samples look good.
What caused you to change your mind from the 2.8 if you don't mind me asking your thought process determining between the two?
Also, do you think the f4 would suffice for indoor youth basketball?
Shooting on a D600.
Rick, was there a big savings between the Tamron & Nikon?? I assume Tamron less expensive even f/2.8??
I think my next purchase is going to be a macro lens of some sorts...
Pat in NH
PS: the shots look good!
would you feel comfortable walking into a highschool gym and shooting a basketball game with it?
The nikon is sharper at 200mm, the Tamron is noted to be a bit soft at 200mm.
One thing that stood out in reviews is that the Tamron's real focal length is 70-186mm, I want my 70-200 to go to 200mm .
I've seen mention of the softness myself in some of the reviews. In others, they claim it is sharp at 200mm. I hate conflicting reviews!
I'd be more concerned about a few mm on the wide end, as a few mm on tele doesn't add up to much. Much rather have that than the focus breathing of the VRII, which could potentially drop it to much less than 186mm, depending on the situation.
The f4 is a fantastic little (and very light) lens. I can't see how anyone could go wrong with it unless they shoot indoors all the time and need the extra stop.
So, are you 100% happy with it, or are you still in a testing phase?
Thom hogan posted D600 lens recommendations on his blog yesterday and included was this interesting bit of info:Now I just need to wait for the next great 20mm or below prime and I will be complete.
He cropped it at 100% not cropped out 100% of the image. View one of your images at 100% then cut a section out.
When you are in your editing tool-Photoshop, Lightroom, PS Elements etc.-increase the magnification to 100% and crop a section.How do I view one at 100%?? thought that what the original was ??
I have no idea where to post this so I seen it on here so here it goes..
what does 100% crop mean???
If you have 100 apples and you take a 100% of them out your left with nothing
so if you have a picture and you crop it 100% you have nothing
I'm just new but I know math