ISO telephoto lens
Jan 8, 2018 07:07:57 #
I'm in search of a telephoto lens and or teleconverter for nikon..70mm-300mm just isnt cutting it enough..thanks
Jan 8, 2018 07:17:26 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
I don't understand the topic title. ISO? To try and answer your question though, I'm a big fan of my Nikkor 200-500mm. Sigma and Tamron both make a 150-600 and have at least two versions of each. I've read so many conflicting opinions on which is best between the Sigma Sport, Tamron's second version (I forget the designation) and the Nikkor. When researching, you can easily set yourself on one, and then find multiple opinions to change your mind. So if you don't want a tripod or monopod, this may well help make the decision easier when you come down to weight. All of these are heavy, it's something worth factoring into a decision. Hope this helps a little.
Jan 8, 2018 07:32:45 #
I am looking at the new Tamron 100 to 400. Light weight magnesium body, weather sealed and good reviews. They also have a Teleconverter for it.
Jan 8, 2018 07:36:49 #
justinmccoy681 wrote:
I'm in search of a telephoto lens and or teleconverter for nikon..70mm-300mm just isnt cutting it enough..thanks
I'd consider the Tamron 150-600mm.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=15236
http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600.html
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
Jan 8, 2018 07:43:07 #
Jan 8, 2018 07:43:27 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
I don't understand the topic title. ISO? To try an... (show quote)
I believe the poster is referring to the acronym for "I'm Seeking Only" - ISO - and may be unaware that it also stands for International Standards Organization - the "ISO" photographers refer to when describing the light sensitivity of the film or chip in their camera. Just my guess, but it makes sense in this context.
Jan 8, 2018 07:48:49 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
justinmccoy681 wrote:
I'm in search of a telephoto lens and or teleconverter for nikon..70mm-300mm just isnt cutting it enough..thanks
I wouldn't spend $400+ for a 1.4X or 2.0X teleconverter on a Nikon 70-300mm zoom lens. Just buy another telephoto lens that will cut the mustard.
Jan 8, 2018 08:01:31 #
f8lee wrote:
I believe the poster is referring to the acronym for "I'm Seeking Only" - ISO - and may be unaware that it also stands for International Standards Organization - the "ISO" photographers refer to when describing the light sensitivity of the film or chip in their camera. Just my guess, but it makes sense in this context.
People don't like typing anymore or think acronyms are cool.
The older I get the more words I use to try to make sure people understand what I'm talking about.
Jan 8, 2018 08:14:42 #
I've been using the Tamron 150-600 G2 for several months shooting wildlife. The focus is fast with sharp photos. Check Mike Jackson's (Best of the Tetons) web site, he uses the G2 for many of his photos.
Jan 8, 2018 16:49:44 #
Longshadow wrote:
The older I get the more words I use...
We old folks are known for that.
Jan 8, 2018 17:24:20 #
In search of...that's what I was meaning by ISO....my bad didn't think that one threw lol..I can definitely see were the confusion came from.sorry guys
Jan 9, 2018 02:47:12 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
justinmccoy681 wrote:
In search of...that's what I was meaning by ISO....my bad didn't think that one threw lol..I can definitely see were the confusion came from.sorry guys
No problem. I don't tend to use acronyms very often. Thanks for clearing it up.
Jan 9, 2018 11:25:15 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
justinmccoy681 wrote:
I'm in search of a telephoto lens and or teleconverter for nikon..70mm-300mm just isnt cutting it enough..thanks
What do you need (want)? 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm? I wouldn't recommend a 2.0TC. Even with a 1.4TC you loose one stop of light making focusing slower and limiting the number of effective focal points. Unless you have a D500, D810, or D850, don't expect to autofocus at f/8 or beyond.
70-300mm + 1.4TC
Tamron 100-400mm lens (400mm at f6.3).
Tamron 100-400mm lens plus 1.4TC = efov of 140mm-560mm (560mm at f9).
Nikon 200-500mm lens (500mm at f5.6).
Nikon 200-500mm lens + 1.4TC = efov of 280-700mm (700mm at f8).
Tamron or Sigma 150-600mm (600mm at f6.3).
Tamron or Sigma 150-600mm + 1.4TC = efov of 210-840mm (840mm at f9).
On a crop sensor camera multiple focal length by 1.5:
Nikon 200-500mm lens (750mm efov at f5.6).
Nikon 200-500mm lens + TC = 420-1050mm (1050mm at f8).
I recommend the Nikon 200-500mm lens, with or without the TC.
Jan 9, 2018 14:42:04 #
Longshadow wrote:
People don't like typing anymore or think acronyms are cool.
The older I get the more words I use to try to make sure people understand what I'm talking about.
The older I get the more words I use to try to make sure people understand what I'm talking about.
That has been my policy for a long time. I got accused of writing marathon sentences in college and started writing shorter more concise sentences but I don't quit until I think I have explained what I need to to get an appropriate answer. Acronymns are OK (!) as long as they are very common and not esoteric.
Feb 6, 2018 15:16:56 #
I'm definitely wanting a whole new lens..I do t want to go down the teleconverter road unless I absolutely have to..I have a nikon d5600...I would love it if I can find a used tamron 150-600
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