07-29-2011, 06:09 AM
[quote name='Chhobiwala' timestamp='1311876220' post='10293']
Thanks for your reply Frank.
I understand your point regarding upgraded 80-400, but still the focal length will be 100mm (150 for my camera) short. And I think the price will be near $2000, just double of Tamron 200-500. Now as I am going to buy a zoom lens after all and I already have the 70-300VR from Nikkor, will it be judicious to spend almost double of Tamron for only 100mm extra reach? What would you say?
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Yes, if you decide to keep your 70-300vr then it probably does not make sense to purchase an 80-400. I noticed that some professional photographers use the Tamron 200-500 so I think it is a good lens with nice ballence among the IQ, price, and weight (the corresponding Sigmas are much heavier). But I feel that the Tamron lens is a little bit old and probably it will be upgraded to a VC version not too long (who knows). And of course for bird shooting this is not a best lens due to its slow aperture. Perhaps it is good for shooting animals that move not very fast and in good light condition.
Thanks for your reply Frank.
I understand your point regarding upgraded 80-400, but still the focal length will be 100mm (150 for my camera) short. And I think the price will be near $2000, just double of Tamron 200-500. Now as I am going to buy a zoom lens after all and I already have the 70-300VR from Nikkor, will it be judicious to spend almost double of Tamron for only 100mm extra reach? What would you say?
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Yes, if you decide to keep your 70-300vr then it probably does not make sense to purchase an 80-400. I noticed that some professional photographers use the Tamron 200-500 so I think it is a good lens with nice ballence among the IQ, price, and weight (the corresponding Sigmas are much heavier). But I feel that the Tamron lens is a little bit old and probably it will be upgraded to a VC version not too long (who knows). And of course for bird shooting this is not a best lens due to its slow aperture. Perhaps it is good for shooting animals that move not very fast and in good light condition.