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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 845963" data-attributes="member: 13196">I tried the Nikon 200-500mm zoom but found it to be too heavy. So I simply use my D500 with my 300mm PF and a 1.4x TC. That makes it a constant f/5.6 aperture and autofocuses reasonably fast. I believe the combo yields a field of view of 440mm. The photos are sharp, and the combo is certainly light enough to handhold. I remember Jake (BackdoorArts) had both the 300mm PF with 1.4x TC and the 500mm PF. He was happy with the 300mm PF and 1.4x TC. But once he acquired the 500mm, that became his go-to wildlife lens. Using the Nikon 200-500mm with a 1.4x TC is going to slow down your autofocus A LOT. And like you mentioned, it is quite heavy to carry out in the field and when handholding.</blockquote>