Sigma vs Tamron 150-600 zoom.
May 23, 2017 19:34:44 #
MtnMan wrote:
Nonsense. The 200-500 is marvelous on D8xxs. It only takes cropping of 15% to get 600mm equivalent...i.e. 30ish MP.
Such statements without testing are meaningless.
Such statements without testing are meaningless.
The OP is NOT talking about D8xxx and neither am I - he is talking about D750 - and like you say, 33% less pixels to crop with ..... so, more nonsense
- and 100mm, will HELP - that is my point !May 23, 2017 20:15:51 #
TonyReynolds wrote:
Here's a good article comparing the Sigma Contemporary versus the Sport model. https://www.deepgreenphotography.com/blogarchive/2016/5/fieldreview-sigma-150-600-mm I have the C model and love it.
Tony
Tony
That's an interesting article and contradicts statements by Gene and others that the Sport version is noticeably sharper. I think many posters seek justification for their purchases and are not willing to admit that paying twice as much money netted only marginal image gains, if any. That was not the only article I have read that reaches that conclusion.
May 23, 2017 20:18:40 #
May 23, 2017 23:00:18 #
Jim Bob wrote:
There is nothing wrong with "personal choice". But the fact is some lenses are just better than others. Many choose to purchase inferior lenses for personal reasons I suppose.
My guess on why that might be true is simply money, or perhaps desired output. There are those just in this for a little fun, those in it for the money, and those in it to do the best possible. Perhaps some bit of each is true.
May 24, 2017 03:57:02 #
Jim Bob wrote:
There is nothing wrong with "personal choice". But the fact is some lenses are just better than others. Many choose to purchase inferior lenses for personal reasons I suppose.
I think it has more to do with the point of diminishing returns. Perhaps anything less than a Hasselblad H5D 200MS ($44,000) or a Leica 1600mm f/5.6 Telephoto Lens ($2,000,000) is inferior................
May 24, 2017 06:52:39 #
cjc2 wrote:
My guess on why that might be true is simply money, or perhaps desired output. There are those just in this for a little fun, those in it for the money, and those in it to do the best possible. Perhaps some bit of each is true.
Agreed.
May 24, 2017 10:51:45 #
I've got the slower Tamron 150-600 on a Nikon D7100 and I am impressed with the outcome. I do recommend a tripod unless you're really steady and not in wind.
May 26, 2017 16:52:16 #
Have ruled out the Sport version for $$ reasons. I find my self at the long end of my telephoto zoom most of the time so 500-600 mm performance will be one determining factor. Right now its between the G2 and Contemporary.
May 26, 2017 16:57:02 #
I agree. I find my self at the long end of my tele zoom. BUT the D750 handles higher ISO's pretty well.
May 31, 2017 02:52:22 #
r.grossner wrote:
Looking for something to reach out about 600mm full frame but also a zoom. Any comments on which makes one better than the other will help my decision. Maybe the 200-500 Nikon is an option if I feel I don't need the extra 100mm reach. All three are about same price. Body is a D750. This lens will be used for wildlife and birding.
Thanks for all the feedback, opinions, and comments/links. Still am on the fence but $$ are saying Sigma Contemporary right now. My tele zoom right now is a AF Nikkor 70-300mm 4-5.6 ED G with which I have gotten many acceptable shots even though its is one of the most inexpensive lenses Nikon makes. In any case VR or whatever the maker calls it will be helpful. I also need to shoot raw+ jpeg so I learn what the difference is.
May 31, 2017 03:02:43 #
r.grossner wrote:
Looking for something to reach out about 600mm full frame but also a zoom. Any comments on which makes one better than the other will help my decision. Maybe the 200-500 Nikon is an option if I feel I don't need the extra 100mm reach. All three are about same price. Body is a D750. This lens will be used for wildlife and birding.
I'm in it for the fun. But it is nice to be able to take a healthy crop and still be sharp. One of my old friends has a P900 Nikon that she gets some amazing tele shots with of mostly birds. It must have amazing VR.
Jun 23, 2017 10:21:14 #
r.grossner wrote:
Looking for something to reach out about 600mm full frame but also a zoom. Any comments on which makes one better than the other will help my decision. Maybe the 200-500 Nikon is an option if I feel I don't need the extra 100mm reach. All three are about same price. Body is a D750. This lens will be used for wildlife and birding.
Does anyone find that the zoom rotation on the Sigma is opposite of Nikon to be a problem?
Jun 23, 2017 17:46:15 #
r.grossner wrote:
Does anyone find that the zoom rotation on the Sigma is opposite of Nikon to be a problem?
Actually, when I rented the Sigma 150-600 C and the Sport, their zoom rotation was the same as Nikon and opposite Canon and Tamron, and that was a factor in me deciding to go with Tamron for my Canon.
Jul 3, 2017 12:36:21 #
russelray wrote:
Actually, when I rented the Sigma 150-600 C and the Sport, their zoom rotation was the same as Nikon and opposite Canon and Tamron, and that was a factor in me deciding to go with Tamron for my Canon.
That's funny. When I went to the camera store to try out both the Sigma C and the Tamron G2 the Nikon and Tamron zoomed out CW while the Sigma and Canon were CCW to zoom out. I am now leaning towards the G2 at a severe angle.
Jul 3, 2017 16:22:18 #
r.grossner wrote:
That's funny. When I went to the camera store to try out both the Sigma C and the Tamron G2 the Nikon and Tamron zoomed out CW while the Sigma and Canon were CCW to zoom out. I am now leaning towards the G2 at a severe angle.
I specifically did NOT try them out at the store because I didn't want to get confused about anything, which often happens in such an environment. So I actually rented them for a week each, used them for 6-10 hours a day, every day, and made daily notes about my experiences.
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