Question to Nikkor 200-500 /5.6 users:
Feb 10, 2019 10:15:07 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
tiphareth51 wrote:
I'm confused. Is the camera lens support carry handle orderable from Cine City or Pro Aim at the $19.xx price? The Amazon link is $100. I am unwilling to put my credit card information out on an international site. So my question: is this order able through a Canadian or USA site at the $19.xx price? Thank you for helping.
Sorry, I can't see a way without a credit card, but then I didn't ask. I used PayPal. The order came from proaim
Mar 21, 2022 13:02:18 #
2dawgs
Loc: Eastern Washington State
200-500 on D500. 3 periods hockey game in the photo pit next to the player's bench down on the ice. Hand held, no room for monopod and action too quick. Excellent lense, head shot of goalie and can see the pupils of his eyes. Yes heavy. Great suggestion is to try in store or rent one.
Mar 22, 2022 18:16:11 #
Greer wrote:
I am a former deer hunter and have a ground blind ... (show quote)
It is heavy. The zoom ring is smooth but has too much throw. The AF is slow, slow, slow.
But it's not expensive, and it is good quality.
You have to learn proper posture for holding the lens, especially if you are going to hold it for an extended time.
And you are probably better off getting a good carbon monopod (I like Benro) and head (I like Sirui) to prop it up.
With a D750, I recommend also getting a TC-14E III teleconverter for it. Get some added reach.
Mar 22, 2022 22:04:05 #
Greer wrote:
I am a former deer hunter and have a ground blind ... (show quote)
It can be hand-held for short periods but a day of shooting will make you wish for a 100-400.
Mar 24, 2022 17:23:38 #
Greer wrote:
I am a former deer hunter and have a ground blind ... (show quote)
I know this is an old post, but I'd add my $.02 anyway.
I considered getting one in 2016, but then looked at the Sigma Contemporary 150-600, original Tamron 150-600, and ultimately the Sigma 150-600 Sport. I was trying to lighten my load (had been using a 600mm4 -11.5 lbs, D810 - 2 lbs, , tripod- 4 lbs, gimbal head 2 lbs, and a 7 lb camera bag to carry all that stuff in. I was hoping for something lighter without sacrificing image quality. While the Nikkor was good, it was only 500mm at the long end and it did not have a good enough build quality for me - I often find myself in less than dry weather. So I ruled out the Contemporary and the original Tamron after borrowing a Sigma Sport. As far as I was concerned it was comparable in image quality, only 6.9 lbs and hand-holdable, and I could leave all the other stuff home. I am 70 yrs old and I use the lens attached to a Black Rapid sling strap and hardly notice it.
These are some samples, all hand held.
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