David N Smith
01-23-2015, 10:58 AM
I am looking at adding another lens to my kit and I need some advice. I currently have the 7D2 camera, 24-105 L, Sigma 70-200 f2.8, Tamron SP70-300, and Sigma 17-70. The 24-105 is great, the 2 Sigma lens do a really good job and the Tamron does ok but it is slow on autofocus.
I am looking for something for birds and this is my thoughts: I know every one is raving about the new 100-400 but to get that I will have to wait awhile. My other options are to buy a used 100-400 v1 as there are a lot of those advertised for around $1000, buy the Tamron 150-600 which is also around $1000. I know the version 1 is not as good as the version 2 but is it that much worst as I have seen some really good images from the V1 and the 7D.
The cost of the version 2 will be at the top of my price range and it will probably be six to nine months before I can get it.
Also, how would the V1 work with a 1.4 TC and which version.
All advice will be appreciated and thanks in advance.
David
I am looking for something for birds and this is my thoughts: I know every one is raving about the new 100-400 but to get that I will have to wait awhile. My other options are to buy a used 100-400 v1 as there are a lot of those advertised for around $1000, buy the Tamron 150-600 which is also around $1000. I know the version 1 is not as good as the version 2 but is it that much worst as I have seen some really good images from the V1 and the 7D.
The cost of the version 2 will be at the top of my price range and it will probably be six to nine months before I can get it.
Also, how would the V1 work with a 1.4 TC and which version.
All advice will be appreciated and thanks in advance.
David