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Atlantic Puffin on Runde island in Norway. (D500/500mmPF)

Started Jul 26, 2021 | Photos thread
edorf_71
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Re: Atlantic Puffin on Runde island in Norway. (D500/500mmPF)

NikonNature wrote:

edorf_71 wrote:

NikonNature wrote:

You need to get closer

But seriously, those are wonderful images. And the poses indicate he was quite comfortable. I've been eyeing that lens, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

Thanks a lot!
They were quite used to humans so they were very relaxed and just went along with their thing. You could physically reach out your hand through the fence and touch them in some instances. Don't know if that is legal but have seen pictures of it. The whole island is a nature reserve and to some degree(steep rockfaces), dangerous, if not careful and follow paths and keep behind fences.

Reg. the lens, I just sold my 200-500 and it's better in all ways except close focusing and the zoom. Really nice to use in the field.

So it is equal or better when tracking birds in flight? I've seen a few (not many) comments that said it struggled to track action. Of course, that could involve the user too.

My initial feeling is that it has a little faster acquisition and a little better af-tracking. Those are just initial impressions and can't give any numbers or anything but the whole experience of using it is faster and smoother and, not at least, lighter and more mobile! The VR is about the same i think. It's sharper for sure and renders somewhat nicer.

In som months I may give you a less anecdotal answer.

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edorf_71

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