Zoom vs fixed lenses
Feb 17, 2018 08:29:41 #
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
Feb 17, 2018 08:59:12 #
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
Did you have a question?
Should you get a f/1.8 85mm or f/1.4 50mm? Yes!
Feb 17, 2018 10:28:37 #
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
Feb 17, 2018 11:29:34 #
Modern zooms are excellent and incredibly versatile when you want to frame the shot and you don’t want to (or can’t) “zoom with you feet” - I have 4. BUT, my experience has been that the best quality primes are typically sharper than the best quality zooms (and often smaller/lighter). Can you see the difference, and is it worth it to you? Only you can answer that question.
Feb 17, 2018 16:06:37 #
Feb 17, 2018 16:08:07 #
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
For Nikon D750;
Zeiss (Nikon) 21mm AIs
Zeiss (Nikon) 28mm AIs
Voigtlander (Nikon) 40mm AIs
Nikon 50MM f/1.2 AIs
Feb 17, 2018 16:13:17 #
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
I am happy for you.
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Feb 18, 2018 08:13:51 #
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
OK. Is there supposed to be a question in here, somewhere? I am glad you are happy with your new zoom lens.
Feb 18, 2018 10:52:14 #
Thanks for letting us know.
--Bob
--Bob
Georgeski wrote:
I have a Nikon D750 and several zoom lenses from Nikon and Sigma --they all seem fine to me; I just got the new Sigma Contemporary
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
150-600 zoom which is razor sharp throughout its range, and I can even use it handheld with fine results!!
Feb 18, 2018 13:03:28 #
I guess what you you are trying to find out is: A fixed lens is usually sharper, but a zoom lens is usually quite sharp and much handier or versatile.
Feb 18, 2018 14:41:50 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
It is good to hear positive feedback on the Sigma150 - 600 contemporary. My Sigma Art lens is terrific so I am considering the 150-600 Sport version (weather sealing is important. Not sure if the difference in price is justifiable.
Feb 18, 2018 20:14:59 #
TriX wrote:
Modern zooms are excellent and incredibly versatile when you want to frame the shot and you don’t want to (or can’t) “zoom with you feet” - I have 4. BUT, my experience has been that the best quality primes are typically sharper than the best quality zooms (and often smaller/lighter). Can you see the difference, and is it worth it to you? Only you can answer that question.
Four FEET???
Primes can be sharper than zooms, and tend to be much faster, so they have their uses. My "drool worthy" lens is the Leica by Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.2. Dreamy-creamy bokeh, razor sharpness, shallow depth of field, and image stabilized. YUM! It's perfect for budget filmmaking.
Feb 18, 2018 20:27:28 #
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