richandtd wrote:
According to Ken Rockwell “The Tamron 150-600mm VR/IS is an inexpensive ultra telephoto zoom that works much better than I had expected. It's surprisingly sharp, doesn't have much distortion, it zooms very well across a large range, its VR (Nikon) and IS (Canon) system works very well, and its silent autofocus really does work very well.”
So would this be a good lens for my D810? Been thinking of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR (Refurbished) $1,249.96
I use the 200-500 5.6 lens in Florida Wetlands with great results. I shoot birds in flight and would use nothing else for this. You have GROUP AUTO FOCUS on the D810. I use that focusing system for birds in flight and my keep rate is almost 98%.
DO NOT BUY REFURBISHED, it only comes with a 90 day warranty or at most a one year through some camera stores. Buy new, that lens is only another $150.00 NEW at B&H and you get a FIVE year warranty. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Below is an example of what to expect from your Nikon Lens, Green Heron in flight, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida.