Comments on: Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 Review: The Most Versatile Wildlife Lens You Can Buy?

By: Patrick McGill

Patrick McGill — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:48:49 +0000

I recently bought this lens and your analysis is spot on. I used it recently to photograph the grandkids as we were pulling them on a tube on a lake. I have a Nikon D7200. Setting the zoom to 500 mm, and the camera to continuous, and holding the camera while the boat was bouncing across the water, I was still able to get excellent sharp images. I was originally leery of the lens, but it worked great.

By: Shadoe

Shadoe — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:11:37 +0000

In reply to Shadoe. I have a Nikon D7200

By: Shadoe

Shadoe — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:10:18 +0000

I am really contemplating purchasing this lens. I am an amateur photographer and love wildlife. I am hoping Nikon might show some compassion on Black Friday with the price, although I realize it is decently priced for what you are getting

By: Daryl L. Hunter

Daryl L. Hunter — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:15:20 +0000

Love mine with a few reservations, I don’t have a problem with the hood size, I do though have a problem with it’s rotten lock, it doesn’t work, after losing my second one, I velcroed on the third. The lens collar also wouldn’t tighten down so I glued a half inch by 2 inch piece of emory paper to the lens barrel so that the inadequate tightening system would have more to grip onto.

Yesterday it was near zero and when I turned my VR switch off yet when I got my 5 extensive focus stacks into post it showed the VR did not turn off, that is why I’m hear searching for similar instances. A lot of work, cold, effort and gas for nothing. VR on a tripod ruins images, you didn’t mention that in the article.

By: Adedotun Ajibade

Adedotun Ajibade — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:46:05 +0000

Thanks for the in depth review! I admire the fact the lens is versatile and is a prime zoom. I should be an owner now, however, I currently use a Tamron G1. It has served me quite well. Looking forward to getting a G2, Sigma Sport, or maybe Nikon after all.
Sample shots from Tamron G1:
1. Yellow-billed shrike
2. Giant kingfisher ? flyby

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By: Adedotun Ajibade

Adedotun Ajibade — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:39:03 +0000

In reply to David Gee. Yes, turn VR/IS off when on tripod/monopod. Activate only when handholding.

By: David Gee

David Gee — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:04:17 +0000

Thank you for the excellent review and especially for the ‘in the field’ examples which are extremely helpful for using a lens like this. I ended up buying a Tamron 150-600 G2 instead and have been pleased with it. A lot of what you have written also applies to the Tamron and assists me in understanding the strengths and shortcomings of this lens as well. It also assists with developing appropriate techniques for the use of long lenses.
One question – you refer to the use of VR with the camera/lens on a tripod. Many advise to turn VR off when using a tripod. What is your advice about this? Also monopods – should VR be activated with monopods.?

By: Shreyas Yadav

Shreyas Yadav — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:09:06 +0000

In reply to Mars S. Hello Mars S, I am glad to know that you found this review informative and useful. Thank You- Shreyas

By: Mars S

Mars S — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:33:40 +0000

I’m leaning towards the Nikon. I appreciate the review and pics. Very informative and answered questions I hadn’t thought of yet.

By: Shreyas Yadav

Shreyas Yadav — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 05:39:41 +0000

In reply to Manoj Shingare.

Thank you Manoj,

I am glad to know that you found this article Helpful.

Thanks for your kind words. Appreciate it.

Best regards

Shreyas