sigma 150 600mm contemporary (Page 3): You won't go wrong. It will be razor sharp with a tripod and gimbal Head. Good luck in what ever you decide.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

You won't go wrong. It will be razor sharp with a tripod and gimbal Head. Good luck in what ever you decide.

Macronaut wrote:

I am leaning towards the Sport. The weight was one of my concerns but, I don't expect to be handholding either version because of physical limitations, so a gimble head needs to be added regardless....

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

imagemeister wrote:

Weight wise and price wise, the Nikon 200-500 falls in the middle - hard to beat it on Nikon bodies !

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Ira

I use the Tamron 150-600 with my D750. It's very sharp, It's been great.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129992705@N03/

Szalajj Loc: Salem, NH

Basil wrote:

I rented the Sigma 150-600 C from Lensrental.com for a trip to Bosque Del Apache and it was a great lens. My only issue with that lens is that it seemed a bit soft past 500mm. Of course that could have been the operator and/or the lighting, For that reason I'm debating between the Sigma C, the Sigma S and the Canon 100-400 II (with 1.4 extender). Sometime in the spring (or sooner) I plan to purchase one of them.

If you can afford the Sigma S, go with it. You could try the extender on that one, and have quite a reach.

I never would have thought about a moisture resistant lens before the last eclipse. But after being on site for a 4 hour period, all of my equipment was soaked with condensation. I didn't have enough dry lens wipes with me to keep up with the moisture building up on my camera, lens, or telescope that night.

I have recently purchased some Chamois clothes to place over my equipment to try to reduce the moisture that ends up on my equipment in the future. This will work when using a tripod, but I'll have to get creative, and design something a bit more form-fitting for shooting without a tripod in damp conditions.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I have a raincoat for my equipment.I would never allow my camera worth $3000 and my lens $2000 get wet. This is what I use.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10995706&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi

Szalajj wrote:

If you can afford the Sigma S, go with it. You could try the extender on that one, and have quite a reach.

I never would have thought about a moisture resistant lens before the last eclipse. But after being on site for a 4 hour period, all of my equipment was soaked with condensation. I didn't have enough dry lens wipes with me to keep up with the moisture building up on my camera, lens, or telescope that night.

Jim Bob

Ira wrote:

I use the Tamron 150-600 with my D750. It's very sharp, It's been great.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129992705@N03/

That's because you're smart and not (mis)led by a bunch of strangers.

Szalajj Loc: Salem, NH

Jim Bob wrote:

That's because you're smart and not (mis)led by a bunch of strangers.

The Tamron wasn't mentioned in the original list from the OP.

If it had been on the list, and if the OP could afford it, then the Tamron is the better lens.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

I would have got the nikon 200 to 500mm , the Anamals just seem to have better colour . With photos taken by canon , nikon compared to tamron , sigma . And it cost about the same . IMO , but if you really need
That 50 mm on the low end and that extra 100 mm on the high. . Go for it

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Revet wrote:

Please let me know how the TC 1.4 works with the 150-600 C. I would also be interested to hear how it works with other lenses you might have.

To respond to the topic. I have the 150-600 C Sigma lens and I have gotten some very sharp images at 600 mm.

It seems to work well. The extender was designed for use with this lens and some others. If we get clear skies soon, I'll shoot shots of the moon with and without it.

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

MtnMan wrote:

Please let us know if autofocus works with it.

As for auto focussing, there was this earlier exchange:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-331274-1.html

Weather permitting, I'll to take some shots tomorrow.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Jim Bob wrote:

That's because you're smart and not (mis)led by a bunch of strangers.

Don't be (mis)led by strangers. Be (mis) led by this stranger with the Nikon 200-500 mm f5.6. Not only is it priced in the middle, it will be worth more used than off brands. But don't be (mis)led by this stranger, check out E Bay off brand lenses stacked against name brand lenses. Most name brand lenses fair much better used than off brand lenses do used. You must look at the long term when making a large financial investment. Remember, it is always better to ride with the brand.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

Not always, I have some great Nikon glass, but I will not get what I paid for them. The prices new have dropped and the prices used have dropped substantially. My newer Sigma lenses used sell for the same price as my older Nikon lenses. I don't look at lenses or cameras as a financial investment, they are a tool I want to use today and as I purchase more I don't sell them I give the old unused items to my children (adults) to use.

billnikon wrote:

Don't be (mis)led by strangers. Be (mis) led by this stranger with the Nikon 200-500 mm f5.6. Not only is it priced in the middle, it will be worth more used than off brands. But don't be (mis)led by this stranger, check out E Bay off brand lenses stacked against name brand lenses. Most name brand lenses fair much better used than off brand lenses do used. You must look at the long term when making a large financial investment. Remember, it is always better to ride with the brand.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

billnikon wrote:

Don't be (mis)led by strangers. Be (mis) led by this stranger with the Nikon 200-500 mm f5.6. Not only is it priced in the middle, it will be worth more used than off brands. But don't be (mis)led by this stranger, check out E Bay off brand lenses stacked against name brand lenses. Most name brand lenses fair much better used than off brand lenses do used. You must look at the long term when making a large financial investment. Remember, it is always better to ride with the brand.

Maybe it's just me but I find the new Nikon 200-500 an interesting anomaly. Paint the letter "N" on, make it "PF" and I'd be much more interested. (Oh, and I'm sure it would be appropriately more expensive!) Just seems to me that Nikon was watching this segment grow with the Tamron and Sigma products and then decided to get into the game. Good decision actually, at least in my opinion. Speaking as a Die Hard Nikon fan, I'm a bit hesitant to admit that I own a Sigma 150-600 Sport, but, for the money, I find it a very nice lens. It's nowhere near as good as some of my longer Nikons, but it is a very good lens in it's own right. Years ago, I'll admit, I considered Sigma as junk. Not so today. (Wouldn't mind a 50 ART!) Looks like Nikon is taking notice as well. Bottom lime, that's good for all of us! Nikon, and Canon, need a kick upon occasion! Happy Holidays.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I agree. I purchased the Sigma 150-600mm Sports before Nikon announced the 200-500mm lens, however after using the Sigma lens I am not disappointed with it's performance. I have the Nikon 80-400mm G lens as well as the 200-400mm F4 vr lens so the Nikon 200-500mm would not have been any use as far as extra range is concerned.

cjc2 wrote:

Maybe it's just me but I find the new Nikon 200-50... (show quote)

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I agree with you. I have the Sigma Sport after much research and testing of the Tamron before I purchased it.

Brucej67 wrote:

I agree. I purchased the Sigma 150-600mm Sports before Nikon announced the 200-500mm lens, however after using the Sigma lens I am not disappointed with it's performance. I have the Nikon 80-400mm G lens as well as the 200-400mm F4 vr lens so the Nikon 200-500mm would not have been any use as far as extra range is concerned.

Taken Two weeks ago in Everglades 150-600 Sigma Sport