70-200

BGeise · May 20, 2014

I was thinking about buying a new tamron 150-600, but after some thinking i might get more use out of a 70-200. I am really thinking i should bite the bullet and buy a Sony G but what do you guys think of the third party lenses and do they compare for IQ?

robbins.photo · May 20, 2014

BGeise said:
I was thinking about buying a new tamron 150-600, but after some thinking i might get more use out of a 70-200. I am really thinking i should bite the bullet and buy a Sony G but what do you guys think of the third party lenses and do they compare for IQ?

I really like my Sigma 70-200 mm F/2.8 - For me at least the IQ has always been more than acceptable even using a teleconverter.

dxqcanada · May 20, 2014

I like my Sigma 100-300mm f/4 (which is up for sale) and the 50-150mm f/2.8 ... both have similar IQ to my 70-400mm G.

Stevepwns · May 20, 2014

If you have the money, the newest version of the Tamron 70-200 F2.8 is rated with the best focus and image quality, of the 3rd party lenses. I believe its rated better than the current sony lens as well. I have the old Tamron and I like it a lot. Im waiting on the 150-600 tamron....patiently.

ruifo · May 20, 2014

The Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 VC is the one I have, and it is just amazing!!

Here some reviews about it, with shots:
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...mron-70-200mm-f-2-8-sp-di-vc-usd-opinion.html

BGeise · May 21, 2014

Thanks for the input guys. Just wondering if this is a get what you pay for type instance and i should get the Sony for best quality

Braineack · May 21, 2014

The 70-200 is my most used lens; the is also 70-200 not a birding lens.

Stevepwns · May 21, 2014

BGeise said:
Thanks for the input guys. Just wondering if this is a get what you pay for type instance and i should get the Sony for best quality

I dont believe this to be the case. I have done extensive research on the 70- 200 lenses ( 3rd party compared to sony) the cost of a sony is not made up in quality in my opinion. If I were to replace the 70-200 I have, I would, without question go with the new tamron 70-200 VC.

ruifo · May 21, 2014

The Tamron is considered the best for image quality in the segment right now, from many sources.

Fox_Racing_Guy · May 21, 2014

Shot with Tamron 70-200 in my backyard. This little guy lives in my backyard and regularly flies directly over my head.

PWhite214 · May 21, 2014

I have and love my Minolta 80-200 f2.8 G. It is an old used lens, but it is beautiful. You can see some photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwhite214/sets/72157644249320592/ 80-200G + Kenco 2x teleconverter.

Whatever you choose, show us some photos.

Phil

ThinBlueLine · May 21, 2014

The Sigma OS HSM is excellent. I'd be hard pressed to find the tamron any better.

BGeise · May 22, 2014

Ok what is the difference between the tamron A001 and A009

ruifo · May 22, 2014

BGeise said:
Ok what is the difference between the tamron A001 and A009

The A001 is older, and is not image stabilized (no VC). It's also noisier and slower (no USD motor).

The A009 is the newer version, with VC. It's better. It adds VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation and an USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) autofocusing mechanism.

read:
http://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/full-frame/tamron-sp-70-200mm-f-2.8-di-vc-usd-a009-lens