BrendaS

Certainly not disputing the repair issue of an imported (gray market) Nikon camera as I have mentioned earlier. The used one I purchased from MPB last week is a US version. However, it has been ...

We know B&H sells the imported Nikon.

FYI, here is the response from Nikon on gray market cameras: Thank you for contacting Nikon. https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/gray-market.page What are Gray Market Products? Nikon products ...

Okay, please bear with me as I have never had a dedicated lens.  But the focus on the 300mm PF is 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) for close focusing, not just full out 300mm?

The lens you mention is a prime lens and not the zoom lens, is that correct. If so, why choose a prime 300mm lens over a 70-300mm zoom lens?

Per your and Blufftonian's recommendation, the 70-300mm may be the way to go for now.  I was hoping to get something up to 400mm, but am not sure at the moment from the earlier posting comparing ...

Erick, that is a great lens and not massively heavy, but ouch the price tag!!

I may not have said, but I enjoy shooting wildlife and all things nature (insects, plants, etc). My current camera is a Nikon D80, so the D500 will be a great upgrade.  The lens on the current ...

Well, I missed the camera listed at MPB that was recommended and supported by others here.  I was looking at the discussion on telephoto options and, poof, the camera had been purchased.  I wonder ...

Thanks for the advice, will check it out.

That does sound like a good deal, think I will have to seriously consider it.  I was not aware of this website for used equipment, only KEH which does not provide the level of detail on the ...

Thanks for the info, guess I will wait and hopefully, the log jam of products soon breaks through.

I have, but not for long. I don't necessarily see a big enough price break for a refurbished one and personally feel better buying a new one.

Erick214, that is my concern.  I have contacted NikonUSA support and asked directly if they will repair a "gray market" camera and am waiting on their response.

I am wanting to purchase a D500, but there are none to be found anywhere at the moment, all are back-ordered. Through B&H, I can purchase one called "imported." B&H says this gray market camera is ...

Thanks, will check it out.

Thanks for that input.  I think I am set on the D500, but not the superzoom Tamron lens I mentioned.  Others too have echoed what you said about using a 100-400 lens.  As I also enjoy landscape ...

Thanks for the references, I will check them out.

I have been doing a fair amount of research on these two camera options since this spring as well as taking online courses at Digital Photography School.  For my interest in all things nature and ...