Tamron 150-600 lens vs. Nikon 200-500mm
Feb 14, 2023 16:24:06 #
Bob in SD wrote:
I would really like to hear what your thoughts are... (show quote)
Hi Bob,
I have the Tamron lens and like it a lot. Beaware that the Tamron lens needs to be calibrated to your camera. I have both the D810 snd the D850. The lens can be calibrated by yourself using their TAP-IN device, but a better way is to send you8r camera and lens to the Tamron Service Center. They will, for no charge, clean and calibrate your lens to optimally work with your camera. Oh yes, they turnaround the service in a week, and return it FedEx at their expense. Better packaging I have seen from Nikon. The calibrated camera-lens combo has work very well. BTW, this is the only non-Nikon lens I have of my dozen plus lenses. Attached is a bluebird photo I took using the lens and cropped.
Have fun!
Barry
Feb 14, 2023 17:21:13 #
Bob in SD
Loc: Sioux Falls, SD
Thanks for your input. I have read a good number of reviews and some are favorable and some are less positive about the variable lens. But all speak so highly on the prime lens if it is affordable.
Bob
Bob
Feb 14, 2023 17:24:08 #
Bob in SD
Loc: Sioux Falls, SD
The photo you send looks good. I agree that mating a camera and lens can make a huge difference in focus!
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
Feb 14, 2023 19:25:24 #
Bob in SD wrote:
I would really like to hear what your thoughts are... (show quote)
I had the Tamron 150-600 for about a week, then returned it. I already had the Nikkor 200-500 and was quite happy with it. I used it mostly at 500mm, so when the 500pf came out I tried it when it became available. Of the 3 lenses I just mentioned the 500pf is my favorite.
Since I don't use the zoom lens to often, I did pick up the 300pf. Those 2 lenses can handle a lot. Most often the 300mm ie on the D500, with the 500mm on the D850. Sometimes I switch them.
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Feb 14, 2023 21:54:20 #
Bob in SD
Loc: Sioux Falls, SD
In reading all of the different reviews - just what you said is what most reviewers said. The 500 prime is just the top of the line. Thanks for your comments and reply.
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
Feb 14, 2023 22:14:32 #
Bob in SD wrote:
In reading all of the different reviews - just what you said is what most reviewers said. The 500 prime is just the top of the line. Thanks for your comments and reply.
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
In order for us to understand who you are speaking to, Bob, you have to use "Quote Reply"
For me the 500mm Prime, though optically very good, is too limiting. Several times during a day of shooting, I need less than 500mm. I think the 200~500mm is very close to the 500mm and gives you the option to shoot at less than 500mm when the situation requires it. And, NO, I don't think the Tamron comes close to the performance of the 200~500mm Nikon. JMHO. But not so humble.
Feb 14, 2023 22:19:18 #
Bob in SD
Loc: Sioux Falls, SD
Thanks for the tip on reply.
I am just looking at the Nikon 200-500 for sale now on this posting
Bob
I am just looking at the Nikon 200-500 for sale now on this posting
Bob
Feb 15, 2023 03:39:10 #
I bought the Nikon 200-500VR lens for my trip to Africa in 2019, and it was superb. I've never had or used the Tamron 150-600 so cannot compare. Reviews of the Nikon are always very positive. I mate mine to a D7100 DX camera and it works very well. The lens is heavy (!) and built very solidly.
Feb 15, 2023 07:52:53 #
Bob in SD wrote:
In reading all of the different reviews - just what you said is what most reviewers said. The 500 prime is just the top of the line. Thanks for your comments and reply.
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
Did you feel the Tamron and the Nikon 200-500 were pretty equal??
Bob
I got better results from the Nikon. I found the VR to be better. I compared them with both at 500mm.
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Feb 15, 2023 08:21:17 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
As a non nikon user, Canon all the way, started with the system and kept to it, what is the price of these Nikon lenses. My Tamron was about $1200, my first stimulus check.
Feb 15, 2023 11:12:20 #
https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-vs-sigma-150-600mm-c
https://davemclelland.com/lens_comparisons/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-g2/
https://versus.com/en/nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-500mm-f5-6e-ed-vr-vs-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-g2
https://www.bestcanonflash.com/nikon-200-500-vs-tamron-150-600/
https://davemclelland.com/lens_comparisons/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-g2/
https://versus.com/en/nikon-af-s-nikkor-200-500mm-f5-6e-ed-vr-vs-tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-g2
https://www.bestcanonflash.com/nikon-200-500-vs-tamron-150-600/
Feb 15, 2023 13:10:50 #
Bob in SD wrote:
The photo you send looks good. I agree that mating a camera and lens can make a huge difference in focus!
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
Bob,
I did some tests with my 150-600 G2 as it was received. The IQ was not what I desired and I used the TAP-IN to calibrate the lens. It is timne consuming and really needs two people to do it better than I did alone. The IQ improved. Then I decided to let Tamron have a go at it after talking with them. As I mentioned, the turnaround was quick and the results were impressive. When I did my testing, I was quite pleased. FWIW, attached is a photo I made with the D810 and G2 (handheld) of the Christmas Star (Saturn and Jupiter) Dec. 2020. And I note that it was very cold and hard to hold the camera/lens steady. Yes, I should have used the tripod, but it was cold and I want to get inside fast! Even some of the moons can be seen.
Barry
Feb 15, 2023 13:12:52 #
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