D7200 & 200-500: A lot of positive comments about the D500 & 200-500 combo, how about with the D7200 and the 200 - 500? (Clarity and focus speed etc.) Thanks for your responses Duane...

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

A lot of positive comments about the D500 & 200-500 combo, how about with the D7200 and the 200 - 500? (Clarity and focus speed etc.)
Thanks for your responses

Duane

tramsey Loc: Texas

I have a 7100 focus speed and image quality are about the same as on your 7200. But neither one can hold a candle to the speed of a 500, it is much faster and it has a higher burst rate number to.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I use it on my D7100 and I am satisfied. My D500 focus acquisition is much faster and for BIF the extra speed is nice.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

That should be a good combination, the D7200 and the 200-500mm zoom lens. The D7200 was the best DX camera until the D500 camera arrived. I missed out getting a refurbished D7200 some months ago for $769 from Adorama. The last I checked some weeks ago they were selling refurbished at Nikon USA for $1000. The D7200 still holds the Silver Medal in the DX category of cameras. And the D7100 is still holding on too, despite the D7200. Enjoy your 200-500mm lens. It's a great lens.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

mas24 wrote:

That should be a good combination, the D7200 and the 200-500mm zoom lens. The D7200 was the best DX camera until the D500 camera arrived. I missed out getting a refurbished D7200 some months ago for $769 from Adorama. The last I checked some weeks ago they were selling refurbished at Nikon USA for $1000. The D7200 still holds the Silver Medal in the DX category of cameras. And the D7100 is still holding on too, despite the D7200. Enjoy your 200-500mm lens. It's a great lens.

I agree. Some of my captures using my D7200 and my 200-500 are amazing! The clear and crisp images are spectacular. Fast focus and easy handling and reasonable price (?) are this great lens's strengths. I did purchase the Kirk collar and support. Much improved solidity.

The D7200 really is an amazing prosumer camera. With the Sandisk fast SD cards and a fast shutter of nearly six fps is possible.

I truly do enjoy both the D7200 and the 200-500.

Jim Bob

mas24 wrote:

That should be a good combination, the D7200 and the 200-500mm zoom lens. The D7200 was the best DX camera until the D500 camera arrived. I missed out getting a refurbished D7200 some months ago for $769 from Adorama. The last I checked some weeks ago they were selling refurbished at Nikon USA for $1000. The D7200 still holds the Silver Medal in the DX category of cameras. And the D7100 is still holding on too, despite the D7200. Enjoy your 200-500mm lens. It's a great lens.

Well whether the D500 is the best DX camera is subject to debate.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Jim Bob wrote:

Well whether the D500 is the best DX camera is subject to debate.

I am not sure the D500 is worth the difference in price. The D7200 really does take great photos!

Bill_de Loc: US

I have a D7200 and a D500. They each are capable of taking excellent photos with the 200-500. The faster shooting and focusing of the D500 can be a plus in some situations. When there is less need for a little extra speed the D7200 will do just as well.

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Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Bill_de wrote:

I have a D7200 and a D500. They each are capable of taking excellent photos with the 200-500. The faster shooting and focusing of the D500 can be a plus in some situations. When there is less need for a little extra speed the D7200 will do just as well.

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If I also pick up a D500 the loss of sleep trying to work out A-B camera for a given situation.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Would age me a century!!!

Bill_de Loc: US

Sinewsworn wrote:

If I also pick up a D500 the loss of sleep trying to work out A-B camera for a given situation.

I was talking about capabilities having used the D7200 prior to getting the D500. I normally use the D7200 with shorter lenses for flowers and an occasional land scape.

Tomorrow or Tuesday I will be picking up a new Jeep. I'll bring the D7200 with the 35 F1.8 to get a couple of shots.

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Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Bill_de wrote:

I was talking about capabilities having used the D7200 prior to getting the D500. I normally use the D7200 with shorter lenses for flowers and an occasional land scape.

Tomorrow or Tuesday I will be picking up a new Jeep. I'll bring the D7200 with the 35 F1.8 to get a couple of shots.

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Great choice! My 35mm stays on my D7200.
Although I have a SB400, the lack of an on-board flash does not impress me.

Jim Bob

Bill_de wrote:

I have a D7200 and a D500. They each are capable of taking excellent photos with the 200-500. The faster shooting and focusing of the D500 can be a plus in some situations. When there is less need for a little extra speed the D7200 will do just as well.

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If not better at the lower ISOs.

Jim Bob

Sinewsworn wrote:

I am not sure the D500 is worth the difference in price. The D7200 really does take great photos!

It is if you need the enhanced focusing ability and speed. The D7200 is an exceptional camera.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Jim Bob wrote:

It is if you need the enhanced focusing ability and speed. The D7200 is an exceptional camera.

Yes the D500 is a very capable camera. $2,500.00 for the D500 and the 16-80 is a smokin deal. Gives me a GAS attack! Ah but wifey needs a new floor, so