Speaking of that. Do you still have your Tokina 11-16mm?
Testing the VR on the Nikkor 200-500mm lens
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Did a few hundred shots today with the D750 and the D7100. I don't know if I should start a new thread or put them in the "birds/BIF thread or the 200-500mm thread. Here is the first one I processed.
Not much cropping.
I also upped my shutterspeed to 1/200th. I usually shoot birds/bif at 1/1600th with the 70-300. I figure 1/2000th wouldn't hurt. I also keep the VR on set on "sports" mode shooting AF-C
I will see next time I go out how it is with VR all the way off ,like I used to shoot.
Not much cropping.
I also upped my shutterspeed to 1/200th. I usually shoot birds/bif at 1/1600th with the 70-300. I figure 1/2000th wouldn't hurt. I also keep the VR on set on "sports" mode shooting AF-C
I will see next time I go out how it is with VR all the way off ,like I used to shoot.
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No, this lens will shoot pretty much the same and wide open to boot. Of course this is my full day with this lens and have not yet had a chance to try out all different scenarios, but from what I've been reading during my research that took months, is pretty much what I experienced today.
I am more than thrilled right now. Another thing is that I did not experience any focus hunting yet. It wasn't a real bright sunny day out, but it wasn't badly overcast either.
I'm looking forward to more of your experiences with the lens.
There is a Flickr group as well for this lens. I have looked at thousands of shots the last 3-4 months while researching this and other long lenses.
The general conclusion would appear to be @ 500mm same subject same situation there is not a lot in the IQ,obviously the Tamron drops @600mm so if cost and weight are not important the 200-500 cropped could be the better choice,where the Nikon is well ahead is focus speed and VR.
Given that it is shot on the same camera. the D750 and the D7100 shots are night and day. This lens will live on my D750.
If you remember thats what i said about the Sigma 150-600,it was great on my 750 but just couldnt do it on the D7200.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Blacktop, we will have to do a couple of tests next week. Same settings on both cameras. You with your 200-500 and me with the Tamron 150-600 both on our D750 and set to 500mm. Shoot the same subject at the same time. Probably be the best way to see what the difference really is. I can then shoot at 600 and you crop to match. This will help me make a decision when I get ready to buy a super long later on down the road.
we must do it on a tripod to eliminate any movement.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
I am bringing my travel tripod but I don't think it is heavy enough to hold this heavy lens. Guess I will have to bring my heavy one.
I have one, but one of the legs do not lock. I would not put a heavy lens on it. Best bring yours. I'll use mine for sunset/sunrise shots.
Danno
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Look at the up side that money you save on the gym membership because of carrying the beast will pay for the Next lens
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istvanschoenbrun
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I took these few shots with the Nikon 200-500, i'm quite satisfied.
I took these few shots with the Nikon 200-500, i'm quite satisfied.
Welcome to the forum,you should have presented the swan shot on its own,it deserves the space.