2018
NacMacFeegleI just made an update to the review to share some further thoughts and opinions of the lens that I've formed after further use. https://youtu.be/-UwrioggV7A
BF_Hammer
717
Jan 22, 2018
Getting away from the warranty talk and into what I am most interested in, the pictures it takes. Up to this point, my 2 long lenses have been a Nikon 70-300mm f4-6.3G. It is pretty much a starter lens that I just kept using. Soft images, some nasty chroma aberrations, bad autofocus. I also have a 500mm reflex Nikkor from the 1970's, and of course all the disadvantages of that style lens.
So the last 2 weekends I took a trip to the dam at Prairie du Sac on the Wisconsin River. It is a spot locally where bald eagles congregate when the lakes and rivers freeze-over as the hydro-electric plant keeps the river water open downstream of it. Two weekends ago I did not have the Sigma lens yet, so I photographed mostly with my Nikon D7000 + Nikon 70-300. I had my backup D80 + Nikkor 500mm reflex along and used it for some shots. It was frigid out and there were plenty of birds to photograph. This past weekend I had just the D7000 + Sigma 150-600mm C along. It was 45 degrees warmer that day, and very few birds to find, and they were mostly across the river on a slightly hazy day. But I still got better shots this past weekend. What they say about this lens being sharp is spot on. See the 2 photos below.
Some other shots. Most are cropped, some cropped a lot.
I can think of one negative about the Sigma: I need a new tripod now! My old Sunpak carbon fiber 'pod with pistol-grip ball head only has half of the needed load capacity. The thing shakes like a phone on vibrate mode. I need a drop for a good tripod. For now I stick to the monopod without any head attached.
So the last 2 weekends I took a trip to the dam at Prairie du Sac on the Wisconsin River. It is a spot locally where bald eagles congregate when the lakes and rivers freeze-over as the hydro-electric plant keeps the river water open downstream of it. Two weekends ago I did not have the Sigma lens yet, so I photographed mostly with my Nikon D7000 + Nikon 70-300. I had my backup D80 + Nikkor 500mm reflex along and used it for some shots. It was frigid out and there were plenty of birds to photograph. This past weekend I had just the D7000 + Sigma 150-600mm C along. It was 45 degrees warmer that day, and very few birds to find, and they were mostly across the river on a slightly hazy day. But I still got better shots this past weekend. What they say about this lens being sharp is spot on. See the 2 photos below.
Some other shots. Most are cropped, some cropped a lot.
I can think of one negative about the Sigma: I need a new tripod now! My old Sunpak carbon fiber 'pod with pistol-grip ball head only has half of the needed load capacity. The thing shakes like a phone on vibrate mode. I need a drop for a good tripod. For now I stick to the monopod without any head attached.
MrSharkbait
479
Feb 10, 2018
On a slightly different topic, did you consider the Tamron G2 before deciding to purchase this lens? I rented it for a weekend and shot some Sand Hill Cranes. Pretty happy with the results.
BF_Hammer
717
Feb 10, 2018
MrSharkbaitI read the comparison reviews between Tamron and Sigma. Way I saw it, the price on the drop was a deciding factor. Most reviewers considered the lenses pretty similar in most regards, each having some aspect that they did better or not as well at. But I did not try one. I have purchased a new Tamron 90mm (017 version) this past year and love it. Replaced a 1990's vintage Tamron 90mm SP AF I was using, and this is my preferred lens for watch photography.
KDUSA
2
Nov 19, 2016
what is the model number. Trying to tell if this is the newer model with better stabilizer or the older one.
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