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5DIII "Sigma vs Tamron 100-400mm advice"

sukawni
Apprentice

Hi been looking at a lightweight telephoto lens for my 5DIII. Mostly looking at the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD or the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS Contemporary. Just seeing if anyone has advice for either or better options. Thanks in advance

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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

My advice would be to check out the Tamron G2 150-600mm super zoom before you buy either 100-400. If it would work for you remember you can never have to much FL.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

Tronhard
VIP
VIP

Hi and welcome to the forum:

What kinds of subjects do you intend to photograph?  If wildlife, which kinds of wildlife - big mammals, birds etc.?

Are you absolutely fixed on that focal range?   As my respected colleague @Ebiggs1 suggested, for wildlife focal range is a major requirement.


cheers, TREVOR

The mark of good photographer is less what they hold in their hand, it's more what they hold in their head;
"All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow", Leo Tolstoy;
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W. Harris

ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

“ … for wildlife focal range is a major requirement.“

yes it is plus the 150-600mm covers almost the same FL plus the additional 200mm to 600mm.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!
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