Nikon 500mm f5.6 PC question re TCs recs (Page 3): :sm24: :sm24: .....Strangely, the 100-500 Imatest numbers are slightly better than the 100-400 II numbers

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

CHG_CANON wrote:

an old Nikon thread is probably not the place to add an unrelated question about Canon EOS technology ...

.....Strangely, the 100-500 Imatest numbers are slightly better than the 100-400 II numbers - even tho the 100-500 doe NOT have Fluorite and has 1 fewer elements ! - and, is a 5:1 ratio zoom
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alphadog

So far EVERY PLACE I ASK a question is a WRONG PLACE ... where is the RIGHT PLACE???

mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area

alphadog wrote:

Too small of the sensor, too few MPs ...so the crop of the image will be limited and the richness of the image diminished...but thanks for your suggestion... I do know some prefer the D500, I own a 800e already and IF I am upgrading likely to move to D850 or Z7II

Very nice picture.
Mundy

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

alphadog wrote:

So far EVERY PLACE I ASK a question is a WRONG PLACE ... where is the RIGHT PLACE???

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via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

alphadog wrote:

Am considering the purchase of a Nikon 500mm f5.6 PC

Does anyone have experience with this lens using the Nikon TC lengths 1.4x 1.7x and 2.0x?
I noticed the 1.4x is the most expensive

I am asking about how well this lens will work with the various TCs...thanks for any input or output

Nikon D850, setting camera to crop mode, with Nikon 500PF and using appropriate software. I do have a TC, tried it on the lens, but did not like the result.

mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area

via the lens wrote:

Nikon D850, setting camera to crop mode, with Nikon 500PF and using appropriate software. I do have a TC, tried it on the lens, but did not like the result.

Beautiful picture.
Mundy I am starting to consider birding after all of the beautiful pictures from you and others on UHH.
Thanks for sharing.
Mundy

alphadog

Thanks that is what I have heard before... new lens NOT great with TC...

thank you

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

alphadog wrote:

Thanks that is what I have heard before... new lens NOT great with TC...

thank you

But the lens itself is incredible. So easy to handhold and shoot, even the hummers. You do still need a steady hand, however.

alphadog

Not a problem EXCEPT for 500mm is too short... the PROS who should their fine pics are in EXOTIC places where they can and DO get close to critters... like on their expensive workshops tours... which is fine, IF you can get close. So 700mm is the minimum for me... thanks

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

alphadog wrote:

Not a problem EXCEPT for 500mm is too short... the PROS who should their fine pics are in EXOTIC places where they can and DO get close to critters... like on their expensive workshops tours... which is fine, IF you can get close. So 700mm is the minimum for me... thanks

With a crop camera, either a full frame set in crop or a crop, the 500PF is 750mm.

cactuspic Loc: Dallas, TX

alphadog wrote:

Thank you for your reply. br br So IF going wit... (show quote)

In your other post, I replied with an actual comparison shot between my 500 L prime and the 100-500 zoom taken with an R5. Granted, it was not the most current model of the 500 L. But the sharpness of the 100-500mm zoom was better than my 500 prime. I was so pleased I sold my prime. I think you will be similarly surprised at the sharpness of the zoom. And yes it works very well with the 1.4 T/C; although these days, my first choice would be the new 800mm if I needed the reach.

Irwin

cactuspic Loc: Dallas, TX

imagemeister wrote:

.....Strangely, the 100-500 Imatest numbers are slightly better than the 100-400 II numbers - even tho the 100-500 doe NOT have Fluorite and has 1 fewer elements ! - and, is a 5:1 ratio zoom
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It may not use flourite elements, but six elements are 'UD' (ultra low dispersion) while one is 'Super UD'. It is an amazing lens that has rendered many fine shots for me.

Irwin

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

alphadog wrote:

Am considering the purchase of a Nikon 500mm f5.6 PC

Does anyone have experience with this lens using the Nikon TC lengths 1.4x 1.7x and 2.0x?
I noticed the 1.4x is the most expensive

I am asking about how well this lens will work with the various TCs...thanks for any input or output

Sigma has a 300-800 f5.6. The drawback? 13 pounds. Image quality is pretty good.

alphadog

alphadog wrote:

Yikes! br br Thanks for the chart link! I pr... (show quote)

Not sure how old this question is, but I am in the SAME condition... canon 5Dmk3 w/500mm f4L and no longer can hold it for BIF or carry-around situations... the monopod has not worked well for me... so what to do... let me know IF you made a decision or bought something...thanks, richard

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

alphadog wrote:

Not sure how old this question is, but I am in the SAME condition... canon 5Dmk3 w/500mm f4L and no longer can hold it for BIF or carry-around situations... the monopod has not worked well for me... so what to do... let me know IF you made a decision or bought something...thanks, richard

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