Nikon 500mm 5.6
Jan 6, 2021 13:13:42 #
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF mounted on D500.
Jan 6, 2021 14:20:04 #
If you aren't in a rush, you might wait a bit. Nikon had a sale on this lens a month or so ago ( think it was $300 off). So there must be quite a few in the pipeline.
Jan 6, 2021 14:34:50 #
Since I have acquired the 500mm PF lens, it has seldom been off my D850. It makes carrying and hand-holding shooting so much easier. It takes sharp images, autofocus work very well and I heartily recommend this lens. I also have the 200-500 lens, but it will get increasingly limited use.
Jan 6, 2021 15:24:27 #
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
The 500mm PF is now my standard lens on my D500 for birding (and moon shots. etc.). Last week I was with a small group of shooters observing a Red-tailed Hawk when it suddenly took off. I was the only one able to swing my camera and lens up to capture any of the flight. Between the sharpness and the lite weight, it is an excellent addition for wildlife shooting if you can swing the expense.
Jan 6, 2021 18:01:20 #
agillot wrote:
500mm is the smallest for small birds , and at time too large for bigger subjects that are too close .a zoom will give you more choices .150 / 600 mm is more flexible .
I have the Sigma 150-600. I’m looking for better IQ. I’ve seen the 300mm results on a D500 and they are amazingly sharp crisp and detailed.
Thank you for your reply 👍🏻
Jan 6, 2021 18:02:28 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
The 500mm PF is now my standard lens on my D500 for birding (and moon shots. etc.). Last week I was with a small group of shooters observing a Red-tailed Hawk when it suddenly took off. I was the only one able to swing my camera and lens up to capture any of the flight. Between the sharpness and the lite weight, it is an excellent addition for wildlife shooting if you can swing the expense.
And wow look at that detail!
Jan 6, 2021 18:03:27 #
Jan 6, 2021 19:21:01 #
Search You Tube for video reviews of this lens as a wildlife lens. Steve Perry in particular is a well known professional reviewer who produces quality in depth reviews. There are several others out there as well
Jan 6, 2021 19:27:21 #
There are 2 late model 500mm F8 Mirror lenses on Roberts Used Photo right now, one with the filter set. They are great people to deal with and have a six month guarantee. Just got my latest used lens from them yesterday.
Jan 6, 2021 21:57:07 #
SunBeach1962
Loc: Syrscuse, NY
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
Bought it last July I had a D5500 to use it with. It produced excellent results, but for BIF my D5500 @ 5fps is too slow. You should be good with the D850, for Christmas I got a D500, 10fps I have been very happy with the limited number of photos I have been able to take to date.
Jan 6, 2021 21:58:25 #
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
I have the 500pF and the D850. Wonderful combo! Great IQ and great backgrounds. I use the lens mounted on my D850 especially during low-light Wintertime.
Jan 7, 2021 03:24:03 #
Jan 7, 2021 15:13:51 #
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
Taken 1-6-20201 4:40 PM. D850, 500pF, SB700. The 500pF really brings it! This was a very bad light circumstance, but I had to try. ISO was 8000!
Jan 7, 2021 17:02:12 #
Ruthiel wrote:
I have a D850 and I’m considering the Nikon 500 mm 5.6 for wildlife photography. I tried search for this subject with no results. I’m interested in hearing from any of you that have this lens. Pros cons or photos with it. How is the IQ?
How about one more. D850, 500mm PF + 1.4 III tele convertor,
SS - 1/2500, F/8, ISO-500, Handheld.
Ferruginous Hawk in local state park on a raptor pole.
Jan 7, 2021 17:10:26 #
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