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ivoire · 02-03-2009, 03:41 PM

So i returned the sigma 120-400mm sigma and replaced it with a tamron 70-200mm. huge difference in the IQ. the lens is a bit slow to focus compared to the sigma but is faster than my f*300mm. Here are a few pics at 200mm, all handheld.

Last edited by ivoire; 10-04-2010 at 03:58 PM.

borno · 02-03-2009, 04:23 PM

looks very nice, Are you in the Everglades? you lucky dog

ftpaddict · 02-03-2009, 04:28 PM

That is shaping up to be one excellent lens! I can't wait to buy mine.

Miserere · 02-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Ivoire, that certainly isn't Chicago!

ivoire · 02-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by borno

looks very nice, Are you in the Everglades? you lucky dog

itwas 2 days ago. have been visiting various state parks also. the lens is a very nice addition. love the weather here, chicago was killing me. drove thru that snow/ice storm for 4.5 hrs at night. was worth the aggravation!!! heres a composite image.... valet parking???

QUOTE=Miserere;476530]Ivoire, that certainly isn't Chicago!

[/QUOTE]

Nope! and i'm grateful that it isn't! i hope to be wandering until the end of march.... that should take the teeth out of winter

02-03-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Tamron 70-200mm di ld So i returned the sigma 120-400mm sigma and replaced it with a tamron 70-200mm. huge difference in the IQ. the lens is a bit slow to focus compared to the sigma but is faster than my f300mm. Here are a few pics at 200mm, all handheld. Last edited by ivoire; 10-04-2010 at 03:58 PM.*

02-03-2009, 07:18 PM	#5
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by borno looks very nice, Are you in the Everglades? you lucky dog itwas 2 days ago. have been visiting various state parks also. the lens is a very nice addition. love the weather here, chicago was killing me. drove thru that snow/ice storm for 4.5 hrs at night. was worth the aggravation!!! heres a composite image.... valet parking??? QUOTE=Miserere;476530]Ivoire, that certainly isn't Chicago! [/QUOTE] Nope! and i'm grateful that it isn't! i hope to be wandering until the end of march.... that should take the teeth out of winter Last edited by ivoire; 10-04-2010 at 03:58 PM.

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