Best Nikon safari body to put on a 600mm f4 lens

[ndwgolf]

I no longer have a Nikon body but I still have my Nikon 600mm lens (latest model). I’m planning a safari so need a body to screw onto my lens....... what’s the best options out there??
Neil

 

[Big Andy]

I'm a Canon shooter so can't advise you other than more info please. What's the budget, and do you want full frame or the extra reach of a crop?

 

[ancient_mariner]

If weight isn't important then D850, or if you want crop then D500. If lower weight matters then D750.

 

[ndwgolf]

I'm a Canon shooter so can't advise you other than more info please. What's the budget, and do you want full frame or the extra reach of a crop?

No budget. I’m really not sure if crop or full frame would be better. I’ve always used full from in the past.
Neil

 

[ancient_mariner]

Crop is handy if you really want a 900mm lens, but otherwise stick with FX in that case.

I'd not suggested a D5 because it's big, heavy and designed to last forever, and I don't get the impression that this will be a tool to use every day for 10 years.

 

[Big Andy]

One thing I can say is whatever you get it needs to be sealed, even when it's dry it'll be very dusty.

 

[Phiggys]

D850 D810 will offer excellent crop ability or a D500
Others that should be considered D3/3s D4/4s D750 all still very capable camers or just go get a D5 but be aware it looks like the D6 is on the not to distant horizon.

 

[sk66]

For most situations... the D850 w/ grip/battery is the best overall.
For really low light or really fast action, the D5 is the best camera.

 

[Nikon f1.8]

For safari a D750 would be nice, FX and a good autofocus system and a lightish compact body compared to its bigger brothers.

 

[gramps]

For most situations... the D850 w/ grip/battery is the best overall.

^^ this ^^

 

[trevorbray]

Just get the D850 and grip Neil.

Keep the Q2 handy for everything else.

 

[ndwgolf]

Just get the D850 and grip Neil.

Keep the Q2 handy for everything else.

Will do