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Posted: Thu Aug 9th, 2018 06:10

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Robert

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Eric wrote:
In some ways I was considering it as an interim lens till the 500 could be assessed.

Given our oft stated saying that lenses are never long enough for birding I think you have to choose the longest lens your Yorkshire upbringing will stand then find the cheapest example you can, bearing in mind there are soft samples out there which will have been returned/exchanged. Even of the very best Nikkor lenses, especially with VR and SWM. A small knock can put them out of kelter.

BTW have you tried adjusting the auto focus on your sample? But then it wouldn't fix the lack of contrast...

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Posted: Thu Aug 9th, 2018 07:01

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Eric have you not checked out the Nikon 200-500mm lens? It is f5.6 but that is not an issue with D500 and D850 as the max aperture for AF has to be better than f8 (actually it is f11).

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Posted: Thu Aug 9th, 2018 09:55

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If you bought the lens by mail order you can return it within 14 days without giving any reason, they have to give a full refund. If it isn't up to standard that is obviously a good reason to do so.

I would be considering the 200-500 in your position, indeed I would quite like one myself.

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