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Wildlife lens for D7200
May 11, 2017 06:39:34 #
billnikon wrote:
There is only ONE choice, the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 z... (show quote)
I do use the 200-500 in the rain by covering the lens with a lens raincoat
May 11, 2017 07:03:22 #
dsiner wrote:
I own a Tamron 16-300. I rented a Tamron 150-600, great lens but you won't carry it around much unless you are on steroids. I searched wildlife lenses and they all come up with 300mm. That doesn't pack it. UHH guys and gals please help. I need a lens bigger than 300 that I can actually carry for a few miles.
This might help - from one of our members.
http://backcountrygallery.com/choose-next-lens/
More -
http://www.diyphotography.net/guide-will-help-figure-next-lens-purchase/
http://digital-photography-school.com/8-things-to-consider-before-you-buy-your-next-lens/
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/12/20/buying-new-lenses-7-questions-to-ask-yourself-and-key-features-explained/
http://improvephotography.com/gear/recommended-lenses/
May 11, 2017 07:14:57 #
I have a friend who goes to Antelope Island and shoots wildlife there constantly. Through the years her photography has become excellent and she does not bother with p/p. It's all SOOC. She shoots with a Canon crop camera and the newest 100-400 L VRII lens. Nikon now has a new 80-400mm lens that I understand is also an excellent lens. Consider this lens along with the 200-500mm. The lighter weight of the 80-400mm may be an advantage. Also, Steve Perry (Backcountrygallery.com) has indicated in his video comparison of the 200-500mm and the 300mm f4 that only 1 in 3 of the 200-500's are acceptably sharp. Don't believe me? Check out his video on youtube.
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May 11, 2017 07:22:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
SteveR wrote:
I have a friend who goes to Antelope Island and sh... (show quote)
I shoot nothing but wildlife. Several folks have owned both lenses. Versatility goes to the 200-500, both lenses are very sharp, my buddies cannot see a difference. Your comment about 1 in 3 200-500 lens being as sharp as the 300 f4 is way off base. Love folks who return their COPY of a lens for a sharper one. Today's manufacturing tolerances assure all lenses that come out nearly identical, each Canon, Nikon, and Sony lens are put through rigorous tests to make sure they all pass with flying colors. I have owned or used, borrowed, rented, well over 150 Nikon lenses. My COPY'S have all been super. Not one would be considered returnable. I guess I am just lucky, or maybe, just maybe, it's the photographer and not the lens.(OH, this cannot be true) I find the statement that only 1 in 3 200-500 lens are as sharp as the 300 f4 to not only be misleading but also highly suspect.
May 11, 2017 07:40:27 #
dsiner wrote:
I own a Tamron 16-300. I rented a Tamron 150-600, great lens but you won't carry it around much unless you are on steroids. I searched wildlife lenses and they all come up with 300mm. That doesn't pack it. UHH guys and gals please help. I need a lens bigger than 300 that I can actually carry for a few miles.
I think what you are asking is non-existent at present. The closest lens that comes to mind is the Nikon 80-400G at 3.5 lbs., which by no means is light weight.
You might consider selling the 7200 and switching to M4/3 or 1" cameras.
May 11, 2017 07:51:24 #
DaveC
Loc: Illinois
billnikon wrote:
There is only ONE choice, the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 zoom lens. ".
I fully agree. I have the 200-500 and it's a wonderful lens, very sharp and with excellent VR. No, it's not light, nothing of this length is, but it's lighter than many of the others. I too use a Black Rapid strap with a RRS quick release. I highly recommend the combination.
May 11, 2017 07:55:08 #
billnikon wrote:
There is only ONE choice, the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 z... (show quote)
I too am impressed with the Nikon 200-500E. After using it a short while, saw no reason to keep my 500mm f4 AF-S D. However at over 5 pounds with the collar its no light weight. The OP is looking for something that can be carried for a length of time. This is not the lens I would want to take on an afternoon stroll.
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May 11, 2017 07:58:48 #
alf85
Loc: Northumberland, UK.
Buy a Canon SX50 camera, and you will have 24mm - 1,200mm.
Do you want to go further than here.
Do you want to go further than here.
May 11, 2017 08:08:00 #
Learn something about telephoto lenses. The longer they get, the heavier they get and also the more expensive. They also must be used on a tripod and the aperatures are slow. Look at what professional photographers use if think you have to take these pictures.
May 11, 2017 08:22:26 #
You and I both my biggest lens yet is a 80-400 mm Nikon (second hand), I carry on my bag most of the day, by the time I get home I need a massage to alleviate the pain on my back. I guess at my age I should have a cart to do the traveling, but then that takes the fun out of it.
May 11, 2017 08:32:21 #
I also shoot wildlife and wish for lite long lens. I normaly use a NIKOR 28/300 or Tamron 150/600 G2, neither are what I would call lite. the G2 is sharp once I learned how to use the 3 focusing modes. Just have fun and get used to the wieght.
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May 11, 2017 09:02:37 #
I am afraid that the lens you are looking for is being sold in Paradise Island. Lenses like the one you rented, Nikon prime lenses like a 500 or 600 (very expensive) or even their excellent 200-500 f5.6 VR are heavy and difficult to carry. All of them will make you tired at the end of the day. Perhaps a Tamron 150-600 VR is a lighter lens, I do not really know.
May 11, 2017 09:06:16 #
billnikon wrote:
I shoot nothing but wildlife. Several folks have o... (show quote)
Bill....You'll have to take that up with Steve Perry. He makes his comment about the 200-500mm very early in the following video. My statement was based on his.
http://backcountrygallery.com/nikon-200-500-vs-300pf-review-and-comparison/
May 11, 2017 09:17:08 #
May 11, 2017 09:18:12 #
Some times you can never have a long enough lens, I use a Sigma 120-400 on a Pentax K5ii, Sigma no longer makes this lense for what ever reason but Nikon should have one, you can look at the Nikon 200-500 F 5.6 lens.....Jim M
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