Buying a nikon d500 and pairing it with a tamron 150-600 g2??
Mar 6, 2019 14:59:32 #
DaveO wrote:
We simply can not have a discussion without somebody starting the crop factor bs equivalents. 
A lot of people really don't understand it...I didn't initiate it, I'm only responding.
Mar 6, 2019 15:03:13 #
ekfelton
Loc: Michigan
I prefer the Nikon 180 - 400 F4 with my D500 and my D750. Difficult to beat the clarity, sharpness and build of this lens. As a bonus it has a built in 1.4 converter. Great for wildlife!
Mar 6, 2019 15:15:54 #
joer wrote:
A lot of people really don't understand it...I didn't initiate it, I'm only responding.
Just saying. Actually, you did initiate it and managed to convolute your explanation. Again.
Mar 6, 2019 16:03:06 #
DaveO wrote:
We simply can not have a discussion without somebody starting the crop factor bs equivalents.
That beats going into politics, lol
Mar 6, 2019 16:11:34 #
Mar 6, 2019 16:20:47 #
DaveO wrote:
Just saying. Actually, you did initiate it and managed to convolute your explanation. Again.
As I said earlier.
Mar 6, 2019 16:45:37 #
I use a Nikon D500 with the Tamron 150-600 G2. Very happy with it. Less weight then Nikon 200-500 and just as sharp. Shoot mostly birds in flight and other wildlife. Here is an example of and eagle feeding her eaglet way up in a tree.
Mar 6, 2019 21:13:53 #
cbaniewicz wrote:
I shoot mostly Wildlife (birds). I'm looking to step up to a nikon d-500 and a telephoto lens. My budget could fit a tamron 150-600 G2. The specs on the lens says full frame format. The d500 is a crop sensor and i'm wondering if I am making the right choice on this combo. Any help? Thanks
My fellow photographer, I have that combo and I can tell you that it is a very good combo; however, what you will find if you shoot long enough is that the G2 is a light hog, meaning, it works very well in good lighting but at dusk or pre-dawn hours, I have found that the photos aren't quite as sharp and definitely get a very sturdy tripod. I am strongly considering the nikkor 200-500 f/5.6. I will keep the G2 for the reach in good lighting. The 6.3 on the long end of the G2 is just too slow in dim lighting or cloudy days in the shadows. All of that being said, I still love the lens and plan on keeping it.
Good luck and have fun. By the way, the D500 is amazing. Get Steve Perry's book on the auto focus system.
Mar 6, 2019 21:15:39 #
Einreb92 wrote:
I use a crop (7200) with that lens and find it is up to the task. Many of my birder friends have the combo you are looking at. Enjoy!
I also need use a D7200 with the G1 and it’s great. The G2 will be even better. I recommend spending another $60 and getting the Tap-in so you can really dial that lens in.
Mar 6, 2019 21:22:40 #
A. T. wrote:
My fellow photographer, I have that combo and I ca... (show quote)
So you really think that 1/3 stop is critical compared to 20% more reach??? I don't, its never been an issue with my cameras at all. I would much rather have the greater zoom range. And the Tamron is 1/3 stop FASTER at the wide end. As well as easier to handle being over a pound lighter. Not too mention $100 less money, better weather sealing, and a longer warranty.
Its all a matter of photographer choices and capabilities.
That daid, my choice is the 150-600mm Sigma Sport entirely due to its vastly superior weather sealing for my wildlife work. Just got a Sigma 60-600mm Sport to try out and its shorter and lighter than their 150-600mm model.
Mar 6, 2019 21:28:41 #
joer wrote:
As I said earlier.
You are so misguided on this. The lens will work EXACTLY the same on FF as a crop sensor camera. It will capture the exact same image, same light, the only difference being that the sensor that image falls on will be a cropped version of the image from the FF. The exposure won’t change!
Mar 6, 2019 21:55:54 #
ekfelton wrote:
I prefer the Nikon 180 - 400 F4 with my D500 and my D750. Difficult to beat the clarity, sharpness and build of this lens. As a bonus it has a built in 1.4 converter. Great for wildlife!
That lens should be super sharp at that price point.
Mar 7, 2019 06:59:44 #
A. T. wrote:
My fellow photographer, I have that combo and I ca... (show quote)
"Been there...doing that!"Should have just stayed with the 200-500, but what the heck!
The 1/3 stop difference is not an issue...the 200-500 is much better achieving focus in low light. I've done multiple comparisons by changing the lenses back and forth and making the same shot. This is true with both my d500 and d850. Both copies have gone back for a factory check, with the G2 slightly improving.
Mar 7, 2019 09:31:58 #
DaveO wrote:
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Thanks, that's good to know. I'm just about certain that I'm buying the 200-500.
Mar 7, 2019 13:29:24 #
A. T. wrote:
Thanks, that's good to know. I'm just about certain that I'm buying the 200-500.
You'll be happy. Regardless, whatever you choose, enjoy.
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