Nikon 200-500mm 5.6
Sep 21, 2019 07:53:21 #
sroter wrote:
I have 3 friends that own this lens. All 3 of thei... (show quote)
I just got mine 3-4 weeks ago. Have shot a bunch of practice shots and one whole hot weather soccer match and not a glitch. Also just got my D810 back from Nikon repair and I have never had such fast focus and extremely sharp images as I get from with this camera and lens. I would purchase again. I also have friends that have this lens and love it. Thanks
Tom
Sep 21, 2019 08:02:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
tshift wrote:
I just got mine 3-4 weeks ago. Have shot a bunch of practice shots and one whole hot weather soccer match and not a glitch. Also just got my D810 back from Nikon repair and I have never had such fast focus and extremely sharp images as I get from with this camera and lens. I would purchase again. I also have friends that have this lens and love it. Thanks
Tom
Tom
Sep 21, 2019 08:04:02 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bob Mevis wrote:
I might have to rethink saving for this lens. I'll watch this post.
Nikon has hit a home run with this lens. B&H has over 600 reply's on this lens. Please look them over. 98% of them are positive reviews. Some folks could walk on water and still complain they were not going fast enough.
Sep 21, 2019 08:06:32 #
Sep 21, 2019 08:09:06 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
sroter wrote:
I have 3 friends that own this lens. All 3 of thei... (show quote)
I am happy with all the folks who are saying positive things about this lens. It is simply a home run for Nikon, just like the D750 was.
I use the 200-500 off the D500 and have got excellent results from this lens and it continues to get outstanding results.
Shame on anyone who writes second hand stories and not first hand experience about this fine, outstanding product.
Sep 21, 2019 08:09:39 #
I live in Florida and have used it in hot summer conditions. Great lens. No problems.
Sep 21, 2019 08:23:53 #
I live in Miami and have never experienced any problems with this lens.
Sep 21, 2019 08:38:15 #
I believe this lens is one of the best values Nikon has. I cannot believe the quality and performance for the price paid. I would’ve had no problem paying more for this piece of glass. I use on my D5 as well as D850 with no issues for over 3 years. It is that good.
Sep 21, 2019 08:38:45 #
Sep 21, 2019 08:42:22 #
I believe, after reading all these responses, that the OP just needs to get three new friends. 
Seriously, after a couple of years use I can report 'no issues'.
I have read that some folks trying to use the lens as a push/pull zoom have encountered issues.
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Seriously, after a couple of years use I can report 'no issues'.
I have read that some folks trying to use the lens as a push/pull zoom have encountered issues.
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Sep 21, 2019 08:45:37 #
sroter wrote:
I have 3 friends that own this lens. All 3 of thei... (show quote)
First time I'm hearing this about this lens but don't have one...(I use the Tammy 150-600 G2)...it's supposed to be a great lens optically at least, and actually want to get one too, but there is no weather/moisture sealing. I think for ANY lens extended hot/humid conditions can be not so good. Changes from hot to cold and vice versa can cause condensation on the lens elements. Also long periods of hot sun can cause plastic parts to warp which is probably the cause here. Be sure to store the lens with lots of silica gel packs if using in hot, humid or damp conditions.
Sep 21, 2019 09:07:23 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
Bob Mevis wrote:
I might have to rethink saving for this lens. I'll watch this post.
keep an eye on Nikon refurbished; be sure to subscribe to them; I bought mine at 10% off. Of course, after that, for the first time, they offered 20% off of all their refurbished items. The other day they had 25% off of about 65 selected items
Sep 21, 2019 09:13:45 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
I’ve had mine for 1.5 years, absolutely no issues with this lens. I have a hard time believing your friends story.
Sep 21, 2019 09:15:05 #
I've had a Nikon 200-500mm 5.6 for a year and a half. Great lens....never had a problem at all.
Sep 21, 2019 09:27:08 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
I have had my 200-500mm for about 2 years and have used it primarily in Georgia and North Carolina, in all seasons and times of day. Have encountered no problems... other than its weight 
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