Geomaticsman

Personally I don't really like the D500 @800 ISO, but then I only shoot NEF, tend to crop and push contrast, so it all depends on ones expectations.

This looks like an interesting new offering from Sigma and should provide another cost-effective but slightly compromised option compared to the Nikon 500E, but I have no illusions about the Sigma ...

I agree, for the price Nikon charges for the 300PF the AF is slow even with the TC14EIII -- about 1/2 the speed of my 600E. I don't think the 300PF deserves a gold ring.

Late to this party but agree with what others have said. My D500 complements my D810 nicely, mostly for BIF and action, but I've been disappointed in the IQ from the D500. Notwithstanding the ...

In my experience viewing a high-resolution non-matte monitor close-up is the best way for determining ultimate acuity. Any problems with the optical train, technique, shutter speed, AF issues, ISO ...

No argument from me Lance, at least when we're talking about the TC14EIII with the 400E. But we both know anyone thinking of buying the 400 for birding is planning to use the TC20EIII, which is ...

Certainly, the extra stop can be a boon when shooting in low light or when trying to stop high speed action. For general wildlife/sports and even landscape photography the 400 is a great choice. ...

It does, trust me, but it's all matter of degree. The question is: does it matter enough to worry about it? For most people no, they're happy and might not understand why someone else might not be ...

TC's may work better on f2.8 lenses but they still slow down the AF and even the well regarded TC14EIII visibly degrades images from high-density DX sensors at the pixel level. TC's are not a panacea.

My advice: If you're going to drop the cash on a supertele prime, try to buy the one that doesn't require the use of a TC for the majority of your shooting. After spending all that cash to get the ...

I agree with all of that Jim -- my experience as well. I don't have a problem using a tripod when tracking horizontally, but can get into difficulty when the subject suddenly changes elevation. In ...

Agree on all points Jim. I do hand-hold most of the time as it's more natural to stalk/move around and track BIF. I will sometimes use a tripod but only when waiting long periods for some action ...

Hey TO, I'm glad you didn't come down over the weekend...the activity has dropped way off for some reason, possibly because the lower rainfall and increased algae has obscured the fish causing the ...

Personally I have no hesitation what-so-ever recommending the 500E. 500mm is "the" sweet spot for general wildlife IMO, and the 'E' model with its pro-quality build, unsurpassed fast f4 optics, ...

Thanks TO. Yes the D500 almost makes shooting BIF a no-brainer...at least in comparison to the D810. (I tried a D4 a while back but quickly sold it...not enough pixels/density for me). It's no ...

Thanks very much Jim. That's what I paid that when it was first released and didn't think it ever had dropped due to the struggling loonie. It was a financially painful purchase to be sure, but ...

So I expect they'll be happy he's taking on Canon as well. IMO the best thing Thom can do is to continue to NOT accept vendor/sponsor assistance and continue to "say it like he sees it". Whether ...

Somewhat similar situation here. I'm not much of a landscape shooter as my 16-35 essentially sat on the shelf for 5 years but I wanted to try some nightsky photography this year and picked up a 20 ...

Well of course. There isn't a camera on the market that doesn't excel in some ways and is deficient in others. When it comes to the D500 I certainly miss the IQ that I'm used to from my D810, but ...

My opinion FWIW. I used to own the 500VR and now the 600E, and though I have never used the 800E I did shoot Canon's version (800L - similar physical specs as the 800E) for six months a few years ...