billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I see by my trusty Nikon lens compatibility chart that the Nikon AF-S 200-500 5.6 will work on your D3200. And, it will deliver an angle of view of 300-750 mm. Not too shabby. AND, it is currently on sale. I have provided a link for you to buy this lens.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175034-REG/nikon_af_s_nikkor_200_500mm_f_5_6e.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

And, below is an example of it's sharpness. HAND HELD. If you would like more, come and view my show where that lens will be featured.
My photo show will be at the Weller Gallery at the Davis Education and Visitors Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown Ohio. 123 McKinley Ave. Tuesday-Sunday 10-5. Closed Monday. 330-740-7116. The show will run from August 17th to October 13th. Meet the artist date is Sunday, September 8, 1-3 pm. See you there.

Nikon1201

efore I went full frame I had a D7100 with amSigma 18-200 always got sharp pics .

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Where's the link to that info?

If you want to refer to Imatest numbers - why be so secretive.

This article, based on weighted Imatest numbers, shows that the lenses are good, but give the Editor's Choice recommendations to the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. Just so you know . . .

To sum up the results - the Tamron has good center sharpness, poor to average edges and corners, worst performance at 400mm, and not as sharp as the Sigma 100-400. But it's light, has weather sealing, dust and smudge resistant Fluorine front element coating, and can accept the optional tripod collar with an integrated Arca-Swiss dovetail.

https://www.pcmag.com/review/361353/tamron-100-400mm-f-4-5-6-3-di-vc-usd

But corner and edge performance issues shouldn't be a problem on a crop sensor camera. But the 100-400 class of lens, other than the Canon, hardly qualifies as "best for zoom photography of wildlife" - however Jerry may be asking for too much from a single lens - though not cheap, the 80-400 is a good choice, if only because of the 80mm focal length at the short end.

But with an entry level camera I think the Nikon lenses are less desirable than the Tamrons and Sigmas which offer a way to fine tune focusing without having to send camera and lens to authorized repair for adjustment. I have had a 50-500 Sigma with focus issues, and I just drove out to Ronkonkoma, NY and they adjusted it overnight. It came back better than new.

Still, I'd love to see the Imatest numbers if you can point me in the right direction . . .

Thanks!

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

I disagree. Found the Nikon 200-500 superior in all respects, focus speed, sharpness, etc then the Tamron.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

In the event of a focus anomaly that is usually addressed with tuning the camera and/or the lens - how do you tune the focus if you use it on Jerry's Nikon?

I am not a fan of using AF-Fine Tune, but on a body that lacks this ability, I much prefer a lens that provides that functionality. In this case, the Tamron 100-400 offers 15 adjustment points - 5 different focal lengths and 3 different distances for each focal length. Oh, one respect is the front coating and the weather sealing which is present on the Tamron and not on the Nikon. So maybe not ALL respects.

BMWright

I love my Tamron 150-600mm G2!! On the D3200, you get the 1.5 crop factor, so you get up to 900mm equivalent, as I do on my D7100. But it works just as well on my full-frame D850. Plus, with the D850, you get the advantage of the camera's auto-focus fine tune feature. I haven't used that yet, but plan to give it a try. Then, if you want more zoom power, you can get the Tamron 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter. Use them in bright-light conditions or plan to manually focus.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

There are times when you might want a little reach for landscapes, but wide angle primes or zooms are more common. You might want to look at something like the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 for about $250 used or the Nikon 10-20mm f4.5-5.6 VR used for about $225, but the 18mm side of your zoom should work just fine for most landscape work. The better smartphones can produce some beautiful landscapes as well.

For wildlife, especially birding, you can never have enough reach. So go for the longest lens you can afford. The 300mm (450mm equivalent) end of your zoom will be adequate in some situations, 400mm (600mm equivalent) is the minimum IMHO, but if you are serious, you'll want something that reaches 500mm (750mm equivalent) or even 600mm (900mm equivalent). Glass like this, even used, is not cheap. A used D3200 in good shape sells for under $200 and the AF system is dated, and that's being kind. If you are going to get serious about wildlife, you might want to think about a camera upgrade first.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I happen to use the Sigma 18-300 most of the time, yet I bought a Tamron 150-600 G2 new, as well as a Tokina 11-200 f/2.8 Pro. Then again, my main camera is a Canon 80D.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Not that I have one but I'd say a 150-600mm Zoom, Nikkor or other brand.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

[quote=Gene51]
But with an entry level camera I think the Nikon lenses are less desirable than the Tamrons and Sigmas which offer a way to fine tune focusing without having to send camera and lens to authorized repair for adjustment. I have had a 50-500 Sigma with focus issues, and I just drove out to Ronkonkoma, NY and they adjusted it overnight. It came back better than new./quote]

It's really no secret - been around for awhile now - https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-597795-1.html

A good point about fine tuning with the 3200 ....

BTW, I think the OP left town ...... and why is a PC magazine doing camera lens reviews ???
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Hamltnblue Loc: Springfield PA

I second the 18-400. That gives you effective 600mm zoom. It also does a good job in the wider angle area of the coverage.

sschonfeld

Currently in south on safari and Tamron 18-400 is outstanding. You really can’t depend on a tripod for heavy glass . Versatility of long and short is excellent and animals may be far off but many close. Worked great in Peru and giant condors in flight

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

I love to use my Nikon 200-500mm lens for wildlife. However, wouldn't work that well for a landscape also lens.
Attached are a couple of examples.