Nikon lens
Nov 20, 2023 17:55:26 #
kcj
Loc: Seneca SC
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
Nov 20, 2023 18:18:00 #
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
Going longer when shooting with my D850 I use 2 lenses. Hand holding I use the Nikkor AF-s 500mm F/5.6.
On a tripod I use the Nikkor AF-s 800mm F/5.6.
For longer walks the Nikkor 300mm PF is a really nice light weight.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and go shoot a turkey ... with a lens.
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Nov 20, 2023 18:30:14 #
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
The Sigma 50-600 may be something for you to look at - it IS heavy tho ....SORRY, the 60-600 is only for mirror less - so try the Sigma 50-500 instead. WAIT, there is an older F-mount version 60-600 - I am NOT dreaming ! ?
Nov 21, 2023 06:05:37 #
I also have a 28-300 on my D750. Works fine but I wanted a little more reach as well but didn't want to go for the weight and expense of a prime 500mm. I found a used Sigma 150-500 and, so far, it's working out fine. Going to give it a real test in a couple of months.
I also own a 20-300
I also own a 20-300
Nov 21, 2023 06:13:23 #
Kcj wrote: "Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this"
The Nikon 28-300 is an excellent walkaround lens. It is a variable aperture lens (f3.5-5.6) and as such you need to know where it will perform at its best. I would say f8 and f11 are your best apertures for this lens. I do not use one have never used it before but based on my experience with similar lenses I can assure you that if you do your part the lens will do its part.
My retired ophthalmologist travels regularly to Africa with is D750 and this lens although he has rented a 600mm lens in the past but for a majority of shots he has used the 28-300 and his images look fine to me. Now he is using a Z8 with the Z 160-600 lens and he could not be happier.
Let me remind you that the longer the lens the easier it is to get blurred images.
The Nikon 28-300 is an excellent walkaround lens. It is a variable aperture lens (f3.5-5.6) and as such you need to know where it will perform at its best. I would say f8 and f11 are your best apertures for this lens. I do not use one have never used it before but based on my experience with similar lenses I can assure you that if you do your part the lens will do its part.
My retired ophthalmologist travels regularly to Africa with is D750 and this lens although he has rented a 600mm lens in the past but for a majority of shots he has used the 28-300 and his images look fine to me. Now he is using a Z8 with the Z 160-600 lens and he could not be happier.
Let me remind you that the longer the lens the easier it is to get blurred images.
Nov 21, 2023 06:57:29 #
Nov 21, 2023 07:25:26 #
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
He Sigma 150-600 Contemporary is a great affordable lens
Nov 21, 2023 07:46:09 #
Yep, i have lots of those big turkeys that come in daily to our fish pond to drink....theve never eaten a fish!!
Nov 21, 2023 07:47:26 #
I’ve always been happy with my AF-D 80-400 f4.5-5.6, nobody ever talks about this lens, unless it’s to bad mouth it. The newer AF-S is an improvement, but for the money, on my D300S it is terrific. Not for sports or BIF, slow, but I’m happy
Nov 21, 2023 07:50:50 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
the 200-500 I found to be a food lens for the D850 and D500.
Nov 21, 2023 07:52:26 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
the 200-500 I found to be a food lens for the D850 and D500.
Nov 21, 2023 10:03:31 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
Nikon 200-500 is a great wildlife lens. I used it for years with great results. I use GROUP AUTO FOCUS and continuous auto focus for great results. And I believe it is on sale. Yes it is, you save about $340.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%20af-s%20nikkor%20200-500mm%20f%2F5.6e%20ed%20vr%20lens&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps
Nov 21, 2023 10:09:40 #
For my D850 and lenses longer than 200mm, I use my Nikon 300mm f4 pf and my Nikon 500mm f5.6 pf lens. Both are very sharp and I usually shoot them at wide open apertures.
For any lens you are considering make sure you know what it weighs and what its minimum focus distance is as both can have an impact on how you will use this lens.
For any lens you are considering make sure you know what it weighs and what its minimum focus distance is as both can have an impact on how you will use this lens.
Nov 21, 2023 12:38:08 #
kcj wrote:
Looking for a good lens for the D850 I have the 28 to 300 it is ok but not great. Looking to go longer than this
I use the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR with the D850. My D850 bag includes the trifecta: 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, and the 200-500 (also have the three teleconvertors). Going to be selling them all off as I have switced to a Z9.
Nov 21, 2023 13:22:05 #
the 28 300 is notoriously soft and with the D850 Nikon bodies, invest in something worthy of that body...
I personally prefer primes, the 300 f4 and/or 20-120 f4 lens would work much better - good luck
I personally prefer primes, the 300 f4 and/or 20-120 f4 lens would work much better - good luck
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