First shots with my Tamron 100-400 in the field.... opinions please...
Dec 2, 2017 20:16:49 #
I bought this lens because I was looking for a lighter weight telephoto. I have a Tam 150-600, but it just is too heavy to hand hold anymore and I found myself missing a lot of shots because I couldn't hold it steady. Have some arthritis and a little neuropathy, and I'm beginning to show signs.
I like the flexibility of holding hand held. I have seen some good photographers using a tripod and a gimbal and they look like they are dancing a waltz with their rigs. I am just not there yet.
The tripod collar was way overpriced, but I am going to opt for comfort instead of sticker shock.
Anyway, here are my first field shots.
Hope to get some action shots tomorrow.
Nikon D7100
I like the flexibility of holding hand held. I have seen some good photographers using a tripod and a gimbal and they look like they are dancing a waltz with their rigs. I am just not there yet.
The tripod collar was way overpriced, but I am going to opt for comfort instead of sticker shock.
Anyway, here are my first field shots.
Hope to get some action shots tomorrow.
Nikon D7100
Dec 2, 2017 20:26:33 #
kflyer
Loc: ID-CO-AZ-WA
I like them, lighter wgt is at the top of my list. Your shots are "dime on".
Lighter is why I bought a Panasonic Lumis FZ200 light wgt 400 zoom.
Keith
Lighter is why I bought a Panasonic Lumis FZ200 light wgt 400 zoom.
Keith
Dec 2, 2017 20:31:04 #
Dec 2, 2017 20:31:47 #
ggttc wrote:
I bought this lens because I was looking for a lig... (show quote)
They look fine to me. Looks like you bought the right lens for yourself!
Dec 2, 2017 20:35:19 #
ggttc wrote:
I bought this lens because I was looking for a lig... (show quote)
Not bad. Train is on the soft side.
Dec 2, 2017 20:41:28 #
hankm1 wrote:
Great shots - nice and crisp.
Its like any other piece of equipment ...you live and learn
Dec 2, 2017 20:42:47 #
lamiaceae wrote:
They look fine to me. Looks like you bought the right lens for yourself!
The real test is yet to come....
Dec 2, 2017 20:44:53 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Not bad. Train is on the soft side.
As with any telephoto....I was stretching it.
All lense have a limit....but thanks for looking.
Dec 2, 2017 20:51:29 #
Looks good. I use the Canon 100-400 mk 2 with 1.4x part of the time. I traded my Tamron 150-600 since the Canon combo gets me to 640 mm at f/8. So far I don't miss the little bit of extra speed.
Dec 2, 2017 21:11:25 #
Dec 2, 2017 21:24:51 #
I think you have your lenses mixed up. ggttc got the Tamron 100-400, you are using the 18-400. Or did you buy both of them?
Dec 2, 2017 21:26:46 #
robertjerl wrote:
I think you have your lenses mixed up. ggttc got the Tamron 100-400, you are using the 18-400. Or did you buy both of them?
Thanks Robert my mistake. Time for bed I think!
Dec 2, 2017 21:29:38 #
robertjerl wrote:
Looks good. I use the Canon 100-400 mk 2 with 1.4x part of the time. I traded my Tamron 150-600 since the Canon combo gets me to 640 mm at f/8. So far I don't miss the little bit of extra speed.
Thanks for taking the time to take a look...only time will tell if this will work for me.
I have heard nothing but great things about the canon 100 400...but I am stuck with Nikon because of our investment in glass.
Dec 2, 2017 21:33:17 #
Lagoonguy
Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Your photos look good to me. I just received my Tamron 100-400 yesterday and have only had a chance for some test shots on my D7100. I did have some good shots of the super moon tonight handheld. I’ll shoot some birds tomorrow hopefully. I think the lens balances nicely with the D7100 and feels lighter than I thought it would. I did not want a heavy lens. So far I don’t see a need to make any adjustments to the lens but I did get the Tap In just in case I needed it. I passed on the collar for now. I think it is a keeper.
Dec 2, 2017 21:37:31 #
I think its a keeper too....going to try some action shots tomorrow if the cranes and weather cooperate....
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