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.
Unless you plan on buying the AFS 80-200 f/2.8, you will not be able to add a Nikon teleconverter to the lens and retain autofocus. The 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D lens is a "screw-drive" old style AF. While reasonably sharp and still considered current, it is not design for tele converter use.
Jan 02, 2019 at 07:52 PM
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