The only time I turn off VR is when the camera/lens is on a tripod, otherwise VR stays on. Even on a monopod, I leave the VR on. Works for me.
Bought my 200-500 before they were in stock at a NYC mail order shop--never did that before! When it arrived, I went to a nature preserve and took 200+ pictures of birds, some moving and some perched. When spring rolled around, it was used for HS outdoor sports and captured at least 1000+ pictures. Used it for a goal tender soccer camp and over the course of 3 days, racked up 7000 shots and was able to stand in the middle of the fields and capture all 4 quadrants. Grandson plays HS lacrosse and the D500 and 200-500 setup was all I used for the season.
It's a superb lens for those of us who don't have $6-12,000 to spend. BTW, I've used it on a Nikon D3, D7000 in addition to the D500. The only bad pictures were the fault of the photographer, not the lens.
I guess I'm telling you to buy it and enjoy it because it's my favorite lens for outdoor tele shots. BTW, I am a retired UPS guy and not a retired Nikon rep lol.
Good luck
My bad. There are limitations to the D3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, but not the 3400. Here is a link to Nikon's webpage that contains the compatibility chart. I can say that if your camera can handle the newest lenses from Nikon, you can use almost any lens from 1977 to the present with no modifications and any lens from 1959-present with minor modification. I had my nifty 50 from 1971 modified so that it worked on my D7000 and my 2 film cameras.
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000035705&configured=1&lang=en_GBHope that helps.
This is the description you started off with so it is in the lens: Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR. This will appear on the barrel of the lens, for example: Nikon DX AF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII ED. Your lens says AF-P, not AF-S, so it only works on Nikon D7000, 7100, 7200,etc. Basically eliminates all D3xxx and D5xxx cameras and any camera made before 2007. Nikon has a compatibility chart on their webpage--that should help you eliminate the Nikon lens in question. Just my 2 cents, the consensus seems to be the Tokina lens. Buy from a dealer that offers returns. Good luck
I own the Tokina 12-24, f/4 and use it on a Nikon D3, D7000 and D500 with excellent results. I used the Tokina 11-20 on a trip a few years ago and was impressed by that lens also. When I went to buy one I bought the 12-24 used instead because I got a great deal from KEH and really don't miss the 2mm on the wide end and the 1 stop aperture difference. Never saw the other lenses but be VERY aware that the Nikon P-series lenses will NOT work on your camera. The only time I don't take that lens with me is if I'm shooting a soccer or lacrosse game; otherwise, it comes along for every ride.
I'm a little bit late to this party but I must give some insight into the FedEx-UPS comment about delivery. UPS can deliver any package that lies within 150 miles of the shipping point within ONE day--no special Next Day/Second Day/Priority, etc. required. If you are within 500 miles of the shipping point, UPS can get that package to you in TWO days, and again, no special consideration needed. My last job at UPS was meeting a driver from the Columbus Ohio area and swapping loads bound for the metro Philly area. The next day (day2) those packages were delivered. All ground deliveries!
I agree. Going from the 7000 to the 7200 was quite an upgrade and if you shoot a lot of indoor action photos, the 500 makes even more sense. But you can currently get a refurbished 7200 from Nikon for about 2/3 the cost of a 500. Cheers and Happy New Year to you and your new camera!!
I used a D7200 for a week and was impressed with the low light performance, user memory settings and quick focusing. This was an upgrade from the D7000. However, I did purchase the D500 because the processing power was equal to the D5 (at 1/3 the cost). I shoot basketball and birds-in-flight, and the D500 was the winner. I have borrowed a D7500 and was not impressed enough to see the difference over the D7200, and the D7200 is available at great savings if you shop around. Good luck
Once heard someone say "I don't care, I go bare" and I think he was talking about lenses lol. I once dropped my 70-200 on some gravel surface and the lens hood took the brunt of the fall. That was 3 years ago and the lens is still working just fine at indoor and outdoor sports events. The only filters I use are CPL's when the sunlight will be a problem. Started shooting in 1971, just for reference sake.
Sorry for the late reply. I ordered a d7200 and a d500 at the same time. I only returned the d7200 because of the amazing speed and low light capabilities of the d500 which I need for indoor sports photography. That being said, the d7200 is a great dx camera and you would do well to get one. Fast focus, high ISO capabilities, user settings that are really memorized-something sorely lacking in the d500-and the built in motor so you can use any Nikon AF lens. The newer d7500 lacks some features that I think are necessary in a quality dx camera and the d7100 is only a minor improvement over the d7000 that I still use for a backup. For $100, get the d7200 and enjoy it!!
Sorry for the delayed response, but when I got the "err" message, Nikon fixed it for $278.00. It's the shutter box that needs repair and only Nikon parts will fix it. Your call about the worth of the camera. I've used mine for almost 4 years now and it still feels as good as it did the day Nikon sent it back (43,000+ clicks). Good luck
I tried my 200-500 on a D500 last year and the results were mixed.
Before the sun went away for good (middle of 2nd qtr), the shots were good. But as the field lights took over, the ISO got ramped up to 25,000 so I could shoot at 1/500 sec and f 5.6, the max on that lens.
Unless you have very good de-noising programs, you will not be too happy with the results. Ok for phone pictures, but I don't think you would want anything larger than 4x6.
Two weeks later, I tried again at a different stadium with the same results. Started off well enough but I noticed the ISO creeping up as the sun went down. I used my 70-200 f 2.8 for the rest of the game and got better results because the ISO seemed to hover between 3200-5000. My 70-200 lens was not available the first night because it was being repaired!
I have used the 200-500 at all of my grandson's HS soccer games and it is a phenomenal lens in daylight!!
Hope that helps
Go to Custom Settings Menu and click on a-Autofocus. Scroll down to a8-AF activation. You have two choices. One lets you use back button (AF-ON) button and the shutter button and the bottom choice is AF-ON only, which is back button focus only. Hope that helps
Soft diffuser and color changer--never thought of those two. I do carry plastic bags but only thought of them as rain shields. Thanks
The only problem with the upgrade is using older non-Ai lenses. When I went from a d3000 to my d7000, my 1969 50mm f1.4 lens had to be modified (a tab had to be shaved off-$30, including shipping!) before it would work. As long as the lens is a "d" or "s" type, you will have not problems. All lenses made since 1977 will fit properly and work flawlessly. The d7200 is a huge improvement over the d90 and you will love it. My favorite features are the custom settings that stay locked in (C1 and C2). I set one for sports and the other for landscapes. Enjoy!