p.31 #1 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Stopped by the local camera shop today and yeah, walked out with one.
I almost pulled the trigger on the tamron(again) this morning, especially being that they can be had for $699(ebay, USA copy) after rebate. Hell of a bargain.
On the way home I stopped really quick and took some down in dirty shots with the new lens.
p.31 #3 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Birdbrooks wrote:
So far I've taken some sharp in-focus shots with the 200-500 F/5.6E at 400mm--500mm and further out distances (50 yards plus), which was my primary goal in trading out the 80-400G (which served me very well). I'm posting this image because at the closer ranges the 80-400G did so well at, this new lens also is performing well by my expectations.
Nice shot Bill, just curious if this is a crop or the full 36mp. Very good feather detail you had good light.
Nov 28, 2015 at 01:56 PM
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p.31 #4 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
To me, the Sigma 150-600S seems to outperform the Nikon 200-500 in terms of AF speed and sharpness but it costs $600 more than the Nikon and it's heavier than the Nikon but the Sigma has 100 mm more reach than the Nikon. A tough decision.
p.31 #6 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
I'm enjoying everyone's really nice shots with this lens.
After scouting for an upcoming shoot I drove by Sandy Beach and noticed the early morning sun was backlighting the waves.
Decided to stop and photograph a few boogie boarders.
All handheld at 500mm, iso800 with a Nikon d750.
p.31 #8 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
nice shot will. but somehow i dont think this lens is the best in your armoury.
it just does not seem as sharp as your 300 f4 and converter or your sigma sport in my opinion.
p.31 #11 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
evan47 wrote:
nice shot will. but somehow i dont think this lens is the best in your armoury.
it just does not seem as sharp as your 300 f4 and converter or your sigma sport in my opinion.
Thanks, definitely likes my D810 better. Still screwin' around with different combo's
and the Sig Sport remains my fave. They'll both get a good workout (in better light)
at BdA next week. Stay tuned...
p.31 #15 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
i had to opt for the sigma c as i have health problems and need to travel as light as possible but i am enjoying it paired with my gripped d7100. (i have set the os to dynamic. it makes a big difference).
i was thinking of moving to the 7200 in the new year but a little hesitant as the buffer seems to be the only real improvement (i rarely shoot bursts of shots).
plus, you can bet your last dollar that as soon as i upgrade a d7300 or d400 will be announced!
i would trade my back up body (gripped d7000) for one before it becomes too obsolete to sell.
out of interest, how do you find the crop mode on the d810?
p.31 #16 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
evan47 wrote:
i had to opt for the sigma c as i have health problems and need to travel as light as possible but i am enjoying it paired with my gripped d7100. (i have set the os to dynamic. it makes a big difference).
i was thinking of moving to the 7200 in the new year but a little hesitant as the buffer seems to be the only real improvement (i rarely shoot bursts of shots).
plus, you can bet your last dollar that as soon as i upgrade a d7300 or d400 will be announced!
i would trade my back up body (gripped d7000) for one before it becomes too obsolete to sell.
out of interest, how do you find the crop mode on the d810? ...Show more →
I always found the crop modes awkward for framing so I don't use it. What's the only real benefit? I think it's just the speed increase because I think cropping the FF picture in post will have the same effect right?
I believe the D7200 has not only some AF benefits but also sensor benefits to. Most who moved from the D7100 to D7200 seemed quite happy.
I can't lie though, the D810 is in a league of it's own.
p.31 #17 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
i wonder if a cropped d810 image is any better than an image from the d7200 and would i still see any benefit from its full frame sensor (low light performance).
p.31 #18 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
evan47 wrote:
i wonder if a cropped d810 image is any better than an image from the d7200 and would i still see any benefit from its full frame sensor (low light performance).
From what I read you won't see any benefit in good light. The crop mode on the D810 is 15mp where the D7200 is 24mp. So naturally there's more MP on the subject with the crop than the FF.
The FF will start to play a factor when the light goes down though. The D7200 is no slouch in low light though. The D810 is not known for it's low light abilities but still will be better than the crop.
There's other issues at play with the sensor size but IMO most of it's splitting hairs when it comes to IQ.
you had good light.
