Kamala

Hi Mark, Thank you for the detailed response. This helps a lot. I am looking at some of the shots you have attached and they are impressive and the images are sharp. I will try and import it to Lightroom and check when I can. I also read a few reviews and most do recommend contemporary version. There are a few reviews that specifically say beyond 300mm, sport takes over. There are mixed reviews on this aspect as well. I might end up buying the C version. Both due to pricing a weight. I usually prefer handheld photography for birds. I will add 1.4X down the lane. Thank you again for the detailed review. B/R Kamala

Very true. I saw that while I was closely looking at individual pictures and was experimenting with focus stacking. In any case focus stacking is probably not the answer to shape surroundings and long exposure water flow

Hello there, I am looking to buy sigma 150-600 lens. I am looking at contemporary and sport versions. I am debating whether contemporary is a good option due to the pricing difference between the two. The specs of sport and contemporary are different in term of optical design. From the optical design specs it is difficult to assess, more elements may be better performance. Only lens designers can probably tell. Apart from weight and price (both on the lower side for contemporary), does it matter when it comes to sharp focussing at extended 600mm? Another question: will 1.4x make it hard to focus for flying bird photography? Again, will contemporary vs sport matter in terms of using 1.4X? Thanks in advance for inputs. B/R Kamala

Thanks Barry(?), I was not very sure sure of the second image, I wanted some critique for sure. I liked the overall composition. The first image is a good composition all in all. This is Rickett's Glen, Pennsylvania. Not sure if these mountains connects somewhere to Appalachian trail system. Kamala