Need More "mm"s to Get my Birds
Dec 18, 2016 06:57:09 #
mborn wrote:
My go to lens is the Nikon 200-500 mm f/5.6 because the f/stop is constant and with my cameras D810 & D500 with focus at f/4 with the 1.4x TC
I believe it is F8 on mine.
Dec 18, 2016 07:24:35 #
I use the Tamron 150-600 on a D7000 and am totally satisfied with it FWIW!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/albums/72157650944053099
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37991479@N08/albums/72157650944053099
Dec 18, 2016 07:30:50 #
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Dec 18, 2016 07:50:47 #
Maybe just a thought?? For the same $500 you could purchase a P 900 or SX60 and have both the reach you want/need, and a good backup camera as well??
Dec 18, 2016 07:54:04 #
goolgol
Loc: Sydney, Australia
I use a Canon 70D with a Tamron 150-600 mm lens giving me an effective 960mm. I sometimes use a Jobu gimbal head mounted on an Induro tripod when shooting fast moving birds and find it very effective. The Tamron lens tracks pretty well and though a little soft at 600mm is a great purchase at a fraction of the weight and cost of a similar Canon lens.
Dec 18, 2016 08:02:56 #
I use a Tamron 150-600 on my D7000. I just purchased the lens from B & H as a used lens. If it was used, I can not tell as everything was in the original box and perfect in every way. That was the best buy I have made in a long time. Now I just have to learn how to use this beauty and would recommend it to anyone looking for some more "mm"s. Focuses a little slow compared to what I am used to but acceptable. Use a monopod or tripod.
Dec 18, 2016 08:24:56 #
Not sure about where you live, but in Florida not only would the koi pond idea work very well (I know folks who put chicken wire over their ponds to keep the osprey and various herons out!), but folks who fish at the beach here find that pretty quickly after getting set up with a fishing pole and a bait bucket (with live fish) they will be befriended by great blue herons who will come within 5-10 feet for the chance of getting a hand-out!
Dec 18, 2016 09:23:21 #
Dickwood33 wrote:
There are Big Blue Herons nesting very close to my... (show quote)
Some other good relatively inexpensive options for you;
Maximize your 70-300's IQ and use cropping with pixel enlargement (PE)
Nikon 300mm f4 AF with or without cropping/PE, and/or with or without 1.4X TC or use the older Sigma 100-300 f4 in the same way.
Use the manual focus Nikon 400mm f5.6 ED IF .
Dec 18, 2016 09:53:26 #
sb wrote:
Not sure about where you live, but in Florida not only would the koi pond idea work very well (I know folks who put chicken wire over their ponds to keep the osprey and various herons out!), but folks who fish at the beach here find that pretty quickly after getting set up with a fishing pole and a bait bucket (with live fish) they will be befriended by great blue herons who will come within 5-10 feet for the chance of getting a hand-out!
LOL! You forgot to mention the EXTREMELY friendly and demanding pelicans.
Dec 18, 2016 09:58:37 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I got the Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 about a year ago. I find it nice and sharp. In addition, the VR is excellent, and allows hand holding of the lens at 500mm at speeds down to 1/25. It's about $1400 or thereabouts (or at least that's what it was last year). You can put a TC onto it, but you run the aperture down if you do that and you may have trouble with autofocus when you get past f/8. You can still manually focus if that's a problem.
I told my wife I would wrap some Christmas presents while she was at work and I stumbled upon a box from B & H with a Nikon 200-500 in it. She has been overly excited about my gift this year.
She had asked me way back in October why I hadn't bought the 200-500 if I wanted it so much. I mentioned that I would reconsider getting it when we get to our Florida home in January.
I think she has beaten me to the punch! What a surprise! I am excited to try it out....after December 25th. I was happy to read your brief review. Thank you.
Dec 18, 2016 10:49:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, buying older lenses can be confusing because Nikon keeps the same focal length but makes improvements. I once bought a lens I didn't want on ebay, but the buyer accepted a return. The G version of that lens is newer than the D. I'm surprised the ebay prices are so low for a lens that sells new for $1,850.
https://photographylife.com/nikon-80-400mm-f4-5-5-6g-vs-80-400mm-f4-5-5-6d
http://myimagez.com/blog/2014/5/new-nikon-80-400-lens-comparison
https://photographylife.com/nikon-80-400mm-f4-5-5-6g-vs-80-400mm-f4-5-5-6d
http://myimagez.com/blog/2014/5/new-nikon-80-400-lens-comparison
I just sold a new version 80-400 on ebay for $1407. Tried to sell it here, but no luck.
Dec 18, 2016 12:38:15 #
Dickwood33 wrote:
There are Big Blue Herons nesting very close to my... (show quote)
I have been using the D7100/Tamron 150-600mm combination for a while. I think it is a great setup and would highly recommend it.
You may be aware that there is a new 'Generation 2' now on the market. I have been pondering making the upgrade and MAY have a buyer for mine. I won't know for sure for a few weeks as the young lady is presently on a long cruise. If you would be interested in a well cared for lens, please make me an offer.
Dec 18, 2016 13:00:51 #
Dickwood33 wrote:
There are Big Blue Herons nesting very close to my... (show quote)
You really want the Nikon 200-500. The VR on it is amazing.
You can use a 1.4 extender with it if you want but won't likely need to with the 7100 crop factor. This is with a D5300 and no telextender. Sort of handheld...rested it on a birdhouse.
Dec 18, 2016 15:24:12 #
Another 200-500 recommendation. I used and sold the 200-500, then recently bought another. It's the best bang for the buck for a Nikon user needed a long lens. My only complaint is the long zoom throw, or twist. A lot of twist is needed to roll from 200 to 500 mm. But it's a great great lens and I recently purchased it again. I compared it to my 500 f4 prime, it's amazing how close they compare in sharpness results, especially out to 70 yards or so. If your budget can afford it, grab it. You will love it. Works very well with Nikon's 1.4X too, hunts focus with the 1.7X however.
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