I’m currently saving for my next telephoto lens and I’m after an input as to which to go for next.. I currently own a 200-500, which I’m very happy with as a walk around bird photography lens with my D500.
The only limitation I find it’s not very good with a 1.4 TC. The extra reach the 600mm or 500mm with a 1.4TC would be useful.
Most of the information on the internet suggests the 200-500 is very similar optically to the 500 F4, which I find astounding, so not worth upgrading for the 500mm image quality alone..
Is the inconvenience of the 600mm worth the extra money over a 500mm with a 1.4TC. I very much doubt I can stretch to the vibration reduction lens on the 600mm, but could on the 500mm. It’s going to take several months to save and sell other items to pay for it, so don’t want to buy either and regret it..
Any past experiences would be welcomed, as I'm sure others have upgraded from the 200-500 to 500mm or 600mm.
The only limitation I find it’s not very good with a 1.4 TC. The extra reach the 600mm or 500mm with a 1.4TC would be useful.
Most of the information on the internet suggests the 200-500 is very similar optically to the 500 F4, which I find astounding, so not worth upgrading for the 500mm image quality alone..
Is the inconvenience of the 600mm worth the extra money over a 500mm with a 1.4TC. I very much doubt I can stretch to the vibration reduction lens on the 600mm, but could on the 500mm. It’s going to take several months to save and sell other items to pay for it, so don’t want to buy either and regret it..
Any past experiences would be welcomed, as I'm sure others have upgraded from the 200-500 to 500mm or 600mm.