I currently have the Nikon AF-S 80-400MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR on a D7200, would like to bring a second body on a extended vacation and am having trouble deciding which one. Any of the 7000 series would work but what about the 5000 series as this lense would be able to auto focus with its built in motor. The only thing I have noticed is the 5000 series from Nikon feel very light, would they be able to carry around my fairly heavy Nikon AF-S 80-400MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR lense. I do use a vest cotton carrier when hiking around so it would spend some time hanging downward. Thanks for any info.
Body for the Nikon AF-S 80-400MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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salukfan111
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Rent a D500, they make a great combo.
Just had a look at the Nikon AF-S 80-400MM, and I see it has a tripod collar, you could get something like a black rapid sports strap, that way the collar takes the weight,
Have a look here.
BlackRapid Sport (RS-Sport) Strap
Have a look here.
BlackRapid Sport (RS-Sport) Strap
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No matter which body you get, you don't want your strap to be attached to the body due to the excessive weight of the lens. You can damage the body's mount that way. Paul's suggestion of using a strap to attach to the tripod collar would be the best way to carry the body/lens combo.
