Sigma vs Tameron
Sep 22, 2017 14:32:07 #
ORpilot wrote:
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
I have a SX-50 and find it an EXCELLENT substitution for my Sigma 150-500mm zoom. The whole camera weighs quite a bit less than just the Sigma lens.
Sep 22, 2017 14:44:30 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
ORpilot wrote:
save your money, buy a factory refurbished bridge camera that is a long lens. My Canon SX-50 goes to 1200mm.
Nice photo little details won’t work
Sep 22, 2017 14:47:50 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
billnikon wrote:
Canon 100-400 II is the ONLY way to go. I am a Nikon person and would love to own this lens. This is one of the best built lenses out there and out performs the other two so badly they should not even see the light of day. By the way, it is Tamron.
Correction they out perform very closely pretty close in image quality with the price difference canon ain’t happing
Sep 22, 2017 14:49:46 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
mikegreenwald wrote:
thanks for confirming its closeI've used the three lenses mentioned above - two by the OP, and the Canon. When I need a long lens, the Canon 100-400 II has become my "go-to" lens, sometimes with the 1.4 extender. I've disposed of the Tamron, but keep the Sigma S as an EXCELLENT backup lens, but infrequently used because of weight, and absence of the low (100 mm) end.
Most - but not all - of the time, all of them will serve well, but the Canon is the best by a small margin.
Most - but not all - of the time, all of them will serve well, but the Canon is the best by a small margin.
Sep 22, 2017 14:54:06 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
russelray wrote:
my son in laws brother has spent 20 yrs working for national camera exchange in mpls. Then for Sony now a factory rep. For tamaron and says the 150-600 g2 is an awesome lens.I rented, for one week each, the Tamron 150-600 G2... (show quote)
Sep 22, 2017 15:17:20 #
i used the tamron 150 / 600 one day , not the G2 . nothing wrong with it , since i hand focus only , i found this lens to be friendly .not too heavy or bulky . the G2 has improved sharpness at 600mm , the older one was ok up to 550mm .
Sep 22, 2017 16:24:12 #
Yes russelray I agree with you. The Tamron G2 is a usable lens. The Sigma is so heavy. If you want a 400mm. lens the Canon 100/400 is fabulous. To get to 600mm. it needs a 1.4 extender and that puts you out to F8. The Tamron 150/600 gets to 600mm. and is F6.3. You really can't get that aperture at 600mm. with lenses as cheap as the Tamron or Sigma Sport. The problem with the Sigma is it is just so heavy.
I have just got back from a trip to Scotland during which I was taking pictures of an otter in very poor light. I was handheld at 600mm. at one fortieth second shutter speed. The shots are absolutely tack sharp. The otters whiskers are absolutely sharp and so are the water blobs on the whiskers. The image steady system on the Tamron 150/600 G2 is superb. The lens is staggeringly sharp, amazing at the price, and the resolving power of the lens is amazing. The detail in my shots is fabulous. There is simply no other way to get the aperture at the 600mm. setting unless you spend many thousands more. The Canon 100/400 is a fabulous lens but if you want the extra focal length without losing the wide aperture facility there simply is no other way. I have used all three of these lenses and without hesitation I would go for the Tamron G2. Not only is it lots lighter than the Sigma Sport it has other advantages. The image steady facility design for one.
I have just got back from a trip to Scotland during which I was taking pictures of an otter in very poor light. I was handheld at 600mm. at one fortieth second shutter speed. The shots are absolutely tack sharp. The otters whiskers are absolutely sharp and so are the water blobs on the whiskers. The image steady system on the Tamron 150/600 G2 is superb. The lens is staggeringly sharp, amazing at the price, and the resolving power of the lens is amazing. The detail in my shots is fabulous. There is simply no other way to get the aperture at the 600mm. setting unless you spend many thousands more. The Canon 100/400 is a fabulous lens but if you want the extra focal length without losing the wide aperture facility there simply is no other way. I have used all three of these lenses and without hesitation I would go for the Tamron G2. Not only is it lots lighter than the Sigma Sport it has other advantages. The image steady facility design for one.
Sep 22, 2017 17:24:15 #
docdish wrote:
I have the Tameron 150-600 and love it. Great for sports and nature photography. Usually, have a monopod attached.
That's how I use mine, and am totally satisfied with it. Took this yesterday!
Sep 22, 2017 18:34:07 #
Clapperboard wrote:
Yes russelray I agree with you. The Tamron G2 is a... (show quote)
Any reason that your not posting some of these fabulous shots? As far as image stabilization goes the Sigma Sport is excellent!
Sep 22, 2017 18:58:48 #
par4fore wrote:
IMO, if you are serious you will get Canon 100-400 or a suitable prime with 1.4 tele converter. Easy for me to say since it not my $ but if you can I would buy used on eBay from someone with 100% feedback rating and returns accepted.
Gorgeous shot and nicely processed !
Sep 24, 2017 05:20:37 #
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I knew someone was bound to ask that question!!
I knew someone was bound to ask that question!!
Sep 24, 2017 19:09:31 #
IBE wrote:
I almost started WW III on another chat site with this question. I like to shoot nature photography with my Canon 5D MIII. I am considering a 150-600 lens and the 600 range is important to me. So Sigma sport or Tameron. I've been disappointed with other long zooms and I don't want to be again. Currently I am using a Canon 300l f 4.5.
Giving specific requirements would be really helpful here. How have other lenses disappointed you? Did you consider adding an X2 to your current lens? What is most important characteristic to you? ...
Sep 26, 2017 00:11:51 #
Sep 26, 2017 02:20:04 #
if you have the canon 100-400mm, you can always try it on a dx body.
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