looking for zoom lens up to 600mm for Nikon without breaking the bank (Page 3): I like the Nikon 200-500 5.6 vr. This shot is with the D4. I use this lens primarily for daytime sports.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

ron james wrote:

hi- read so many reviews on zoom lenses that getting a headache - can anybody suggest a lens for my Nikon D7500 for nature use without breaking my bank - so far top of my list is a Sigma 150-600mm sport 2nd hand average price around £950 or is there an alternative at less money out there - water birds being main target for photographs - I do have a Nikon 70-300mm but looking for more reach

I like the Nikon 200-500 5.6 vr. This shot is with the D4. I use this lens primarily for daytime sports.
Good luck.

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

ron james wrote:

hi- read so many reviews on zoom lenses that getting a headache - can anybody suggest a lens for my Nikon D7500 for nature use without breaking my bank - so far top of my list is a Sigma 150-600mm sport 2nd hand average price around £950 or is there an alternative at less money out there - water birds being main target for photographs - I do have a Nikon 70-300mm but looking for more reach

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TAMRON-AF-200-500mm-F-5-6-3-IF-LD-Di-LENS-FOR-NIKON-SLRs-DSLRs-A08/113912100949?epid=101656294&hash=item1a85b0b855:g:-SkAAOSwM0hdlmId

No one knows much about this lens - but read the user reviews or product ratings ! It is the lightest of all the big zooms !

OOps, it needs a focus motor in the camera body .....now I see the 7500 does have one.
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billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Manglesphoto wrote:

The Nikon 200-500 is not weather resistant!!!! which also means dust!!! Nor is the Sigma Contemporary.

I have owned the Nikon 200-500 and use it in Florida Everglades. Yes, it is not weather resistant so I never go out in the rain, but, NO DUST on the inside of lens after three years of using it outside. Just sayin.

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

billnikon wrote:

My favorite Nikon wildlife lens is the Nikon 200-5... (show quote)

Awesome pics

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

I use the Nikon 200-500 and it's heavy but ok to use for hand-held. I do prefer to put it on a tripod. Love the lens and the resultant images.

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

Drbobcameraguy wrote:

Awesome pics

Thank you. I feel very fortunate to live close to so many wonderful places to shoot wildlife in Florida. Every morning of the week we go some where close and shoot for a couple of hours. Great fun but always a challenge.

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Check B&H, Adorama, KEH, for used lens

CWGordon

I was very impressed with a borrowed 200-500. Really very sharp. Only drawback was the weight.
I have always been happy with my 80-400. Far more sharp and usable than some reviews have written. All in all, some personal preference may be at play here. That said, the 80-400 has always been my “go too” lens, through several iterations of it.
Best of luck with your selection.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

CWGordon wrote:

I was very impressed with a borrowed 200-500. Really very sharp. Only drawback was the weight.
I have always been happy with my 80-400. Far more sharp and usable than some reviews have written. All in all, some personal preference may be at play here. That said, the 80-400 has always been my “go too” lens, through several iterations of it.
Best of luck with your selection.

I have both the 80-400 and 200-500 of which we are talking about. I find the 200-500 for soccer on the sidelines is a little long. For that reason I use a 70-200 for those shots. Both lenses are very good in my opinion. Depends what your shooting.

CWGordon

70-200 is ultra sharp. Very nice length, with moderate weight. I think I use it whenever I can. A bit more sharp than 80-400, butI do like the flexibility the max length of 400 gives me.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

billnikon wrote:

My favorite Nikon wildlife lens is the Nikon 200-5... (show quote)

nikonbrain Loc: Crystal River Florida

[quote=ron james]hi- read so many reviews on zoom lenses that getting a headache - can anybody suggest a lens for my Nikon D7500 for nature use without breaking my bank - so far top of my list is a Sigma 150-600mm sport 2nd hand average price around £950 or is there an alternative at less money out there - water birds being main target for photographs - I do have a Nikon 70-300mm but looking for more reach[/quoteNikon

Nikkor AI-S 600mm F/5.6 AIS ED IF Telephoto Lens + TC-301 Excellent++

This on ebay right now it is a 5.6 manual focus Nikkor with alluminum nikon case it is listed at $1,149.00 or best offer.!!!! A 301 2x teleconverter is also included a fine legacy Nikkor . sorry I do not know how to create a link..or attach one

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

[quote=nikonbrain][quote=ron james]hi- read so many reviews on zoom lenses that getting a headache - can anybody suggest a lens for my Nikon D7500 for nature use without breaking my bank - so far top of my list is a Sigma 150-600mm sport 2nd hand average price around £950 or is there an alternative at less money out there - water birds being main target for photographs - I do have a Nikon 70-300mm but looking for more reach[/quoteNikon...[/quote]

Look at the Tamron 150-600 G2 - among the 4 150-600 lenses currenty sold it is tied with the Sigma C for best image quality and with the Sigma Sport for weather sealing and build (but a lot lighter weight). Listed at £1023.47 on Amazon UK now. They also list a used one in the UK for Nikon at £850.00.

I shot Canon and have owned both the older G1 version and the currently have the G2 version. It is a very good lens if you can't afford or just don't care to spend the money for the high end telephoto lenses.

andysjudge

andysjudge I have a Nikon 200-500mm excellent condition ,I bought new, when I took it out of the box I put on a filter . If interested let me know ?

ron james Loc: Cardiff Wales uk

hi Andy

more details pls

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ron