Looking for a New Long Lenses Tamron or Nikon Which One ?
Jan 12, 2016 09:46:58 #
GEEJAY
Loc: witness protection
I traded my Sigma 150-500,for the 150-600.A much better product.
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Jan 12, 2016 09:57:22 #
Jlgad wrote:
I want either a (Tamron 150-600mm or Nikon 200-500... (show quote)
I would never base a purchase decision on an single image from a photographer of unknown ability.
Jan 12, 2016 11:14:32 #
Jlgad wrote:
I want either a (Tamron 150-600mm or Nikon 200-500... (show quote)
Selling my Tamron 150-600, check the classified section. Great lens, looking at going fixed prime 500 or 600 f4
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-360792-1.html#6088012
Jan 12, 2016 11:15:25 #
From Tho, Hogan's review of the Nikon 200-500:
"From the little that Ive used the Tamron (200-500mm, 150-600mm) and Sigma (150-600mm) lenses, Id say that the Nikkor is clearly sharper than the other two in virtually every situation, every focal length, and every part of the frame when shot wide open. Thats particularly true of the extreme corners, and in direct comparison to the high-end Sigma sample I tried. The Tamron seems closer to the Nikkor in the center and DX portion of the frame, and the Tamron particularly looks very close to the Nikkor at 500mm."
He also prefers it in some aspects to the 200-400, which he sold.
"From the little that Ive used the Tamron (200-500mm, 150-600mm) and Sigma (150-600mm) lenses, Id say that the Nikkor is clearly sharper than the other two in virtually every situation, every focal length, and every part of the frame when shot wide open. Thats particularly true of the extreme corners, and in direct comparison to the high-end Sigma sample I tried. The Tamron seems closer to the Nikkor in the center and DX portion of the frame, and the Tamron particularly looks very close to the Nikkor at 500mm."
He also prefers it in some aspects to the 200-400, which he sold.
Jan 12, 2016 11:15:52 #
JTann
Loc: North East, MD
Here's a very recent review of the Nikon lens that might be of interest to you...
http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/nikon-lens-reviews/nikon-200-500mm-f56-lens.html
http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/nikon-lens-reviews/nikon-200-500mm-f56-lens.html
Jan 12, 2016 11:34:51 #
Jlgad wrote:
I want either a (Tamron 150-600mm or Nikon 200-500... (show quote)
Taken when I first got the Tamron 150-600. First testing.
Jan 12, 2016 11:51:39 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Bret wrote:
Here's one with that lens and a D7100...down-load this one and tell me about the feathers. Seems a tad bit sharper than the Sigma 150-500...which is an exceptional lens of its own.
This is NO WAY to evaluate a lens. It is just wrong to just look at sharpness in the middle. ALL LENSES ARE SHARP in the middle!!!!!! Even Kit and other lenses. The list of defining characteristics is long!!
Elements and groups,
aperture blades, number of, rounded or square
Coatings to reduce glare and increase saturation and contrast
Elements and number to reduce chromatic aberration
Elements and number to reduce distortion
Transmission rate
Low light performance (sensor dependent)
Stabilization 1-4 stops?
Internal or external motor
Manual override
AF speed (can also be sensor dependent)
Internal or external zoom
Build quality
Weather sealing
Resale value
And more!!!!
Do your research and stay away from UHH. The only thing you're going to get here is, "I have and I like it". Blah!!!!!!!!
Jan 12, 2016 12:00:37 #
Jlgad wrote:
I want either a (Tamron 150-600mm or Nikon 200-500... (show quote)
This was taken with a Canon7D and the Tamron 150-600 Hand held. It isn't that hard to hand hold and I'm 82 years old. I've been very satisfied with this lens.
Jan 12, 2016 12:05:08 #
Here are a few with the Tamron 150-600mm lens. I've had problems with one Sigma lens in the past and their (Sigma) repair department did a poor job of representing a company that makes fine optics and backs them up. Essentially, what they did was lighten my wallet. Whatever your decision, enjoy the birds, J. Goffe
Tamron 150-600 @ 600mm on 7D II
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Tamron 150-600 @ 450mm
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Tamron 150-600 @ 552mm
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Jan 12, 2016 12:24:52 #
You are correct as I tested a Tamron before I bought my Sigma Sport
lone ranger wrote:
i think I"m going to take another look at the Sigma Sport lens......as I think the photographs taken with it express beautiful color , clarity, detail, and extreme sharpness, that the tamron version, surely lacks...
Jan 12, 2016 12:46:00 #
Jlgad wrote:
Ok I need to here from some Tamron people. So far Nikon and Sigma folks have stepped up to the plate.
The reason you aren't hearing from the Tamron people is that the Sigma Sport and the Nikon are both vastly superior to the Tamron. You just need to decide what your budget is and how much reach you need.
The Nikon has a fixed aperture, a major advantage, and focuses faster than the Sigma. The Sigma gives you an extra 100 mm, comes in handy in bird photography, especially if you have an older camera with fewer megapixels, which limits cropping.
By contrast the Tamron isn't sealed nearly as well for either dust or water and doesn't focus as quickly as either of the other lenses.
Jan 12, 2016 13:03:15 #
btbg wrote:
The reason you aren't hearing from the Tamron peop... (show quote)
The Tamron 150-600mm and the Sigma C are in the same class and very equal.
The Sigma S is in a different class.
The Sigma S had better be for all the money it cost.
The Nikon 200-500mm is also in a class of it's own. Optics and money wise.
Jan 12, 2016 13:03:32 #
btbg wrote:
The reason you aren't hearing from the Tamron peop... (show quote)
I wouldn't the say that the fixed aperture is a "major advantage". Your talking only 1/3 of a stop. As far as weather sealing goes, the Sigma Sport really has a "major advantage" over the others.
Jan 12, 2016 14:10:32 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Jlgad wrote:
I want either a (Tamron 150-600mm or Nikon 200-500... (show quote)
I have been using the Nikon 200-500 on my D750 at Green Cay in Florida for about 3 months now. I use group auto focus and have chosen the center spot, continuous auto focus high. It is so sharp and light I leave my Nikon 300 2.8 and 200-400 f4 lenses at home. This lens is not weather sealed like my 300 and 200-400 but I never shoot in the rain so I have had 0 problems. Tracking is great and my keep rate is very high, eyes on birds are sharp. I have been very pleased so far. No complaints. And at $1400 you cannot go wrong, it is a Nikon, not a third party lens and will therefore be worth more at trade in time, if that time ever comes. OK, UPS just turned up the drive, my Nikon D4s has arrived, I will shoot it tomorrow with the 200-500, I will report back.
Jan 12, 2016 14:26:34 #
Shot with a Tamron 150-600 on a D810 2200ISO and 1/640 from my den window at about 20 feet
But I would like to try the Nikon
But I would like to try the Nikon
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