150-600 mm lens (Page 2): im using a sigma contemp. once u decuide which lens u want go to greentoe i saved a lot with them.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

im using a sigma contemp. once u decuide which lens u want go to greentoe i saved a lot with them.

Jim Bob

Murray wrote:

Hi all:

Seeking some advice as to which make/version of this lens would be the best fit for D7100?

Regards to all.

I suggest reading some in depth reviews. Otherwise, the varying opinions on this site will drive you bonkers.

r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL

Murray wrote:

Hi all:

Seeking some advice as to which make/version of this lens would be the best fit for D7100?

Regards to all.

Let us know which one you chose.

whitewolfowner

Murray wrote:

Hi all:

Seeking some advice as to which make/version of this lens would be the best fit for D7100?

Regards to all.

My son has the first generation Tamron 150-600 and loves it. I have used it and love it too. From what I have heard the Sigma sport is sharper but a lot heavier and Tamron's second generation lens is a lot better then the first one. We can see nothing wrong with the first generation (even though it seems that the quality of this lens does vary from lens to lens), so if you van get a get one of the first generation you get a steal for the price it's selling at now.

Nikonman44

Murray wrote:

Hi all:

Seeking some advice as to which make/version of this lens would be the best fit for D7100?

Regards to all.

Whatever makes you happy and the results please you is the choice you make.

Other than Nikon glass I have a couple of Tamron's The 150 600 wont upset you. It is a good lens and the price will be pleasing to you

Dont think you could go wrong with it. Easy to use very good quality, I use hand held a lot or find a local support

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Murray wrote:

Hi all:

Seeking some advice as to which make/version of this lens would be the best fit for D7100?

Regards to all.

The best fit is the Nikon 200-500 - used and managed properly - crop your way to 600mm and beyond .....

F5.6 beats f6.3 in my book .

Regarding 150-600's - How much $$ are you willing to spend and how much weight are you willing to carry/manage ??

I believe the Tamron G1 is the lightest/cheapest and is an OK lens if you keep it to 500mm or less and use on a crop body - like you have.

whitewolfowner

imagemeister wrote:

The best fit is the Nikon 200-500 - used and managed properly - crop your way to 600mm and beyond .....

F5.6 beats f6.3 in my book .

Regarding 150-600's - How much $$ are you willing to spend and how much weight are you willing to carry/manage ??

I believe the Tamron G1 is the lightest/cheapest and is an OK lens if you keep it to 500mm or less and use on a crop body - like you have.

I have used it (first generation Tamron lens) on a D750 at 600mm and I am very pleased with the results. From the reviews have read, I believe that the quality control of the lens was not that great with Tamron and there are models out there that are not that good and others that really good. My son got lucky with the sample he got.

Murray Loc: New Westminster

Paulie wrote:

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Thank you. I’ll check out that store.

Murray Loc: New Westminster

bdk wrote:

im using a sigma contemp. once u decuide which lens u want go to greentoe i saved a lot with them.

Will do

Murray Loc: New Westminster

Jim Bob wrote:

I suggest reading some in depth reviews. Otherwise, the varying opinions on this site will drive you bonkers.

Ummmmm already bonkers, although a new kens will assist my GAS condition
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Murray Loc: New Westminster

whitewolfowner wrote:

My son has the first generation Tamron 150-600 and loves it. I have used it and love it too. From what I have heard the Sigma sport is sharper but a lot heavier and Tamron's second generation lens is a lot better then the first one. We can see nothing wrong with the first generation (even though it seems that the quality of this lens does vary from lens to lens), so if you van get a get one of the first generation you get a steal for the price it's selling at now.

Good thought, thanks

Murray Loc: New Westminster

Thanx

Murray Loc: New Westminster

Nikonman44 wrote:

Whatever makes you happy and the results please you is the choice you make.

Other than Nikon glass I have a couple of Tamron's The 150 600 wont upset you. It is a good lens and the price will be pleasing to you

Dont think you could go wrong with it. Easy to use very good quality, I use hand held a lot or find a local support

Thank you.

Murray Loc: New Westminster

imagemeister wrote:

The best fit is the Nikon 200-500 - used and managed properly - crop your way to 600mm and beyond .....

F5.6 beats f6.3 in my book .

Regarding 150-600's - How much $$ are you willing to spend and how much weight are you willing to carry/manage ??

I believe the Tamron G1 is the lightest/cheapest and is an OK lens if you keep it to 500mm or less and use on a crop body - like you have.

Good thought, thanks

jscharp

I had a Sigma 150-500 that I felt was not real sharp. After checking the reviews on both Tamron and Sigma 150-600 I decided to stick with the Sigma 150-600 Sport.
I have been very happy with it. The sharpness is greatly improved over the 150-500. If the extra money and weight are not an issue I would recommend it.