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80-400 v 200-500 v 300+1.4tc. - Page 5

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Posted: Wed Mar 22nd, 2017 10:34

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Not to dig up an old thread... BUT... The 200-500 is still a lens I'm seriously considering, any updates from anyone in the last few months?

I've still got my trust 70-200 VR (version 1) which is plenty good for that focal length but not long enough on FX.

Is this one worth a punt would you say?

Posted: Wed Mar 22nd, 2017 15:05

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chrishamer wrote:
Not to dig up an old thread... BUT... The 200-500 is still a lens I'm seriously considering, any updates from anyone in the last few months?

I've still got my trust 70-200 VR (version 1) which is plenty good for that focal length but not long enough on FX.

Is this one worth a punt would you say?

The thread went a bit quiet. Graham Whistler has shown some incredible shots from the 80-400. He regards it highly. Iain has the 200-500 and was pleased with it. But we havent had a head to head comparison. I uppose it boils down to how much you need the extra 100mm reach. And of course the price. As I understand it the 200-500 is quite a bit heavier as well.

I have put my Nikon acquisitions under wrap for a while as I concentrate on the Fuji system. It's. Much lighter and less noticeable stealble, hanging round my neck when wandering round cities. But I understand that a D500 with either of these lenses, really would be my alternative.

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Posted: Thu Mar 23rd, 2017 10:43

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The 200-500 is a great lens and in my opinion better than the 300 +TCs. The weight is more although I don't find it too bad.

Posted: Thu Mar 23rd, 2017 13:06

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Iain wrote:
The 200-500 is a great lens and in my opinion better than the 300 +TCs. The weight is more although I don't find it too bad.
Certainly agree with your assessment. My 400mm f2.8 AFS is also very good but mega heavy.

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