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Apr 7, 2018 12:19:56 #
chrisg-optical wrote:
Thanks Gene glad to hear that ... was a concern of mine so it looks like it tilted me in favor of the Tamron. 
You'll love it. I wish I had waited a few months until the Tamron was available. It's almost 2 lbs lighter than the Sigma.
Apr 7, 2018 13:30:19 #
I use the Tamron 150-600 GS2 on Nikon cameras. No problem here. Never disappointed. Lighter then the others as I use it hand held quite often. Auto focus and vibration reduction systems as good as any of the other super zooms. Lived in Arizona, near Sedona, shot landscapes. Now residing in Florida and shoot mostly birds. IMHO, go for the Tamron. If you are near a photography store, try all of them on for size! Good luck!
Apr 7, 2018 15:05:02 #
I don't think three or four ounces is a big deal when comparing the 200-500 and the G2. Could be I guess...
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Apr 8, 2018 07:39:26 #
nervous2 wrote:
I would appreciate a bit of advice from my friends... (show quote)
I've never needed warranty work any type of photo gear - going back to the 1970s. A ninety-day warranty would be fine for me.
Some reviews and comparisons -
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=15236
http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600.html
http://photo.net/equipment/150-600_lenses
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/latest/articles/tamron-vs-sigma-150-600mm-the-7-key-differences-48183
https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-vs-sigma-150-600mm-c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXocpM5xno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_msTFAmwWY
https://photographylife.com/nikon-200-500mm-vs-tamron-150-600mm-vs-sigma-150-600mm-c
http://www.davemclelland.com/nikon-200-500-vs-tamron-150-600-lens-comparison/
http://www.davemclelland.com/nikon-200-500-vs-tamron-150-600-lens-comparison/
Apr 8, 2018 08:44:44 #
I've been using the Tamron 150-600 G2 on a D7100 for over a year and love it. I'm not dedicated to a brand as some are.
Apr 8, 2018 08:48:21 #
Well well. I got my Nikon 200-500mm new for $1295.00 and no tax with free shipping last year. I love it! I don't believe in refers and used lenses.
Apr 8, 2018 08:52:40 #
I had the Tamron 150 to 600 generation one. Was extremely disappointed with this lens. I cut my losses and traded it for the 200 to 500 NIKON. I did not even look at the tamron generation 2. Even though my camera store would’ve let me try that lens. Once I have a bad experience I won’t get burned twice. I have never had a problem with any Nikon lens and I am completely satisfied with the 200 to 500 NIKON.
Apr 8, 2018 09:24:33 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Regarding limited warranty, get a personal property insurance policy from your insurer. Very cheap if you're not an amateur. Mine is with State Farm. Covers replace or repair, no deductible, no depreciation. All camera gear and accessories, even printers and computers if you want to do that too. It's not a rider on homeowner's policy but a separate policy.
Apr 8, 2018 09:43:52 #
Rashid Abdu
Loc: Ohio
A year ago, I bought the Nikon 200-500mm f5.6, and used it with the Nikon D800E and Nikon D4 cameras. I will buy that lens again without giving it a second thought!
Apr 8, 2018 09:51:03 #
Apr 8, 2018 10:13:38 #
Brucej67 wrote:
Firstly, the Nikon is a fixed minimum f5.6 at all focal lengths and the Tamron is a variable f5.6 to F6.3, the Tamron has 100mm more reach, but at a wide open f6.3 so you might want to take that into consideration.
You maybe speaking of the G1 version as I have the G2 version that is F5 to 6.3. In the past I rented the G1 version and the Nikor both and used it on a D 5300 and. At that time would have chosen the Nikor. As I found it to be a bit quicker and clearer. And found the 500 to 600 mm if you’re not shooting extreme wildlife to be negligible. But neither were extremely quick when focusing and are both fairly heavy although they can be shot hand held a mono pod is helpful for wildlife tripod for landscape. And I understand the image quality now between the two is about the same.
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Apr 8, 2018 10:21:24 #
You are right, I didn't realize that on the G2 version that Tamron made that change. That alone is an improvement in the G2 over the first version. I own the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version and shoot it at 600mm mostly, it is significantly heavier than the Tamron or Sigma Contemporary and I shoot it from either a mono-pod or tripod.
dyximan wrote:
You maybe speaking of the G1 version as I have the... (show quote)
Apr 8, 2018 10:47:10 #
I have the Nikon 200-500 that I bought refurbished and couldn't be happier with it.
Apr 8, 2018 10:50:32 #
I've gotten my refurbs from Cameta. Cheaper than from Nikon's website and they extend the Nikon 90 day warranty to a year (at least they do on cameras)
Apr 8, 2018 10:51:14 #
Brucej67 wrote:
You are right, I didn't realize that on the G2 version that Tamron made that change. That alone is an improvement in the G2 over the first version. I own the Sigma 150-600mm Sport version and shoot it at 600mm mostly, it is significantly heavier than the Tamron or Sigma Contemporary and I shoot it from either a mono-pod or tripod.
They are definitely beast to hold all day or even for five minutes,Aren’t they. And like you I primarily shoot mine from 500 to 600 I try to back it off a little as I’m told that any lend at either end has a bit of degradation.
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