70-200mm f2.8 shootout -- Sigma OS vs Tamron vs Nikon VRII-- Part 1

[NO0Bstatus]

i take it that since the tamron is slow focasing that it would NOT be recommended for sports?

[CosplayFeverBook]

You can get a sharp shot @200mm with the sigma at 1/10 second so I'm not sure how you managed to get such monumentally bad results. The stabilizer works brilliantly for photos (less so for video). Mode 1 stabilizer? Did you wait for the image to stabilize before pressing the shutter? And I would have taken 2 shots each time to help eliminate random user errors.

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[asharif111]

really nice of you to take your time to do this video.... always follow your videos...

IMHO, you can consider concentrating on usability of hardware rather than just tech reviews, which are easier for sharks to swoop on.... feel really sad to see those negatives here.... plz keep up your good work.... you inspire people!

[lespaul10]

good review and helpful as I have been considering the sigma or the nikon...IMO nikon is the only way to go...you get what you pay for!!

[thatnikonguy]

@alancrisjerry what's your budget? tamron 60mm is good value. not sure how to answer your other questions

[alancrisjerry]

Hi.. I have a Nikon d7000.. And I'm planning to buy a macro lense.. What lense can u recommend??? What is the use of 50mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 lense???

[175myles]

The 70-200 isn't heavy enough to damage the body of the higher end Nikon camera's, on Canon always use the lens collar because most of their camera's are built from plastic, I think the 7D is the cheapest that has a metal body. The D7000 as far as I am aware is the lowest with a metal body.

[TheEMPIRED]

why were you not using the tripod collar?!

[miniteichman]

@TheEMPIRED He said he usually would but if he used the tripod collar the shots would change, so he used the camera body's tripod mount so all the shots would remain the same.

[jwtpsu]

Hey matt, i'm looking for a 70-200 for my nikon d7000. what would you recommend? the nikon 70-200 version 1 or the sigma 70-200 2.8.

thanks

[thatnikonguy]

@Barnyrubbleism thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on so many of my videos - and for your concern about my business! (Things are going great btw) Clearly you would prefer I list previous clients on the website, and use models in my reviews instead of objects. Unfortunately, I don't do that. Generally I don't do head to head lens comparisons when it would take up others time as well as my own.

I hope you don't mind I copy the same response onto all of your comments.

[Barnyrubbleism]

@thatnikonguy Your outdoors where the sun slips in and out of the clouds, you don't lock up the mirror, you don't use a remote and your shooting a dark tree for Gods sake. You are so stupid you disgust me. Why don't you try consistant lighting, proper sharpness chart and how about some MTF graphs. You know like a real test?? Do you even know how AF works douchebag? Do you know the AF speed will change depending on in camera settings? Stop pretending to be a photographer tool!!

[thatnikonguy]

@Barnyrubbleism Welcome back! For someone who doesn't like my videos, you sure have watched a lot. I think you have made your point, I will leave your comments up so that people can take your warning about following my advice, or not. But that is enough negativity now, I am blocking your account.

[JanErikEdvartsen]

@thatnikonguy You go, Matt :) Good riddance :)

[gofirewood]

@Barnyrubbleism

I am a certified arborist and i live outdoors and i love trees. good job!

[dukoduli]

@Barnyrubbleism

Why don't you do a review of your own since you are so smart??

The guy took a day to review the lenses for you and all he gest from you is bollocks on his chanell (youare an ungratefull prick if you ask me)..

[JanErikEdvartsen]

@Barnyrubbleism What a idiotic, uninformed comment you made. Go back to Trollville, douchebag!

[Barnyrubbleism]

Has anyone been to mattgrangerdotcom? It's soooo crap. A professional your NOT matt so stop misinforming people, some will be stupid enough to waste their money. You don't even know how to support a lens on a tripod properly, or lock up the mirror and use a remote. If your going to do joke reviews make it clear, so people here are fairly new to photography. By the way there isn't one real commercial client listed on your website, stop it you fraud!!

[dan007iel]

nikon destroys "competition" again (except for the price :/)

[dan007iel]

I feel sorry for the lens mount :( 1:47

[2FoG2]

*runs back in WTF also a macro lens ... NOT TRUE it is only a 1:3 ratio true macro is 1:1 and above come on Nikon guy by more specific *cancels subscription I may not be a pro but know the difference

[2FoG2]

LMFAO great reviews BUYT why oh why oh why not spend the time to mount them properly yer poor poor camera having to suck up the weight f the lens on the mount ... when one is provided by manufacturer to spread the weight

again great review helped me choose which i want

[insanelypositive]

btw, i am the 100th like :)



[druids1]

Hi, superb and very useful work , keep it coming. I noticed when you used your flash in the group dining shots in the video, it had a bluish shade to it. Is there any particular reason to use a blue gel or is it the video camera's white balance not registering correctly. Thanks again.

[thatnikonguy]

@druids1 I did not use a gel on the flash.

[abybryan]

1:47 better to use the tripod collar. that's what it is for.

[gpr1992]

@abybryan i think he's not using it because he'll eventually change lenses later on and doing that would be harder i guess

[dan007iel]

@abybryan watch the whole vid?

[musguelha14]

@abybryan Watch the video.

[bozziovai]

@abybryan he's comparing the lenses, it's logical not to use the tripod collar coz he'll be changing lenses from time to time.

[TheMBK1992]

I have a question:through your 3 reviews and what do u think which len is better? tamron and sigma?Cause i dont have too much money for nikon :(

[seraphim007]

great review, even though I'm a Canon user I have been looking at the Sigma for the last 2 weeks, the comparisons and in-depth testing you have made has made my budget conscious decision making even easier. The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS HSM will be my next lens purchase. Thanks Matt!

