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Like every lens, a lot depends on the amount of light on the subject as well as the distance to the subject: seagull eating a crab black phoebe stretching white-tailed kite with a vole

Looks very impressive to me!  I would recommend going out and enjoying your new lens and not bother with more tests to prove anything to the people who don't like these PF lenses. I don't think ...

Yep that is not ideal.  If I could carry my 500mm f/4 around, I would use that!  However, for me, that requires using a tripod and gimbal head.  So the difference in weight is not only in the ...

Thanks again Tord!  I have been very fortunate to be able to travel since I have retired and enjoy taking pics and sharing them!

Not sure the point of the question (especially since you are now a Sony shooter? though you haven't filled out your equipment list). The real advantage of the 500mm pf is that it can be used with ...

Thanks Tord! Yep the Komodo dragon was photographed in the wild on Rinca Island, so maybe I was too close! The grizzly too was much too close. I have a habit of getting so involved in taking the ...

I agree, there is not much point in comparing these lenses, they are all relatively sharp and can take great pics. The 300mm f/4 is incredibly light and gives you more light than the others. The ...

You seem to be trying to convince others with your words but all you have shown us is a small version (0.3mp) of one of your photos without any EXIF data. Why not create an album of your photos ...

I am loving my 500pf lens. I looked back at all my photos and the lowest I ever took a photo of wildlife with all my lenses was at 1/200 (I have used slower for scenics, including 8 sec for the ...

Maybe you or someone has answered this, but does it make a difference if one is shooting individual shots or 10 fps (ie. on a D500)?

Interestingly, he is using a D5.  Could the heavier weight of his camera help out?  And/or the lower pixel density of the D5 (compared to a D500 or D850)?

Exactly!  I wish I had the 500mm f/5.6PF for my Alaska trip.  I could have also used it with the 1.4TC and had a very portable 700mm lens.  There were definitely times the longer reach would have ...

The main advantage for me is the 2 pound saving which allows greater maneuverability  ability as well as its faster focussing speed.  Since I prefer shooting action, these are key.  If I go into ...

I am sure that there are many people waiting for you to send your lens back so they can buy it!

No offense taken but not sure I understand your point.  I actually don't feel any of my shots at 1/80 were sharp (possibly due to a very slight breeze).  My point was that having VR on did not ...

I guess to me the  question is, does the wider lens mount mean that for an equivalent lens, they will be heavier?  Both the new 35mm and 50mm f/1.8 are heavier than the older versions?

Looks great!  Any thoughts of the Nikon versus the Sony you switched from?

YES, there was a slight breeze and movements!  That is why I never shoot 1/80.

Okay I did a 1/80 shoot, handheld (had the 1.4TC on) with my D500.  This was by no means a scientific test.  Maybe it also depends on the person?  But the VR (shot 3 times, then VR off, then VR ...

Just curious, what animals are you shooting at 1/80?  I know I tend to shoot with too high a shutter speed, but am always worried that my subject (a bird, etc) will move.  I do find that my ISO ...