Rahul Bhalerao
Well-known member
Let me know which one is better.
Nikon 200-500 VR,
Tamron 150-600,
Sigma 150-600.
my body is D7100.
regards,
Nikon 200-500 VR,
Tamron 150-600,
Sigma 150-600.
my body is D7100.
regards,
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200-500vr
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Better for what?
To get a useful answer you need to specify your preferences.
What do you going to use the lens for?
Do you need VR?
Do you need 600 mm.
Does the weight have any impact for you?
...
Without your preferences your question is like asking if green, red or yellow apples is the best.
To get a useful answer you need to specify your preferences.
What do you going to use the lens for?
Do you need VR?
Do you need 600 mm.
Does the weight have any impact for you?
...
Without your preferences your question is like asking if green, red or yellow apples is the best.
PHXAZCRAIG
Forum Pro
Perhaps best bokeh and VR. Very sharp.
Best price, almost as sharp as the others. Frequent reports of lockups requiring one to dismount and remount the lens to unlock.
Two versions, one cheaper than the 200-500, and not quite as sharp. The other heavier and more expensive than the 200-500, and seems a bit sharper with worse bokeh.
The Tamron and Sigma's have the real world advantage of an extra 100mm or so, which will put a few more pixels on the subject.
All of these lenses are pretty good compared to the previous generation of long zooms. And you can pretty much rank them by price and make a good case for the ranking.
Rahul Bhalerao
Well-known member
Osvaldo Cristo
Senior Member
Very good summary.
Regards,
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I had the Sigma 150-600 ( the heavier and more expensive ) ... but just for 2 days ... it is a tank and it is too heavy for my photography style. I wanted a lens that I could carry and shoot handheld with it for at least half a day. This was not the best choice. Again, it is too heavy so I returned it.
I also had the 80-400 and I loved this lens focal range ... but ... neither of my copies were tack sharp.
I've never considered the Tamron, so that was out of the question.
Finally, for my surprise, Nikon came up with 200-500 and I do not regret. It is still heavier than the 80-400 but much less lighter than the Sigma 150-600. The VR is awesome, the bokeh is much better than the 80-400 and I can handhold it for a long time. It is sharp but according to Brad Hill, the Sigma 150-600 is a bit sharper. For me is working perfect since I do not have a fat wallet to go with the big brothers, like the 400 f/2.8 or 500 f/4.
So, here is a shot taken with the new Nikon 200-500 :
f/6.3 1/200 ISO 800 @ 500mm + Nikon D750
... next month, I will mount this lens on my new D500, so the focal length at the long end will be 750 mm instead 500mm.
This lens is not for low light though. I pair this lens with my 70-200 f/4 so it is a great combo.
Mach Schnell
Senior Member
There are lots of threads on this topic. Have you searched them?
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