marcsantacurz
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Good to know the d7200 does not black out the border of the rectangle. The d850 blacks out going from FF to DX mode.
I used to think that I would prefer it completely blacked out, and I was quite annoyed initially when I found out it wasn't. However after using just the superimposed reduced border for a long time I seem to have consciously and subconsciously adapted to it - in fact I prefer it this way.Good to know the d7200 does not black out the border of the rectangle. The d850 blacks out going from FF to DX mode.
The Nikon 200-500 is a fine lens, as is the Tammy G2. They are on about a par. The thing is with this level of lens that unit to unit variability is a prospect (same goes for the Sigmas too) that could tip the IQ one way or the other. You can fine tune the Tammy throughout it's range and to your individual camera body.Seen a couple of negative vids about the Tammy, one where the focus (it was front focussing) was so far out that it couldn’t be tweaked to acceptable parameters in settings, etc (bad sample of lens?)
The other where a large, bald, tattooed guy was comparing it to the Nikon 200-500 and saying the Tammy had an annoying tendency to “jump” when using VR.
Keeping an open mind but veering towards the Nikon 200-500!
Ah, another question emerges! Does the D7200 have Image Stabilisation/Vibration Reduction and, if not, does the Tammy and/or Sigma have it?
Had a look at the suggestions and the Sigms 100-400 looks a contender in both price and size. Looks a bit more of a carry around lens than the Tammy (but with the obvious limitations) I presume I’ll get good results using the in-camera crop mode with this? What equivalent zoom will I get using the crop mode?
Not that ime suggesting it but i got some good results with the sigma 100-400 and 1.4tc
That’s a great shot, Mike!
I’m drifting towards a more manageable length of lens ie. the Sigma or Tamron 100-400, possibly with a tc, or even busting the one-grand ceiling with the Nikon 80-400.
We’ve just booked a Wildlife Cruise to the Danube Delta next April so a longer lens is going to be a must. Lots and lots of time to change my mind over and over and...
Give serious thought before buying the Nikon, lots say its not worth the extra money.
Thanks Mike. Do you know if you can get a Nikon tc for the Tamron 100-400?
Thanks Mike. Do you know if you can get a Nikon tc for the Tamron 100-400?
This can't be done. Nikon has engineered their teleconverters to only work with their own lenses. I think I've read somewhere that you can shave off some part of the teleconverter to get it to mount with third party lenses, but then you may still have issues with the electronics not working together.
What the ! Why on earth would you want to put a TC on an f6.3 lens ? It's no substitute for a natively longer lens. AF if it works at all (Centre point only) is likely to be glacial. It's a bit like the blonde leading the blind ! Far better to jump into one camp or the other with both feet ...
Chosun :gh:
Lol - only if you draw two !Kindly climb out of my throat and draw a breath! You are an expert, I am not. Read the previous post, I meant a Tamron tc with a Nikon fit (I just didn’t express it very well).
I thought that a 100-400 comparatively small lens with a 1.4tc could be a more palatable (and economic) alternative to a much bigger lens like the Nikon 200-500. If the science doesn’t work like that then I’ve got more knowledgeable people, like you, to disabuse me of the notion.