So let’s get serious… which would you pick? 🤔

@chris42069

Күн бұрын

50-300, I just picked one up. Size, weight, IQ are a major step up from Sony 70-300 G

@EasyTigerCreative

Күн бұрын

@@chris42069 that’s awesome to hear!

I own and have field tested the 50-400 for my landscape work. The lens is a keeper for its macro like capability and the amazing focal range. The only drawback is a little softness in the corners at 400mm. It gets better as you stop down but not to the level of my f2.8 lenses.

@EasyTigerCreative

24 күн бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! Having macro capabilities is always a plus!

I have on my desk right now. The weight difference is very significant. That can’t be understated, it’s a very noticeable difference in weight. They are both f/6.3 at 300mm. For me, the extra reach is not worth the extra weight and 50% cost increase. With a 33mp sensor I’d rather just crop more.

@EasyTigerCreative

13 күн бұрын

Totally agree! I have enjoyed the weight of the 50-300 a lot for the focal range! Just too good of a balance of weight to focal range!

Getting both. I have the 50-400 and the 50-300 is on my list.

@EasyTigerCreative

11 күн бұрын

That’s awesome!

Hmmm. With a Sony A7(R)X camera -- you have plenty of MP to crop easily... I have a 35-150 and its a bit of a heavy pig to haul over your shoulder... But for indoors, I would use that for extra f-stop light and crop... For outside, I will get a 50-300 and crop. If I was going to Africa and shoot there for fun -- 50-400 would be my choice and pay for a porter to carry my lens since its so heavy :).

@EasyTigerCreative

8 күн бұрын

I can understand that! Haha

Your side-by-side image comparisons are fantastic and very telling. It seems to me the 50-400 has better contrast and perhaps color. I don't know if this is because of color grading in post or that is a real difference. It seems to me the sharpness is a wash. Perhaps a little pixel peeping on still images might reveal the differences. I had the 70-300 and sold it in favor of the 50-400. Although it is a heavier lens, I enjoy the longer reach and the macro capability throughout the range. I really liked the lightweight 70-300. I think the 50-300 is a better lens for its additional range and all the other goodies the 70-300 did not have.

@EasyTigerCreative

25 күн бұрын

It might’ve been honestly from putting my variable ND filter at times since I also wanted photos in the moment and video so just kept it on to go back and forth! But honestly they’re both pretty sharp otherwise and consistent!

@rpizzo68

24 күн бұрын

No comparison. 50-400 all the way. I use the 50-400 on my Sony A6700 so it’s a 75-600 and I’ve gotten some of the sharpest images I’ve ever taken on it. It’s also not heavy at all. I’ve carried it in my hand at the zoo several times for 7-8 hours at a time with no issues. I own a dozen lenses for my a6700 and the 50-400 is my favorite of the bunch.

@EasyTigerCreative

24 күн бұрын

@@rpizzo68 that’s good to know!!

@bizpixvegas7651

24 күн бұрын

@@rpizzo68 I carried it on two all day Zion National Park shoots as well. I did a lot of handheld shots including a bunch of macro shots. It is heavy but compared to the 150-500, it is light!! I have tried to carry both. The 50-400 is tolerable but you feel the weights of the 150-500 after a short while. To be fair both are relatively light compared to a 400 f2.8 or a 600 f4 lens. For those guys a monopod or a tripod it a must.

@rpizzo68

24 күн бұрын

@@bizpixvegas7651 yeah. It feels light to me because I also have a sigma 150-600, which I love, but it’s just too big to lug around all day and lift up to your face and hold steady.

The 50-400 looks considerably better than the 50-300. But if we didn't have a point of comparison, would it really be that big of a difference? Probably not, but it's nice to know you get what you pay for I suppose.

@EasyTigerCreative

24 күн бұрын

That’s very true!

I own the 50-400 and use it for landscape photography (and some occasional wildlife). Great lens, super happy with it! When shutter speed is too long for hand-held shots I use a tripod. Something I've noticed with those shots is that I get a lot better results turning the VC on the lens off. I guess the VC's trying to work out camera shake that isn't there. That's something I've never seen using IBIS only in the same situation with my Tamron 28-200 (no built-in VC). Camera IBIS seem more "intelligent", knowing when to compensate for shakes or not. But using a tripod, VC off, the 50-400 gives me very sharp photos.

@EasyTigerCreative

22 күн бұрын

That’s interesting! Might have to test that out myself to see what I learn from that!

@IrfanKhan-ze4yx

13 күн бұрын

Tamron instructions also state to turn VC off when on a tripod.

@edc641

13 күн бұрын

@@IrfanKhan-ze4yx Thanks man! After reading your comment I immediately checked the manual. You Sir, are 100% correct. Personal ToDo: Start reading manuals 🙄

Higher price tag for G Master 400mm 2.8??????

@EasyTigerCreative

17 күн бұрын

You’d pay $12k for the lens?

@TheTensecondz

17 күн бұрын

@@EasyTigerCreative I was saying higher price tag for G master 400mm 2.8 was a missive understatement!

@EasyTigerCreative

17 күн бұрын

@@TheTensecondz ahh ok!