I have a Nikon Camera now, ready to upgrade my zoom lens to a Sigma 150-600 or Nikon 200-500. What would work best when in Estes Park Co. shooting photos of the Elk and other wildlife at a good distance. I have a Tamron 18 -400 now, Would like some opinions to think about.
Erp1938 wrote:
I have a Nikon Camera now, ready to upgrade my zoom lens to a Sigma 150-600 or Nikon 200-500. What would work best when in Estes Park Co. shooting photos of the Elk and other wildlife at a good distance. I have a Tamron 18 -400 now, Would like some opinions to think about.
Go with Nikon 200-500. Super sharp lens through the range.
PixelStan77 wrote:
Go with Nikon 200-500. Super sharp lens through the range.
Thanks, Thats what I'm thinking, just want to make the right decision.
Erp1938 wrote:
Thanks, Thats what I'm thinking, just want to make the right decision.
You will not be disappointed. It is a superb lens.
Either will be great. I started with the Sigma 150-600 but found it too heavy for me. Bought my brothers Nikon 200-500. Kept the Sigma 1.4 tele converter.
You will enjoy either lens and lice RMNP. Make sure to visit Sheep Meadow before sunset!
How about the Tameron 150-600.
Which sigma do you have?
I own the Nikkor 200-500, Sigma 150-600 C in Nikon F mount and the Sigma 150-600 S in Canon EF mount. The Sigma 150-600 Sport is a very durable well made lens but it is rather heavy. The Contemporary is pretty much just as sharp as the Sport but is considerably lighter. The 200-500 is a excellent lens and not too expensive or heavy. It's not as rugged as the Sigma Sport not does it have the reach, but works well with a TC14E III teleconverter, which I also own. I also own Sigma's matching 2X teleconverter. If you need the reach and rugged build, get the Sigma Sport. If weight is a major consideration, and you're not planning on climbing Mt Logan or Denali, the Contemporary is the better choice. If you don't mind using a teleconverter for extra reach, the 200-500 is probably your best option. If you carry two cameras, an ILC and a Bridge camera, the 200-500 would be my choice.
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I own the Nikkor 200-500, Sigma 150-600 C in Nikon F mount and the Sigma 150-600 S in Canon EF mount. The Sigma 150-600 Sport is a very durable well made lens but it is rather heavy. The Contemporary is pretty much just as sharp as the Sport but is considerably lighter. The 200-500 is a excellent lens and not too expensive or heavy. It's not as rugged as the Sigma Sport not does it have the reach, but works well with a TC14E III teleconverter, which I also own. I also own Sigma's matching 2X teleconverter. If you need the reach and rugged build, get the Sigma Sport. If weight is a major consideration, and you're not planning on climbing Mt Logan or Denali, the Contemporary is the better choice. If you don't mind using a teleconverter for extra reach, the 200-500 is probably your best option. If you carry two cameras, an ILC and a Bridge camera, the 200-500 would be my choice.
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Thanks, I don't carry 2 cameras, just wanted one supper zoom lens better then the one I have.
DirtFarmer
Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
I have the Nikkor 200-500 and find it worth the price and more. One thing I like about it is the VR, which allows you to get good shots handheld.
I have not tried the Sigma 150-600 so I can't compare the two, but I have a Bigma that I don't use any more (Sigma 50-500). It's old. Slow focusing. Soft above about 400.
For all the third party equipment I have tried over the years, I prefer Nikon stuff. It works. It's compatible. (But yes, it usually costs more).
DirtFarmer wrote:
I have the Nikkor 200-500 and find it worth the price and more. One thing I like about it is the VR, which allows you to get good shots handheld.
I have not tried the Sigma 150-600 so I can't compare the two, but I have a Bigma that I don't use any more (Sigma 50-500). It's old. Slow focusing. Soft above about 400.
For all the third party equipment I have tried over the years, I prefer Nikon stuff. It works. It's compatible. (But yes, it usually costs more).
Thanks! I have decided to got with the Nikon.
I have a Sigma 150-600 on a Nikon D750. works super!
No matter if reach is 500mm or 600mm, there will always be game too far out. I'd go with Nikon for the Nikon...
Just to muddy the waters a bit; after a lot of researching and soul searching, I opted for the Tamron 150-600 G2 and I have been very pleased with it. But, you will not go wrong with the Nikon 200-500.
Erp1938 wrote:
I have a Nikon Camera now, ready to upgrade my zoom lens .............
You didn't mention what model Nikon camera you intend to use the lens with. Steve Perry has some good articles on the pros and cons of using such lenses with/without teleconverters on his Backcountry Galley website and e-books.
Some of the things to note are:-
1. the increase in exposure needed when using teleconverters. You can lose around 2 stops depending on the teleconverter used.
2. extra reach available when mounted on DX cameras (x1.5) offset by the smaller sensor if later cropping is needed - can you afford the lower resolution you get after the crop?
3. when mounted on FX bodies such as the D850, cropping of an image is acceptable (higher resolution to start with over DX bodies) which can be the equivalent of using a teleconverter with no need to compensate for increase in exposure together with the added benefit of that camera's excellent light sensitivity coupled with a superb focusing system for photographing wildlife.
4. DOF considerations.
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