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Clarity. My current Tamron just won't take a clear picture. Everything is soft. I bought Steve Perry's excellent book on Auto Focus and read the entire book and have followed all the advice in it. I also bought his excellent wildlife book and am following the advice it as well. I've bought the system to check for front/back focus and tuned it in as best possible. Yet the eye is always soft no matter what, even with a static subject and the camera on a tripod. My primary concern was the 500 vs 600 but I took some pictures at 500mm and 600mm and the difference is so small that I really don't think that is a big deal. I've heard the 200-500 is much clearer and the pictures I've seen taken with it that seems to be true.

Curtis

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Jun 18, 2017 14:00:31 #

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Nikon Lens Updates

I probably should have added a little context around my question. I currently have the Tamron 150-600 G1. It wasn't long after I bought the G1 when Tamron came out with the G2 which is a significant improvement over the G1. I've since decided to switch to the Nikon 200-500. Thus the reason for my question.

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Jun 17, 2017 22:06:45 #

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Nikon Lens Updates

Does anyone know about how often Nikon typically updates their lenses? I'm considering buying the 200-500mm but I know it's been out a couple years now and Tamron has come out with a new, much better, version of theirs. It seems that typically not long after I buy a lens the company comes out with a newer improved version. I don't want that to happen again. Has anyone heard any rumors if Nikon will be coming out with a new version of this lens anytime soon?

Curtis

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May 14, 2017 13:30:00 #

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Lightweight camera that excels at both macro and telephoto

I agree on the Sony RX10 Mk3. As a matter of fact, I just ordered one last night. I have not seen a bad review on it yet. Most people say you are paying $1400 for the lens and getting the camera free. And it only weighs 3 lbs. Although you won't be able to put it in your pocket unless you have really huge pockets :-)

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May 14, 2017 13:22:01 #

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Filter Wrenches

I have the filter tools linked earlier and they work great. But I found the even better solution is to stop using filters like that. I finally switched to Lee filter system and it's so easy to turn the ring on and off the lens when you need it. I can't even imagine going back to the round filters.

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May 11, 2017 17:05:34 #

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Wildlife lens for D7200

I don't have this but am considering buying one. Someone recently recommended it to me. The Sony RX10 Mk III. It looks fantastic and goes from 24-600mm with excellent results. I haven't read a bad review on it yet. I haven't seen anything else out there that you can attach to a DSLR that can reach out to 600mm that weighs only 3lbs. It would be great to carry around when you don't want to lug 10+ lbs of camera gear around.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/sony/rx10-iii.htm

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May 8, 2017 22:13:16 #

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Popular Photography not so Popular

I'm with whitewolfowner on this. I did not subscribe to Popular Science because that is not what I was interested in. I'll be calling and asking for a refund as well. It's kind of irritating that they just assume we are ok with substituting some other completely unrelated magazine.

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Apr 23, 2017 01:41:37 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

Vince68 wrote:

Google "Buy Dig eBay" instead of just &q... (show quote)

I did search for "Buy Dig eBay" and the first one that came up with the link I provided. Apparently Google is returning different results for me. If I remove the quotes I do find their ebay site. I click on the See Price on Checkout link it takes me to a page that lists the lens at $1399 and asks if I want to buy one. I cannot seem to find the one listed for $1099.

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Apr 22, 2017 22:10:19 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

edfgrf1951 wrote:

G2 $1099 on sale at Buy Dig Ebay. It is USA model. The price might help you with your decision.They are authorized Tamron sellers.

Do you have a link? I searched google for it and went to that site but it only has it for $1399.

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product/TM150600VCNK/Tamron-SP-150-600mm-F5-63-Di-VC-USD-G2-Zoom-Lens-for-Nikon-Mounts

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Apr 22, 2017 22:00:20 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

jwhphotos wrote:

You don't mention which camera you are using. The camera body can make a huge difference in focus speed.

Myself, I use the Tamron 150-600 I on either a Canon (I know you are using Nikon but) 7D or 70D and the focus is more than fast enough for flying birds. The sharpness is also quite fine and any improvement brought about by any other lens, even a prime let alone the new Tamron or Nikon 200-500, would be small and not worth the purchase price.

Just some food for thought.

Oh sorry I meant to but must have forgotten. I have 2 bodies, Nikon D750 (full frame) and D7200 (crop frame).

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Apr 21, 2017 10:50:49 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

WetCoaster wrote:

You mustn't have checked out the RX10 III. It is a fixed lens camera. It happens to have a lens that will blow away just about any zoom lens on the market. It is f/2.4-4, 24-600mm. It is lightweight when compared to any long zoom.The people buying it, like me, aren't changing camera systems. Ken Rockwell says that after he tested the camera it is now his walkaround camera.

I bought it for a cruise that includes a tour of the Yukon and Alaska (Denali Park).

Oh I see, you are suggesting that in addition to my current gear, not to replace it. Hmmm I hadn't considered that. I'll have to take a look at it. Although I struggle to understand how they are reaching out to 600mm with such a small lightweight lens without using digital enhancement or something. But I'll definitely take a look at it.

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Apr 21, 2017 10:39:05 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

J-SPEIGHT wrote:

I traded my G1 for the Nikkor and am very happy with that decision. I use it on the D500.

What steered you to the Nikkor over the Tamron G2 or the Sigma Sport? As I mentioned in my original post, my primary concern with the Nikkor is the shorter focal length and slower focus. I understand it's VR is better but I rarely shoot handheld. I usually shoot wildlife on a gimbal so VR isn't a huge selling point for me with this particular lens decision.

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Apr 21, 2017 02:38:41 #

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Tamron 150-600 G1 vs Tamron 150-600 G2 vs Nikkor 200-500

WetCoaster wrote:

For just about the same price you can get a camera and a stunning lens. Check out the review on Ken Rockwell's site of the Sony RX10 III which has an outstanding Zeiss 24-600 lens and it doesn't weigh a ton.

Don

I have a significant investment in Nikon gear. I think right now it would be very difficult to try to switch to a whole new system.

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