Coming back to photography
Jun 10, 2019 20:18:07 #
Joe71
Loc: Winter Garden, Central Florida
I had a Yashika SLR in the early 70's, but then came children, and out went the photography for the most part. Now, I have the time and the desire to shoot birds and other wildlife in Florida, and NJ. I want to buy the Nikon D7500, but I'd like opinions on which telephoto, teleconverter and which 35mm lens to purchase.
I have $5K to spend, but that will include a bag, tripod and some filters too. I've be reading reviews until my eyes are blurry. Thanks in advance.
I have $5K to spend, but that will include a bag, tripod and some filters too. I've be reading reviews until my eyes are blurry. Thanks in advance.
Jun 10, 2019 20:45:04 #
Joe71 wrote:
I had a Yashika SLR in the early 70's, but then came children, and out went the photography for the most part. Now, I have the time and the desire to shoot birds and other wildlife in Florida, and NJ. I want to buy the Nikon D7500, but I'd like opinions on which telephoto, teleconverter and which 35mm lens to purchase. I've be reading reviews until my eyes are blurry. Thanks in advance.
Welcome to UHH, The D7500 is a fine camera
I use the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR with a TC-14E III 1.4x teleconverter on both my FX Df and DX D7200.
Jun 10, 2019 20:57:50 #
Jun 10, 2019 22:14:55 #
Joe71 wrote:
I had a Yashika SLR in the early 70's, but then came children, and out went the photography for the most part. Now, I have the time and the desire to shoot birds and other wildlife in Florida, and NJ. I want to buy the Nikon D7500, but I'd like opinions on which telephoto, teleconverter and which 35mm lens to purchase.
I have $5K to spend, but that will include a bag, tripod and some filters too. I've be reading reviews until my eyes are blurry. Thanks in advance.
I have $5K to spend, but that will include a bag, tripod and some filters too. I've be reading reviews until my eyes are blurry. Thanks in advance.
Joe,
Welcome to the forum. I use a Nikon 200-500 Zoom. Super sharp at all fields. I would couple it with a D500.
Have fun using whatever you buy.Post some images and ask questions. A great way to learn.
Jun 10, 2019 23:00:32 #
Welcome. The D7500 will make a nice birding camera coupled with a Nikon 200-500. There are several other choices, too. Sigma and Tamron make several zooms up to 600mm and the reviews for the newer generation s are good. Have fun.
Jun 11, 2019 06:23:55 #
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Jun 11, 2019 08:21:19 #
Hi Joe
Welcome to Hedgehoggers! I recommend the Sony A7 II. For under a Grand, you get a 24-70mm lens. I recommend a Sirui Tripod, B+W Filters. To be in a budget of $5,000 check out Tamron or Sigma lenses.
Welcome to Hedgehoggers! I recommend the Sony A7 II. For under a Grand, you get a 24-70mm lens. I recommend a Sirui Tripod, B+W Filters. To be in a budget of $5,000 check out Tamron or Sigma lenses.
Jun 11, 2019 08:43:12 #
Jun 11, 2019 09:00:41 #
Welcome. Birds and wildlife being what you want to photograph the D500 might be a better choice with it's dedicated focus processor. The 200-500 5.6 Nikkor would be the long lens to consider for use with a tele converter, a 1.4 converter would give you f8 while lenses with smaller aperture would not auto focus.
Jun 11, 2019 09:03:26 #
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Jun 11, 2019 09:58:43 #
try sony full frame they have an entry level mirrorless that is excellent
A 7 III with super lens its really up to you however check the camera out???
chuck
A 7 III with super lens its really up to you however check the camera out???
chuck
Jun 11, 2019 10:44:47 #
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