Tamron vs Sigma 150-600
Feb 27, 2015 11:03:04 #
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
Feb 27, 2015 11:05:45 #
mborn wrote:
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
Sigma - the comprehensive USB docking adjustments.
Feb 27, 2015 11:33:54 #
Feb 27, 2015 11:43:02 #
gemlenz wrote:
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II. with a 1.4x extender..(lol)
Not what I asked beside I use Nikon
Feb 27, 2015 11:49:27 #
I have several Tamron lenses and a Sigma super wide lens. I am happy with both brands. I would probably go with the Tamron. I have filters and an extender that works with my Tamron lenses.
By the same token, my extender is a 1.4x so it gets me over 400mm. If I wanted to a longer focal length and had to buy a lens I would probably go with the Canon solution.
By the same token, my extender is a 1.4x so it gets me over 400mm. If I wanted to a longer focal length and had to buy a lens I would probably go with the Canon solution.
mborn wrote:
Not what I asked beside I use Nikon
Feb 28, 2015 06:15:50 #
I would see which was the same length as the legs on my coffee table so that when I come home blind stinking drunk and sit on it thinking its a sofa and break a leg I can prop it up so my dear wife does not notice in the morning.
There is much to be said for marital harmony and who gives a monkey's crap which one you buy or do not buy?
Here endeth the lesson for today
There is much to be said for marital harmony and who gives a monkey's crap which one you buy or do not buy?
Here endeth the lesson for today
Feb 28, 2015 06:34:01 #
Feb 28, 2015 09:54:54 #
Billyspad wrote:
I would see which was the same length as the legs on my coffee table so that when I come home blind stinking drunk and sit on it thinking its a sofa and break a leg I can prop it up so my dear wife does not notice in the morning.
There is much to be said for marital harmony and who gives a monkey's crap which one you buy or do not buy?
Here endeth the lesson for today
There is much to be said for marital harmony and who gives a monkey's crap which one you buy or do not buy?
Here endeth the lesson for today
Billy, great advice!
Feb 28, 2015 10:02:10 #
mborn wrote:
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
I had that choice to make myself. That's why my camera gear insurance list includes the 150-600mm Sigma Sport model. Fully weather sealed, Pro build quality, NO plastic parts, very sharp all the way to 600mm, and a really nice padded case is included for free.
Cons? Extra weight and extra price.
Feb 28, 2015 10:26:25 #
mborn wrote:
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
I chose the Sigma 150-600 sport because of the all metal construction, it's weather sealed and USB dock. I've only used it once since I received it 2 weeks ago and was very happy with the results. As Carter mentioned, image quality is very sharp when fully extended. The two shots included were shot at 600mm
Feb 28, 2015 12:09:51 #
Feb 28, 2015 17:54:17 #
mborn wrote:
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
I have the Tamron 150-600 and love it.
Two reasons. Price and weight. It's four pounds lighter
and I can shoot free handed. Four pounds more would
make that extremely hard to do.
Feb 28, 2015 21:46:34 #
xxredbeardxx wrote:
I have the Tamron 150-600 and love it.
Two reasons. Price and weight. It's four pounds lighter
and I can shoot free handed. Four pounds more would
make that extremely hard to do.
Two reasons. Price and weight. It's four pounds lighter
and I can shoot free handed. Four pounds more would
make that extremely hard to do.
You might want to check the weights before you make wild statements like that.
Feb 28, 2015 22:05:58 #
mborn wrote:
Forget the price differential if you had your choice which would you buy and why
The Tamron is about 2 pounds lighter and $1K less expensive.
The Sigma has better image and build quality, and has a docking feature that allows customizing.
What is more important to you? If I were choosing it would be the Sigma.
Feb 28, 2015 22:19:42 #
I tried both out for a day. Both were equally sharp. At the end of the day I took better pictures with the Tamron as the weight was lighter. I have both Sigma and Tamron lenses and usually like the Sigma brand better. I used the lenses on a Nikon D7000 and Nikon D610. I thought the Bokeh looked better with the Tamron lens when used on the D7000 (crop sensor). Looked equal with both lenses on the D610. The Sigma is built solid without a doubt with good features. But I really benefited from the lighter weight for my style of shooting. Here is a link for some other comparisons: http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600.html
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