Rab-Eye,
I would recommend you investing in the book, "Photographing Washington, D.C. Digital Field Guide" by John Healey. It will answer all of your questions and give you great suggestions where to take digital photos and the lenses to use in photographing the sights of DC. Good luck; I went there for the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival this past April!
I had both eyes done at the same time in 2016 and am a professional photographer also. Both eyes were adjusted for far-sightedness whereby I can see 20/15. You can adjust most cameras to be able to see the data and menus clearly without needing reading glasses.
I grew up learning film 35mm photography on a Canon AE-1 with FD50mm f/1.4 lens which eventually led to a Canon F-1N with a 50mm f/1.2L lens which I absolutely loved and still have.
I own the 200-500mm f/5.6 lens; as stated by all, it is a fantastic lens for the price!
I have had the Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 lens since October on a Nikon D700; it takes fantastic wildlife and bird photos. The VR on the lens does what it claims; hand held pictures are sharp.
I have been very pleased with my Manfrotto 682B Monopod which I have used extensively for night, bird and landscape photography. I bought mine through Adorama.
I have been very pleased with the Magneseum bodies of the FX D700 and DX D300 the past 9 plus years; sorry that you cannot say the same with your D7100.
FLBill: My feelings exactly; I have the Nikon "Holy Trinity" for lenses plus Nikon's 200-500mm f/5.6 ED lens for bird and wildlife shots. The photos produced have been superb!
I guess I am the only oldie around that still uses the D700 as primary camera and the D300 as backup with the holy Trinity for lenses.
The Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 zoom lens is much better at focusing than the photos provided by MikieLBS; I know, I have one using a Nikon D700 camera body and have taken many pictures of Texas Aquatic Birds at that are quite sharp even at 500mm.
I keep my lenses and cameras in the original boxes after double wrapping; sounds like a big pain in the arse, but I have found that the method does protect my equipment well.
For landscapes where I want the expanse of the scene to be expressed, I use a Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8; for all others, I use my standard Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8.
I have that exact Nikkor lens (70-200mm f/2.8G); apparently it is missing the original tripod collar and foot and what is pictured is a replacement.
I have that exact Nikkor lens (70-200mm f/2.8G); apparently it is missing the original tripod collar and foot and what is pictured is a replacement.
Excellent Bald Eagle shot, Bill!