ever heard of a raincover for the 200-500??!

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yes quite a few people have been kind enough to point out my error. Maybe I will test some out in a future video.

@jogarvizah2731

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Blight i admire your humbleness 👍🏼

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

@@jogarvizah2731 Thanks! I find decent information on rain covers very hard to come by tbh. Hopefully I can test some out in a future video.

@jivansjohal

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobBlight Lenscoat, or this lady off etsy: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GrazinasDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=490885966§ion_id=15074927

@chrisvig123

2 жыл бұрын

@@frederikvanreusel actually that myth has been recently debunked on KZread 😀

Nice review, thanks Rob. Ordered my 500mm PF about a month ago. . . still one or two months to wait by all accounts. Looking forward to it!

Great Review. Thank you! Keep it up!

Excellent review with some humor thrown in at the beginning.

An excellent review. Dispassionate, no hype and so useful for someone like me who has the 300PF and the 200-500.

Thanks. As a 200 - 500 shooter, this was very useful.

Great review! Very helpful. Thanks!

Thanks Rob, I enjoyed that very much. Good information.

Great video, you're a natural, keep going!

Great intro. Finger hovering over the mouse button, we've all been there!

@Nortn60

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, I was a few days ago....had to pull the trigger....hope it all goes well ....

@bjsullivan1

5 жыл бұрын

YES! Haha...

@AlexKall

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed and the nauseous feeling after clicking and the thought of "What they hell have I done!?". Or perhaps that is just me.

thx for the review, I'll be adding this beauty to my 70-200 f4 lens on my D750 , think how happy ill freaking be,

The 200-500 is unbeatable at it's price. - 1/30s handheld with VR is no problem, for a still subject. - In-flight shots are perfectly fine with the VR; just don't expect to shoot at 1/250, or even 1/500 for that matter... The subject is in flight, you need a high shutter speed to freeze the action. - Versatility of 200mm - 499mm - $2300 less than the PF! Buy the 200-500 and book a couple trips to use the lens... Now, if they were the same price - different story

@chrisvig123

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed I think the problems with the 200-500 are more user errors which a skilled photographer can avoid. The PF is close to 3X the price in Canada….just too much 😯

@loganhall5580

Жыл бұрын

@@theinvisibleman2070 you're service is greatly appreciated, if only their was more people like you. Its a shame KZread can't figure out it's autocorrect algorithms... :)

@loganhall5580

Жыл бұрын

@@theinvisibleman2070 You obviously didn't catch the sarcasm through intentional grammatical errors on that last reply... Yes, I accidentally put it's instead of its on the original post. Thank you for the correction. I wish you well in your journey

There is around £2600 difference in the price of these two lenses. I guess you'd hope the more expensive one would be better in some areas.

@paulstoelinga579

2 ай бұрын

The pf lens is 2600€ more expensive so the comparison doesn't work.

good review....also been waiting close to 3 months myself...thanks for doing the comparison

So far the best review about the Nikkor 500 mm PF I was particularly interested because after 3 years I want to switch from the 200-500mm to the 500 mm PF or a used 500mm f4.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that, but thanks! 500PF is a great choice if mobility and compactness is important... it can't beat that f/4 aperture though!

Perfect... great job...

Excellent one Rob! Thanks

Great presentation that is very much understandable about its comparison.

Fantastic review !

Look at Mark Smiths bird photos = Super sharp with the 200-500. 2000-2500 shutter speed not 250 like your pictures

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

I know, I was at completely the wrong shutter speed for that shot. Sorry for the bad example.

Great intro LMAO I can't wait until I get my 500mm PF. I currently shoot with my D500 and 200-500mm, I love the lens, but it's too bulky and heavy. I hate the barrel. While shooting in high wind, one of my wife's hairs went inside the lens through the barrel, so now we have to send it to Nikon for repair. As wildlife photographers, we're at 500mm 99.999999% of the time, so the 500mm PF with me a welcome addition to our collection.

Excellent comparison! Very helpful to me!! I tested the 300mm PF and was very pleased with the results: Very good resolution and contrast. So if one does not need the reach of a 500mm lens I recommend the 300mm F4.0 PF - cheaper and only 740g ...

great review 👍🏼👍🏼

Great Video Rob thank you! You've answered all my questions about the 500mm PF, just need to find the money to replace my 200-500mm with one!

insane production value

The two aspects that would make me upgrade from my 200-500 would be weather sealing and faster focussing. I dont think the focussing is that much faster though. Good review.

Thanks for your reply. Of course I appreciate your review and comparition. Just want to add this point of flexibility. Thanks again

THanks for this video. Just wanted to know you would use lens hood on 500mm PF all the time? cheers

I think I will stick with my 200-500 for wildlife photography. One comment made was about the lens hood falling off easily. I cured this by tethering the hood to the lens body with a short piece of fishing line, something I have done with a couple of lenses. As far as image quality is concerned, I doubt whether many people would notice the difference, unless they were really into pixel peeping. At the end of the day you have to ask if the 500PF is worth the extra £1200 (approx) ? