Looking to buy a new Nikon lens...
Aug 27, 2016 16:06:23 #
I would like to buy a new telephoto lens for my D7200. One that would give me more reach than my 300mm. It wouldn't have to be a Nikon lens, but decent quality for under a thousand bucks. Any suggestions?
Aug 27, 2016 16:19:08 #
Tamron 150-600 or Sigma 150-600 - both excellent lens...
Adorama / B&H / Cameta Camera are having a sale putting both Tamron and Sigma < $1000
Adorama / B&H / Cameta Camera are having a sale putting both Tamron and Sigma < $1000
Aug 27, 2016 16:23:52 #
catinacabin wrote:
I would like to buy a new telephoto lens for my D7200. One that would give me more reach than my 300mm. It wouldn't have to be a Nikon lens, but decent quality for under a thousand bucks. Any suggestions?
Both Tamron and Sigma have 150-600mm lenses for about a grand.
Have you considered a teleconverter? 1.4x, 1.7x or 2.0x, if your camera and lens can take one.
Aug 27, 2016 16:53:43 #
I know I should know this but is my 7200 an F mount? What does that mean exactly?
Aug 27, 2016 16:57:57 #
catinacabin wrote:
I know I should know this but is my 7200 an F mount? What does that mean exactly?
That's the mount Nikon uses for it's cameras and lenses. The lens needs to be F-mount to go on a Nikon camera.
Aug 27, 2016 20:11:04 #
I have a photo friend on another forum who uses a Sigma 150-500mm and just got back from Kenya with some fantastic shots. You might check to see which is sharper, the 150-500 or 150-600. I was impressed with how sharp his shots were.
Aug 27, 2016 20:25:49 #
Reading reviews on Amazon it looks like the Sigma is the better lens, too.
Aug 27, 2016 20:38:54 #
I use a Sigma 150-500. Bought it used for $432.00. I really like it. Took a while to get used to the weight but now I don't notice it so much.
Aug 28, 2016 05:34:24 #
I have a Sigma 150-500 with carrying case , filter, box and all the papaw work for $595. used 4 or 5 times.
Aug 28, 2016 05:47:02 #
SteveR wrote:
I have a photo friend on another forum who uses a Sigma 150-500mm and just got back from Kenya with some fantastic shots. You might check to see which is sharper, the 150-500 or 150-600. I was impressed with how sharp his shots were.
No comparison - the 150-600 is sharper. It is even sharper than the Tamron version.
Aug 28, 2016 06:31:34 #
catinacabin wrote:
I would like to buy a new telephoto lens for my D7200. One that would give me more reach than my 300mm. It wouldn't have to be a Nikon lens, but decent quality for under a thousand bucks. Any suggestions?
Consider the Nikkor 200-500mm lens, along with the D7200, an awesome combo.
Aug 28, 2016 06:31:39 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
catinacabin wrote:
I would like to buy a new telephoto lens for my D7200. One that would give me more reach than my 300mm. It wouldn't have to be a Nikon lens, but decent quality for under a thousand bucks. Any suggestions?
It is going cost you a few hundred dollars more but I would strongly suggest the new Nikon 200-500 f5.6, the reviews are good, I have owned one now for over 6 months and it is great and on your D7000 it would operate as a 300-750 mm lens and all at a fixed aperture. You will be very pleased with the results of this lens. I actually shoot mine at f6.3 and find it is sharp sharp sharp at that aperture. Many, many reviewers rate this one a bit higher than the Sigma and way out in front of the Tamron, and, it is a NIKON. Nothing more needs to be said.
Aug 28, 2016 07:15:15 #
jlfisher
Loc: Alexander, North Carolina, USA
I have a D7200, and yes, the D7200 is an F-mount. http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/g7jz8sno/nikon-f-mount.html
Aug 28, 2016 07:26:05 #
Aug 28, 2016 07:38:43 #
A lot of you are unfairly comparing the Sigma sport to the Tamron. The sport is a better lens, at twice the price!
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