Searching for a longer lens
Sep 21, 2013 13:01:06 #
Thanks everyone for all the food for thought. I'll have to do a little more research and get some hands on time with each of the lenses/combos before making a final decision. I looked for the Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX for Nikon, and only found one one Amazon for $87,000. That can't be real, but it seems that one might be hard to track down.
Sep 21, 2013 13:25:59 #
oldtool2 wrote:
Sense you put a 5 grand limit I am going to push i... (show quote)
the 120-300mm f2.8 with the 2x teleconverter should give you 600mm + af.
Sep 21, 2013 14:21:46 #
Clynro wrote:
Thanks everyone for all the food for thought. I'll have to do a little more research and get some hands on time with each of the lenses/combos before making a final decision. I looked for the Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX for Nikon, and only found one one Amazon for $87,000. That can't be real, but it seems that one might be hard to track down.
Here - http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Autofocus-Non-Mfg-Zoom-Lenses/1/sku-NA099991113000?r=FE - is one at KEH - and I do recommend KEH Highly !
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Sep 21, 2013 14:23:32 #
Sep 21, 2013 16:16:02 #
Altho I have 500 mm lens, I do all my wildlife work with a nikkor 300 mm extended to 420 mm. However I use a Nikon D3s with
the iso at 1600 or 3200 which gives me a sufficient shutter speed to avoid any camera shake. Resolution? Tack sharp thanks to the D3s.
the iso at 1600 or 3200 which gives me a sufficient shutter speed to avoid any camera shake. Resolution? Tack sharp thanks to the D3s.
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Sep 21, 2013 17:08:42 #
Sep 21, 2013 17:12:33 #
Thanks for the link imagemeister. I'll check into it. I've never bought used before.
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Sep 21, 2013 17:28:33 #
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Loc: Brooklyn,New York
I can't comment on the specific lenses or cameras mentioned as I use Sony cameras. I do happen to have a Sigma 170-500mm zoom which apparently pre-dates the 50-500 and the 150-500. It is a fine lens but heavy and best used on a tripod. My favorite long lenses are 500mm f8 mirror lenses. They are quite capable in daylight and acceptably sharp in the center. Their great advantage is that they are light in weight, short and great for the hand-held panning often associated with BIF photography. Their other advantage is that they are dirt cheap (less than 200USD).
There is a forum dedicated to Sony/Minolta users which is extremely helpful with the kind of questions raised. I'm sure there is an equivalent for Nikon shooters and Canon shooters. In any case best of luck with your choice.
There is a forum dedicated to Sony/Minolta users which is extremely helpful with the kind of questions raised. I'm sure there is an equivalent for Nikon shooters and Canon shooters. In any case best of luck with your choice.
Sep 21, 2013 19:08:49 #
Clynro wrote:
I shoot a Nikon D600 with either a 24-70mm f2.8 or... (show quote)
I would go with the Sigma 150-500mm.
Sep 22, 2013 08:54:26 #
bull drink water wrote:
the 120-300mm f2.8 with the 2x teleconverter should give you 600mm + af.
Yes it does. This lens can be had in two versions now, I have the older version. If your camera can micro-adjust for your lenses look for the older version and use a program like FoCal to adjust the lens. You will save $600.00 to a grand by picking up the older one, and you will not need the usb port. I use this lens on Canon 7D's and a 6D which will micro-adjust and love it. If your camera can't adjust for the lenses then the new version is the one you will probably want to get.
Jim D
Sep 22, 2013 09:27:52 #
bull drink water wrote:
the 120-300mm f2.8 with the 2x teleconverter should give you 600mm + af.
There is some question regarding the IQ of this lens with 2X and which 2X may be better...
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Sep 22, 2013 15:11:52 #
imagemeister wrote:
There is some question regarding the IQ of this lens with 2X and which 2X may be better...
Yes there is. I would and do recommend using the Sigma, matching the manufacture. I own this TC but have not had the time to work with it much though. One day I will give it a workout along with the Tamron and we shall see.
Jim D
Sep 22, 2013 18:14:49 #
THOSMITH wrote:
Altho I have 500 mm lens, I do all my wildlife work with a nikkor 300 mm extended to 420 mm. However I use a Nikon D3s with
the iso at 1600 or 3200 which gives me a sufficient shutter speed to avoid any camera shake. Resolution? Tack sharp thanks to the D3s.
the iso at 1600 or 3200 which gives me a sufficient shutter speed to avoid any camera shake. Resolution? Tack sharp thanks to the D3s.
Great shot. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 22, 2013 19:04:08 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
Want even more reach, consider a micro 4/3 body with appropriate adapter. Doubling your effective focal length, albeit at a loss of most auto focus/exposure control
For your info ...... any Nikon 1 series body (crop factor x 2.7), coupled with an FT-1 mount adapter, and using any Nikkor AF-S lens, will give you distance and the super fast auto focus of the I system body and full metering. No loss at all.
Read how this acclaimed nature pro uses this with amazing results in the Canadian Rockies :-
http://www.naturalart.ca/artist/fieldtests/fieldtest_NikonV1.html
And here's an interesting piece by Thom Hogan about the same equipment on his recent "Botswana Safari" :-
http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/nikon-1-lessons-learned-on.html
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