Nikon 200-500 (Page 2): I have the Nikon 200-500 and use it on both full frame and DX including a D7200. On the DX camera the field of view is that of a 300

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Jan 17, 2017 12:34:45 #

Bill_de Loc: US

I have the Nikon 200-500 and use it on both full frame and DX including a D7200. On the DX camera the field of view is that of a 300 - 750mm on a full frame. The VR is great making this a great hand holdable combination. Rent it first of course, as well as renting the the other 2 you mention. Let us know what you decide when you post a few pictures.

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Jan 17, 2017 15:01:47 #

pahtspix

Like is said in my previous post, the combination of the Nikon D500 and the Tamron 150-600mm G2 has been, at least for me, a marriage made in heaven..VERY pleased with the Tamron, and I think many would do well and save some $$$'s by going with the Nikon D7200 which should indeed work well with either camera
..No where near as fast as the D500, but probably fine for most uses. BTW..I've read and noticed that some have had to exchange their 200-500 2 or more times to get a copy that gives them sharp focus..Maybe that problem has since gone away..I know that a similar problem existed on the G1 version of the Tamron, and Tamron took care of those folks by exchanging, or fixing that teething problem with the 1st version..I have not seen any "negatives" posted so far on the G2, which is what I have..Good luck on your choice!

Jan 17, 2017 16:36:40 #

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

runakid wrote:

looked into renting a 200-500 but they said it was for the full frame. Will it work ok for a Nikon 7000 and or 7100???

Yes.

Jan 18, 2017 05:53:08 #

Jwshelton Loc: Denver,CO

Do you have images that you could share?

pahtspix wrote:

I currently OWN, and have used the latest TAMRON 1... (show quote)

Jan 18, 2017 06:02:11 #

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

runakid wrote:

looked into renting a 200-500 but they said it was for the full frame. Will it work ok for a Nikon 7000 and or 7100???

I have used my 200-500 on a D7200 I previously owned, great lens, get it, you will not regret it. Here is a photo I took with that lens mounted on my D610, cardinal was about 35 yards from me, shot hand held with shutter speed at 1/250 sec. I did crop photo for better composition.

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Jan 18, 2017 06:22:27 #

crappiefever Loc: Central Pa

runakid wrote:

Those of you that have tried or have both the Nikon 200-500 and/or the Tamron/Sigma 150-600 which is you go to lens. I only have room and $$$ for one.

Used the Sigma 150 600 . Not bad lens at all . But when I got the Nikon 200 500 and put it on my Nikon D 500 , well it's not coming off !!!

Jan 18, 2017 06:38:37 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

pahtspix wrote:

I currently OWN, and have used the latest TAMRON 1... (show quote)

I believe they were asking about the 200-500.

Jan 18, 2017 06:38:49 #

Jwshelton Loc: Denver,CO

Thanks for sharing an image.
Would very much like to see others that have either lens share images.

Jeff

Jan 18, 2017 07:17:09 #

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

runakid wrote:

Those of you that have tried or have both the Nikon 200-500 and/or the Tamron/Sigma 150-600 which is you go to lens. I only have room and $$$ for one.

Tried the Tamron 150-600 liked it but ended up purchasing the Nikon 200-500. It work great on my D500 and D810

Jan 18, 2017 11:00:24 #

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

I had the original Tammy for my D7100. I sent it to Tamron to fine tune the lens to that camera body and it was good at 600mm. I recently purchased the D500 and the Nikon 200-500. Before I sold the Tammy, I did some comparison shots for sharpness between the Tammy and the Nikon on the D500. Clearly, the Nikon out performed the Tammy. It was also sharper with a T.C 1.4. I have a trip to the Everglades planned for 2/2 for the first field experience. I looked and looked at purchasing the newer G2 and the Sigma Sport. The ability to fine tune at different focal lengths is certainly appealing and I am hoping I don't regret my decision. Though there were clearly differing sharpness issues between the focal lengths in the Tammy, I don't see them with the Nikon.

Jan 18, 2017 11:09:26 #

runakid Loc: Shelbyville, TN

Thanks to all.

Jan 18, 2017 11:11:27 #

Franku Loc: Wallingford, PA and Parrish, Fl

Two weeks ago I bought the Nikon 200-500 from B & H and used it hand-held for moon shots in PA on my D810.
We just arrived in Florida last week and used it on tripod two nights ago for moonshots with my D7100.
I am an amateur photographer. I cannot detect any significant difference between either of the moon shots.
The lens is a monster but I love it.

Jan 18, 2017 11:15:55 #

twoods

FYI...Right now, the G2 Tamron 150-600 is $1099 and includes the tap-in console with free shipping. Both Canon and Nikon mounts. Buydig on Ebay

Jan 18, 2017 12:51:16 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

runakid wrote:

looked into renting a 200-500 but they said it was for the full frame. Will it work ok for a Nikon 7000 and or 7100???

Yes it will work on the D7000 or the D7100. It becomes a 300-750 mm lens on those cameras. Mine is currently mounted on my D500.

Jan 18, 2017 20:35:53 #

MikieLBS Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Jwshelton wrote:

Thanks for sharing an image.
Would very much like to see others that have either lens share images.

Jeff

I have a d500 with the Tamron AFA011N700 SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC,. It is the older version but can be picked up new for $870. Personally I'd opt for the new Tamron 150-600 G2 though. The background was added because the original was a solid gray sky.

iso900, 600mm, f/8, 1/1250sec +1/3EV

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