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Sigma 50-500 or Tamron 200-500

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Old 21-07-07, 19:02
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See niriofo's post number #4 above.
Just testing you there to make sure you weren't sleeping as I clearly was !!!!!!!
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Old 27-07-07, 08:00
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I'm just testing a Tamron 200-500mm for a magazine, it is a very good lens that knocks the spots off the Sigma, I'd probably cut about 2 inches off the hood if it were mine as this causes some vignetting when the lens is used on a full frame (1Ds MkII) body, but with smaller sensors there is no such problem and the results are sharp, vibrant and have good contrast and colour accuracy.
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Old 04-08-07, 11:25
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As I started all this I thought I would add a bit more. In the end I bought a Tamron 200-500 and have used it quite a bit over the winter and brought it up to Lofoten in Norway for the summer (http://www.mejhogan.com/gallery2/mai...g2_itemId=301). It is a very good lens, especially if you keep it closed down. However, as it is quite a heavy beast I get the best results using a tripod. I have gotten good results on bright day using a monopod but hand held - not great. So I am thinking of selling it (see for sate items) and changing to this configuration - Sigma 500 f4.5 prime and probably a Nikon 70-300 VR f4.5. This will give me a good long lens for the tripod and a carryable lens with reasonable reach.

Madness or inspiration ;-) ?

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