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Dec 31, 2015 17:38:16 #
chuckw514 wrote:
Has anyone have experience with the New Nikon 200-500 lens.
I'm thinking of getting one.
Chuck
I'm thinking of getting one.
Chuck
I got one about a month ago. It's a good lens. Worth getting one. I like mine.
I have an old Bigma (Sigma 50-500) which I've been using for a few years. It's not all that sharp at 500 but I've been using it because it's what I had. The 200-500 seems to me to be much sharper and the VR is extremely good.
When I got it home it was dark so I did some indoor tests. I was able to read the microprinting on a $50 bill at about 20 feet. About a week later I went to a concert and did some shooting from the back of the hall. I was able to read the lettering on a tie on one of the chorus members on stage, about 50-60 meters away. Available light, 500 mm. f/9, 1/125 second, hand held, ISO 8000 (VR on)
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Dec 31, 2015 17:43:20 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I got one about a month ago. It's a good lens. Wor... (show quote)
Great shot but is the ISO 800 not 8,000??? Just being inquisitive.
Craig
Dec 31, 2015 17:48:01 #
CraigFair wrote:
Great shot but is the ISO 800 not 8,000??? Just being inquisitive.
Craig
Craig
ISO is 8000. On a D4.
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Dec 31, 2015 17:52:30 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
ISO is 8000. On a D4.
Wow a D4, that makes sense now.
Jan 1, 2016 16:52:24 #
Jan 1, 2016 19:00:46 #
John_F wrote:
Isn't that Windsor a tad off angle.
It's a Double Windsor and the crease is off.
Craig
Jan 1, 2016 19:29:15 #
I claim no responsibility for the tie. I just took the photo.
I do believe I have a tie somewhere in the house.
I do believe I have a tie somewhere in the house.
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Jan 1, 2016 21:18:44 #
Robeng
Loc: California
MT Shooter wrote:
Its a beautiful lens, I have been using, and renting it, for a few months now.
Maybe you can answer this for my buddy. He asked me if he should get the Nikon 200mm-500mm or the Sigma 150mm-600mm. He loves my 200mm-400mm but doesn't want to spend the cash.
Jan 1, 2016 21:27:40 #
Robeng wrote:
Maybe you can answer this for my buddy. He asked me if he should get the Nikon 200mm-500mm or the Sigma 150mm-600mm. He loves my 200mm-400mm but doesn't want to spend the cash.
It's really a beauty of a lens and has a lot to offer at the price. The Sigma has more range, but it costs more and is heavier. It's also weather sealed to an amazing level for such a long lens.
The Sigma Sport is the better overall lens, but noy by all that much. The choice comes down to a very personal one.
Jan 1, 2016 21:50:06 #
Robeng
Loc: California
MT Shooter wrote:
It's really a beauty of a lens and has a lot to offer at the price. The Sigma has more range, but it costs more and is heavier. It's also weather sealed to an amazing level for such a long lens.
The Sigma Sport is the better overall lens, but noy by all that much. The choice comes down to a very personal one.
The Sigma Sport is the better overall lens, but noy by all that much. The choice comes down to a very personal one.
Carter,
Thanks for the info.
Happy New Years to you and your family wishing you the best for 2016.
Rob
Jan 2, 2016 02:15:11 #
I hate it when everybody says, "it's a great lens." That really doesn't tell me anything. The user may be used to really cruddy lenses. What I'd like to know is if it is comparable to the 28-300mm, or to the 70-200mm f2.8, or the 300mm f2.8.
Jan 2, 2016 02:29:09 #
It is FAR better than the 28-300, in terms of sharpness and effective VR.
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