Wildlife lens for D7200
Apr 22, 2017 00:17:32 #
ggttc wrote:
I'll second that. The Nikon 200-500 is an excellent lens. We use it on a D810. But it its also exceptional on a d7100.
Works well with a 1.4 teleconverter...but that combo is a light hog.
Works well with a 1.4 teleconverter...but that combo is a light hog.
The DX camera is a better 1.5 teleconverter. I find it good enough with the 200-500.
Teleconverters sap a full stop of light. You do better taking advantage of higher shutter speeds without one. You may also find focus issues and interactions with VR. Kenko recommends turning off VR with their TCs. To me that mostly defeats the purpose because with VR off you need a tripod with a long lens.
Apr 22, 2017 00:19:44 #
pahtspix wrote:
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).
The previous poster was also taking account of the D7200 additional 1.3 crop.
Apr 22, 2017 00:28:02 #
JR45 wrote:
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.
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.
When shooting wildlife you often have to switch settings if you use M mode and fixed ISO. Auto ISO pretty much solves that. I set the minimum f-stop (5.6) and a min shutter speed of 1/500.
I think your framing is fine. Just need to crop...with 4/3 aspect or portrait.
I also use single point focus and spot metering. With Nikons the spot metering follows the focus point.
Apr 22, 2017 05:32:12 #
I have 3 lenses all Nikon, a 80-400, 70-200 f2.8 and a 400mm 2.8. the 400 is really heavy and I only use when static and not roaming, often with a tele converter. I occasionally use the 80 - 400 but more often when walking the 70-200 and take a 1.7TC with me.
Apr 22, 2017 07:37:50 #
Ira wrote:
I use my Tamron 150-600 G2 with my D7200 and my D750. It works great on both.
This image was taken with the D7200 and the Tamron 150-600 G2
This image was taken with the D7200 and the Tamron 150-600 G2
Excellent image and processing. Well done.
Apr 22, 2017 07:51:42 #
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.
Although you may not be interested since you have this range covered, others might. The Nikon AF-P DX 70-300 f4.5-6.3 VR is very sharp, light, has good VR and is a bargain at $400.
Here is a cropped hand held sample. I'm not suggesting that this lens can compete with good quality 500 or 600MM lenses but for budget minded people 450MM may just get you into the game.
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