Sigma vs Tameron
Sep 21, 2017 18:56:50 #
I almost started WW III on another chat site with this question. I like to shoot nature photography with my Canon 5D MIII. I am considering a 150-600 lens and the 600 range is important to me. So Sigma sport or Tameron. I've been disappointed with other long zooms and I don't want to be again. Currently I am using a Canon 300l f 4.5.
Sep 21, 2017 19:11:45 #
The biggest question is - Are you ready to manage the size and weight of such a lens ?? .......optically they are very similar - the Sigma S about 1 1/2 lbs heavier.
How you manage the lens and your exposures far outweighs their native optical differences as regards YOUR results.
How you manage the lens and your exposures far outweighs their native optical differences as regards YOUR results.
Sep 21, 2017 19:35:48 #
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
hand held at 1200mm
Sep 21, 2017 21:29:16 #
IBE wrote:
I almost started WW III on another chat site with this question. I like to shoot nature photography with my Canon 5D MIII. I am considering a 150-600 lens and the 600 range is important to me. So Sigma sport or Tameron. I've been disappointed with other long zooms and I don't want to be again. Currently I am using a Canon 300l f 4.5.
IMO, if you are serious you will get Canon 100-400 or a suitable prime with 1.4 tele converter. Easy for me to say since it not my $ but if you can I would buy used on eBay from someone with 100% feedback rating and returns accepted.
Sep 21, 2017 21:39:54 #
IBE wrote:
So Sigma sport or Tameron.
Personally, I favor Sigma, but tell you what, go to Lensrentals.com and rent them for a week and decide. The Sigma is $60 for 7 days, Tamron $84 for same time.
Sep 21, 2017 22:30:41 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Personally, I favor Sigma, but tell you what, go to Lensrentals.com and rent them for a week and decide. The Sigma is $60 for 7 days, Tamron $84 for same time.
Wise choice....especially when you are talking big $$$$
Sep 22, 2017 05:59:06 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
IBE wrote:
I almost started WW III on another chat site with this question. I like to shoot nature photography with my Canon 5D MIII. I am considering a 150-600 lens and the 600 range is important to me. So Sigma sport or Tameron. I've been disappointed with other long zooms and I don't want to be again. Currently I am using a Canon 300l f 4.5.
Canon 100-400 II is the ONLY way to go. I am a Nikon person and would love to own this lens. This is one of the best built lenses out there and out performs the other two so badly they should not even see the light of day. By the way, it is Tamron.
Sep 22, 2017 06:47:09 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I've used the three lenses mentioned above - two by the OP, and the Canon. When I need a long lens, the Canon 100-400 II has become my "go-to" lens, sometimes with the 1.4 extender. I've disposed of the Tamron, but keep the Sigma S as an EXCELLENT backup lens, but infrequently used because of weight, and absence of the low (100 mm) end.
Most - but not all - of the time, all of them will serve well, but the Canon is the best by a small margin.
Most - but not all - of the time, all of them will serve well, but the Canon is the best by a small margin.
Sep 22, 2017 07:20:38 #
I have the Tameron 150-600 and love it. Great for sports and nature photography. Usually, have a monopod attached.
Sep 22, 2017 10:11:34 #
IBE wrote:
I almost started WW III on another chat site with this question. I like to shoot nature photography with my Canon 5D MIII. I am considering a 150-600 lens and the 600 range is important to me. So Sigma sport or Tameron. I've been disappointed with other long zooms and I don't want to be again. Currently I am using a Canon 300l f 4.5.
I rented, for one week each, the Tamron 150-600 G2, the Sigma 150-600 Sport, and the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. For 7 days with each lens, for 8-10 hours a day, I visited the Ramona Grasslands, the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, the La Jolla Cove, Mission Beach boardwalk, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and Safari Park. My goal was to see if I could lug those things around for 7 days for 8-10 hours a day, not get tired, and be ready for another round the next day, and the next, and the next, without pain medication. I wound up choosing the Tamron 150-600 G2.
More: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-458752-1.html
Sep 22, 2017 10:18:33 #
ORpilot wrote:
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
Sorry, but this photo is a reason to NOT do what you say.
Sep 22, 2017 10:58:13 #
Sep 22, 2017 11:00:10 #
par4fore wrote:
IMO, if you are serious you will get Canon 100-400 or a suitable prime with 1.4 tele converter. Easy for me to say since it not my $ but if you can I would buy used on eBay from someone with 100% feedback rating and returns accepted.
Pretty shot John Ward.
Sep 22, 2017 11:19:24 #
ORpilot wrote:
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
With no disrespect to you, your photo does not really impress me regarding sharpness. It is a cute snapshot but if I REALLY wanted the wow factor with sharpness I would be looking at a lens such as the Sigma or TAMRON lenses the OP is asking about. An similar lens from the camera manufacturer would be my goal.
Dennis
Sep 22, 2017 13:16:01 #
ORpilot wrote:
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
If that's the best that camera can do, I'll pass.
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