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I have a Sigma 150-600c which is rather good, in fact very good, but my problem is I can only use it from 150 to around 300 unless I move 100ft backwards would I be better chopping it in for a 70-200f2.8 or just stick with what I have, it is used on my D700 for aircraft.
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
I have a Sigma 150-600c which is rather good, in fact very good, but my problem is I can only use it from 150 to around 300 unless I move 100ft backwards would I be better chopping it in for a 70-200f2.8 or just stick with what I have, it is used on my D700 for aircraft.
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If you do get rid, let me know.... I'm in the market for 150-600c :)
 
Will do Richard, it will go on the classifieds for transparency but you can have first dibs if I do decide to sell;)
 
get the nikon 70-200 2.8 or the f4
iq wil be a lot better
 
When I am at our local airfield it is about 10-30 feet
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
When I am at our local airfield it is about 10-30 feet
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I take it these are on the ground then. Why are you using a telephoto then? Thats into ultra wide territory...
What other lenses do you have and why not use those?
 
I would definitely swap it as the 300-600 part of that lens going unused means your carrying all that extra weight with you unnecessarily.

Plus as good as that lens is, it’s a compromise consumer super zoom lens and a decent 70-200 can be prime like at its focal lengths and offer better image quality.
 
Byker28i said:
I take it these are on the ground then. Why are you using a telephoto then? Thats into ultra wide territory...
What other lenses do you have and why not use those?
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Even when the aircraft are airborne they are less that 100ft away.
As for other lenses, I have only just got back into it again properly and have only the 150-600 at the moment, hence me thinking its a bit ott for local photos, its even pretty long for places like RAF Coningsby or Lakenheath where you do get pretty close to the aircraft taking off
 
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D700 is full frame, so the 150-600c is a very good, versatile lens should you move onto other areas where you aren't as close, or chose other subjects, such as birds.
Rather than swap it, I'd be looking at a walkabout lens to give you additional flexability, something to fill the lower end

Sorry I don't know Nikon lenses, whats the 18-140 like? Something like that would give you two lenses covering everything
 
That's been going around in my head too Byker, but FX lenses are not cheap as I am finding out looking for a decent walk about :(
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
That's been going around in my head too Byker, but FX lenses are not cheap as I am finding out looking for a decent walk about :(
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I'm sure someone could advise on Nikon lenses, sorry I'm canon, but I love my 24-105 on my 5D mk3 full frame. Works brilliantly.
A lens more suited to walkabout opens so many more possibilities, parked aircraft as well as other uses than just aircraft.
I know it's all cost, but these things tend to last forever, provided you buy right the first time. I have previously made the mistake of buying cheap lenses and it costs you more in the long run.

Good luck with your choice
 
Byker28i said:
D700 is full frame, so the 150-600c is a very good, versatile lens should you move onto other areas where you aren't as close, or chose other subjects, such as birds.
Rather than swap it, I'd be looking at a walkabout lens to give you additional flexability, something to fill the lower end

Sorry I don't know Nikon lenses, whats the 18-140 like? Something like that would give you two lenses covering everything
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18-140mm is DX so of limited use. The logical choice would be the 24-120mm or 24-85mm as a cheaper option.
 
Been looking at the 24-12 and the 24-80 as they are a cheaper alternative, would like something a little wider but then that would add more ££££
 
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