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Nikon D850+500 PF or Canon R5+100-500 - better for birds?

Started May 29, 2021 | Discussions thread
richard cohen Senior Member • Posts: 1,627
Re: Nikon D850+500 PF or Canon R5+100-500 - better for birds?

Tough choice. the r5 will track birds in flight a little bit better (not a lot), but the d850 files are just beautiful, and the 500pf lens is way superior to the 100-500...as it should be zoom vs fixed aperture. I know people swear by the 100-500 but I sold mine. I still have both of these bodies.

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