Telephoto Lens for Nikon D750 - Birds and Wildlife
Dec 22, 2015 11:57:17 #
JThome
Loc: Texas
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
Dec 22, 2015 12:05:51 #
Bear2
Loc: Southeast,, MI
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
Nikkor 200-500 $1400, Nikkor 80-400 $2500, Nikkor 200-400 $6000+. All with /or without tele converters. Depending on your needs and bank account.
Duane
Dec 22, 2015 12:57:32 #
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
For the D750, I use a Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED and a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary.
Dec 22, 2015 13:15:14 #
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
The Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 is a fine wildlife lens, and a good price at $1399.
If its not enough zoom range, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 lenses from both Tamron and Sigma are also very good choices and both are under $100. Plus, at the moment both are offering significant rebates for Christmas.
Dec 22, 2015 13:36:49 #
I have two that I like. (1) The new Nikon 200-500mm with 1.4X TC (280-700mm equiv on D7100). You need good light. (2) My favorite, Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 ($2100) with 2X TC. 140-400mm on D750 or 210-600mm on D7100. :)
Dec 22, 2015 14:21:07 #
OddJobber wrote:
I have two that I like. (1) The new Nikon 200-500mm with 1.4X TC (280-700mm equiv on D7100). You need good light. (2) My favorite, Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 ($2100) with 2X TC. 140-400mm on D750 or 210-600mm on D7100. :)
What's your assessment of the 200-500 w/o a TC?
Dec 22, 2015 14:23:21 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 is a fine wildlife lens, and a good price at $1399.
If its not enough zoom range, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 lenses from both Tamron and Sigma are also very good choices and both are under $100. Plus, at the moment both are offering significant rebates for Christmas.
If its not enough zoom range, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 lenses from both Tamron and Sigma are also very good choices and both are under $100. Plus, at the moment both are offering significant rebates for Christmas.
$100 that's a fantastic price. I'm sure you meant $1000. :D
Dec 22, 2015 14:50:44 #
joer wrote:
$100 that's a fantastic price. I'm sure you meant $1000. :D
You are right, I was typing on my phone, that should have read under $1100, and the rebates takes them both under $1000.
Dec 22, 2015 14:57:34 #
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
Tamron 150-600mm Lens is absolutely wonderful for my wildlife photos.
Craig
Dec 22, 2015 15:01:35 #
Lots of options, what's your budget? The vast majority of Nikon telephoto lenses are of great quality, so it comes down to budget - and of course how much reach you need.
Dec 22, 2015 15:09:25 #
I would suggest the Sigma 150-600. I have the sport model. They also make a downgraded unit called the contemporary.Sport sells for $2000 and contemp $1000.Image attached taken last week with the Sport Model
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
Dec 22, 2015 15:54:42 #
I use a Tamron 150-600mm on my D750 & am extremely happy with it. It is mainly used for birds. :-)
Dec 22, 2015 18:37:29 #
JThome wrote:
I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?
Recently bought the 80-400 f 4.5-5.6 G at a very low price. I am impressed with it.
Dec 22, 2015 22:36:27 #
When you ask UHH you will get varied opinions. That is great because you have different points of view and then you need to decide.quote=JThome]I have a Nikon D5000 and a D750. I am an amateur photographer that is lucky enough to get to shoot some for my job. Can anyone recommend a really good telephoto lens for bird and wildlife?[/quote]
Dec 23, 2015 06:01:19 #
I also have the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens (newer model - not the original from 2000). What's impressive is how fast the autofocusing is. With my camera in 3D tracking mode, the lens has been able to stay locked onto birds as small as a tern in flight. It has four extra low dispersion elements and one super low dispersion element. I think only one other Nikon lens has a super low dispersion element. It also has the Nano crystal coating on the glass.
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