tampon or sigma (Page 4): And when you add the weight of your camera you are looking at close to nine pounds!

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

Gene51 wrote:

This might be helpful:

http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-200-500mm-f5-6e-vr

Don't forget to leave some $$$$ in the budget for a decent tripod and head. Hand-holding a 600mm lens, even if it is a lightweight like the Sigma Sport at 6.3 lbs - gets really old after the first 15 mins.

And when you add the weight of your camera you are looking at close to nine pounds!

CJsFotos Loc: Cambridge Ontario Canada

I have the Tamron and I am very pleased with the results , hand held is an posible with great results ! I have never been able to do birds in flight very well but with this baby I am very happy with my results now , and I am getting better all the time , I have had my problems with Sigma long range focus so if you do go Sigma the dock is a must!

DL wrote:

I am looking to get a long zoom. I have read about the Sigma 150 to 600 sport and the Tamron 150 to 600. Most the reviews I have read say the Sigma is sharper at 600 and has the bonus of the dock. I have seen some fantastic shots on here with the Tampon though. I am leaning toward the heavy Sigma. The price is not a big consideration, but I do not want to spend more than the Sigma. Which would you choose.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

DL wrote:

I am looking to get a long zoom. I have read about the Sigma 150 to 600 sport and the Tamron 150 to 600. Most the reviews I have read say the Sigma is sharper at 600 and has the bonus of the dock. I have seen some fantastic shots on here with the Tampon though. I am leaning toward the heavy Sigma. The price is not a big consideration, but I do not want to spend more than the Sigma. Which would you choose.

I prefer Kotex on my camera.

Bazbo Loc: Lisboa, Portugal

Jakebrake wrote:

For me, being a male having no use for tampon's I would definitely choose the Sigma. Adorama has the Sigma 150-600 on sale which includes a free dock.

Some typos are funnier than others. Good one.

Auto correct is my worst enema.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

nikonbug wrote:

I really wish that people that post on here would spell check and then look at the post before they press SEND so the post says what they mean. TAMPON. REALLY. YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS...

I am certain he did not do this on purpose. Some keyboards will change what you type and you're unaware it was changed. It other words it thinks wrongly sometimes. Yes, he should have checked before hitting the send button. We all knew he meant Tamron.

sbschippers Loc: Baltimore MD

Although the opportunity to save money maybe tempting, under no circumstances should you buy a used or refurbished Tampon. Performance when do you need it most will be greatly reduced. Used Sigma, no worries.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

sbschippers wrote:

Although the opportunity to save money maybe tempting, under no circumstances should you buy a used or refurbished Tampon. Performance when do you need it most will be greatly reduced. Used Sigma, no worries.

:lol: :thumbup:

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Or used...

quote=SteveR]Go for a refurbished Tampon.[/quote]

vciimc

I had both the Sigma & Tamron, but when the new Nikon 200-500 came out I bought it and never looked back. Sharper then the others and aperture remains the same throughout the entire zoom range. The prices is around 1295.00 but well worth it

CAS1951 Loc: San Diego

dcampbell52 wrote:

Tamron and Sigma both make some nice lenses and al... (show quote)

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

CAS1951 Loc: San Diego

Bazbo wrote:

Some typos are funnier than others. Good one.

Auto correct is my worst enema.

Must be an IPhone! I have the same issues, just read Apple is going to address this. Still, I must admit, this is hilarious!

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Gene51 wrote:

This might be helpful:

http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-200-500mm-f5-6e-vr

Don't forget to leave some $$$$ in the budget for a decent tripod and head. Hand-holding a 600mm lens, even if it is a lightweight like the Sigma Sport at 6.3 lbs - gets really old after the first 15 mins.

Gene, thanks for posting this link from Photography Life. Excellent article. -FiddleMaker

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

DL. Check your leading title.

Whoops

If it frustrates you that much and you just can't see putting a sense of humor to that innocent mistake (? ;) ) here's a choice that might calm your nerves.
Don't read the posts!

Deliriously yours. Tam"p"on or Tam"r"on advocate. Either one frames a perspective

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

Tampon or Tamron?