FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
Both are great lenses I used the 80-400 before I bought the 200-500 The 200-500 for me more versatile
billnikon wrote:
I have owned and used both. In my humble opinion the 200-500 is not only less expensive it is sharper and more versatile. I have mine mounted on my D500, I use GROUP AUTO FOCUS in CONTINUOUS AUTO FOCUS at 10 fps. My keep rate is almost 96% for birds in flight. I use center weighted metering especially on white birds and usually an exposure compensation of around -.7 to -1.3 depending on how bright the sun is behind me for front lighting. I reverse this for back lighting +.7 to +1. Again, 200-500 f5.6 hands down. IT IS THAT GOOD. It compares favorably to my Nikon 200-400 F4.
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No way can it compare to the 200-400mm it just can't give the bokeh that the 200-400mm gives, that is why you pay $5,700 for the lens compared to $1,300 for the 200-500. Attached is one taken with 200-400mm
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
If you want the flexibility of the 80 - 400 and are likely to require both extremes it is a very versatile lens. If you just want the range then go for the 200 - 500.
These were all 80 - 400
The 200-500 is the best bang for the buck Nikon has ever offered, grab it. Not sure if the D610 is good with a f5.6, but will assure it will be slow to focus with the 1.4X added. I use the 200-500 on D500 and notice focus concern when using a TC14EII, so that 610 will surly suffer.
I'd look at the Tamron 150-600 G2. It is the best lens and value in that range
Sorry for the double posting
You do not mention what lenses you have already. You should have started with a 50mm f1.8 and learned thee basics of photography.
Fred, it would help if you let us know what your intended use is.
--Bob
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
FreddB wrote:
any advice would be welcome: which would you choose - 200-500mm f/5.6E or 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G;
both full-frame ED with VR
The 200-500mm. Or the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Both are great lenses. Priced similar too.
Franku
Loc: Wallingford, PA and Parrish, Fl
How will the 200-500 work on a D7100 Camera?
ecblackiii wrote:
200-500 would give you the capability for the greatest magnification of distant images--which is the purpose of a long lens. I would not waste money on an 80-400mm lens. For the shorter distances requiring less than 200 mm, just use one of your other lenses.
Unfortunately I have the 80-400 lens. Have not touched it in months. It is for sale but I need to look up what I might get for it because right now I have no idea. I use the 200-400 Nikon a lot and the 150 - 600 Tamron also.
cjc2
Loc: Hellertown PA
I can lend a comment here, but I have neither lens. The 200-500 is a recent addition to the lineup and is known to be a decent performer at an excellent price. It's downside is that it is not weather-sealed nor is it an 'N' lens, but those are items that keep its cost down. The 80-400 is on its second version and is also known to be a decent lens, but its downside is that it costs more. The 200-400 is the 'professional' version, but this comes at a cost in dollars and weight. The best non-zoom would be the 400 F2.8, but that's quite pricey. If you just want something to have fun with and the weather sealing is not an issue, the 200-500 would be, by far, your best choice. I do have the Sigma 150-600 Sport, but would buy the 200-500 in an instant if I didn't. Best of luck.
200-500 is a choice I already made. It is relatively light, and considerably lighter than a 200-400 F4.0.
In a situation where I would be shooting at less than 200 I prefer a smaller lens like a 70-200.
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Franku wrote:
How will the 200-500 work on a D7100 Camera?
It will be excellent, and will give you a field of view equivalent to 300-750 on a full frame camera.
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