Re: "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread
^^^ You make a compelling case John, and one that’s been gnawing at me lately.
I’m presently fairly invested in Canon gear, including the following:
5DIV and 7DII
Canon 500 f/4 II
1.4 III and 2x III extenders
Canon 100-400 II
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro
Canon 16-35 f/4
Tamron 17-35 f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.2
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 40mm f/2.8
Canon 430 flash with 2 Yongnuo wireless triggers
A bunch of CF and SD (1) cards
Misc other bits & pieces like wired remotes etc.
The D500 is superior to the 7DII in some critical aspects; focus acquisition (and holding of said focus – important for BIF); dynamic range; buffer.
The D850 is awesome in all regards as we all know, although those XQD cards are bloody expensive, as is the battery grip and all its bits to achieve 9 FPS. Not sure how the buffer compares to the 5DIV. I do find 7 FPS a little slow.
With a switch to Nikon land, the larger birding lens choice would be difficult. While the new 500 PF has its obvious size & weight advantages offering unparalleled agility, I really like how well the f/4 500 lenses take extenders, even a 2X. The latest Nikon 500 f/4 is about the same weight as the Canon, and I don’t mind that too much, it sure is more manageable than the previous IS model I had at 1.5 lbs heavier.
I’ve never pushed the shutter of a Nikon, so would have a learning curve with all the different controls and menu, not sure how bad that would be.
What says you?
Nov 16, 2018 at 05:53 PM
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