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Sep 11, 2021 15:41:28   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
ronpier wrote:
I use my AF P 70-300 with my D3400. It is very sharp even with cropping and no VR. Crop factor makes it a 450mm FOV. If I need more reach I use my feet. Use it at the auto races.


A beautiful shot ⭐🎯⭐

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Sep 11, 2021 16:20:19   #
ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio
 
joecichjr wrote:
A beautiful shot ⭐🎯⭐


Thank you.

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Sep 11, 2021 16:22:29   #
ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio
 
billnikon wrote:


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Sep 11, 2021 16:22:45   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Bobspez wrote:
I solved this issue by getting a used Nikon1 J1 on ebay, which has 12MP, one inch sensor and paired it with the Nikkor 55-300 DX AF-S lens and the Nikon FT1 autofocusing adapter and set the camera to center point auto focus. This is higher quality than any bridge camera with a smaller 1/2.3" sensor, and a longer equivalent focal length of 810mm of any bridge camera with a one inch sensor, and lighter than any dslr with a 600mm lens. The whole package weighs just 2 lbs, which makes it ideal for hand holding and going to where the birds are. It focuses quickly and can shoot in burst mode.
I solved this issue by getting a used Nikon1 J1 on... (show quote)


Great shot and an exceptional recommendation ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Sep 11, 2021 16:52:44   #
Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA
 
joecichjr wrote:
Great shot and an exceptional recommendation ❤️❤️❤️❤️


Thank you.

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Sep 11, 2021 16:57:09   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Gene51 wrote:
I have a friend that is one inch taller than you, and 67. She totes around a Tamron 150-600 G2 on a D800 camera body and uses a Black Rapid sling strap. At first, before getting the Tamron, she used to borrow my Sigma 150-600 Sport, which is almost 2 lbs heavier.

These was taken by her with the D800 and the Sigma - hand held, when she was 65. She likes the Tamron because it is so light compared to the Sigma - both have similar image quality. She calls it her walkaround lens and body.

After testing her Tamron, it not only is as sharp as the Sigma @600mm, it is sharper at shorter focal lengths, has better optical stabilization - equal to the Nikon, better build quality than the Nikon (you needed fear a little drizzle or summer shower), and at the end of the day it is sharper than the Nikon. Not by a big margin, but if you are fussy, and using it on a high megapixel body down the road, you'll appreciate the difference.
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Eye-catching BIFs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sep 11, 2021 17:48:37   #
Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal
 
R.G. wrote:
Big, heavy glass goes with the large sensor size. APS-C lenses would be smaller and lighter but I don't know of any superzooms that cover the range you mention.

However, m4/3 lenses are relatively small and light, and as an example, an Olympus 100-400mm zoom gives the full frame equivalent reach of 800mm. They aren't cheap and it would mean buying an m4/3 camera, but the setup would be relatively small and light, and that would apply to any other m4/3 lenses that you bought for it.


A caveat ...
Sometimes a smaller cheaper lens means really a smaller cheaper lens.
As in, it lets less light in. It's slower.
I was just on eBay: my "real" Nikon 35-70 lens is a 3.5, the half price model is a 4 to 5.6

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Sep 12, 2021 00:21:58   #
SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY
 
Bobspez wrote:
I solved this issue by getting a used Nikon1 J1 on ebay, which has 12MP, one inch sensor and paired it with the Nikkor 55-300 DX AF-S lens and the Nikon FT1 autofocusing adapter and set the camera to center point auto focus. This is higher quality than any bridge camera with a smaller 1/2.3" sensor, and a longer equivalent focal length of 810mm of any bridge camera with a one inch sensor, and lighter than any dslr with a 600mm lens. The whole package weighs just 2 lbs, which makes it ideal for hand holding and going to where the birds are. It focuses quickly and can shoot in burst mode.
I solved this issue by getting a used Nikon1 J1 on... (show quote)


…how awesome is this…is anyone else…besides me…as impressed with the quality of the results here…?

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Sep 12, 2021 06:01:42   #
Terry in Indiana Loc: rural Indiana
 
Hey Girl...I hear you! I'm 64 and, while several inches taller, I totally understand your dilemma. I'm a strong country gal in good health but I still struggle with the heavy lenses. I have tripods but prefer to handhold...a tripod or monopod is just another thing to carry! I bought the Tamron 100-600 a few years ago and hardly used it then sold it because of its size. Same with the Nikon 200-500...loved the lens, but not practical to carry around for very long. I found the Nikon 80-400 to be somewhat better, although it doesn't operate well with the teleconverter (searches too long for focus). I splurged last spring and got the Nikon 500 prime and I love it! It's long, but doesn't feel as heavy and takes fabulous photos handheld. Someday I will probably take the plunge into mirrorless, but for now this is working out for me. Good luck...we're not getting older, we're getting better, right?!

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Sep 12, 2021 07:04:00   #
kc48girl
 
How about the Tamron 18 -400. Fairly fast, very light,actually very versatile.

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Sep 12, 2021 14:00:12   #
Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA
 
SkyKing wrote:
…how awesome is this…is anyone else…besides me…as impressed with the quality of the results here…?
Thank you.

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Sep 12, 2021 17:08:56   #
Moondoggie Loc: Southern California
 
An option, not quite the range, is Tamron 18-400mm. I’ve been using it on my Nikon 5300 for about -5 years.

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Sep 13, 2021 17:21:29   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
Erp1938 wrote:
I have a Nikon D5600, went to the camera store and tried out the Tamron 150-600mm lens, It was great they did not have the Nikkor 200-500mm to try or the Sigma 150-600 back ordered. My problem is the weight for a short 4'11, 66yr old women. Is there a zoom lens combination I could get with sharpness & length similar to the super zooms without the weight, or am I out of luck?


There are the indicated solutions from many for Nikon. The only other way to reduce weight is to move away from full frame to other formats. APS-C offers some body and lense weight reduction, but lens options are less. The only other way to lose weight is going 4/3rds. The Olympus E-M1 mkIII with the new 100-400 is a top of the line pro option that should be looked at. To see what kind of images can be produced by pros, go to Thomas Stirr's website. In the near future (next year) the 4/3rds sensors are going to 30mp to 50mp and the 4/3rds pro lenses are good to 100mp.

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