Telephoto lenes
Apr 10, 2016 12:57:22 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
If they were sharp at the tip, they would not hurt so bad. Kind like having champagne tastes on a beer budget when considering super zoom lenses. How did you like that segway?Tacks aren't really very all that sharp.
(But I still wouldn't want to sit on one)
(But I still wouldn't want to sit on one)
Apr 10, 2016 12:59:53 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Walt C wrote:
considering the Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 and the Sports model and the Tamron SP 150-600mm.
Any suggestions??
Any suggestions??
I watched a You Tube Video comparing these two lenses. Check it out. And the links provided by others on this forum.
Apr 10, 2016 13:03:23 #
tainkc wrote:
Good point! If they were sharp at the tip, they would not hurt so bad.
tainkc wrote:
Kind like having champagne tastes on a beer budget when considering super zoom lenses. How did you like that segway?
As long as the Segway doesn't catch fire.
Apr 10, 2016 13:58:55 #
Revet wrote:
I have the Sigma Contemporary and have been amazed at the images I am getting with it. The two below are both hand held. The first is hand held at dusk with a shutter speed of 1/15th if I remember correctly. That one has a little fill but even the ones without fill are tack sharp.
Nice photos.... something about the second that I really like it.
Apr 10, 2016 14:43:26 #
After extensive research for many months, such as reviews, comparisons, tests, sample images, etc., on Tamron, Sigma 150-600 (Sport and Contemporary) and lately, the Nikon 200-500, the consensus seems to be that......
The Tamron and Contemporary are most closely matched as are the Nikon and Sport to each other.
I narrowed it down to either the Nikon or Sport for my personal wants/needs and decided on the Sport for it's extra features and slightly sharper in the edges per most tests. I was prepared to pay the $2,000, then the price dropped to $1,800 (even better). Then, I found a factory refurb on the Sigma site for $1,500 shipped which was just an added bonus.
I'm including a few sample pictures taken with the Sport but, keep in mind that I am a fairy new to photography in general, have zero experience with long lenses and have had very limited time to get familiar with this lens or develop technique.
I'm not even certain that 7.1 was the sharpest aperture for these shots.
These two images are from uncropped, close and distant subjects. Please download and enlarge.
I am very pleased with this lens and expect to be even more so as I get familiar with it and learn how to optimize it's capabilities.
In my opinion, either the Nikon or Sport would make even the pickiest pixel peeper happy:| :wink: :D
The Tamron or Contemporary are great lenses also and should not be discounted by any means as I believe the vast majority would be completely happy with either of those two.
EDIT: I had to slightly crop the second one because the file was too big
The Tamron and Contemporary are most closely matched as are the Nikon and Sport to each other.
I narrowed it down to either the Nikon or Sport for my personal wants/needs and decided on the Sport for it's extra features and slightly sharper in the edges per most tests. I was prepared to pay the $2,000, then the price dropped to $1,800 (even better). Then, I found a factory refurb on the Sigma site for $1,500 shipped which was just an added bonus.
I'm including a few sample pictures taken with the Sport but, keep in mind that I am a fairy new to photography in general, have zero experience with long lenses and have had very limited time to get familiar with this lens or develop technique.
I'm not even certain that 7.1 was the sharpest aperture for these shots.
These two images are from uncropped, close and distant subjects. Please download and enlarge.
I am very pleased with this lens and expect to be even more so as I get familiar with it and learn how to optimize it's capabilities.
In my opinion, either the Nikon or Sport would make even the pickiest pixel peeper happy:| :wink: :D
The Tamron or Contemporary are great lenses also and should not be discounted by any means as I believe the vast majority would be completely happy with either of those two.
EDIT: I had to slightly crop the second one because the file was too big
Apr 10, 2016 19:13:44 #
Walt C wrote:
considering the Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 and the Sports model and the Tamron SP 150-600mm.
Any suggestions??
Any suggestions??
If you have a camera body that does not support micro focus adjust then the Sigma will have a definite advantage with the docking feature -IF - you do not mind the weight or twice the price of the S version. !
Apr 10, 2016 20:54:07 #
very impressed! Those are really sharp and you seem to be doing everything right. wondering if you micro focused the lens to your camera body. I think those are the first from a 150-600 lens that I have considered really, really sharp.
Bill
Bill
Apr 10, 2016 21:07:39 #
wotsmith wrote:
This is with the Sport straight out of the box, no micro adjustments to the camera. I do "eventually" intend on checking all 16 micro adjustment points of the lens but, as you can see, I have no reason to be in a hurry to do so ;)very impressed! Those are really sharp and you seem to be doing everything right. wondering if you micro focused the lens to your camera body. I think those are the first from a 150-600 lens that I have considered really, really sharp.
Bill
Bill
Apr 10, 2016 21:15:17 #
orrie smith wrote:
which camera, if Nikon, I prefer the Nikon 200-500. If not, I would choose the sigma sport over the tamron.
you may also want to consider renting the three or four lenses and see which one you prefer before buying.
you may also want to consider renting the three or four lenses and see which one you prefer before buying.
How about responding to the actual op for once in your life.
Apr 10, 2016 21:16:11 #
Macronaut wrote:
After extensive research for many months, such as ... (show quote)
Love that second image.
Apr 10, 2016 21:17:56 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Tacks aren't really very all that sharp.
(But I still wouldn't want to sit on one)
(But I still wouldn't want to sit on one)
Well step on one barefooted then tell us it wasn't sharp.
Apr 10, 2016 21:24:28 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Thanks! I'm pretty happy with the results of this lens and I hope to get better once I get more experience.Love that second image.
Apr 11, 2016 07:38:56 #
I would agree about comparing the C with the sport version. What blew me away though is the image stabilization hand holding the lens. I think for those wanting to trek around out in the woods, the contemporary lens is not a bad option. I want to see what the lens can do on a tripod and after I tweak it with the dock if needed. I should also mention that both those shots were cropped heavily. They came out FAR FAR better then I was expecting. Sorry for using the word "tack sharp", I agree that they are not.
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