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Feb 2, 2015 13:47:04 #
Feb 2, 2015 13:50:20 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
Mightymouse wrote:
Tamron 150-600 any good for sport photography?
If it's a very bright day and outdoor sports, Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, etc.. Not so much for Football under the lights or indoor Hockey, Basketball, swimming, Volleyball, or any indoor or night time sport etc
Feb 2, 2015 14:21:04 #
Ask Tamron. They say, "exciting sports action close-ups with this high-performance 150-600mm long-range zoom. VC (Vibration Compensation) and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) enable you to shoot crisp images of fast-moving, distant subjects handheld".
With max aperture of f/5.6 you're going to need a LOT of light or crank the ISO way up.
With max aperture of f/5.6 you're going to need a LOT of light or crank the ISO way up.
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Feb 2, 2015 15:27:47 #
Feb 2, 2015 16:18:11 #
Mightymouse wrote:
Thankyou I have the Canon 70-200 4L IS but I would like more reach
mm, I think the bigger question is whether your f4 generates all the speed you need for what you shoot. Do some shoots at 5.6 and see if it's enough. The Tamron goes from really slow to even slower. If that will work for you then it will work out. Good luck. ;-)
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Feb 2, 2015 16:23:29 #
Mightymouse
Loc: Long Island NY
Thanks again yes I may have more then one problem although I have got quite a few good shots with the 70-200
Feb 2, 2015 16:24:01 #
Mightymouse wrote:
Thankyou I have the Canon 70-200 4L IS but I would like more reach
Mighty, I'm considering this lens but it would be for daylight sports shooting only. Three things are keeping me from pull the trigger. One is is I would often need to carry my 70-200 along for moderately bright days and for games that go into the early evening hours and two, I am still waiting for more reviews and three, it is damn heavy though I always use a monopod. Decisions, decisions. ;)
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Feb 2, 2015 16:27:16 #
Mightymouse
Loc: Long Island NY
Really want the Canon 100-400 II but it is double the price! Know the Tamron has gotten a lot of raves for wildlife shooting but did not hear a lot about it being used for sports
Feb 3, 2015 17:49:42 #
Although I bought one of these (Sigma Sport) to try with outdoor sports, I will not be selling my 400/2.8 anytime soon. I plan to test this lens this spring for outdoor sports and would anticipate decent results when the light is good. Quite frankly, I was intrigued with the range and the length. If I end up hating it, which I'm not expecting, I'll be selling it here. Sorry, hard to say more until I have actually tried it out.
Feb 3, 2015 18:48:56 #
Feb 3, 2015 18:53:34 #
Mightymouse
Loc: Long Island NY
I think " Sharpshooter" might be right I probably need faster glass! Not sure I can afford it!!!!
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Feb 3, 2015 19:37:46 #
Feb 3, 2015 19:43:27 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
imagemeister wrote:
Sigma 120-300 2.8 = $3K +
Great lens, I use it for all sports and with their 1.4 you have a 170-420 f.4. One caveat, it's a bit heavy, no problem on a monopod though.
Feb 3, 2015 19:49:37 #
I know it doesn't have near the reach, but I love my Nikkor AF 80-200mm 1:2.8. I have had success with it indoors shooting high school basketball and it's been remarkable for both baseball and football. The key is trying to get as close to the action as possible to make up some of the range difference. I have also found that the images are so sharp in many case that I've been able to crop to make up distance.
Feb 3, 2015 20:05:50 #
I use the Sigma 150-500 for baseball, softball, and soccer. Those that are saying it's too slow are largely right.
You can't really use the lens if you have a grey day or it's getting close to dusk.
However, you use what you can afford. Lenses with that kind of reach and that kind of f stop are a compromise. They aren't as sharp or as fast as some of the more expensive lenses, but they still work provide good photos when used properly.
The Tamron will work as long as you have enough light. The weight isn't a major issue if you are using a solid monopod.
I have owned both Tamron and Sigma lenses and I will never buy another Tamron. They aren't as heavy and durable as the Sigmas. They cost less, but have to be replaced, so aren't really saving you money in the long run.
You can't really use the lens if you have a grey day or it's getting close to dusk.
However, you use what you can afford. Lenses with that kind of reach and that kind of f stop are a compromise. They aren't as sharp or as fast as some of the more expensive lenses, but they still work provide good photos when used properly.
The Tamron will work as long as you have enough light. The weight isn't a major issue if you are using a solid monopod.
I have owned both Tamron and Sigma lenses and I will never buy another Tamron. They aren't as heavy and durable as the Sigmas. They cost less, but have to be replaced, so aren't really saving you money in the long run.
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