htimm1948
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I want to buy an extra zoom lens for my Canon 7D mark II, and 5 D mark IV which I mostly use for bird photography. Which lens is the best.
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Tamron 150-600 g2 or Sigma 150-600 C for Canon
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Valeriu 64
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Go with Tamron 150-600mm G2 , do not hesitate.
If you do not like, you doing it to me gift. ;-)
I wait, to see some BIF, made by you with Tamron G2. ;-)
Best regards, Valeriu
If you do not like, you doing it to me gift. ;-)
I wait, to see some BIF, made by you with Tamron G2. ;-)
Best regards, Valeriu
Valeriu 64
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Look here :
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I do believe that the Tamron 150-600 G2 is better then the Sigma C. When it comes to the sigma S, I am not completely sure, but the G2 is probably the best bang for the buck out of the three, judging from online reviews.
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I tend to differ, I think the sample images I see look really good (for a 150-600 at least). Not saying the Sigma C is not capable, it is more then capable of taking great images, and in the used market one of the best deals for wildlife shooters. From what I've seen, I prefer the Tamron.
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Tamron G2 is better lens then G1, no doubts about that.
BUT, at the moment it is utterly impossible to say which one, Tamron G2 or Sigma Contemporary is better, as there is still no professionally conducted side-by-side reviews of those two lenses.
I am sure that IQ is very close, and difference is very, very small between them, if any. And sample variations will probably have greater impact to IQ difference then advantage in actual IQ of any of them.
So it is up to your personal preferences to choose which lens better suits you regarding balance, VR, FT adjustment and handling in the field. To do that you need to shoot with both of them and make a final decision. Everything else you will hear here will be just more or less subjective votes from both Tamron and Sigma camps.
BUT, at the moment it is utterly impossible to say which one, Tamron G2 or Sigma Contemporary is better, as there is still no professionally conducted side-by-side reviews of those two lenses.
I am sure that IQ is very close, and difference is very, very small between them, if any. And sample variations will probably have greater impact to IQ difference then advantage in actual IQ of any of them.
So it is up to your personal preferences to choose which lens better suits you regarding balance, VR, FT adjustment and handling in the field. To do that you need to shoot with both of them and make a final decision. Everything else you will hear here will be just more or less subjective votes from both Tamron and Sigma camps.
Valeriu 64
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Tamron G2 is weather sealed , and Sigma not.
This is very important.
Regards, Valeriu
This is very important.
Regards, Valeriu
Have you considered the excellent Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II? It's pricier, but also crazy sharp, fast and accurate to focus...an outstanding birding lens for the Canon shooter. You could probably crop to match a 600mm angle of view without giving up much (if any) IQ to the consumer long telephotos. It might be worth renting this and the G2, work 'em out for the weekend and order the winner.
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Important? Maybe, maybe not, it depends of a shooter, it is individual matter.
To me it is important, that's why I own Sigma 150-600 Sport, fully weather sealed.
But, some people avoid to "soak" their lens, be it weather sealed or not, shooting only when weather is decent, so it all depends. Beside, I do not know to what extent is G2 weather sealed. Any link with Tamron G2 gasket scheme available?
Here is Sigma Sport scheme.
To me it is important, that's why I own Sigma 150-600 Sport, fully weather sealed.
But, some people avoid to "soak" their lens, be it weather sealed or not, shooting only when weather is decent, so it all depends. Beside, I do not know to what extent is G2 weather sealed. Any link with Tamron G2 gasket scheme available?
Here is Sigma Sport scheme.
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You mean to say that deterioration of IQ with TC coupled to excelent Canon 100-400 IS II was so much pronounced? Was that original Canon TC 1.4?
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Kris, I enjoy your work and appreciate your posts!
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC-X1.4N, @840mm (1260mm FX equivalent), f/11.
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC-X1.4N, @840mm (1260mm FX equivalent), f/11.
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Nicely done! One thing that has surprised me is how well it holds up with a 1.4x TC. I honestly was expecting mush, which has been my experience with most teleconverters I have used.Kris, I enjoy your work and appreciate your posts!
I have just got my Tamron Gen 2 after 2 years of very happy Gen 1 use. As I am recovering from major surgery, Sar (4MPX on this forum) is kindly testing it for me. Here is a D500 shot from yesterday afternoon with the Tamron GEN 2 + Tamron TC1.4N opened up 2/3 stop. Not too shabby for 25X hand held... cheers Andrew
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC-X1.4N, @840mm (1260mm FX equivalent), f/11.
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My sober voyage into bird photography
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Thank you, Kris. Sar is an excellent shooter.
As for the Gen 2 + TC 1.4, I figured that Tamron wouldn't invest in a new line of TC's that only fit the Gen 2 without doing their homework...
Cheers, Andrew
Another shot from yesterday afternoon by Sar...
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC- X1.4N
As for the Gen 2 + TC 1.4, I figured that Tamron wouldn't invest in a new line of TC's that only fit the Gen 2 without doing their homework...
Cheers, Andrew
Another shot from yesterday afternoon by Sar...
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC- X1.4N
Kris in CT
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What I am very curious about is what Tamron is doing next. Why make new teleconverters that only work with one lens? I got the new 1.4x TC and it will not phsically mount on my Nikon 500 F4 or 300 F2.8, which I found pretty odd. I'm sure they will update the 70-200 VC next to the new SP line, but I wonder if they will be getting into bigger lenses?Thank you, Kris. Sar is an excellent shooter.
As for the Gen 2 + TC 1.4, I figured that Tamron wouldn't invest in a new line of TC's that only fit the Gen 2 without doing their homework...
Cheers, Andrew
Another shot from yesterday afternoon by Sar...
D500, Tamron Gen 2 + TC- X1.4N
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My sober voyage into bird photography
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Hi Kris
You pose a very interesting question... I suspect that Tamron will move towards higher value lenses as a necessity. After all, look at the flood of "low cost" new brands. Ideally, Tamron will release a premium "hero" lens or two in the near future. Sigma have announced their 500/4. How will Tamron respond? Fascinating times and aren't we spoilt for choice... Cheers, Andrew
You pose a very interesting question... I suspect that Tamron will move towards higher value lenses as a necessity. After all, look at the flood of "low cost" new brands. Ideally, Tamron will release a premium "hero" lens or two in the near future. Sigma have announced their 500/4. How will Tamron respond? Fascinating times and aren't we spoilt for choice... Cheers, Andrew
htimm1948
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Yes it is the Canon 1.4 tc III.
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