Lens Selection
May 9, 2018 09:05:21 #
May 9, 2018 09:52:09 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I own both Sigma 150-600 lenses, the Contemporary ... (show quote)
I concur. I owned both the Tamron G2 and the Nikon 200-500. Used both hand-held for BIF. Sigma Sport is too heavy to hand-hold.
May 9, 2018 11:23:34 #
allend wrote:
I am torn between Nikon 200-500, Sigma 150-600, and Tamron 150-600 lenses. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Would you be handholding or using a tripod/monopod? If so can you hand hold a 600mm with out any shake in the venue you will be shooting. I may be a lot older than you but I find my 70-300mm zoom at 250-300 mm is the most I can reliably handhold unless I use a ridiculously high speed.
May 9, 2018 12:34:46 #
imagemeister wrote:
What Nikon body are you using mostly and are you focusing on moving subjects and have you done a focus calibration on ALL of them ??...
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D500.
Sometimes.
Not yet but plan to when I get around to it.
May 9, 2018 18:56:49 #
Nikon would be my only choice. There's a good reason for that, too.
--Bob
--Bob
allend wrote:
I am torn between Nikon 200-500, Sigma 150-600, and Tamron 150-600 lenses. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
May 9, 2018 19:01:48 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Hi ...so I'm following this post as I'm in the same boat... not sure which lens to buy. Why do you feel Nikon is the only one? From what I've been reading it seems the quality of Nikon has deteriorated in the last several years. Is that true?
May 9, 2018 19:38:32 #
There is only so much research and opinion out there. Ultimately, you should go out and find these lenses in a local store and try them out on your camera. Some can be rented for the day, which would be a good option. Regarding the deterioration of the quality of Nikon products, you can read all sorts of things if you look. Don't believe everything you read, or hear.
Best of luck with your research. Let us know what you decide upon.
Best of luck with your research. Let us know what you decide upon.
May 9, 2018 20:06:38 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Going out to a local store to see and try a lens is not possible. There is one camera store in this location and their inventory is very limited. That is why the opinions on forums like these are so valuable.
May 9, 2018 22:04:22 #
Same where I live. A lot of members seem to have access to equipment that we do not. I researched, and spoke to the photographer/owner of our only independent photography store, developing a relationship. Ultimately, I did take a chance as I had not tried any of the long telephotos. I did lots of research, as you did. As you can see, there is a lot of opinion out there. The final push for me was talking to a couple who do photo safaris in Africa. They use the Sigma, amongst others, and heavily recommend it. They even review it on their site. After emailing them, and asking questions, a friend just bought the Nikon, and he likes it a lot. I pulled the trigger on the 150-600. I'm happy with it, with the use I have had of it so far. I can't speak to the quality of the other lenses as I have not seen or used any of them. Hope this helps.
May 9, 2018 23:57:31 #
Hyperhad wrote:
Same where I live. A lot of members seem to have ... (show quote)
I made a mistake in my last.
After emailing them, and asking questions, a friend just bought the Nikon, and he likes it a lot. Should be, "after emailing them, and asking questions, I made my decision".
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