Nikon 200-500 f5.6

Im happier with my copy now. Micro adjust worked wonders.+2 on the D4s and +5 on the D850. Much better in half decent light so decided to keep the copy i have and just bought a set of neoprene camouflage covers for it- they are a bit thin but seem fine.
 
WWA said:
Great shot, especially like the full landing. Are these taken on the D500. Hows the auto focus with the Tc on?
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Thanks ... yes these were with the D500.
I would say that with reasonable light there is only a small hit to AF by attaching the 1.4 (and remember that there is no previous Nikon that can match the D500 AF).
The Coot shot for example was a good test, these birds move very quickly and quite erratically (and it was a fair distance away) so getting the shot with a 1050mm equivalent lens makes me happy. :)
 
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Thanks for the reply gramps and sorry for the poor spelling in the initial message! Seriously hankering after the D500 and 200-500 combo now
 
WWA said:
Thanks for the reply gramps and sorry for the poor spelling in the initial message! Seriously hankering after the D500 and 200-500 combo now
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I've had excellent results with my 200-500 and d500. Just make sure you get a good copy :).
 
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I have my bags packed for a week long trip to try and photograph Golden Eagles and decided to pack the 200-500 for the trip along with many other lenses, so its make or break for the lens. Either it will do a job for handholding or it gets sold on when i get back.
 
markyboy.1967 said:
I have my bags packed for a week long trip to try and photograph Golden Eagles and decided to pack the 200-500 for the trip along with many other lenses, so its make or break for the lens. Either it will do a job for handholding or it gets sold on when i get back.
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Where you off to Mark? Wherever it iscannot wait to see your results :)
 
Out in the mountains of Spain to try for the Goldies but might get a chance of an Imperial Eagle and some vultures if im lucky enough. Have my Nikon 24-70, 70-200, 200-500 and 600f4 to cover most bases. 600 on the tripod and the 200-500 for hand holding, the other lenses are if i get extremely lucky and for landscapes.
 
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markyboy.1967 said:
Out in the mountains of Spain to try for the Goldies but might get a chance of an Imperial Eagle and some vultures if im lucky enough. Have my Nikon 24-70, 70-200, 200-500 and 600f4 to cover most bases. 600 on the tripod and the 200-500 for hand holding, the other lenses are if i get extremely lucky and for landscapes.
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He only wakes up to take pictures when he hears me and Chas shooting
 
Anyone used this for non-birds? Used to have the Nikon 300mm f4 then went to the Tamron 150-600. Tempted by this as hoping it would be sharper for planes, I know its winter but has anyone used it for planes/cars?
 
cambsno said:
Anyone used this for non-birds? Used to have the Nikon 300mm f4 then went to the Tamron 150-600. Tempted by this as hoping it would be sharper for planes, I know its winter but has anyone used it for planes/cars?
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I'm using the 200-500mm for aviation and military/combat projects (never shot wildlife!). I run a pair of D500's and for a few months ran the 200-500mm side by side with the later 80-400mm Nikkor. I've sold the 80-400mm as sharpness and AF acquisition/speed is much better on the 200-500mm, the loss of range isn't an issue to me as I use 70-200mm f2.8 on one body almost as my standard lens.

Can't help with the Tamron comparison, sorry.

GC
 
Im getting used to the 200-500 and with some micro adjustment on both cameras over the weekend then it looks lije i can keep it for a while. Much better in decent light and seems to be sharper than i have given it credit for as i had a high rate of keeper shots from today in the frozen Spanish mountains.
 
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