Posted: 12/5/2016 11:36:17 PM EDT
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I have a Canon 7D MKII, i have various lenses that cover me from 17mm to 250mm. I am looking at the following two. Do any of you have any input on these or reasoning not to get one or the other. I am looking to stay around $1000 +/- 200.
Canon 400mm F5.6L Sigma 150mm - 600mm F5.6 - 6.3 ETA: Possibly also the Canon 100mm - 400mm F4.5-5.6 [color=#ff0000]Update 12/14/16 I think i have now narrowed down my selection. I dont want to be stuck at 400mm so i have decided to look more at the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens and the Sigma 150mm - 600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM "Contemporary" Lens. They both have IS, the Canon is a little faster but the Sigma have a little more reach. Neither is weather proof. I hear the Canon referred to as a dust pump but from what i can tell from reading this is not really an issue. I know there is a new Canon MKII but it is not in my price range. he Sigma is heavier. Any reason to choose one over the other other than cost as it looks like i can get the Sigma for a better deal. Has anyone seen recently these lenses for a good price? I have seen the Canon for $1299 and the Sigma for $989 including the docking station.[/color] Thanks |
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If you want a 150-600, check out the Tamron offering. It really is a great lens for the money. Only big issue is the body isn't dust sealed so they do suck a lot of airborne crud into the lens body. I hear the gen 2 fixed a fair bit of that, but can't confirm. That is an awesome lens though. We literally couldn't keep them in stock when they came out. I think we sold ~10+ for Nikon and Cannon the first week, and whatever shipments we'd get after were gone within a day or two during the summer. |
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It really is a great lens for the money. Only big issue is the body isn't dust sealed so they do suck a lot of airborne crud into the lens body. I hear the gen 2 fixed a fair bit of that, but can't confirm. That is an awesome lens though. We literally couldn't keep them in stock when they came out. I think we sold ~10+ for Nikon and Cannon the first week, and whatever shipments we'd get after were gone within a day or two during the summer. Quoted:
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If you want a 150-600, check out the Tamron offering. It really is a great lens for the money. Only big issue is the body isn't dust sealed so they do suck a lot of airborne crud into the lens body. I hear the gen 2 fixed a fair bit of that, but can't confirm. That is an awesome lens though. We literally couldn't keep them in stock when they came out. I think we sold ~10+ for Nikon and Cannon the first week, and whatever shipments we'd get after were gone within a day or two during the summer. I recently bought the, 150-600 G2 f/5-6.3 version for Canon. My local camera store was holding an event and there were Rep's from different Mfg's there. The Tamron Rep. explained in detail the numerous upgrades and improvements over the previous version, one of which includes improved dust and water sealing. The G2 is about $200.00 more than previous but, the added features are well worth the price, especially when Tamron's G2 is knocking at the door of Sigma's 150-600 Sport offering at the cost of $1999.00 in comparison. The funny part about this, is that I went to the camera store to buy a 10-18 wide angle lens but, returned home with a 150-600 tele 
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This is the G1 version
 DSCN2041-D7100_Tamron150 by FredMan, on Flickr
 DSCN2043-D7100_Tamron600 by FredMan, on Flickr
Results  DSC_9059-Moon 20161010 Sunset by FredMan, on Flickr
 Afternoon Doe by FredMan, on Flickr
 DSC_0739-Mallard Drake Overflight by FredMan, on Flickr
 DSC_8585-Hover by FredMan, on Flickr
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I recently bought the, 150-600 G2 f/5-6.3 version for Canon. My local camera store was holding an event and there were Rep's from different Mfg's there. The Tamron Rep. explained in detail the numerous upgrades and improvements over the previous version, one of which includes improved dust and water sealing. The G2 is about $200.00 more than previous but, the added features are well worth the price, especially when Tamron's G2 is knocking at the door of Sigma's 150-600 Sport offering at the cost of $1999.00 in comparison. The funny part about this, is that I went to the camera store to buy a 10-18 wide angle lens but, returned home with a 150-600 tele
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If you want a 150-600, check out the Tamron offering. It really is a great lens for the money. Only big issue is the body isn't dust sealed so they do suck a lot of airborne crud into the lens body. I hear the gen 2 fixed a fair bit of that, but can't confirm. That is an awesome lens though. We literally couldn't keep them in stock when they came out. I think we sold ~10+ for Nikon and Cannon the first week, and whatever shipments we'd get after were gone within a day or two during the summer. I recently bought the, 150-600 G2 f/5-6.3 version for Canon. My local camera store was holding an event and there were Rep's from different Mfg's there. The Tamron Rep. explained in detail the numerous upgrades and improvements over the previous version, one of which includes improved dust and water sealing. The G2 is about $200.00 more than previous but, the added features are well worth the price, especially when Tamron's G2 is knocking at the door of Sigma's 150-600 Sport offering at the cost of $1999.00 in comparison. The funny part about this, is that I went to the camera store to buy a 10-18 wide angle lens but, returned home with a 150-600 tele
JP  Thanks for the input on the lens however.
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This is the G1 version DSCN2041-D7100_Tamron150 by FredMan, on Flickr DSCN2043-D7100_Tamron600 by FredMan, on Flickr Results DSC_9059-Moon 20161010 Sunset by FredMan, on Flickr Afternoon Doe by FredMan, on Flickr DSC_0739-Mallard Drake Overflight by FredMan, on Flickr DSC_8585-Hover by FredMan, on Flickr |
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The 400mm f/5.6 is the one lens that has seriously tempted me to jump ship to Canon. If it wasn't for the absolutely backwards controls on their cameras, I would have already done it. I have seen many good things about this one Zack, i am surprised to see that it is not weather sealed however. |
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Thanks i will add this to the growing list of distractions.  Quoted:
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If you want a 150-600, check out the Tamron offering. Thanks i will add this to the growing list of distractions. Welcome to the wonderful world of "Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
Take my word for it. It's hard to stop at just one lens...or flash...etc...etc....
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[color=#ff0000]Updated original post but added update here as well.
I think i have now narrowed down my selection. I dont want to be stuck at 400mm so i have decided to look more at the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens and the Sigma 150mm - 600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM "Contemporary" Lens. They both have IS, the Canon is a little faster but the Sigma have a little more reach. Neither is weather proof. I hear the Canon referred to as a dust pump but from what i can tell from reading this is not really an issue. I know there is a new Canon MKII but it is not in my price range. he Sigma is heavier. Any reason to choose one over the other other than cost as it looks like i can get the Sigma for a better deal. Has anyone seen recently these lenses for a good price? I have seen the Canon for $1299 and the Sigma for $989 including the docking station.[/color] Thanks |