Tamron 150-600 g1 vs Nikon 200-500
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captain birdseye
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Just get the Nikon and see the difference!
You talked me in to the Tamron years ago, now you're going to want me to get the Nikon??
RocketCowboy
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I’ve owned both, but still own the 200-500. For me, it was be focus speed. The Tamron spent most of its time on a tripod, where the Nikon has been hand held, so I can’t say much about the image stabilization, but definitely focus speed.
Now, I did buy a TC14 to go along with the 200-500 in case I missed the extra range, but I don’t find myself using the TC with this lens, rather on my 300/f4 instead.
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Now, I did buy a TC14 to go along with the 200-500 in case I missed the extra range, but I don’t find myself using the TC with this lens, rather on my 300/f4 instead.
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what was your F stop with the TC on @RocketCowboy ?
You talked me in to the Tamron years ago, now you're going to want me to get the Nikon??
im just asking for opinions to see if there is enough difference to get me thinking about it.
RocketCowboy
Senior Member
Is this the same Tamron lens causing problems for some members? @wev is this the lens where you've had more than one mechanical issue and have had to send it back? Although people say Tamron has great customer service, the multiple Tamron problems that have been mentioned here would make me lean towards the Nikon. Just something to keep in mind, grandpaw.
i have asked this question over and over again (for my next lens) for me and the Sigma i have to shoot at F9, luckily for me i have bright sunlight most days, but shooting with the 70-300, its nice to get opened up to 5.6, so i am keeping an eye on this thread.
So far i am leaning towards the nikon and convertor.
So far i am leaning towards the nikon and convertor.
I got the 200-500 for 2 reasons: 1- It's a Nikon and I figured it would keep it's value more then the Tamron if I ever want to sell it.
2- It's constant 5.6 so I gain just a tad of shutter speed compared with the 6.3 Tamron.
And I keep using it at 5.6 and I can assure you that it's quite sharp at this opening.
Here's an almost 100% crop from the D810 taken almost at sunset.
2- It's constant 5.6 so I gain just a tad of shutter speed compared with the 6.3 Tamron.
And I keep using it at 5.6 and I can assure you that it's quite sharp at this opening.
Here's an almost 100% crop from the D810 taken almost at sunset.
captain birdseye
Senior Member
Interesting. I know 6 people with the Tamron and 5 of them had to return the lens due to AF freezing ( which is still a problem despite being looked at by Tamron).
One guy had to return his twice for 2 different issues.
In the UK at least, this lens has been regarded by many as a turkey with many users considering focus freeze issues a "feature" of this lens.
Bikerbrent
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With all the issues being reported on the Tamron lens (and I have owned two lenses that I consider turkeys, both Tamrons a 28-70mm and the 200-400mm). Everybody is overlooking a third alternative, which is the very good and very reliable Sigma 150-600mm C
Update on my Tamron 150-600mm vs Nikon 200-500mm. I will probably get a lot of comments about what I think I have decided on but here it goes. I have had my Tamron for a couple of years and it has served my well. I recently got the bug about maybe selling it and my D7000 and putting it towards the Nikon 200-500mm. The Nikon is a fairly sharp lens but so is the Tamron I have now. The Tamron has more reach on either end and is much easier to shoot handheld like I normally shoot. I found little difference in autofocus between the two. So for me the Tamron has more reach on either end, is a lot easier to handhold. The difference between F5.6 and F6.3 is only about a 1/3 stop difference. The friend of mine that went shooting with me today brought his Nikon with him so I could try it. He told me that if I hadn't ask him to bring it he would have left it at home due to the weight. I would like to say that the weight bothered him and me both and both of us are some pretty good sized men so all things considered I am going to keep my Tamron which will give me a bigger range, is easier to shoot with and will save me a bunch of money. Bottom line is," if it ain't broke don't fix it" it is just too easy to get caught up in the "I want new equipment urge".
Let the comments begin!
Let the comments begin!
I'm very happy with both my Tamron 17-50 and 100-400. They are both great, sharp lenses. I can't speak to all of the Tamrons out there, but the notion that Tamron only makes second class lenses is silly.
I have a love/hate affair with my G1 Tammy 150-600. I've had the typical AF freeze, and had to send it in for repairs when it got really bad at one point. On the other hand, 99.5 % of the time I get quick, accurate autofocus and very good IQ. If I had a big old bag of money, I'd probably grab the G2 version or possibly the Nikon 200-500, but for now it's better the devil I know than the one I don't.
I have a love/hate affair with my G1 Tammy 150-600. I've had the typical AF freeze, and had to send it in for repairs when it got really bad at one point. On the other hand, 99.5 % of the time I get quick, accurate autofocus and very good IQ. If I had a big old bag of money, I'd probably grab the G2 version or possibly the Nikon 200-500, but for now it's better the devil I know than the one I don't.
I'm very happy with both my Tamron 17-50 and 100-400. They are both great, sharp lenses. I can't speak to all of the Tamrons out there, but the notion that Tamron only makes second class lenses is silly.
I have a love/hate affair with my G1 Tammy 150-600. I've had the typical AF freeze, and had to send it in for repairs when it got really bad at one point. On the other hand, 99.5 % of the time I get quick, accurate autofocus and very good IQ. If I had a big old bag of money, I'd probably grab the G2 version or possibly the Nikon 200-500, but for now it's better the devil I know than the one I don't.
If weight is any concern to you be sure and try the Nikon 200-500mm BEFORE purchasing one. I am a very big man and certainly no wimp but it weighs more than I want to deal with