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<blockquote data-quote="Woodyg3" data-source="post: 599915" data-attributes="member: 24569"><p>I use the 300mm / 1.4x TC combination all the time, and the AF is very fast and IQ excellent. It is better than my Tamron 150-600. I can't speak for the Nikon 200-500 since I don't have that lens.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The 300mm with TC weighs in at 3.5 pounds, while the 200-500 weights 5.1 pounds. Not double, but it might be significant when out in the field for hours. </p><p></p><p>The VR and zoom capabilities of the 200-500 will be a serious consideration for many users. I use my 300/1.4X combo most of the time, but in low light the 150-600 Tamron sometimes gets the nod due to image stabilization. Again, I haven't used the Nikon 200-500. I suspect that if I were in the OP's situation, I would be very tempted to go with the 200-500, and I would build stronger arm muscles in the process. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Woodyg3, post: 599915, member: 24569"] I use the 300mm / 1.4x TC combination all the time, and the AF is very fast and IQ excellent. It is better than my Tamron 150-600. I can't speak for the Nikon 200-500 since I don't have that lens. The 300mm with TC weighs in at 3.5 pounds, while the 200-500 weights 5.1 pounds. Not double, but it might be significant when out in the field for hours. The VR and zoom capabilities of the 200-500 will be a serious consideration for many users. I use my 300/1.4X combo most of the time, but in low light the 150-600 Tamron sometimes gets the nod due to image stabilization. Again, I haven't used the Nikon 200-500. I suspect that if I were in the OP's situation, I would be very tempted to go with the 200-500, and I would build stronger arm muscles in the process. :) [/QUOTE]
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