Nikon Lenses
Feb 18, 2017 07:26:49 #
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
both full-frame ED with VR
Here are some comparison sites.
http://lenshero.com/comparison/Nikon-AF-S-80-400mm-f4.5-5.6G-ED-VR-vs-Nikon-AF-S-200-500mm-f5.6E-ED-VR
https://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.lenscore.org/
Feb 18, 2017 07:34:01 #
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
both full-frame ED with VR
Both are great lenses I used the 80-400 before I bought the 200-500 The 200-500 for me more versatile
Feb 18, 2017 07:45:14 #
billnikon wrote:
I have owned and used both. In my humble opinion t... (show quote)
No way can it compare to the 200-400mm it just can't give the bokeh that the 200-400mm gives, that is why you pay $5,700 for the lens compared to $1,300 for the 200-500. Attached is one taken with 200-400mm
Feb 18, 2017 07:47:13 #
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
both full-frame ED with VR
If you want the flexibility of the 80 - 400 and are likely to require both extremes it is a very versatile lens. If you just want the range then go for the 200 - 500.
These were all 80 - 400
Feb 18, 2017 08:22:42 #
The 200-500 is the best bang for the buck Nikon has ever offered, grab it. Not sure if the D610 is good with a f5.6, but will assure it will be slow to focus with the 1.4X added. I use the 200-500 on D500 and notice focus concern when using a TC14EII, so that 610 will surly suffer.
Feb 18, 2017 08:49:28 #
Feb 18, 2017 08:50:19 #
Feb 18, 2017 09:45:25 #
You do not mention what lenses you have already. You should have started with a 50mm f1.8 and learned thee basics of photography.
Feb 18, 2017 09:50:42 #
Fred, it would help if you let us know what your intended use is.
--Bob
--Bob
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
both full-frame ED with VR
Feb 18, 2017 10:35:29 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
both full-frame ED with VR
The 200-500mm. Or the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Both are great lenses. Priced similar too.
Feb 18, 2017 10:52:10 #
Feb 18, 2017 11:40:47 #
ecblackiii wrote:
200-500 would give you the capability for the greatest magnification of distant images--which is the purpose of a long lens. I would not waste money on an 80-400mm lens. For the shorter distances requiring less than 200 mm, just use one of your other lenses.
Unfortunately I have the 80-400 lens. Have not touched it in months. It is for sale but I need to look up what I might get for it because right now I have no idea. I use the 200-400 Nikon a lot and the 150 - 600 Tamron also.
Feb 18, 2017 12:13:58 #
I can lend a comment here, but I have neither lens. The 200-500 is a recent addition to the lineup and is known to be a decent performer at an excellent price. It's downside is that it is not weather-sealed nor is it an 'N' lens, but those are items that keep its cost down. The 80-400 is on its second version and is also known to be a decent lens, but its downside is that it costs more. The 200-400 is the 'professional' version, but this comes at a cost in dollars and weight. The best non-zoom would be the 400 F2.8, but that's quite pricey. If you just want something to have fun with and the weather sealing is not an issue, the 200-500 would be, by far, your best choice. I do have the Sigma 150-600 Sport, but would buy the 200-500 in an instant if I didn't. Best of luck.
Feb 18, 2017 12:19:17 #
200-500 is a choice I already made. It is relatively light, and considerably lighter than a 200-400 F4.0.
In a situation where I would be shooting at less than 200 I prefer a smaller lens like a 70-200.
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In a situation where I would be shooting at less than 200 I prefer a smaller lens like a 70-200.
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Feb 18, 2017 14:56:17 #
Franku wrote:
How will the 200-500 work on a D7100 Camera?
It will be excellent, and will give you a field of view equivalent to 300-750 on a full frame camera.
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