Re: "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread
First, I think we will all agree that most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that is less than perfect. I did not say poor technique. After all that is said about gear, it comes down to the quality of technique at the instant the shutter was released.
Second, when I am shooting wildlife subjects with a supertelephoto lenses, I simply don’t care about the resolving power of a lens in its corners.
Third, I have not noticed any difference in how my 200-500 zooms in very cold weather vs. summer months. And I love shooting in cold winter weather, on the north Atlantic. Nature has a story in it!
Fourth, IMO, the 200-500 *is* sharp at 500mm. Ok, it is true that most of my 200-500 images taken at 500mm are less sharp than this one. So, it would appear that it is a tad softer at the long end. But then, there is this image, taken at 500mm. Most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that was less than perfect.
Finally, I am one of the people who pre-ordered the 500 5.6. And whenever it comes , I will test it and I will decide if it is as sharp or sharper than my 200-500.
Right now, I'm still liking my 200-500. It does most of what I want, though it is a little slow to AF in some situations.
Re: "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread
First, I think we will all agree that most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that is less than perfect. I did not say poor technique. After all that is said about gear, it comes down to the quality of technique at the instant the shutter was released.
Second, when I am shooting wildlife subjects with a supertelephoto lenses, I simply don’t care about the resolving power of a lens in its corners.
Third, I have not noticed any difference in how my 200-500 zooms in very cold weather vs. summer months. And I love shooting in cold winter weather, on the north Atlantic. Nature has a story in it!
Fourth, IMO, the 200-500 *is* sharp at 500mm. Ok, it is true that most of my 200-500 images taken at 500mm are less sharp than this one. So, it would appear that it is a tad softer at the long end. But then, there is this image, taken at 500mm. Most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that was less than perfect.
Finally, I am one of the people who pre-ordered the 500 5.6. And whenever it comes , I will test it and I will decide if it is as sharp or sharper than my 200-500.
Right now, I'm still liking my 200-500. It does most of what I want, though it is a little slow to AF in some situations.
Re: "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread
First, I think we will all agree that most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that is less than perfect. I did not say poor technique. After all that is said about gear, it comes down to the quality of technique at the instant the shutter was released.
Second, when I am shooting wildlife subjects with a supertelephoto lenses, I simply don’t care about the resolving power of a lens in its corners.
Third, I have not noticed any difference in how my 200-500 zooms in very cold weather vs. summer months. And I love shooting in cold winter weather, on the north Atlantic. Nature has a story in it!
Fourth, IMO, the 200-500 *is* sharp at 500mm. Ok, it is true that most of my 200-500 images taken at 500mm are less sharp than this one. So, it would appear that it is a tad softer at the long end. But then, there is this image, taken at 500mm. Most images that are less than sharp, can be attributed to technique that was less than perfect.
Finally, I am one of the people who pre-ordered the 500 5.6. And whenever it comes , I will test it and I will decide if it is as sharp or sharper than my 200-500.
Right now, I'm still liking my 200-500. It does most of what I want, though it is a little slow to AF in some situations.
Robert
Oct 30, 2018 at 07:34 PM
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, I will test it and I will decide if it is as sharp or sharper than my 200-500.