duffy021049 Loc: Colorado

I have them both. I use them equally. I read it again I see what you mean.

Dexter56 Loc: Ohio

For what it is worth, I have both the D500 and the D750. On the D500 I have a Nikon 300mm 2.8 on a monopod and on the D750 I have a 80-200mm 2.8 that I keep on my side for when the action gets close. I use this setup for HS football under the lights. I usually have to bump the ISO up to 6400 on both cameras to stop the action. In my opinion, the image quality and low light performance is better on the D750. Not by a huge margin, but better. I also found that the high frame rate of the 500 wasn't as important to me as I thought it would be. The 6 frames per second of the 750 is usually adequate. If I could only have one camera, it would be the 750. One thing about the 500 that I am having trouble with is the focus. I'm sure this is my fault, but I have more trouble getting as many in focus shots with the 500 as I do with the 750. I have tried different focus modes for action but havent figured out which is best for football under the lights. The 500 just doesn't react the same as the 750. I'll figure it out eventually.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Is it the 500 - OR - the lens you are using with it ??

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Realize this is an old thread, but thought I'd pass on the final results of my question... I ended up buying the Sigma 120-300 2.8 lens and I went on and bought the Sigma 1.4x teleconverter as well. I've had it all of a week, but so far am thrilled with the results with and w/out the 1.4x! I also bought the Sigma dock but still want to do the adjustments of the AF fine tuning to the allowed 4 different focal lengths and focal distances (I think). Anyway, still may get that D500 someday, but not today... Thanks for all the input and comments!

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Thanks for the update. Any shots?

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Here's a couple from our High School Girls Field Hockey State Semifinal game... some more here from the Championship game (all with the 1.4x tele): https://flic.kr/s/aHsm7DZEEH

without the 1.4x tele

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with 1.4x tele

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tdekany Loc: Oregon

Excellent!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I've use the Nikon 28-300mm on a D7000 which gives me an effective fov up to 450mm. At times it's not enough. I'd go with the D500 and the new 80-400mm VR ED f 4.5-5.6. I would not worry about the aperture on this lens when coupled with the very low light capable D500. The 80-400mm is reasonably priced as well. I've done some research and this is a very good lens.

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Thanks!

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Thanks! I have not used that lens and I am sure it is quite good... however, much of my shooting is at night (high school/small college) and the field lighting is not that great... and for those, I really need the 2.8. And for those times, mostly, I'm up to ISO 3200 or 6400 at 1/640 and f2.8... not sure I could afford a slower lens... attached is a shot at a night soccer game when I rented the Sigma lens to try it out...

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Are you using support ??

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Yes, a monopod for most of the time; however, I did use it handheld for some shots, but it is too heavy to handhold for long...

mikeg492 Loc: WIlmington, NC

I use a d500 with a 120-300 and a 1.4tc. Works great.