Scotland Rocks
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Hi there
I'm a Nikon D7500 user and currently using a Nikkor 70-300mm 4.5-6.3. I've been looking to get a longer lens. I have around £1000 / $1360 budget. From what I can see that leaves me with 2 options,
Tamron AF SP 150-600/5.0-6.3 Di VC USD G2 & Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens. I'm not a techy type person so after reading numerous reviews I can't see a whole lot of difference between them. That's why I thought I'd ask on here to get some real life reviews from others using either of these lenses. My photography is mainly bird / wildlife. The one issue that concerns me is that I find the D7500 lacking when it comes to noise levels. Shutter speed is the priority for me and with the 300mm fully extended and the aperture at 6.3 on an average overcast grey day noise levels seem to ramp up very quickly to 6400 (my set limit). I take it I would still struggle with either of the above lenses as well since it's the camera's ability to handle light and nothing to do with the lens, correct?? I'm sure there must be users of both these lenses out there and you have probably gone through this decision making process already so any assistance / reviews would be gratefully received. It's a lot of money to spend so I want to get it right.
Thanks in advance.
Sandra
I'm a Nikon D7500 user and currently using a Nikkor 70-300mm 4.5-6.3. I've been looking to get a longer lens. I have around £1000 / $1360 budget. From what I can see that leaves me with 2 options,
Tamron AF SP 150-600/5.0-6.3 Di VC USD G2 & Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary Lens. I'm not a techy type person so after reading numerous reviews I can't see a whole lot of difference between them. That's why I thought I'd ask on here to get some real life reviews from others using either of these lenses. My photography is mainly bird / wildlife. The one issue that concerns me is that I find the D7500 lacking when it comes to noise levels. Shutter speed is the priority for me and with the 300mm fully extended and the aperture at 6.3 on an average overcast grey day noise levels seem to ramp up very quickly to 6400 (my set limit). I take it I would still struggle with either of the above lenses as well since it's the camera's ability to handle light and nothing to do with the lens, correct?? I'm sure there must be users of both these lenses out there and you have probably gone through this decision making process already so any assistance / reviews would be gratefully received. It's a lot of money to spend so I want to get it right.
Thanks in advance.
Sandra