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Have I done a mistake?
Oct 16, 2018 10:50:44 #
Oct 16, 2018 10:53:22 #
To be honest I don't know. I guess I wanted reassurance that I haven't made a mistake to purchase a DSLR instead of mirrorless.
leftj wrote:
If you are happy with your D7500 why are you even fretting about mirrorless?
Oct 16, 2018 10:55:24 #
I have looked at the Nikon lens but it is even heavier than the Tamron. I did a lot of research on the Tamron and the reviews/comments were excellent.
The Tamron seems to be the lightest in weight.
The Tamron seems to be the lightest in weight.
billnikon wrote:
The only mistake you made was renting a Tamron. Bu... (show quote)
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Oct 16, 2018 10:55:58 #
lsupremo
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I know this wasn’t your question but I suggest you try using a monopod for that application.
Oct 16, 2018 10:56:39 #
Thanks for all the links Jerry...will certainly go through them all. Grace
jerryc41 wrote:
Unless mirrorless will give me demonstrably better... (show quote)
Oct 16, 2018 10:58:50 #
Thanks. The more I research the more I'm hearing very good comments about the G2. Also from all the zoom lenses I looked at, this seems to be the lightest in weight.
Gene51 wrote:
I forgot to mention - the Tamron G2 is a pretty ph... (show quote)
Oct 16, 2018 11:00:11 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Let me preface this by saying I have every intention of going mirrorless.... someday. But right now the demands of BIF are better served with tech in DSLRs. The only advantage to mirrorless right now is with the ESO R that has AF to f/11, but that camera has enough other problems
Have you gotten a gimbal head? That would be more useful than going mirrorless.
Have you gotten a gimbal head? That would be more useful than going mirrorless.
You do mean the EOS R, don't you? What problems are you referring to? Please enlighten me.
Oct 16, 2018 11:02:03 #
Thanks. This lens would definitely be a consideration if the Tamron is a no no. It's lighter than the Tamron...
Brucej67 wrote:
In my humble opinion the 150-600mm lens might be a bit to much, remember you are holding a lens that you will have to track the bird in flight with at 4.38 LB so at 600mm it will be difficult to swing and keep the bird in the group auto-focus, you would probably be shooting at 400mm for that, though the Nikon 80-400mm weight is approximately the same however the barrel length is much shorter and easier to swing. I use the 80-400mm myself and find it better than my Sigma 150-600mm.
Oct 16, 2018 11:03:36 #
Country Boy wrote:
If you are truly happy with your new camera, stop looking around and enjoy what you have. You can't take back the decision regardless of what anyone tells you. That said, I think most agree you made a great choice in the D7500 and should be pleased!
Oct 16, 2018 11:05:53 #
Thanks. I know what the lens can do as got a couple of people from the camera club who've got it....I just want to see if I can copy with carrying it around for hours. If I do decide to get it, then a gimbal would be on my shopping list.
RRS wrote:
I don't know how you have been shooting but I would suggest you rent or borrow a Gimbal Head and a sturdy tripod to try out the lens that you are renting. If you are shooting free hand you may not get a true representation of what that lens can do. Shoot what you have until you outgrow it. If you really like the G2 then spend your money on the lens.
Oct 16, 2018 11:07:25 #
Thanks Steve, you've given me another lens to consider if the G2 proves to be too heavy.
SteveR wrote:
Grace....I recently bought my daughter a D7500 and the weight is perfect for her compared to larger cameras like the D800 or even the D500 would have been. Combined with the comparatively lightweigh Tamron 100-400mm lens, she has a perfect combination for shooting soccer games. The new lens you have coming in might be a bit heavy, the the D7500 shouldn't give you any problem. If nothing else, try a monopod to help support the weight and is easily maneuverable.
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Oct 16, 2018 11:10:07 #
I just ordered a Sony A9 with their 100-400 with a 1.4x extender. I fell for the hype. In part because of the weight. I have used Canon gear for quite some time (1DX, 5DIV and L lenses from 24 to 600) with IMO pretty good results. But hopefully I will be doing some traveling in the next several years, sometimes in relatively small airplanes. I never want to allow my gear out of my sight. I had to do that last summer because I was not allowed to carry my think-tank roller bag on the airplane. I was scared to death having someone else manage my gear (stories abound). Hopefully with my Sony gear I will be able to get it all in one relatively small bag that will be relatively light.
I shoot birds, some slow, some fast. My biggest issue (besides weight) is focus especially with small fast birds. From what I have read and seen, the Canon gear cannot keep up with the Sony focusing system. From my perspective, if a subject is not in focus, it's not an successful Image. Granted the Canon's did well with relatively large and slow moving subjects but not so well with small fast subjects. I am hopeful the Sony will put out for me. But I am not letting my Canon gear go until I'm convinced.
Granted wildlife photography represents a small niche of photography and hopefully the Sony A9 will fill that niche better than the Canon gear. But for general photography like landscapes, my 5DIV and short lenses will most likely remain a part of my gear.
I shoot birds, some slow, some fast. My biggest issue (besides weight) is focus especially with small fast birds. From what I have read and seen, the Canon gear cannot keep up with the Sony focusing system. From my perspective, if a subject is not in focus, it's not an successful Image. Granted the Canon's did well with relatively large and slow moving subjects but not so well with small fast subjects. I am hopeful the Sony will put out for me. But I am not letting my Canon gear go until I'm convinced.
Granted wildlife photography represents a small niche of photography and hopefully the Sony A9 will fill that niche better than the Canon gear. But for general photography like landscapes, my 5DIV and short lenses will most likely remain a part of my gear.
Oct 16, 2018 11:10:34 #
Thanks...my current lens is 18-300 and not that good for BIF. The new Nikon 500m has very good reviews but it's a prime lens (and out of my budget).
suntouched wrote:
You always wonder but in this case enjoy the D7500... (show quote)
Oct 16, 2018 11:11:22 #
You might consider the new lens out by Nikon. The AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, a Fixed Focal Length Super-Telephoto Lens as it is very small for a 500mm lens. I have read good things about it. Remember your lenses are your long term investment. Quality glass you will keep and the camera body will be what you will update from time to time. Another option, although bigger and heavier but cheaper would be the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens. It is similar in price to the Tamron and is a very sharp lens.
Oct 16, 2018 11:12:02 #
Thanks. Well I will know by Friday!!!!!
saxman71 wrote:
I don't know how much weight you can hold steady, but this should be a great camera/lens combination if you can handle the combined weight of the two. And there's really only one way to find out. One day of packing around that combination should be enough for you to ascertain if it will work for you. Renting the lens at the beginning is a smart way to go in my opinion.
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