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nitti48 · Jul 17, 2011, 7:32 PM

Would this lens be a waste..just how much more do u get between the 200mm and 300mm??

I saw this lens
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon???

Bob Nichol · Jul 17, 2011, 8:49 PM

There's always the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Pr....6G-IF-ED.html

I have one of those and it's great. Not quite the reach of the 150-500mm but much lighter.

Bob Nichol · Jul 17, 2011, 8:55 PM

The Sigma isn't stabilized and won't auto-focus on a D5100. I had one and traded it in on the Nikkor 70-300mm when it came out to get the VR.

nitti48 · Jul 17, 2011, 9:05 PM

maybe that would be a better fit for the animal and landscape pics

Bob Nichol · Jul 17, 2011, 9:16 PM

Check out the lens simulator at http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens...ator/index.htm

nitti48 · Jul 19, 2011, 6:53 PM

OK Bob...I was able to send back the 18-200mm Nikon lens for a refund..Still looking for a good 300mm lens..I saw this one..
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC

Any suggestions either Tamron or Nikon...I only now have the original kit..18-55mm

If anyonelse has any suggestions please chime in..Thanks..

nitti48 · Jul 19, 2011, 7:12 PM

I also found this one..
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF

$479 after a $150 rebate

Bob Nichol · Jul 19, 2011, 9:04 PM

I still recommend the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Pr....6G-IF-ED.html

RRRoger · Sep 16, 2011, 2:23 AM

I used a Sigma 150-500 with great success on my nonAFn 5D2 before I got rid of it.
I then tried one on my Nikons and did not like the results.
I used a Sigma 50-500 on a D2 years ago and heard that the newest version is supposed to be a lot better on a Nikon than the 150-500.
You might also try a used 80-400 Nikkor but you will have to manually focus it on a D5100.
We've been expecting an AF-S upgrade for several years now.

mbrobich · Sep 27, 2011, 9:30 PM

I have the new Sigma 150-500mm that is stabilised and works great on the D5100, but now I have upgraded to the D7000 and lovin every minute of it !! Now I have beauty, speed and still the reach wit the 500. I think if I was to start over, I would get the 50-500, would skip one lens in the bag for those hiking trips !

Pic with D5100 and Sigma 150-500
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6122877626/

Sep 16, 2011, 2:23 AM	#19
RRRoger Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Monterey Bay, California Posts: 7	I used a Sigma 150-500 with great success on my nonAFn 5D2 before I got rid of it. I then tried one on my Nikons and did not like the results. I used a Sigma 50-500 on a D2 years ago and heard that the newest version is supposed to be a lot better on a Nikon than the 150-500. You might also try a used 80-400 Nikkor but you will have to manually focus it on a D5100. We've been expecting an AF-S upgrade for several years now. Last edited by RRRoger; Sep 16, 2011 at 2:27 AM.

Sep 27, 2011, 9:30 PM	#20
mbrobich Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 23	I have the new Sigma 150-500mm that is stabilised and works great on the D5100, but now I have upgraded to the D7000 and lovin every minute of it !! Now I have beauty, speed and still the reach wit the 500. I think if I was to start over, I would get the 50-500, would skip one lens in the bag for those hiking trips ! Pic with D5100 and Sigma 150-500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6122877626/ Last edited by mbrobich; Sep 27, 2011 at 9:34 PM.

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Jul 17, 2011, 7:32 PM	#11
nitti48 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 116	Would this lens be a waste..just how much more do u get between the 200mm and 300mm?? I saw this lens Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon???

Jul 17, 2011, 8:49 PM	#12
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	There's always the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Pr....6G-IF-ED.html I have one of those and it's great. Not quite the reach of the 150-500mm but much lighter.

Jul 17, 2011, 8:55 PM	#13
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	The Sigma isn't stabilized and won't auto-focus on a D5100. I had one and traded it in on the Nikkor 70-300mm when it came out to get the VR.

Jul 17, 2011, 9:05 PM	#14
nitti48 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 116	maybe that would be a better fit for the animal and landscape pics

Jul 17, 2011, 9:16 PM	#15
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	Check out the lens simulator at http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens...ator/index.htm

Jul 19, 2011, 6:53 PM	#16
nitti48 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 116	OK Bob...I was able to send back the 18-200mm Nikon lens for a refund..Still looking for a good 300mm lens..I saw this one.. Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC Any suggestions either Tamron or Nikon...I only now have the original kit..18-55mm If anyonelse has any suggestions please chime in..Thanks..

Jul 19, 2011, 7:12 PM	#17
nitti48 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 116	I also found this one.. Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF $479 after a $150 rebate

Jul 19, 2011, 9:04 PM	#18
Bob Nichol Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eastern Ontario Canada Posts: 823	I still recommend the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Pr....6G-IF-ED.html