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Aluminum monopod with two tilt heads, allows horizontal and vertical shooting and also tilts forward and backward. Unit has two extension legs. 26 inches closed, 62 inches with two legs deployed.
Unit also features a spike foot which retracts into rubber foot (see photo's) Unit is used, see scratches, but the monopod acts like it is still new. Very unique design, not many like this were made.
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I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Too much jargon, technology terms, personal opinions on this lens. IF YOUR NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, YOU WILL NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS LENS.

I have the photographers version of Lightroom and Photoshop for $10.00 a month. I like it. No con's from me.

I have always liked this lens. But, for what it's worth. This is what Ken Rockwell says about it.
The Nikon 18-300mm VR can replace the combination of 18-55mm VR and 55-300mm VR lenses in one lens.

This one-lens 18-300mm VR solution weighs as much as both other lenses combined, but in exchange for not needing to change lenses between ranges, costs twice as much as the pair.

Don't use this 18-300 on FX or 35mm cameras. It will never fill the frame on 35mm, and you'll only be using the small central area of the FX frame and viewfinder. For FX and 35mm, use the 28-300 VR.

For DX cameras, this lens is an easy recommendation. There is nothing on Earth like this lens. Nothing else covers this huge range with VR and instant manual-focus override. Mud brands like Tamron usually offer cheap copies, sometimes with even broader zoom ranges, but they usually lack full-time manual focus override or good VR, and certainly lack mechanical quality and often lack future compatibility with new Nikon cameras.

This Nikon 18-300mm VR is a big, competent lens. I prefer the smaller 18-200 VR, but if you really need 300mm instead of 200mm, then this 18-300mm VR is your lens. See Nikon 18-200 vs. 28-300 vs. 18-300 for more details.

I prefer a smaller lens over having to carry a bigger lens all the time just for the few times I need 300mm. Most people will jump at the chance to get out to 300mm with a twist of the wrist. Personally, carrying a lens this big for what are supposed to small DX cameras seems silly to me, but most people are going to prefer this lens. Just be careful: what seems not too heavy when first opening your box from Adorama gets a lot heavier after carrying it around your neck all day.

If it rains, my sealed D850 and sealed 500 5.6 stay at home. I never venture into conditions that are questionable. No shot is worth the loss of thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
I always carry a garbage bag in my back pocket. If it starts to rain, into the bag my camera and lens go.

NO. Nikon does not reset the shutter count. If they did, it would be 0.
You have to understand, most refurbished camera's are BUYERS REMORSE, or, better yet, this notion that they got a BAD COPY (this one is a real laugh) cause maybe, maybe, one in 10,000 is a bad copy, and even then, it is a stretch.
Another misnomer about refurbished is that Nikon does a complete redo on the camera, NOT. They give the camera a cursory check. They can do this quickly, efficiently, and professionally. If there is a problem they will correct it. But 99.9% of the time there is nothing wrong with the camera (so much for bad copy).
I worked in a camera store and was a Nikon rep back in the middle ages and I can tell you stories and stories on why folks return equipment, suffice to say that their are folks out there how would not be happy if they could walk on water.
Anyway, you have a great camera with a very low shutter count, congratulations on your excellent decision making. You have the greatest megapixel camera made to date. You are a winner.

It depends on what your shooting and the lighting conditions. For me, manual is what I have always used. Manual everything, including ISO.
I am a control freak, I like to control everything. If I could, I would direct the animals and birds I photograph. But alas, I cannot. But I can control my camera, so, I do.
In AUTO, you give up control to the camera, I am not willing to allow my inanimate object control over me.
But, in photography, like in everything else, we have FREE WILL, in other words, to each his own. I take great shots in manual, and until I do not I will continue to turn out award winning results.
So, to finally answer your question, IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU WANT.

Sue at Campus Camera in Kent Ohio does restorations. 330-678-1297

Nikon 85mm 1.8 for $426.00. One of the best and sharpest lenses produced. Read the reviews here.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%2085mm%20f%2F1.8&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps

Nikon D7000 and a Nikon 60 mm 2.8 D micro lens.
$299.00 for the D7000
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-D7000-16-2MP-DSLR-Camera-body-two-batteries-and-two-SD-cards-Only-3k-click/143283791675?hash=item215c61273b:g:imcAAOSwCtVc-JrL:sc:USPSPriority!33472!US!-1

About $200.00 for the Nikon 60mm 2.8 D lens
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-60mm-f-2-8D-AF-Micro-Nikkor-Lens/123790025117?hash=item1cd275e19d:g:aAwAAOSwZx5c8rij

So, for about $500.00 your good to go.

The angle of view of your 50 on the D7100 is 75 mm. My favorite portrait lens was my old manual Nikon 105 mm AIS F/2.5 (the same lens that took the FAMOUS National Geographic Cover years ago). I now use my 70-200 2.8 lens for portraits.
If I were you, I would use the 50 until you get to the point you want to take it to the next step.

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Also, sunset at the airport in Sedona, do not miss it. And, it is free, well, maybe parking, not sure they still charge but it is still a good deal.

The 100-400 I had many, many, problems, especially image quality. I would not go anywhere near it, especially used, this lens was a vacuum for dust.
I know many, many, Canon shooters here in Florida, and they love the 100-400 II. It is a much better lens than the tamron, hands down.
It appears you have a budget. I know the 100-400 II would be a stretch for you, but I have seen this lens reduced many times during the year. In fact, it is currently on sale at $400.00 off.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=canon%20ef%20100-400mm%20f%2F4.5-5.6l%20is%20ii%20usm%20lens&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps