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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · nikkor 200-500 or Sigma 150-600 C for bird photography? | |
PIXPHATIC wrote:
Firstly, another vote for thr Nikon 200-500mm f5.6ED VR. Perhaps the only negetive is the 'teasing' AF speed, but that should not bother you much. In return you get :
1. f5.6...@ 500mm, perhaps the only zoom with this feature at present
2. Great IQ , in good light comparable to the 500mm exotics.
3. Great VR, perhaps best in class
4. Great bokeh, again perhaps comparable to the exotic primes.
5. Very good contrast
6. Reliable AF acuity, once it is locked.
Secondly, equal importance must be given to the camera body as well. IMHO, it is the combo which takes ( or makes) the image.Your D7000 would lag behind the newer models like the D500 / D7200. So try to update the camera body as well, so as to extract best results from the lens.
Thirdly, coming to my choice and the reason behind it. Recently I bought D7200 after long hours of online analysis, for my photographing need which is solely, bird photography. I will be using the D7200 at 1.3X crop mode 100% of the time, with this lens. So I got 650mm @ f5.6 @7 fps ( since in crop mode). I recently completed a trip in the Himalayas ( images posted in the Wildlife forum), and among many issues, one of the most vital being the IQ after 1.3X mode and the subsequent crop (if necessary) and how well it would stand. Must admit, I am very much happy with my decision and the IQ SOOC.
So, I need not to invest in 1.4X TC to get the increased reach, thereby pushing down the f-stop, & not sacrificing AF speed and IQ, but still be getting 650mm f5.6 image.
Hope this helps.
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Great analysis, thanks a lot! I've already updated my camera body to D7200 and started using 1.3x crop mode a few weeks ago, and I found that with my new D7200, my 70-300mm old lens became much better
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