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 p.100 #11 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread | |
OwlsEyes wrote:
While I empathize with the plight of those wishing Nikon could produce more 500mm PF lenses to meet customer demand, I am not sure that this one lens is the reason to move to or abandon the Nikon system. Yes, I really like my 500PF, as it fits nicely into my shooting "universe;" however, I do not think that a move from Sony/Canon etc, should be predicated on this one optic.
Were you considering a move to Nikon, I think that you might want to check to see if the camera is the one thing that will improve your photography. Lenses are great, but if you do not gel with the AF system, ergonomics, dynamic range, etc... then it does not matter how great the lens is.
Let's consider Canon as a case study. Man, they have some amazing lenses. There are the past and current DO 400mm f/4 lenses. The original can be had for less than the 500PF and this 400DO was one thing that had me consider a move to Canon in the past. Enter the 400mm f/4 DO v2... wow, spectacular optic w/ non-DO contrast. In addition, one can buy a 500mm f/4 IS v1 for less than the price of the 500PF... once again, an outstanding lens that could meet most people's telephoto needs for years to come... But here's the rub, people are selling off these lenses, not because of the PF, but to move to Sony or Nikon for their cameras with their dynamic range and AF performance.
Rather than anger and frustration, consider buying a D500 or D850 w/ a 300PF + 1.4x converter and see if the cameras/lenses meet your needs and get started building your Nikon system... If you're a Sony shooter.. the A9 w/ 100-400 + 1.4x is spectacular, and apparently better than either Nikon body when it comes to AF tracking. This pair will save you about $2000 off the price of the D850 + 500PF at current prices. Finally, were I a Canon shooter, I'd be eyeing the 400DOii w/ 1.4x,... I have to believe that this lens is simply amazing....Show more →
Thank you. I have been both in Canon and Sony land myself and I must say that I have been following the developments, all in the light of my own shooting preferences. You are correct in saying there are other possibilities, that was the point I was making. I have come to know what I want and am choosing the gear that will allow me to get there with the least limitations for my budget, considering what I am ready to pay. While I can adapt to different bodies, I do have specific requirements, and right now the D850 meets the most basic ones, with its pixel density, AF system and frame rate with grip. As for lenses, for me, I prefer not to use TCs (even though I sometimes used one with the Canon 600mmII), and I am convinced the 500PF is a great compromise between the 200-500mm (which I now have) and the 500E.
The point is, if I cannot have it before next year, I might as well as look at the other options.
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