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Which long lens for a D700?
#1
Posted 26 June 2019 - 02:02 PM
Say I wanted to do some wildlife photography with my D700. At the moment I use a Sigma 170-500 on my Pentax K-1; I would want something better. I also don't want to spend "too much" (to be defined) on a lens, so this rules out, say, the 500 f/5.6 or 400 f/2.8 or anything in the price range of a small car. What are the options? Sigma or Tamron 150-600? Anything worth looking into, anything that can safely be ignored? I'm not familiar with the Nikon lens line-up at all.
#2
Posted 26 June 2019 - 02:26 PM
The Sigma Sport or the Tamron G2 are the top of the heap if you need 600 mm, if 500 is enough, the Nikon 200-500 is about equal to the other 2 and balances better for handheld shooting if you don't use the MB-D10. Stay away from the Tamron G1 if you can as both Sigmas and Tamrons often need multi-point AF calibration to work as well as possible over the whole zoom range and the G1 doesn't support tap-in.
The Sigma C has a slower AF and isn't as well built and weather-sealed as the S, but it is significantly cheaper.
#3
Posted 27 June 2019 - 03:41 PM
You should be fine with this one
#4
Posted 24 July 2019 - 08:41 PM
I was shocked at how sharp my Sigma 150-500 is on both my D700 and my 2 DX formats. Shocked what a $1k lens could do.
#5
Posted 26 July 2019 - 02:16 PM
#6
Posted 29 July 2019 - 01:43 PM
i would go sigma not sport 150-600mm or sigma sport 60-600mm or nikon 200-500mm or tamron gen 2 150-600mm do not get gen 1 tamron 150-600mm do to fact only works in MF aka manual mode. also no updates or upgrades for it.
#7
Posted 31 July 2019 - 03:56 AM
#8
Posted 02 August 2019 - 01:11 AM
#9
Posted 04 August 2019 - 05:41 AM
I use a Nikon 200 - 500 f5.6 with mine. It is very quick to focus. However it is heavy.
#10
Posted 06 August 2019 - 04:33 AM
#11
Posted 06 August 2019 - 06:11 AM
Might be OK if you are shooting in bright sunlight...I have Nikon's 200-400 f4 and have used it with my 1.4TC on very bright days. When it comes to long reach there really isn't a cheap way to go...you pretty much get what you pay for (IMO)...
I decided to edit this...I am not suggesting you can't get good shots with the 300 and 1.4TC. But I am suggesting that you will get better results and more opportunities for results if you go for better gear.
#12
Posted 06 August 2019 - 06:16 AM
When it comes to long reach there really isn't a cheap way to go...you pretty much get what you pay for (IMO)...
This.
#13
Posted 06 August 2019 - 06:55 AM
The old versions of the 300/4 don't play nice with a TC. They tend to get much worse CA unless stopped down a bit.
If you think you can handle the mass, a Sigma 150-600 Sports has fast AF with distance limiters and is very sharp and contrasty. It isn't a cheap lens, but they can often be found lightly used without breaking the bank.
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#14
Posted 06 August 2019 - 12:02 PM
When it comes to long reach there really isn't a cheap way to go...you pretty much get what you pay for (IMO)...
Yeah, I know. I'm still trying to get an idea of all the realistic options and their pros and cons.