@Mike.P .... I’s this the native 105mm micro?
I have a Meike grip and it has a remote control with it (came with my used D500 from here)
Although well made it seems to draw current from the battery even when switched off which is a right pain as I nearly always use a grip. If you leave the battery out then is sucks the juice from the battery in the camera instead. Wouldn't recommend it tbh.
I will be interested in your findings if you do change over to the D500. I'm having similar thoughts regarding my XT2 with the 100-400, I just struggle to get constant keepers when birding/BIF's etc and yes it could be me, even though I've tried every setting permutation!Guys I have a question that needs answering if you would....
As you can see from my signature I am a Fuji shooter with a nice lens collection, I am however looking to scratch a GAS itch....
I am thinking of keeping my X-H1 and 35mm f1.4, 56mm 1.2, 90mm f2 and the 50-140mm f2.8.
Then trading my X-T1, X-T3 and 23mm f2, 10-24mm f4 and my 100-400mm f4.5-f5.6 to purchase the D500 and Sigma 150-600mm and Sigma 105mm Macro.
My question, is replacing the X-T3 with the D500 a smart decision? I’ve always wanted the D500 and have heard and read many good things about it.
Did you talk to them and see if you could have a go? May save some cash if it turned out to be you.I will be interested in your findings if you do change over to the D500. I'm having similar thoughts regarding my XT2 with the 100-400, I just struggle to get constant keepers when birding/BIF's etc and yes it could be me, even though I've tried every setting permutation!
The XT2 with my 18-55 and 55-200 are excellent performers, but I do visit RSPB reserves regularly and have looked over the shoulder of D500 + 200-500 owners and thought.....WOW.
I did have a chat with them, with many positive replies, but I didn't ask to have a play......food for thought the next time, that's assuming somebody will let me hold their pride and joy with my sweaty fingersDid you talk to them and see if you could have a go? May save some cash if it turned out to be you.
A Neewer grip for me too. I don't use it that often, but have had no problems.
You may want to factor in a couple of batteries. The D500 was not as good as the D300S with batteries, and especially new, as the batteries take a little bit of time to get as good as they can be, which is again, is not as good as the previous camera. They may have sorted that out, as I don't hear that as a problem now. I got D500 compatibles as soon as they appeared.
You can sometimes get a deal with a grip and batteries. I haven't had to look for awhile. I have 3 batteries, one original and two compatibles, and that has been enough for me and no problems. Make sure any batteries are D500 compatible though.
Yes same here I can happily wander round an Rspb site for 8-10hrs and all I carry is an extra battery, not sure if I’ve ever used it to be honestI have zero issues with batteries - 1500+ shots per charge. Maybe more...
The D500 is hands down the best camera I’ve owned for AF. The 200-500mm is nice but heavy, the combo will weigh over 3kgI will be interested in your findings if you do change over to the D500. I'm having similar thoughts regarding my XT2 with the 100-400, I just struggle to get constant keepers when birding/BIF's etc and yes it could be me, even though I've tried every setting permutation!
The XT2 with my 18-55 and 55-200 are excellent performers, but I do visit RSPB reserves regularly and have looked over the shoulder of D500 + 200-500 owners and thought.....WOW.
I did have a chat with them, with many positive replies, but I didn't ask to have a play......food for thought the next time, that's assuming somebody will let me hold their pride and joy with my sweaty fingers
I have zero issues with batteries - 1500+ shots per charge. Maybe more...
The batteries were a bit dodgy at the beginning, but they may have rectified this with newer models and firmware updates. I have used 2x batteries if I am out all day, and then taking long exposures at night on holiday. I still don't think it is a good camera/battery combo for long exposures. But then that is why I have three batteries.Yes same here I can happily wander round an Rspb site for 8-10hrs and all I carry is an extra battery, not sure if I’ve ever used it to be honest
The weight is certainly one of the issues I'm concerned about, I've had a D610 +150-600 in the past and yes that combo got a bit wearing. I suppose a mono-pod and different type of strap would help.....none neck hanging type!The D500 is hands down the best camera I’ve owned for AF. The 200-500mm is nice but heavy, the combo will weigh over 3kg
The solution: Nikon 300mm f/4 PF VRThe weight is certainly one of the issues I'm concerned about, I've had a D610 +150-600 in the past and yes that combo got a bit wearing. I suppose a mono-pod and different type of strap would help.....none neck hanging type!
I even found the D750 with 150-600mm on a sling strap a bit wearing tbh. The D500 is a heavier body, and the 200-500mm is 400g heavier than the Tamron and Sigma C 150-600mm.The weight is certainly one of the issues I'm concerned about, I've had a D610 +150-600 in the past and yes that combo got a bit wearing. I suppose a mono-pod and different type of strap would help.....none neck hanging type!
The solution: Nikon 300mm f/4 PF VR
I like wandering around RSPB sites so 200-500 would be the one I'd aim for......if I go down this path. Thanks for the advice.I even found the D750 with 150-600mm on a sling strap a bit wearing tbh. The D500 is a heavier body, and the 200-500mm is 400g heavier than the Tamron and Sigma C 150-600mm.
You could of course get the Tamron 100-400mm as this would give you 150-600mm equivalent on a DX body.
Far better than the Sig/Tam 150-600 in my opinion but heavy after a whileI like wandering around RSPB sites so 200-500 would be the one I'd aim for......if I go down this path. Thanks for the advice.
I prefer these lenses too but on the 151 point Nikon AF system the outer points are unreliable on these lenses, and often only the f8 sensitive points work beyond 500mm. It's as though Nikon's AF system took a step back after the D750 in this regard. That being said up to 500mm it's still fine, and the Nikon only goes up to 500mm, and the Sigma C and Tamron are 400g lighter. Add to this that you can go up to 600mm using limited AF points I would personally choose one of these over the Nikon. YMMVFar better than the Sig/Tam 150-600 in my opinion but heavy after a while
I'm considering a new purchase as MFT in my opinion cant compete. I guess its all down to personal preference but having seen the insane crops you can achieve from the 300mm prime it does seem very attractive.I prefer these lenses too but on the 151 point Nikon AF system the outer points are unreliable on these lenses, and often only the f8 sensitive points work beyond 500mm. It's as though Nikon's AF system took a step back after the D750 in this regard. That being said up to 500mm it's still fine, and the Nikon only goes up to 500mm, and the Sigma C and Tamron are 400g lighter. Add to this that you can go up to 600mm using limited AF points I would personally choose one of these over the Nikon. YMMV
Gotta go with whatever you're happiest with M4/3 is definitely my primary sports and wildlife system now and I'm really happy with it, IQ's right up there imo, at least when we're talking the relatively slow aperture zoom FF lenses. I still don't think m4/3 can compete when it comes to fast primes. In terms of AF I don't think m4/3 can match the D500, but let's be honest there's not many DSLRs that can. The EM1-II is as good as the D750 in terms of AF imo, good enough for me anyhowI'm considering a new purchase as MFT in my opinion cant compete. I guess its all down to personal preference but having seen the insane crops you can achieve from the 300mm prime it does seem very attractive.
Anyone use XQD cards ? We were doing some rolling shots yesterday and the write speed of my SD card isn’t quite quick enough..
Am wondering whether to dig deep for a XQD..
95mb/s SD card...