Need help on buying a 200-500 Nikon Lens
Jan 30, 2022 21:07:38 #
yvonnenystrom wrote:
Great point!! I’ll have to look at my current tripod to see if it’ll work! Thank you for that info!
When using a tripod, if you keep the gimbal or ball head a little loose, the VR in the 200 - 500 will compensate pretty well. I have even used it with a monopod.
Of course you would have to do your own testing.
Jan 30, 2022 21:09:08 #
yvonnenystrom
Loc: Mesa, AZ
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Bill_de wrote:
When using a tripod, if you keep the gimbal or ball head a little loose, the VR in the 200 - 500 will compensate pretty well. I have even used it with a monopod.
Of course you would have to do your own testing.
Of course you would have to do your own testing.
Jan 30, 2022 21:51:14 #
yvonnenystrom wrote:
Great point!! I’ll have to look at my current tripod to see if it’ll work! Thank you for that info!
I use a carbon fiber tripod and carbon fiber gimbal head. Each rated at aprx 55lb capacity and my heaviest body, with battery grip, two batteries + heaviest lens with tripod collar = aprx 8 1/2 lbs so I have plenty of safety margin.
The camera, lens, gimbal head and tripod come to aprx 15lbs to carry around. A monopod would save some of that - my tripod has one leg that comes off and becomes a monopod which shaves aprx 3 lbs off the weight to carry.
Jan 30, 2022 23:03:21 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
First, will FX lenses work with DX bodies…yes. I knew I would one day move to full frame (FX – D850) so I always invested in FX lenses. I have only one DX (18-300) and love it for by 7100.
Second, when you get your 200-500 consider changing the foot. All my tripods, monopods and gimbal use Arca Swiss. I made it work, but the correct foot is worth the investment.
Third, consider changing the lens hood. It works but is inferior when compared to its Nikon sister lens hoods (24-70 & 70-200).
Fourth, (the give-me), mount your 200-500 only with the foot not camera body. Now, from last week, when carrying the lens, hook your strap to the foot not camera. I use a Black Rapid shoulder harness to camera or L-Bracket and then for balance carry the foot in my hand. After reading UH blogs, I am making that change.
Second, when you get your 200-500 consider changing the foot. All my tripods, monopods and gimbal use Arca Swiss. I made it work, but the correct foot is worth the investment.
Third, consider changing the lens hood. It works but is inferior when compared to its Nikon sister lens hoods (24-70 & 70-200).
Fourth, (the give-me), mount your 200-500 only with the foot not camera body. Now, from last week, when carrying the lens, hook your strap to the foot not camera. I use a Black Rapid shoulder harness to camera or L-Bracket and then for balance carry the foot in my hand. After reading UH blogs, I am making that change.
Jan 30, 2022 23:10:15 #
I use one all the time on a D7200 - works beautifully. Check this out - don't know the member.
Link https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-727259-1.html
P.S. I only hand hold and often use a TC 14 E II as well.
Link https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-727259-1.html
P.S. I only hand hold and often use a TC 14 E II as well.
Jan 30, 2022 23:18:41 #
Quixdraw wrote:
I use one all the time on a D7200 - works beautifully. Check this out - don't know the member.
Link https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-727259-1.html
P.S. I only hand hold and often use a TC 14 E II as well.
Link https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-727259-1.html
P.S. I only hand hold and often use a TC 14 E II as well.
The 200-500 is sold according the title of the post. Maybe the OP got it???
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Jan 30, 2022 23:20:14 #
Yvonne the AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR weighs in at 2524 grams... Which makes it a challenge to hand hold for longer than a few minutes... I've used it for League Soccer until I got an AF 300mm f/2.8 which increased my "keeper" rate by several fold. The AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens works well on a monopod, albeit it has a balance issue since it's a "Pumper" and it's CG (Center of Gravity) varies with Focal Length (thus it's not a good candidate for a Gimble Mount.).
I've retired my copy of this lens to Studio work where is truly shines for Beauty and Fashion Editorials...
The VR is simply amazing... I can hand hold in the Studio for some intriguing results! See Below!
btw, You might look at the AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor, it's much lighter with a more useful reach...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/936121-REG/nikon_80_400mm_f_4_5_5_6g_ed_vr.html
Hope this helps Yvonne.
All the best on your journey
I've retired my copy of this lens to Studio work where is truly shines for Beauty and Fashion Editorials...
The VR is simply amazing... I can hand hold in the Studio for some intriguing results! See Below!
btw, You might look at the AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor, it's much lighter with a more useful reach...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/936121-REG/nikon_80_400mm_f_4_5_5_6g_ed_vr.html
Hope this helps Yvonne.
All the best on your journey
AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor at 1/250 sec, f/10, ISO 64 (Fashion Editorial for an Agency Model's book)
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Jan 30, 2022 23:49:52 #
yvonnenystrom
Loc: Mesa, AZ
WOW!! Excellent information!! Thank you so much!
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
First, will FX lenses work with DX bodies…yes. I ... (show quote)
Jan 30, 2022 23:53:22 #
yvonnenystrom
Loc: Mesa, AZ
WOW!!! Thank you!! I’m so new to this photography thing, but I’m so excited to try new things!! Awesome photo!
Thomas902 wrote:
Yvonne the AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR weighs in a... (show quote)
Jan 31, 2022 06:43:34 #
I use the lens on my 7500 and I’m very pleased with the results. It is an excellent lens and will work fine with your camera. It is a heavy lens and As suggested a good tripod will help. I also purchased a shoulder strap to take weight off my neck for the times I wasn’t using a tripod or monopod. I bought mine as a refurbished one directly from Nikon USA for under $1000. Check their site for deals.
Jan 31, 2022 07:38:05 #
Should work great. I have this lens and it is one of my favs. It is a heavy beast so monopod or tripod is a good idea. I got mine from lensauthority.com they don’t always have stock but they will notify you when they get them in. One of the best companies I’ve ever dealt with. Really amazing service! A good way to save a little money imo
Jan 31, 2022 07:53:39 #
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Jan 31, 2022 08:29:01 #
yvonnenystrom wrote:
So, I’m thinking of buying a Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus. I have a Nikon D7500 DX camera and this is a FX lens. Will it still work on my camera? I would have to spend $1400 on a lens that won’t work on my camera!! Thanks for any help on this!! ☺️☺️
Yes……I have both.
Jan 31, 2022 09:07:40 #
Only notation I'll add, is I had the mentioned lens & used it with a tripod that supported 25 pounds. The issue I had, is the hood for the lens was so long that with a steady wind over 5 mph, I had vibration. In addition, I added 10 pounds of weight to the tripod, No difference. I ended up selling the lens & purchased the 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens
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