Yeah did think of going that route but can only find it in canon mount for primeBuy from Amazon, free returns if you are not happy due to "quality not being as expected"
I think Wex are pretty good if you really hated it - I once bought a Bridge camera from them, opened it up, tried it, thought it was crap! When I phoned them and told them, they took it back no problem and refunded my money. If you look on their used section, they sell a lot of @OB' items which is open box, basically unwanted returns. You could always phone them first just to make sure but I think they would be ok.Yeah did think of going that route but can only find it in canon mount for prime
only place close by that may have both the sigma and tamron is srs?
yep looking at that also although would have to buy grey import with my available fundsYou could also have a look at this. It does equate pretty much with my findings although I've not had the the Sigma.
yep looking at that also although would have to buy grey import with my available funds
I agree the early models of the Tamron did have AF issues but that was sorted in subsequent models with updated firmware. Mine is fine, in fact I went out briefly yesterday in fading light and in a shady area and it locked on immediately so I'm not sure that there is any problem now.Although I have not purchased yet I have tried both on a 70d and my impression ws the Sigma was a lot quicker with focus, the Tamron hunted a lot just mine and at least one other person had the same opinion
I agree the early models of the Tamron did have AF issues but that was sorted in subsequent models with updated firmware. Mine is fine, in fact I went out briefly yesterday in fading light and in a shady area and it locked on immediately so I'm not sure that there is any problem now.
The reviews have always stated that the lenses are very similar, Tammy slightly better in centre and Siggy slightly better edges but stopping down to f8 sorts that and they are then pretty much the same.
I genuinely don't think the masses would see any difference between the 2 to be honest, it's whichever one you think is for you imo.
You should go for one, at the price they are now you're getting a lot of lens for a relatively small outlay. I'm quite happy with my Tammy now, my philosophy has changed as I said earlier in the thread - I've stopped thinking 'would this one be better than that one' and am just getting along with my choice and trying to extract the most I can from it. Problem is there are some very good photographers here and when they have different lenses, we all think there's must be better, but it's the person not always the kit.Did not know about early models but agree entirely there is nothin g much between them and which ever one you get you would be happy with, bang for bucks is good bit of kit, I keep hovering over the buy button and know I will press the button at some point
You should go for one, at the price they are now you're getting a lot of lens for a relatively small outlay. I'm quite happy with my Tammy now, my philosophy has changed as I said earlier in the thread - I've stopped thinking 'would this one be better than that one' and am just getting along with my choice and trying to extract the most I can from it. Problem is there are some very good photographers here and when they have different lenses, we all think there's must be better, but it's the person not always the kit.
Me too.Still torn between this and the nikon 200-500m f5.6?
Definately not. Need to get a chance to try them both, make a decision and stop reading!lol not an easy choice have to say.
Me tooYour not wrong mate..must admit leaning towards the nikon at the mo..
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N4bAanhe34
Nope lol...Off to SRS Saturday with my camera to try both the sigma and nikon 200-500mm out.Anyone fancy taking a punt on this? Now under £600
http://m.valuebasket.com/en_GB/Sigm...Mount)-(745-306)/mainproduct/view/18132-AA-NA
Nope lol...Off to SRS Saturday with my camera to try both the sigma and nikon 200-500mm out.
Yes I'm impressed by the AF speed (and I note Sigma are releasing a firmware update this month which will make it even faster!), its easily as fast as my 70-200 EX, relatively speaking.Nice shots Jim..It has great AF speed perfect for capturing the hounds!
Surprisingly the Lowepro Mini Trekker will house it with body attached & hood reversed and still leaves some pockets for either small lenses plus batteries, filters etc. I have also used a Think Tank holster V2 I think it was which takes the camera body & lens comfortably if you didn't want a rucksack style bag. I had a Black Rapid strap on mine as well which tucked inside the top opening cover.Apologies if it's been covered already, but does anyone have any bag recommendations for this beast?? I know the Lowpro AW500 probably does the job, but that's rather expensive. Going to try and order one this evening along with the dock...
Good for you, there'll be plenty of room in that for your camera / lens and a good amount of other stuff too.Thanks guys, I've gone for the Lowepro AW400 in the end, which came up on Amazon as an alternative to the above at half price rrp so I snapped it up. Seems like a good bag, especially for the money.
Better in what way?How much better the sport version over this.