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Apr 21, 2017 10:55:00   #
shar63
 
I have a Nikon D7100 and I use a Nikon lens 200 -500 for wildlife. I love this lens. It's a bit pricy but it's worth it

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Apr 21, 2017 11:03:01   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
dsiner wrote:
I need some recommendations from experienced wildlife shooters for a good lens for my D7200. I have a tamron 16-300 and a nikon 55-300 but want more reach.


You can't go wrong with the Nikon 200-500MM. Its optical quality is unmatched for the price. Works well on FF or DX and its VR makes it hand holdable for just about every shooter.

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Apr 21, 2017 11:32:37   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
dsiner wrote:
I need some recommendations from experienced wildlife shooters for a good lens for my D7200. I have a tamron 16-300 and a nikon 55-300 but want more reach.


Your best bet would be the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6.

As lenses of this type go, at about $1400 new it's actually quite a bargain.

You can easily spend upwards of $10,000 for a 400mm, 500mm or 600mm "wildlife" lens. And for those you'll also need a $1500 tripod to sit them on.

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Apr 21, 2017 12:41:32   #
bigdukeor
 
You have some good reaching lenses, so I would look for a good 1.4or 2.0 extender. Lot's cheaper than shelling out thousands for a new lens. Sue, a single lens is usually sharper, but the cost----
Also make sure you have a good sturdy tripod.

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Apr 21, 2017 13:32:48   #
Michael652 Loc: Santa Cruz, CA
 
I have a Nikon D7100 and enjoy wildlife shooting. I almost bought a Tamron 150-600 but when I discovered how huge and heavy it was I chose to buy a Nikon P900 as a second camera for my mega zoom. It was a great choice for me. Easily zooms to 1000mm or even to 2000mm with a tripod. When I hike I use a Black Rapid double strap to carry both cameras. I am very pleased with the quality.

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Apr 21, 2017 14:06:07   #
shutterbob Loc: Tucson
 
I pair a Nikon 200-500 with my D7200 and could not be happier. I considered a Tamrom 150-600 as well as the Sigma sport with the same range, but in the end decided to stick with Nikon. For me it was the right choice. I have read that the new Tamrom G2 is a fantastic lens but there is something to be said for staying with a first party lens. I don't think there is any real world advantage to the Nikon's 1/3 stop max aperture, but there is a small advantage to the 2nd party makers focal length. Only you can decide what is important for your shooting. None of these lenses will disappoint.

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Apr 21, 2017 15:53:45   #
JFleming Loc: Belchertown, Ma
 
I use the Nikon 200-500mm on my D500 and D7200 - great combos.

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Apr 21, 2017 16:07:00   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Jim Bob wrote:
Good post. However, one should not underestimate the excellent optical stabilization on the 200-500. In many cases, I can do without a tripod. It's that good.


I too found a tripod to be totally unnecessary with the 200-500 I had for a couple of weeks.

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Apr 21, 2017 16:07:46   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
sigma 150-600 works great, lots of features, and go look at prices, then go to green toe and send in a price about $100.00 less, you may get a really great deal, I did!

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Apr 21, 2017 19:23:38   #
Catchnreel Loc: Long Island NY
 
I shoot a lot of wildlife and wanted reach without disturbing what I photograph.
I purchased a Sigma C 150-600mm lens on my D7200, and I tripod it most of the time, but it still shoots great hand held.
It's also great with Moon photo's.
Now, I've been led to believe the crop sensor camera gives you 1/3rd more reach with a full frame lens than an actual full frame camera would.
Then the D7200 also has a 1/3rd crop feature in the camera as well.
So in reality you're shooting a lens that the camera gives you a reach of 1061.34mm's.
I hope I'm right with my math. Is this correct Hoggers?



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Apr 21, 2017 19:23:38   #
Catchnreel Loc: Long Island NY
 
Another Pic



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Apr 21, 2017 19:49:38   #
dsiner Loc: Kent, WA
 
Sooooo Sigma vs Tamron? Anyone have any experience buying on GreenToe?

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Apr 21, 2017 19:57:37   #
pahtspix
 
The "Math" for converting a full framer to a crop sensor is a multiplier of 1.5 in the case of Nikon..So a 150-600mm on a crop sensor will give you the "reach" of a 225mm to 900mm lens (effective).

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Apr 21, 2017 20:19:28   #
Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA
 
I have the D-7000 and the D-800. The Nikkor f4 300 works well on both with the 1.4 tc. I also have Nikon's excellent 200-500 f5.6 that also works well on both bodies with the 1.4 tc. Auto focus can be a little slow in poor light, but so far nothing that I can not work with. Happy shooting.

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Apr 21, 2017 20:55:25   #
JR45 Loc: Montgomery County, TX
 
D7200, Nikkor 200-500, hand held

The camera was set in manual for another shot when the buzzards caught my eye.
I quickly changed everything to auto and got this shot. It is uncropped, but I did
lighten it in PSE 15.
I know the framing sucks, I was in a hurry for the shot. My laser ranger says 61 yds. to the tree top.


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