Tamron 150-600 v2 versus N900 bridge or similar? You can see the cameras & lenses I own from my signature. I've been saving my Amazon credits for the newer Tamron 150-600. I have about...

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

You can see the cameras & lenses I own from my signature.
I've been saving my Amazon credits for the newer Tamron 150-600. I have about $600 & waiting for more from birthdays & Christmas er al.
I've had the Sigma 150-500 (C) but it was always bulky & tough to get a sharp image without a tripod.
Now I'm thinking of a camera like the Nikon N900 or similar.
My Canon SX-50 has a decent reach but I'd like to get a little more reach than that so I'm thinking another Bridge camera which would give me that extra zoom.
Opinions?

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Indi wrote:

You can see the cameras & lenses I own from my... (show quote)

Sounds like you have GAS..Gear Acquisition syndrome.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

PixelStan77 wrote:

Sounds like you have GAS..Gear Acquisition syndrome.

Don't we all?

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The image sensor in a DSLR is way larger than what they put in bridge cameras. The big Tamron and your Nikon will deliver better image quality than a super zoom bridge. If you don't plan to print your images then you'd probably get more bang for the buck with a super zoom.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

rmorrison1116 wrote:

The image sensor in a DSLR..."If you don't plan to print your images then you'd probably get more bang for the buck with a super zoom."

Printing on my printer or sending them out.
I'm thinking you mean either.

jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL

I took this photo two years ago with the earlier version of the lens you are considering, attached to my D610, handheld. Keep in mind, this lens is a bit slow, and you will have to shoot with your shutter speed and ISO higher than you normally would. By the way, he was about 50 feet away from me when I took his 'portrait'.

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Haydon

rmorrison1116 wrote:

The image sensor in a DSLR is way larger than what they put in bridge cameras. The big Tamron and your Nikon will deliver better image quality than a super zoom bridge. If you don't plan to print your images then you'd probably get more bang for the buck with a super zoom.

I agree with rmorrison. What I don't think the OP understands, his SX50 delivers without the digital zoom the equivalent to 1200 mm. The Tamron/Sigma equivalent is 600 mm. Last time I read the 1200 5.6L went for $180,000. Care to mortage your house :)

https://petapixel.com/2015/04/28/bh-is-selling-a-used-canon-1200mm-f5-6l-lens-for-just-180000/

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Nice shot. I downloaded it and looked real close. A little fuzzy up close but you still have the detail we all look for.
I know what you mean about raising the ISO. I Had to do that with my Sigma 150-500, especially when I wanted a faster shutter speed for a sharper image.
The Sigma was very heavy & hard to hand hold.
My Amazon funds are kind of stagnant so I thought the N900, or similar, could be had with what I got.
I do have some great shots with my SX-50, but I just wanted some more reach.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Haydon wrote:

I agree with rmorrison. What I don't think the OP understands, his SX50 delivers without the digital zoom the equivalent to 1200 mm. The Tamron/Sigma equivalent is 600 mm. Last time I read the 1200 5.6L went for $180,000. Care to mortage your house :)

https://petapixel.com/2015/04/28/bh-is-selling-a-used-canon-1200mm-f5-6l-lens-for-just-180000/

It's already mortgaged and I can't afford that.

ELNikkor

I've seen very crisp photos done with the P900 at max tele. Yes, a big 150-600 zoom on a D800 will make big blow ups, but how often will you make them, or will you at all? The convenience of the smaller camera and the usability of it's images would make me think twice about all the expense and hassles of the huge and cumbersome larger outfit

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

ELNikkor wrote:

I've seen very crisp photos done with the P900 at max tele. Yes, a big 150-600 zoom on a D800 will make big blow ups, but how often will you make them, or will you at all? The convenience of the smaller camera and the usability of it's images would make me think twice about all the expense and hassles of the huge and cumbersome larger outfit

About the blow ups, I do make them. I like a wide format, just short of a panorama, so a lot of my prints are up to 24" wide by 12-15" high.
My SX-50 has made some really nice blow ups but I'm thinking that the P900 would enhance my mid-range shot with greater detail.

Haydon

Indi wrote:

It's already mortgaged and I can't afford that.

Thanks Indi, I just lost my coffee.

ELNikkor wrote:

I've seen very crisp photos done with the P900 at max tele. Yes, a big 150-600 zoom on a D800 will make big blow ups, but how often will you make them, or will you at all? The convenience of the smaller camera and the usability of it's images would make me think twice about all the expense and hassles of the huge and cumbersome larger outfit

I totally agree with this. I love my 500 F4 but the convenience of my SX50 seems to defuse what IQ I might lose. The real limitation I have with the bridge is its confinement to static images. I wouldn't even try BIF with it.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Haydon wrote:

I totally agree with this. I love my 500 F4 but the convenience of my SX50 seems to defuse what IQ I might lose. The real limitation I have with the bridge is its confinement to static images. I wouldn't even try BIF with it.

Seems like I'm getting some votes for the bridge camera.

I felt restricted to static images with my big Sig, too. Too bulky to maneuver shooting moving targets.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Indi wrote:

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Any long lens is going to 'want' a tripod. The laws of physics means you will always get a smaller sensor in a superzoom. That's how they do the magic. Nothing wrong with that if you only use it on Facebook or the internet in general. But if you want to print your amazing photograph, the image will fall apart somewhere between 5x7 and 8x10. I tried this and it cost me an award winning shot.

Or just get the Tamron and send it to me. LOL

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Reinaldokool wrote:

Any long lens is going to 'want' a tripod. The laws of physics means you will always get a smaller sensor in a superzoom. That's how they do the magic. Nothing wrong with that if you only use it on Facebook or the internet in general. But if you want to print your amazing photograph, the image will fall apart somewhere between 5x7 and 8x10. I tried this and it cost me an award winning shot.

Or just get the Tamron and send it to me. LOL

Only if we can trade states!