d750 with sigma 150-500mm to sony rx10 iv

[iwols]

well i love my d750 but find it a bit of a lug with the sigma lens and have been looking at the sony rx10 iv,which also has 4k video ,i know about the sensor size but have seen some great quality video and images from the sony-would appreciate any ones comments /suggestions thanks

 

[iwols]

Hi guys any thoughts?

 

[snerkler]

Depends what your expectations are. The RX10 won't compare in terms if image quality, but it may be good enough for you. You could buy a lighter lens, or you could try a different system without sacrificing the image quality as much such as the m4/3 system.

 

[dibbly dobbler]

I take it you've had a look through this thread https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/t...ameras-sony-rx10-panasonic-fz1000-etc.624521/ ? There are loads and loads of samples in there - my 2p worth: it's sharp at f4 and 600mm (equivalent) and much smaller and lighter then the alternatives - but high iso is out, as is creamy bokeh.

Happy to try and help with any specifics or share sample shots if you want

 

[iwols]

Would love to see a couple of images at 600mm

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Here you go - they look a bit sharper in Flickr so please click through if interested


Dipper with snack by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Snacktime! by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Singing Wren by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Stonechat by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Stonechat Portrait by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[sk66]

There are so many variables... to include the fact that the Sigma 150-500 isn't a particularly good lens (the current 150-600S is much better; and other options are better still).

I own/use a 2.7x crop camera (Nikon 1 V2) as a general purpose travel camera... given the right conditions the results can be very acceptable; especially for online use.

 

[iwols]

thanks Mike some stunning images there ,are they all at 600mm,and do you have by any chance an image of the moon at 600mm so i can compare it to my d750 with the sigma 150-500mm at 500mm thanks

 

[iwols]

Last question is the manual focus okand can you zoom in on the screen to get better focus thanks

 

[dibbly dobbler]

thanks Mike some stunning images there ,are they all at 600mm,and do you have by any chance an image of the moon at 600mm so i can compare it to my d750 with the sigma 150-500mm at 500mm thanks

Not quite at full stretch but you can see what is possible (again it's sharper in Flickr if you click through)


The Moon by Mike Smith, on Flickr

 

[dibbly dobbler]

Last question is the manual focus okand can you zoom in on the screen to get better focus thanks

Yes all that works fine and as per other Sony cameras - it shows a zoomed in view when manually focussing and you can have Zebras to help if desired