I prefer the variable also and have run into the same problem from time to time and have found that the only realistic way to get rid of the vignetting is either in post or to remove the filter altogether. Having compared the variable to single NDs, I've found that a lens prone to vignetting will continue to do so with almost any filter applied to the lens.
I have both but use the Nikon on my Nikon D750, and use the Tamron on my Sony A7ii/A7r. Biggest difference is in focus speed and acquisition which seems to be considerably faster on the Nikon in both respects. The Tamron has superb optics much like the Nikon, it's just slow as as hell, something not attributable to the Sony A7ii bodies AF capabilities. I bought the Tamron rather than the Sony equivalent because it was available in a f/2.8 instead of f/4 and was about $1000 less like in this comparison. Try them both before you buy so you can make your own comparisons and decide whether the differences are worth your money. Hope this has helped you!
If it were me I'd use a fixed lens camera like the Sony RX1 or my Fuji X100s.
Our last vacation I used my X100s and never felt like I needed any other lens. Light, compact, dependable and high quality images! If your XE-1 is like either of these for you, then that would be the camera I'd encourage you to take.
Have a great vacation!
There was a ton of confusion from some folks about blinkies as well as some regarding folk with Sony cameras not having any. Many of the Sony cameras have a Zebra setting that is essentially the same thing but I believe originally intended for video. For those still looking for that feature it's in settings. Hope this helps ...
The other issue to consider is that Wyoming is almost always windy. Not just a little, but a lot windy, as in 30-40mph windy! Worse in the winter, fortunately.
Not sure how to avoid the overlap if you're referring to the overlap on lenses like the Nikon "Trinity" , i.e. 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and the 70-200mm in addition to a many others.
I'd have to agree with you on the Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 (great close-up and walk around lens), and the 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 (great general purpose lens, but especially for travel)! I'd also recommend the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 (great street photography lens), and 70-200mm f4 (fantastic portrait lens). Just my opinion ...
My favorites for my 150-600 on my camera bodies is the Think Tank 50 Holster. Absolute perfection! When the lens isn't on camera, I use the Thule Covert DSLR Messenger Bag which has two excellent lens compartments. I carry my 150-600mm on one side and my Nikon 14-24mm UWA on the other side. Perfection!
I think you're looking for the Nikon P900 with the monster reach.
Congrats on your new toy!
Like the others in this thread, I really, really enjoy my DF as well! Hope you're prepared to become more of an "night owl" once you learn the terrific low-light capabilities of this camera! It's a beast!
McCraven, I'd also suggest you bring along a small softbox, I like the Westcott Pocketbox Round - 8.5" or more traditional flash mounted diffusers both of which you can use on your flash (flashes?) to soften your images. They can be a life saver in reasonably modest room sizes where on-camera flash can make or break a shoot. I've really grown to love them since I started using soft boxes.
If I had to make that decision I'd first ask myself: Was the in camera distortion control features turned on before taking the shot?, Will I be taking any architectural photos where this kind of distortion would be noticed and disliked?, Is this kind of distortion consistent through out the focal range of the lens?, Last but not least, is the lens satisfactory for your other needs? Seeing what I see here, and having looked at some of the test results, I'd probably spend a tad more and get the Nikon equivalent, the Nikkor AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR because it seems to have better overall sharpness and consistency through the focal range. No-one can make up your mind for you though. Maybe you can compare another lense like the Tamron you tested and determine if there are differences from one lens to the other. In addition, I'd probably also rent a copy of the Nikon lens to compare with the Tamron using the same camera. Good luck with your decision!
It's an incredible camera! The area I've enjoyed the most about the D750 is it's ability to take photos that don't always require post processing to be as desired! Basically, you do your job and it does its' SOOC! I have several cameras that I truly love and enjoy but other than my DF, this is the only camera I've come across that can produce images this consistently without having to be "made" in PP.
Sugars, Don't forget about rentals until a purchase is more feasible! You can frequently rent a decent lens these days for just a tad more than a case of good beer! Better still, if you don't have something nearby, there are some very good rentals online.
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I'm a little dismayed at the noise I am seeing in my pictures, I think I will try your ISO setting. What shutter speed were you using indoors?
I have the D750 as well and found the AUTO feature a tad confusing as well until I spent some time with it. It would appear that while in this mode, the image can still be over or underexposed and that the ISO shown may be the one you input and NOT the calculated ISO necessary for the best exposure using the aperture and shutter speed desired. Keep an I on the Compensation gauge at the bottom of the EVF and/or the "ISO Auto" indication on the right of it. If the ISO Auto is blinking you may be out of the specified ISO range you input in the Menu. If the Compensation range is flashing and showing the need for Compensation, then the criteria you input may need to be tweaked to give you the needed image exposure. You may have to use Compensation to bring the image in to the best exposure OR change your Menu settings.
Mine are pretty comfortable with Menu Settings; ISO Sensitivity settings: ISO Sensitivity 100; Auto ISO Sensitivity Control "ON";MAX. Sensitivity 6400; Minimum Shutter Speed 1/30.