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After two days of shooting with the 200-500, and comparing with my copy of Tammy 150-600...
1. The focusing in Nikon is sweet. It locks the focus without hesitation especially in AF-C mode while Tamron hunts and could not lock a bright brick wall.
2. The VR in Nikon is really good - especially the Normal mode. Makes it easy to compose to shoot but the image jumps a lot when the shutter is fully pressed. Tamron's VR is pretty close to Nikons Sport mode - but Nikon seems to be on the better side.
3. IQ - definitely, Nikon is a clear winner at close range - Great contrast and colors. But long range, it is very difficult to see visible difference between Tammy and Nikon. Tammy can also go up to 600mm which is a great advantage.
For me, I was shooting my Tammy almost always @ 600mm, had to use F8 and 1/800 or faster (No VR and Hand Held) to get sharper image. Tammy is not bad wide open @ 600 mm in good light but my shots are always in low light.
So is it worth upgrading?
1. I can shoot at 500mm with 5.6 and slower shutter speed compared to Tammy @ 600mm. So the advantage is more than 1/3rd stop.
2. I can use 1.4 TC and can go up to 700mm and even at 700mm @F8, I get better result than Tamron @600 mm F8. This is a clear winner for me.
Can I live with the Tamron and not upgrade to Nikon? Sure, Tammy is not bad and I enjoy shooting with it. It is a difficult choice.
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