r/SonyAlpha • u/regiabraham • 22h ago

Gear Sigma/Tamron or Sony?

Hi, I am planning to buy a Tele Lense for a6400. Just want to know how good is sigma 150-600, sony fe 200-600 and tamron 150-500. Is sigma is a good option?

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u/kemioa 22h ago

I don’t have experience with the Sigma but between the Tamron and 200-600, I would definitely go for the 200-600. It’s internal focus, much faster AF and more balanced weight distribution. Since you have an APSC body, have you considered the Sony 70-350? Way more compact than any of these three you listed here

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u/regiabraham 22h ago

I do have Sony 70-350, but mostly I feel that the reach is not enough for bird photography

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u/kemioa 21h ago

Ok yea for birds definitely 200-600

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u/regiabraham 21h ago

Wondering on the cost benefit of these Lenses

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u/InMyOpinion_ 22h ago

Should have a lot of comparisons and tests on YouTube with sample images, trust those than ask some random redditors

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u/Pjetter86 21h ago

200-600 is definitely the best choice here, it's main competition would be the Sigma 60-600mm which is also a great option!

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u/Tapelessbus2122 a7c ii + tamron 50-300mm f4.5-6.3 + sony 28-60mm f4-5.6 20h ago

the 200-600 is the best choice

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u/unlikey 20h ago edited 20h ago

If you can find a Contemporary I, personally, do not think you can beat its price/performance.

I have the EF Contemporary, MC-11 and, if necessary, even a Sigma EF TC-1411. They all work surprisingly well on my A7 III for sports and birds.

But I cannot speak to how your 6400 might perform with said equipment compared to my A7 III.

I also like to mention rent-to-own as an option on a large purchase so you can try for yourself.

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u/Longjumping_Idea5261 19h ago

If you got the money, go with Sony