Nikon 200-500mm 5.6 (Page 3): I’ve owned mine for 3 years and have not had a problem.

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Sep 21, 2019 10:27:31 #

MHenny

I’ve owned mine for 3 years and have not had a problem.

Sep 21, 2019 10:27:59 #

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

billnikon wrote:

I have had my 200-500 since it came out and have used it daily in Florida Wetlands and have NEVER had an issue like that with my lens. Are you SURE they are telling you the truth.
Please read the reviews on B&H web site. They have had 617 reviews and I bet none of them list the issues you have written. I find it VERY HARD to believe that all three lenses failed in a matter of days. Just does not sound right. I don't believe it.

Sep 21, 2019 10:36:25 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I’ve been using mine in the heat and humidity of Central Florida for a couple of years with no problems at all!

Sep 21, 2019 10:41:15 #

pahtspix

Almost 3 years ago I picked the Tamron 150-600mm G2 over the Nikon 200-500 as the same price point (around $1300)..I picked the Tamron over the Nikon for my Nikon D500 as the Tamron is lighter for hand-holding, and has a wider range of zoom, and an ARCA type foot on the lensmount. At that time, BOTH lenses received top notch positive reviews. I've had no problems with this lens( and D500) since purchase in November of 2016!

Sep 21, 2019 10:49:33 #

sroter Loc: Montreal,Quebec. Canada

Bill_de wrote:

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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Thanks Bill, I think the 200-500mm is an excellent lens. The quality of the images are outstanding.
I still scratch my head about the failures. The only reason I posted the question to see if there was a common factor. You'd think I insulted them personally.

Sep 21, 2019 11:12:58 #

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Bought mine in 2015 and have had zero problems.

Sep 21, 2019 11:13:41 #

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Bought mine in 2015 and have had zero problems. The hottest weather I have been in is about 105F.

Sep 21, 2019 11:35:51 #

redlegfrog

sroter wrote:

I have 3 friends that own this lens. All 3 of thei... (show quote)

I had problem with mine as well.
Problems with mechanical things are part of life, its how the manufacturer deals with it that makes a difference. Nikon will disappoint you.

Sep 21, 2019 12:00:26 #

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

I live near Houston Tx. Summer temps are upper 90s virtually every day, occasional 100s, with high humidity. Have taken thousands of pics with it over this last summer (mainly wildlife especially birding), the majority at 500mm. I constantly move the zoom ring back to 200mm and lock it for carry between shooting spots. No problems at all. I highly recommend this lens if you need a longer telephoto on a budget.

Sep 21, 2019 13:12:53 #

jotaele

I rented this lens for s trip to Pantanal in Brasil, within 2 days the lens refused to go back to the 200 mm range, it would stop around 250 mm, so I could not lock it at the shortest length to carry it. Then the zoom ring started jumping out of alignment when going farther than 400 mm so I had to go back and carefully extend it past the 400 to make sure it did not jump out of alignment. You can already guess how many opportunities for pictures of BIF or other critters I missed. Conclusion, I decided not to buy it and I got myself the 500 mm which should arrive by next week.

Sep 21, 2019 13:56:39 #

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I have had my 200-500 Nikon for 8 months and it has given me faultless performance. I live right on the Pacific Ocean which is not a humid area like Florida but no problems.

Sep 21, 2019 14:07:24 #