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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    Sorry, that first link did not come up. Try this one: http://www.motleypixel.com/reviews/slidenav.php?folder=Sigma%20Zooms/Sigma%20150-500mm%20f5.6-6.3%20DG%20OS%20HSM/&file=slides/sigma150-500mmf5.6-6.3dgoshsmapo_14.jpg
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    Perhaps anyone thinking about the Tamron should also consider the Sigma 150-500mm. As you can see at this link, ( http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=358&cpage=1&perpage=12&cat=37#poststart ) it gets mixed reviews and a number of people believe the later versions are...
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    The EXIF on the first shot shows no flash was used, shutter speed 1/1250 sec., and you do not get flash sync at that speed with the Canon 1DMk2N. Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec F-Number: f/5.6 Exposure Program: Manual ISO Speed Rating: 400 Lens Aperture: f/5.7 Exposure Bias: 0 EV Subject...
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    I don't follow the Nikon lens lineup, but am surprised that they don't have an equivalent to the Canon 400 f5.6. The Nikon 80-400 zoom would probably be better than the Tamron 200-500 for BIF's. ???
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    Well, if you can show that he uses a remote setup, then please do. As far as I know he just shoots handheld using a Bush Hawk shoulder support.
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    Sure there is, it is average. I consider my 100-400 to be average for BIF shots. I consider the Tamron 500 to be less than average. Does that sound better than terrible? Average BIF shots with an average lens for BIF's: http://hotimg23.fotki.com/p/a/70_67/245_35/04346-.jpg...
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    So why is it being recommended to the OP for BIF shots? For a start, any 500mm lens is not great for fast-flying, smaller birds. The best choice for these type of birds is the Canon 400 f5.6. That is just not my opinion. It is sharper, has faster AF, and is much easier to maneuver than the...
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    Well the swallow shots are not too impressive, and a Kingfisher hovering is hardly the same as a Kingfisher in full flight.
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    more please Now show me some shots you have taken of small birds in full flight, in poor light, and with busy backgrounds.
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    compared to what? Compared to lenses such as Canon 300 f4 or f2.8, Canon 400 f5.6, Canon 500 f4, etc., the Tamron 200-500 is terrible for BIF. Some of the examples posted from the Tamron are quite soft. Even my Canon 100-400 was better at BIF than the Tamron. By not having a focus-limiter...
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    Tamron 200-500mm for Bif shots

    The Tamron 200-500 is terrible for BIF. A telephoto lens that does not have a focus-limiter is just plain stupid and seriously slows down AF. You get what you pay for. It will produce good results at 500mm in good light with non-moving subjects. A 300 f4 with a 1.4x TC simply does not equal...
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