It's big and heavy. Not a walk around lens.
Five (5) pounds to carry around. And on the D500, and D7200, it acts like a 300 to 750 mm.
I was looking at this lens or the 80-400. For what ever reason, the 80-400 cost a lot more but the reviews are insane (good insane).
I went with the 200-500 as it has great reviews when used with the D500 from a number of posts on the UHH. The 200-500 is a pretty good compliment of what I have now. A 300 to 400 jump wasn't as big a bang, and I would probably have to sell the 70-300. Keeping the 70-300 will work, that is more of a walk around lens. As I found out today, the 200-500 is a lot more event driven lens. Not good for all occasions.
The only negative remarks I heard from the lens was a few people posted that the auto focus didn't match up with the camera. When you see these types of posts you never know the entire story such as were the cameras altered in any way? Most posts said they had to send the lens back two or three times before they could get a good focus. Camera or user issue? Nikon hater? (They're out there) All I take from this is I should really get a test/acceptance drive done as soon as possible.
That was today's mission. The subject would be the first day of the #1225's Polar Express runs for the year. It would have been better to get some birds at the Refuge, maybe next June?
For my tests today, there is no UV filter. There is no software sharpening. This shot is as bare bones as I can get.
#1225 Rolling - Lens Test
NIKON D500/200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6
480 mm, 1/2000 sec, F/5.6, ISO 640 (Auto)
EV 0, Manual Mode, Size DX
Looking at 100%, the image is very sharp.
Looking good at 200%.
On the lens barrel is it 320 mm. Very close to the middle range. I'm going to go with the auto focus on this lens is pretty good. Think I'll keep it.
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