p.79 #1 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
In actual fact - its probably mostly practice and settings - I will keep at it and get better. the Df is actually quite capable despite what others might think - but the Df does not have as fast of an AF system as say the D500 or D750 or even my D800.
p.79 #2 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
lxdesign wrote:
In actual fact - its probably mostly practice and settings - I will keep at it and get better. the Df is actually quite capable despite what others might think - but the Df does not have as fast of an AF system as say the D500 or D750 or even my D800.
That's good to hear. I've been very happy with the Df sensor, and probably 95% of my shooting is all done by manual focusing as my glass is all Zeiss or classic MF Nikkors. The only AF glass I have is the Sigma Art 50 f/1.4 and I haven't had issues with that lens
p.79 #3 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
There sure has been a lot of fantastic images posted here with the 200-500 lens. Looks like a perfect match for the D500.
While I understand most people have bought this lens for wildlife shooting, I was wondering if anyone has enjoyed using it for outdoor portraits? If so, would love to see some examples
p.79 #7 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
No Regrets wrote:
That's good to hear. I've been very happy with the Df sensor, and probably 95% of my shooting is all done by manual focusing as my glass is all Zeiss or classic MF Nikkors. The only AF glass I have is the Sigma Art 50 f/1.4 and I haven't had issues with that lens
+1. As Will notes, it's primarily about practice and technique. The Df and the D600 share the same AF system. Again, in shooting wildlife, the D500 or later vintage camera puts you ahead of the curve. The files on the Df are great though.
p.79 #8 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
I have yet to do any serious bird photography with mine but in testing to get the feel for the lens I've had great luck with the D300s, D800, D7000, and D7100. Normally I don't use FX bodies for birds.
From my own tests and all the great photos in this thread I have to wonder if this lens is cutting into sales for their more expensive lenses particularly the 80-400 G VR.
bobmcg wrote:
+1. As Will notes, it's primarily about practice and technique. The Df and the D600 share the same AF system. Again, in shooting wildlife, the D500 or later vintage camera puts you ahead of the curve. The files on the Df are great though.
p.79 #9 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
K6AZ wrote:
From my own tests and all the great photos in this thread I have to wonder if this lens is cutting into sales for their more expensive lenses particularly the 80-400 G VR.
I doubt that Nikon would care if it did. They are interested in overall sales more than individual sales. Does Toyota care if Corolla sales cut into Camry sales? No, they are more concerned with total sales of both models.
p.79 #10 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Finally I succumbed to the temptation and bought this lens, mostly due to you devilish guys here on this thread
First real life tests during a late afternoon and I was impressed by the lens shooting wide open and hand held: a night and day difference coming from my old 80-400 VR1, next lens to be sold!
p.79 #11 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
asiostygius wrote:
Finally I succumbed to the temptation and bought this lens, mostly due to you devilish guys here on this thread
First real life tests during a late afternoon and I was impressed by the lens shooting wide open and hand held: a night and day difference coming from my old 80-400 VR1, next lens to be sold!
p.79 #18 · Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
I've been shooting the D800E and 200-500 in South Africa at private game reserves for a bit now, and must say it's an excellent lens. The rendition is very "classical" in that the histogram has a pronounced bell shape, indicating tonal compression, but never murky, dull, or flared looking, and resolution is excellent. It's quite a bit different from the modern pro nanocoated look of the superteles. I like it a lot! The f/5.6 aperture would be even better with a D810 or D500.
If there's anything I wish for it's a cap to slip over the hood to keep wind chill off the lens when out early AM. Daytime temps here are around 85 while early pre-dawn it's hovering just above freezing. This means the morning air is very humid... driving causes the windchill to cool down the lens, and as soon as stopping the lens is now 10-15 degrees colder than the air and fogging is immediate. I handled it by covering the lens and making sure not to expose it to windchill until the sun is starting to rise and temps go up. Just a felt lined cap to slip on the front of the shade would be perfect!
