Nikon 200 - 500 mm lens Versus the Tanron 150 - 500 mm lens: Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon...

clgonzo

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

All accounts you read are biased and not objective. All I can say is I have a Nikon Nikkor 200-500 and it is super sharp.Great lens. Period.

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

Jim Bob

PixelStan77 wrote:

All accounts you read are biased and not objective. All I can say is I have a Nikon Nikkor 200-500 and it is super sharp.Great lens. Period.

WTF?

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

I don't have either of these two lenses but I do have the Tamron 10-24mm lens (was given to me when I was looking at the Nikon 10-24mm). While the lens was about 2/3rds the price of the Nikon, it isn't close to the quality. I do have the Tamron and use it a lot but at 10mm it tends to fisheye where the Nikon does not. In your case, I would compare (rent or at least try them in a store) before buying either. I regret not getting the Nikon instead of the Tamron but not enough to dump the Tamron for the Nikon.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

You can get that information on UTube, it is stuffed with it. Or, having used the Nikon now for over a year, do what I did, BUY IT. It is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever owned. With the D500 my keep rate is at least 98%. And best of all, it is a Nikon, comes with a 5 year warranty.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

Lots of articles.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Nikon+200+-+500+mm+lens+Versus+the+Tanron+150+-+500+mm+lens

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

I did not have the tamron 150-500, but had the 150-600. I rented the Nikon 200-500 to compare the two lenses and ended up selling the tamron and keeping the Nikon. It was a much better lens in my opinion. The only drawback was the Nikon is not weather sealed, so if this is a concern, you may want to look into the Sigma Sport 150-600 lens.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have my opinion and it is to put Nikon lenses in my Nikon bodies.

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

I've never owned the Tamron, but I've had quite a few e-mails from people about it and they all complain about the same thing - it's not sharp. Get the Nikon, you won't be sorry.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Your post title said Tamron 150-500mm. I'm assuming you meant the 150-600mm. I do know that Tamron's newest 150-600mm, G2 version, gets high marks in reviews. Some say it rivals the Nikon 200-500mm, which too is an excellent lens. Both priced about the same. $1400. Tamron comes with a 6 year warranty.

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

The Tamron 150-600mm G2 is equal to the Nikon 200-500mm (I have both). The original Tamron 150-600mm lens is behind those.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

If you do not want the newest version of the Tamron lens, you would be best served getting the Nikon 200-500mm.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Ditto pixlestan77

Nikon 200-500 is a great lens!

jimneotech Loc: Michigan

I must agree. The Nikon 200-500 is a great lens.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

clgonzo wrote:

Has anyone read a reliable and definitive account of the similarities and differences (pros and cons) between the Nikon 200-500 mm SWM VR ED IF lens versus the Tamron 150 - 500 full 15m, AF MF, and VC lens -- not the newest version of this Tamron lens?

Thanks in advance for responses.

I have seen and heard a LOT about both lenses. MHO, the Nikon is generally accepted as being "better" - BUT- IF -you use the Tamron and stop it at 500mm and you are using a late state of the art sensor (f6.3 vs f5.6 - so higher ISO for Tammy) I believe you will see little if any differences in native IQ - though the AF will still have an advantage with the f5.6 of the Nikon - again depending on your exact body.

The Tammy is lighter also

and cheaper