Nikon 200-500mm comparison
Oct 1, 2015 10:44:29 #
coj
Loc: NJ, USA
Thanks!
moonhawk wrote:
Not in the contest.
I like more of both as well. Unfortunately some seems to get lost in translation when I post on UH.
I like more of both as well. Unfortunately some seems to get lost in translation when I post on UH.
Oct 1, 2015 10:54:51 #
Oct 1, 2015 11:43:15 #
BOB wrote:
Hello,
what is the difference in a Sigma C & Sigma S
what is the difference in a Sigma C & Sigma S
Other than both having the same focal range, nothing at all. The "C" is the consumer build version while the "S:" is the Pro build, fully weather sealed version, its also about $900 higher in price.
Oct 1, 2015 12:23:38 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Other than both having the same focal range, nothing at all. The "C" is the consumer build version while the "S:" is the Pro build, fully weather sealed version, its also about $900 higher in price.
Question. Would heat and cold have anything to do with the composite (plastic) barrel on the Sigma C and the metal barrel on the Sigma S lens?
Oct 1, 2015 12:46:16 #
Bill MN wrote:
Question. Would heat and cold have anything to do with the composite (plastic) barrel on the Sigma C and the metal barrel on the Sigma S lens?
Not really. The C is still mostly metal, but the combination of magnesium and polycarbonate components is very hard to weather seal due to their varying expansion/contraction rates. This is why almost all weather sealed lenses are all metal composition.
Oct 1, 2015 16:03:16 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Not really. The C is still mostly metal, but the combination of magnesium and polycarbonate components is very hard to weather seal due to their varying expansion/contraction rates. This is why almost all weather sealed lenses are all metal composition.
Thank you. I like your new avatar. Is that a selfie with the new lens?
Oct 1, 2015 16:35:00 #
Bill MN wrote:
Thank you. I like your new avatar. Is that a selfie with the new lens?
LOL
I wish I were that cute.
That's the UHH lapel pin available to buy.
Oct 1, 2015 16:46:16 #
Good answer. I was wondering how you would answer. I will change mine as soon as I find a picture of a grumpy old man. Maybe someone will find one for me.
Oct 1, 2015 16:53:10 #
Bill MN wrote:
Good answer. I was wondering how you would answer. I will change mine as soon as I find a picture of a grumpy old man. Maybe someone will find one for me.
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Oct 1, 2015 17:04:06 #
MT Shooter wrote:
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Thanks again. Only thing wrong I still have hair.
Oct 1, 2015 17:07:34 #
Bill MN wrote:
Thanks again. Only thing wrong I still have hair.
Give it some time, there's an election coming up! ;-)
Oct 1, 2015 19:34:09 #
Finally straightened out UPS and my lens is firmly in the hans of my daughter-in-law. Alas, we arenoe 2,500 miles east of her.
Oct 2, 2015 09:31:41 #
Nov 2, 2015 14:43:41 #
Finally got back to my lens. It is an attractive machine. Appears well built. A little heavier and bulkier than my Sigma 150-500. It didn't come with the strap or nice padded case of the Sigma. Ordered a case from Amazon because I think it is important: my Sigma rolled off the over cab bunk in its case and was undamaged.
Below are a few initial images taken with my D5300. I can't say they are appreciably better than with my Sigma 150-500. Focus seems snappier and VR seems to hold image better in viewfinder. These are handheld: I'm sure it will do better on a tripod.
I will test it later on my D800. I don't expect much improvement there till I get a teleconverter. I'm currently wavering between the Kenko and Nikon teleconverter. Advice?
Below are a few initial images taken with my D5300. I can't say they are appreciably better than with my Sigma 150-500. Focus seems snappier and VR seems to hold image better in viewfinder. These are handheld: I'm sure it will do better on a tripod.
I will test it later on my D800. I don't expect much improvement there till I get a teleconverter. I'm currently wavering between the Kenko and Nikon teleconverter. Advice?
Nov 2, 2015 15:25:51 #
MtnMan wrote:
Finally got back to my lens. It is an attractive m... (show quote)
You got the Nikon lens--my advice would be to go with the Nikon converter...
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