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Tamron v Sigma I am planning to purchase a tele-zoom lense > 400mm for my Nikon. I am thinking of Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 APO Aspherical AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens or Tamron AF200-400mm F/5.6 lense Can you please help me undersatnd as to what would be better (apart from price).
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Buddy Purugganan |
In the past reviews of Sigma tele-zoom lens I had read the common complaint was a "noise" made when the lens was being auto-focused. Tamron zoom lens are on the other hand, very sharp, light ( consider the xr series), and very impressive performance. I suggest you buy at a fine shop --Broadway Photo where they have the Tamron 200-400mm/5.6 LD IF (AF). Website: www.bwayphoto.com or call their customer service: 718-338-3028 or e-mail info@bwayphoto.com
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Christopher D. Barry |
I have a Sigma 170mm to 500mm lens. I have never had any problems with noise scaring away any of my subjects. I also have a Tamron 75mm to 300mm lens Which to has never scared away any of my subjects. I also put them both on my Minolta Maxxum 7 and can tell you that the tamron was a LITTLE bit quiter. The differnce between the two in noise should not make your choice in which one you buy!!!! They are both great lens!!
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Robert Bridges |
Have no clue about the noise factors. All I can say is that given the choice I would go with Tamron for two simple reasons: 1) quality of lens and machining of the lens and 2) price.
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