Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you Ballard. You have a good eye!😀

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you Dave! Their feather pattern is pretty cool.

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thanks khildy!

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you! She is a beauty! Hope things are good in Michigan.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Well, yeah. But then you have to carry a shorter lens or two for the smaller, closer stuff. I like my 200~500mm. Great photo!

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you for your reply CPO. BTW, what is a CPO? I Googled and it gave a few choices. I was in the medical profession and not familiar with some business acronyms. Thanks!
I totally agree with you but use it when I will settle for head shots instead of full body if subject it too close or, yesterday at the beach was able to zoom with MY body - lots of room. I am a pretty thin guy, never had much muscle mass (despite lifting weights regularly for years) and almost 78. The 500 prime is a couple pounds lighter than the 200-500 (makes a big difference to me)and better balanced for me with the D500 and D850.... allows me to hand hold most of the time... be out for a couple of hours or more and not get worn out. The 200-500 is a great lens and priced very well for the sharpness. The 500 prime uses phase frisnel optic technology and is about the same size and weight as the 2.8 70-200. Sorry for the long answer.... and you may already know all about this. And the sharpness of the 500 mm is incredible! Your thoughts are totally legit.

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Your home is on wheels? You must have many interesting stories to tell! 👍🏻