Bird lens
Dec 12, 2017 11:54:37 #
DaveO wrote:
I use manual focus with the G2 for birds not in flight or when using the 1.4X. It is easy enough to do. I need fairly decent light with the max aperture at F9. I have only used it on the D500.
Interesting. I don't have a teleconverter. But I did some extensive testing with the lens in a light controlled setting. I found that it is just a tad sharper than the Sigma and Nikon at f/8 if pixel peeping. But for all intents and purposes the lenses were too close to call. I do prefer the Sigma and Nikon quicker focus. I haven't attempted manual on the Tamron yet.
Dec 12, 2017 12:00:16 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Interesting. I don't have a teleconverter. But I did some extensive testing with the lens in a light controlled setting. I found that it is just a tad sharper than the Sigma and Nikon at f/8 if pixel peeping. But for all intents and purposes the lenses were too close to call. I do prefer the Sigma and Nikon quicker focus. I haven't attempted manual on the Tamron yet.
I have not done much testing, as you know, but in general I would not waste my money on the converter. Imagemeister posted a shot with the D500/G2 at a pretty good distance recently. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-500757-1.html
Dec 12, 2017 13:35:47 #
Sorry, I just now realized the OP had a FF camera. Ignore my suggestion for a 55-300 DX lens.
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