[thatnikonguy]

@seraphim007 I am happy to hear it helped you. Enjoy your new lens - it is excellent.

[charger348]

Hey Matt, greetings from your Kiwi cuz. Any chance you could test the new

Sigma 120-300 2.8 HSM OS? This lense seems to generate a lot of interest , myself included but there's not much hands on info out there yet. JaredPolin done a test but it left more questions than answers. Maybe some decent AF speed tests along with sharpness to confirm if it's a true sports contender.

Great work on the videos by the way.

[thatnikonguy]

@charger348 I have already request to loan it - see what I can do.

[manojsagolsem]

Hi Matt thanks for you response and look forward for the final part.. however, just a quick question.. which one would you suggest me to go for.. Sigma with OS or Tamron does not have VC. Sigma with OS is somewhere around 1200 USD. Honestly I am I am confused. Please advise, I own a Nikon D90 also please advise your views on Nikon D90. Thanks

[thatnikonguy]

@manojsagolsem check out part four, now live.

[manojsagolsem]

HI Matt great review.. very precise and informative.. I saving money for a very long time to buy this lens.. cant afford Nikon.. so I guess would have to settle for Sigma with the OS version.. I believe Sigma has an edge over Tamron.

[thatnikonguy]

@manojsagolsem thanks for your comment. Check out parts 2 and 3, and the final part will be online today.

[Velli1987]

You're a pro photographer, you do whatever you want. but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if at all possible, use the lens' tripod mount instead of the camera body's. That's putting a big percent of the setup's weight towards the front and that could warp the connections or worst case scenario just snap and fall off the tripod one day. I wouldn't wanna see that happen to you at all. My friend the other week dropped his d700 and lens and i nearly broke down in tears for him :( . Just sayin..careful!!!

[thatnikonguy]

@Velli1987 Thanks for your concern. As per previous comments, I did this for a reason in these tests, and comfortable it is safe.

[DeathStar012]

Does Sigma and Nikon have manual focus override?

[thatnikonguy]

@DeathStar012 sigma yes, tamron not really, you have to move it into manual focus to adjust.

[ranhma]

Thanks for great series of review. I think I'm gonna save up for the Nikon one. Fast focus in low light is important to me. Btw, do you own all these camera bags? I thought I have many until now :)

[thatnikonguy]

@ranhma thanks. Yes, most of the bags I own.

[wilbertcs]

You should've just put the Canon's 70-200 f2.8MK II just for kicks and giggles *lol*

Nice video! off to part 2 now

[thatnikonguy]

@wilbertcs haha, I have done a review before, check it out.

[rokoksejuk]

you own all of them?

[thatnikonguy]

@rokoksejuk no, I own the nikon, others on loan.

[Train1900]

Thanks for endorsing Nikon. Videos are great.

[thatnikonguy]

@Train1900 thanks, by the way, I am not sponsored by nikon, or a partner, just a loyal fan.

[iamchrisphoto]

I used the Nikon 70-200 briefly a few weeks ago, one thing that caught me out was the lens foot. It just seems to be right in the way of the zoom ring. Maybe i was just holding it wrong? :)

[thatnikonguy]

@iamchrisphoto depends on your getup, if course you can always rotate it, or remove it when off tripod.

[aneiljr]

i really like the lens comparisons that you do it does help us chose one over the other. It helped me pick the nikon 50mm 1.8 over the 1.4 don't see a need to spend that much more money.

[thatnikonguy]

@aneiljr great to hear. I am going to compare the 1.4 to the 1.8D also.

[dollarbill125]

Great review...I do think most of the blurriness caused by the lenses in the camera holding portion was more so your fault but hey we're all human

[JasonLaurain]

How about the Nikon 80-200 AF-D ?

[thatnikonguy]

@JasonLaurain Maybe soon!

[thatnikonguy]

@thatnikonguy could be

[zeroses89]

I admire your enthusiasm and your hard work to find time to do all this reviews, behind the scenes videos and etc. Matt you rock bro. Keep them coming. :-)

[thatnikonguy]

@zeroses89 Thanks for the comment. Part two coming soon.

[KingFilio]

Hey Matt, I don't comment too often on videos (bad habbit) but I have to say that I really appreciate the time you're putting into making and uploading yours. Next to Digital Rev, you are my most watched photog channel. Jared Polin is... How do I say? ... Annoying and amateur-esque.

Keep it up, Brotha.

Cheers,

Ron

[thatnikonguy]

@KingFilio THanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate the feedback. If you do ever have any suggestions of feedback, please drop me a line.

[schumionbike]

Man, you have been putting out a lot of videos lately good work!!

[thatnikonguy]

@schumionbike Yes - busy busy busy!

[kabatbut]

thanks for the videos! really helps people who want to buy one of those lens...

[thatnikonguy]

@kabatbut Great to hear - that is the goal - you asked for it, so I make them!

[andrewbharris]

i love my sigma!

its a Nikon, Spelt S.I.G.M.A

[thatnikonguy]

@andrewbharris hmmmm, is good, that is sure.

[MrDannyDMR]

Good stuff :), can't beat that Nikon though

[masticina]

@MrDannyDMR

Mmm maybe, how about price

See that is where Tamron and Sigma roll in, price..some of their lenses are really really good for the price. Yes less then first brand but. But allot less in price to and you know there is a difference between a pro photographer and a person who wants just a bit better then usual.

[thatnikonguy]

@masticina absolutely - when you factor in price and value for money - the Nikon drops a lot of standing.

[thatnikonguy]

@MrDannyDMR you own the Nikkor?

Parts 2 and 3 coming soon.

[MrDannyDMR]

@thatnikonguy I wish Matt, out of my price range atm but on my to get list along with the 24-70 2.8.

I'll agree with the price statement but you get what you pay for