Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super telephoto zoom lens in FX format, black [Nital Card: -

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However Nikon achieved it, for once Nikon isn’t in the stratosphere on pricing compared to competitive lenses.

Normal Mode is full on VR which will try and make the image in the viewfinder and therefore at the sensor as stable as possible. Additional handling notes from John Lawson: Full zoom from one end to the other requires almost 180 degrees of rotation on the zoom ring. High-speed AF operation : Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocus performance with seamless manual override. Use this setting only if you're having a problem with the lens attempting to focus on irrelevant close items, or if for some reason the lens is "hunting" from near to far looking for distant subjects. While this is fully under the camera’s control, the focus motor speed on the 200-500mm was causing me to miss reacquisition by the next shot in a burst sequence (at 6 fps).

While I may have seemed casual about carrying it sometimes by the handle in the Galapagos, I actually had a safety strap on it at all times, and I’m glad I did. which at 500mm gives something a bit less than 5:1 magnification, a reasonable close focus capability though not approaching macro.

aperture: enables consistent speed and smooth control over depth of field across the entire zoom range. When birds in flight are at a very long distance against the plain and cluttered background – Lens struggles to focus in this case. All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2024 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. Over the last year it has been the first lens I will put in my backpack; I know I will use it at some point during the day.This range is perfect for capturing shots of various animals, especially when paired with a DX camera. On my F4 (1988), autofocus, all metering modes and auto and manual exposure work perfectly, with f/5. However, there is a small gap between the rear element and the lens, so if you do decide to change lenses in a dusty environment, make sure that you lock the zoom ring at 200mm before you do it. HD Digital Frame is a great way to put your portfolio on display and a great way to surface forgotten memories.

And that is not what you want to be doing when trying to maintain correct framing on a fast approaching subject such as a bird in flight. Image sharpness depends more on you than your lens, and lens sharpness doesn't mean much to good photographers. lb), the 70-300 is the lightest lens on this list, making it a practical alternative if you want a cheap, ultra-portable lens. Most importantly, I will tell you why the Nikon 200-500 is still one of the best lenses for wildlife photography, especially for wildlife photographers on a budget! This mode delivers a stable viewfinder image, which is helpful when shooting exceptionally fast action, or when panning.Accuracy still seems excellent, but tracking is only fair and initial focus speed is not good enough for fast moving subjects. FX-format super-telephoto zoom lens : offers flexible 200–500mm focal length range (DX-format equivalent: 300–750mm). Portable and manageable when locked, this super-telephoto makes traveling with a long lens a little easier.

Lens sharpness is a crucial aspect of wildlife photography, often becoming the subject of passionate debates.Despite its mostly plastic barrel construction (the tip of the zoom ring where the focal lengths are engraved, along with the tripod foot and the mount are made out of metal), one could tell that there are plenty of metal components inside the lens, since it is a pretty hefty lens. First, we are still dealing with the same single threaded tripod foot that requires attaching a tripod plate. m), it provides an unparalleled opportunity to capture stunning images of elusive wildlife up close and personal. Still, I would certainly refrain from abusing it like a pro-level lens – the lens will suck quite a bit of air in when zooming in and out, so if you expose it to too much fine dust, you might eventually need to deal with a Nikon service center for some deep cleaning.