RickOpiekun

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<p>Thanks to all for your thoughts. I just sent an e-mail to Sigma asking for a more defined timeline for release of the contemporary model as well as some official specs. From what I know so far, the contemporary version is not fully weather sealed at it will be softer at the edges than the sport model. It's also supposed to be two pounds lighter than the sport version, and about half the price. I was very impressed with the sport version at the NYC photo expo, but it would be hard to carry the 6 pound behemoth around birding trails. I was impressed with the multi-focal length zoom lock and the 2 VC modes, neither of which are present on the Tamron. But I've seen real-world photos taken with the Tamron and they're not bad. Some are a bit soft at 600mm, but very usable. <br> If I hear back from Sigma, I'll update the forum with anything new that I learn.</p>

<p>Hi Folks.</p> <p>I was not sure if this was the correct forum in which to post, but it does involve my Nikon gear, so here it goes. Since I do bird photography and sports photography I am looking for a nice long lens that won't totally break the bank. I've been reading the reviews on the Tamron 150-600mm lens to use with both my D3 and my D7100 and the specs and results I've seen are pretty impressive. When I was at the photo expo in NYC last month, I got to see both lenses and notice that the Sigma had 2 different vibration compensation modes, one that is similar to Tamron and one that is "optimized" for panning shots where the horizontal VC remains engaged but not the vertical (that is what I understood, anyway). This intrigued me since you frequently pan when birding. Does it make sense to wait and see how the Sigma (contemporary model, not sport model) performs when it gets released or is the Tamron lens just as good? Any thoughts appreciated.</p> <p>Thanks,<br> Rick</p>

<p>Hi Folks.<br> I did not know if this forum or the digital darkroom forum was the most appropriate location for this post, so I opted to try here. I was wondering if anyone has or knows how to get the lens profile for the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 lens into Photoshop. When I bring an image in to Camera Raw, one of the options I frequently use is the one for lens correction. There are profiles for my other Nikon lenses, as well as my Tamron and Tokina. However, I do not see the profile listed for the 80-200 Nikon. Am I just missing it or is there a place to get it? And....if I can get the profile file from someone, how do I install it into PS CS5 and CC?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for the advice.<br> Rick</p>