To Sigma
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:26 pm
Thank You everyone who gave feedback from a prior thread; to Sigma or Tamron.
I went with the Sigma 100-400 Contemporary even though the Nikon 300 + extender was recommended the most considering weight and sharpness without a need for tripod. I could not help but be persuaded with a zoom from 100 to 400 so that I wouldn't have to carry another lens or change another lens. I can carry a 50 mm but changing it out was not what I wanted. This will be mainly for hikes and walks considering age and ability for wildlife and occasional floral/landscape.
My only complaint is that it dangles a bit more while carrying it around my neck. Of course it will initially be in a backpack but for walking I will need it at the ready. I wonder what options there are?
So far after a few days of carrying it around for three hours at a time it was light enough and didn't make me too terribly uncomfortable. Of course after a day use that may change. I was able to hold it steady and I thought the sharpness was good...so far. I did get the USB dock and I like that feature within the lens to keep it off or on.
Anyway - here is a shot (I also posted a different one in the Bird gallery) I hope the resizing doesn't diminish from the detail here.
f/6
1/800 s
0 step
400 mm
I went with the Sigma 100-400 Contemporary even though the Nikon 300 + extender was recommended the most considering weight and sharpness without a need for tripod. I could not help but be persuaded with a zoom from 100 to 400 so that I wouldn't have to carry another lens or change another lens. I can carry a 50 mm but changing it out was not what I wanted. This will be mainly for hikes and walks considering age and ability for wildlife and occasional floral/landscape.
My only complaint is that it dangles a bit more while carrying it around my neck. Of course it will initially be in a backpack but for walking I will need it at the ready. I wonder what options there are?
So far after a few days of carrying it around for three hours at a time it was light enough and didn't make me too terribly uncomfortable. Of course after a day use that may change. I was able to hold it steady and I thought the sharpness was good...so far. I did get the USB dock and I like that feature within the lens to keep it off or on.
Anyway - here is a shot (I also posted a different one in the Bird gallery) I hope the resizing doesn't diminish from the detail here.
f/6
1/800 s
0 step
400 mm