Nikon lens info
May 10, 2021 12:39:54 #
May 10, 2021 12:43:11 #
john maloney wrote:
What is the best f stop on a Nikon 200-500 lens
John, It depends upon what you are photographing. I would start at F8 and see if you like the results.Great lens.Stan
May 10, 2021 12:46:29 #
john maloney wrote:
What is the best f stop on a Nikon 200-500 lens
My experience with this glass is yes start at f8.
May 10, 2021 17:15:07 #
May 10, 2021 18:29:08 #
LensTip.com does extensive lens testing. This is the chart from their image resolution testing for the Nikon AF-S 200–500 mm f/5.6E ED VR. It has the best image resolution at f/8.
May 10, 2021 20:40:58 #
john maloney
Loc: Columbia,Md.
CO wrote:
LensTip.com does extensive lens testing. This is the chart from their image resolution testing for the Nikon AF-S 200–500 mm f/5.6E ED VR. It has the best image resolution at f/8.
thank you much..:)
May 10, 2021 20:41:24 #
May 10, 2021 21:52:21 #
May 11, 2021 08:04:31 #
May 11, 2021 08:05:26 #
john maloney wrote:
What is the best f stop on a Nikon 200-500 lens
Wide open is fine. It improves in the corners a little when you go to F8.
May 11, 2021 09:28:17 #
"What is the best f stop on a Nikon 200-500 lens" Best? Best for what John?
Like Stan said... "It depends upon what you are photographing." :)
What are you shooting it on John? This lens is a different animal on DX as apposed to FX... It vignettes badly wide open on FX however vignette is virtually absent at f/5.6 on DX... Again it depends John on what your perceived "Best" means.
I have and shoot this lens... Initially I purchased it with hopes to use for shooting league soccer... Sadly it was a major fail in that arena. While it did stellar if the player was moving parallel to the sensor plane it simply could not pull those massive glass elements quick enough for a player running a top speed directly at you... Which btw is the money shot in soccer since you have the eyes and ball in the frame... Both are critical components if you want to exceed client expectations. My soccer lens of choice now is an AF 300mm f/2.8 prime... and my "keeper" rate increased by several orders of magnitude...
So I retired the AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR to the studio (see below) where it is absolutely epic for beauty genre... Here I shoot it exactly like a 300mm prime at f/10... After testing my copy 300mm proved to be optimum for Beauty Genre at portraiture distance. And the incredible 4 to 5 stops of VR allows me the freedom of hand-holding.
Great lens... excellent worth/value especially for static subjects or those moving parallel to your focal plane.
Best Advice? Learn how to test you glass... Don't rely on hearsay... Way too many uncorroborated opinions here and on other forums. What works for your particular kit, your visual statement and most importantly your clients works! Period! And the issue of "sample" variation can (and often does) influence the IQ equations... Please test you glass carefully John.
Hope this helps John... or is at least food for thought...
All the best on your photographic journey...
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Like Stan said... "It depends upon what you are photographing." :)
What are you shooting it on John? This lens is a different animal on DX as apposed to FX... It vignettes badly wide open on FX however vignette is virtually absent at f/5.6 on DX... Again it depends John on what your perceived "Best" means.
I have and shoot this lens... Initially I purchased it with hopes to use for shooting league soccer... Sadly it was a major fail in that arena. While it did stellar if the player was moving parallel to the sensor plane it simply could not pull those massive glass elements quick enough for a player running a top speed directly at you... Which btw is the money shot in soccer since you have the eyes and ball in the frame... Both are critical components if you want to exceed client expectations. My soccer lens of choice now is an AF 300mm f/2.8 prime... and my "keeper" rate increased by several orders of magnitude...
So I retired the AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR to the studio (see below) where it is absolutely epic for beauty genre... Here I shoot it exactly like a 300mm prime at f/10... After testing my copy 300mm proved to be optimum for Beauty Genre at portraiture distance. And the incredible 4 to 5 stops of VR allows me the freedom of hand-holding.
Great lens... excellent worth/value especially for static subjects or those moving parallel to your focal plane.
Best Advice? Learn how to test you glass... Don't rely on hearsay... Way too many uncorroborated opinions here and on other forums. What works for your particular kit, your visual statement and most importantly your clients works! Period! And the issue of "sample" variation can (and often does) influence the IQ equations... Please test you glass carefully John.
Hope this helps John... or is at least food for thought...
All the best on your photographic journey...
.
May 11, 2021 09:33:13 #
May 11, 2021 09:36:35 #
May 11, 2021 09:44:46 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
F Stop Fitzgerald is the best f-stop.
You're right, I think F Stop Fitzgerald did a fine job with the "Great Gatsby".
May 11, 2021 09:48:55 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Do a Google search on finding the "sweet spot" on a lens. There’s a procedure for that. The F stop varies from lens to lens but is usually around F8. With zooms, it may vary by focal length setting. Others may disagree with my understanding.
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