Folks it feels like ages since I've been on here but I'm looking for some advice!
I've been looking for a telephoto lens for my D800 with the intention of using it for some wildlife shooting, maybe birds and a little motorsport/aviation.
It appears to me that all those things would need the same thing really and thats length! I've been looking at a few options (without spending thousands!) which are the following:
1. Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 DG OS - £600 approx new just now due to a cashback deal seems to get broadly good reviews but was a bit concerned about performance on the D800 and also the slower speed of the lens.
2. Sigma 100-300 f4 DG EX - £400 Approx Used and would give me the option of the 1.4x teleconverter to get 420mm f5.6 - obviously quicker than the Sigma 150-500 if shorter (even with the TC) and no OS
3. Nikon 300mm f4 AF-S - £700 Approx Used - again seems to get rave reviews and the option of 420mm f5.6 with the 1.4x telecoverter although closer to £1000 by the time thats added - also no VR/OS. Also not sure if I'd miss some of the shorter range as my other main lens is a 24-70 f2.8.
Price wise it looks like either of the Sigma's would be the best bet with not a lot between them by the time I consider buying a TC for the 100-300 but I'd be interested to hear thoughts/comparisons from folks who have used the lenses.
I've been looking for a telephoto lens for my D800 with the intention of using it for some wildlife shooting, maybe birds and a little motorsport/aviation.
It appears to me that all those things would need the same thing really and thats length! I've been looking at a few options (without spending thousands!) which are the following:
1. Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 DG OS - £600 approx new just now due to a cashback deal seems to get broadly good reviews but was a bit concerned about performance on the D800 and also the slower speed of the lens.
2. Sigma 100-300 f4 DG EX - £400 Approx Used and would give me the option of the 1.4x teleconverter to get 420mm f5.6 - obviously quicker than the Sigma 150-500 if shorter (even with the TC) and no OS
3. Nikon 300mm f4 AF-S - £700 Approx Used - again seems to get rave reviews and the option of 420mm f5.6 with the 1.4x telecoverter although closer to £1000 by the time thats added - also no VR/OS. Also not sure if I'd miss some of the shorter range as my other main lens is a 24-70 f2.8.
Price wise it looks like either of the Sigma's would be the best bet with not a lot between them by the time I consider buying a TC for the 100-300 but I'd be interested to hear thoughts/comparisons from folks who have used the lenses.