zoom Lenses for d750
Jul 4, 2017 16:19:42 #
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
Jul 4, 2017 16:55:07 #
ViewPoint wrote:
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
In my opinion, the Nikkor 200-500 is a better lens. I had the tamron 150-600mm and sold it to buy the 200-500mm Nikon and am not sorry for doing so. If you need more reach, you may want to try a teleconverter or purchase a used d7200 as a backup camera.
Jul 4, 2017 19:53:05 #
I have the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF-S lens. I later purchased the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens. It's sharp throughout the entire zoom range and has very fast autofocus. I really think the nano crystal coating on the glass gives it slightly higher contrast than lenses that have the standard multi-coatings. It's light enough that I can handhold it for a while. Eventually, it will become heavy and I'll put it on a tripod.
Jul 4, 2017 19:59:33 #
ViewPoint wrote:
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
The G2 is quite good, and better than the original Tamron. But the Nikon is better than the original Tamron, not as good as the G2.
Jul 5, 2017 06:30:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
ViewPoint wrote:
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
If you want outstanding IQ, which I assume you do, then forget the Tamron (junk) and buy a good lens, the Nikon 200-500 f5.6. You will be happy for the rest of your life.
Jul 5, 2017 07:06:23 #
billnikon wrote:
If you want outstanding IQ, which I assume you do, then forget the Tamron (junk) and buy a good lens, the Nikon 200-500 f5.6. You will be happy for the rest of your life.
Have you used the new Tamron 150/600 G2 lens? I doubt it.
Jul 5, 2017 07:29:37 #
ViewPoint wrote:
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
Some 150-600mm comparisons.
http://photo.net/equipment/150-600_lenses
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/articles/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600mm-the-7-key-differences-48183
https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-vs-sigma-150-600mm-c
Nikon 200-500mm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200-500mm.htm
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-200-500mm-f5-6e-vr
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/reviews/lenses/nikkor-af-s-200-500mm-f5-6e-ed-vr-field-test
Jul 5, 2017 08:22:52 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bultaco wrote:
Have you used the new Tamron 150/600 G2 lens? I doubt it.
The Tamron 150-600 cannot match the IQ of the Nikon 200-500 f5.6. The Tamron 150-600 cannot match the resale value of the Nikon 200-500. The Tamron lenses use glass from outside suppliers, Nikon produces it's own glass. If Tamron used the same quality standards as Nikon they would have to charge more for their products, and then they would not sell. They are popular only because they cost less, and as everyone knows, you get what you pay for.
Jul 5, 2017 08:27:56 #
Jul 5, 2017 08:52:48 #
ViewPoint wrote:
have 70-300mm nikkor lens & want more length for birding
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
can get about $400 for lens---excellent condition will then buy tamron 150-600mm
comments please
For most people, a crop frame body is preferable for birding. For D750, you will need all the focal length you can muster ! I like the Nikon 200-500 but think you ( and the D750) will be better served with the Tammy G2.
Jul 5, 2017 12:25:53 #
billnikon wrote:
The Tamron 150-600 cannot match the IQ of the Nikon 200-500 f5.6. The Tamron 150-600 cannot match the resale value of the Nikon 200-500. ...
True about resale value. If you buy equipment for display the Nikon is best.
If your equipment is to make photographs, the Tamron 150-600mm G2 gives the best IQ.
Jul 5, 2017 15:10:49 #
Apaflo wrote:
True about resale value. If you buy equipment for display the Nikon is best.
If your equipment is to make photographs, the Tamron 150-600mm G2 gives the best IQ.
If your equipment is to make photographs, the Tamron 150-600mm G2 gives the best IQ.
I have the D750 and 200-500. I'm doing a Tamron Wildlife Safari Workshop next week, should be able to try the Tamron and compare results.
Jul 5, 2017 15:43:30 #
The Sigma 150-600C works like a champ on my D750 & D500. Use it mostly for birding. Mine was sharp out of the box and quick to focus. It is rather ify with 1.4 converter on 500 but ok on the 750. No complaints - would do it again.
Jul 5, 2017 16:48:56 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
Gene51 wrote:
The G2 is quite good, and better than the original Tamron. But the Nikon is better than the original Tamron, not as good as the G2.
I own both the Tamron 150-600mm G2 and the Nikon 200-500mm and I concur with you. Also the Tamron has a wider zoom range and is lighter.
Jul 5, 2017 17:44:47 #
If you do go Nikon lens check compatibility tables for a 1.4 teleconverter. Then you have the option for more reach if you decide you want it. For my D750 I got Nikon 80-400 and 1.4. You may find your needs (wants) may change after you use your gear a while.
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