Kudzupatch wrote:
I have looked at a lot of options and I think I am leaning toward either the 80-200 2.8 and acquiring a teleconverter latter on. Or the 80-400 earlier model because of the prices.
I can find the early 80-400 at really great prices. If slow focus is the biggest drawback I can live with that. I am going to eventually replace my two D300s with a D500 and what I read 80-400 focuses much faster on them.
I lean very slightly toward the 80-200 (today). That seems like it might be a more versatile combo. Prices are not as good and adding a converter going to cost more. But I can buy the convertor latter.
I suggest that you read some more about the earlier 80-400mm. It wasn't just speed but poor IQ. If price is an issue, either the Sigma or Tamron 100-400mm would likely be a better but than the early version of the 80-400mm.
Jan 02, 2019 at 03:02 PM
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