Sigma Lens, 150-500
Nov 8, 2014 21:19:36 #
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
Nov 8, 2014 21:27:17 #
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
The Tamron 150-600mm is significantly better, though it costs $200 more. The extra cost is probably well worth it.
Nov 8, 2014 21:32:49 #
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
Everything on my flikr site was taken with this lens. Of course I was using a Canon T2i (entry level camera) & results might vary depending on lighting, tripod use, etc. These were all taken hand held.
flikr.com/photos/skeeterdelight/
Nov 8, 2014 21:33:34 #
Nov 8, 2014 21:34:56 #
Thank you, this helps. As I am not familiar with either Tamron or Sigma, I do not know what performance I can expect from either. DMF
Nov 8, 2014 21:38:08 #
DMF wrote:
Thank you, this helps. As I am not familiar with either Tamron or Sigma, I do not know what performance I can expect from either. DMF
The single biggest advantage of the 150-600mm lenses will be that they are sharp out to about 550mm. The 150-500mm is sharp out to about 450mm.
Nov 8, 2014 21:44:56 #
Nov 8, 2014 22:09:22 #
I personally can attest to the SigZilla 150-600 Sport and it is sharp to 600. I've only had it a week and it is an expensive, BIG, lens.
DMF, with a D7000 I feel the Bigma 150-500 will suit you quite well. You will really like the reach and the price is right,...Plus on a DX body it's the equivalent of a750mm if I understand the math correctly.
DMF, with a D7000 I feel the Bigma 150-500 will suit you quite well. You will really like the reach and the price is right,...Plus on a DX body it's the equivalent of a750mm if I understand the math correctly.
Nov 8, 2014 22:12:15 #
Nov 8, 2014 23:14:26 #
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
my wife and i have the sigma 150-500 and the tamron 150-600 i like the tamron she likes the sigma better , so thats just in the same household lol
both lens have their limits mostly in low light and we have some great bird photos with both lens , if you are shooting in low light give them both a miss and go for a prime f2.8 or f4 depending on budget
Nov 9, 2014 11:04:06 #
Shot with the SIGMA 150-500mm... The camera used is the entry level (discontinued) Canon T-3 aka:1100D. Ordered the D7 mark II waiting for Canon to ship. Should be able to get better pictures for sure? Shooting with the T-3, I shot on manual and one shot at a time. Can't wait for the D7 to arrive, hockey season, YES!
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
Nov 9, 2014 11:09:42 #
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
You can get a 150-500 reasonably cheap now since the newer lenses have and are coming out. the 150-500 isn't a bad lens though...
Nov 9, 2014 12:26:31 #
Nov 9, 2014 13:49:16 #
Never had a go at the Tamron but I've had my Sigma for a few years now and I've never had trouble at the long end like some keep going on about...I find the IQ pretty much OK at all lengths...
This duck shot at 75-80 meters @ 500mm
This duck shot at 75-80 meters @ 500mm
Nov 9, 2014 14:10:00 #
DMF wrote:
Looking for a telephoto lens for a Nikon 7000. Does anyone have any experience with the Sigma 150-500? Other recommendations? DMF
I suggest you pm MT Shooter. He is very familiar with that lens and would probably be happy to sell you one. You can rely on what he tells you.
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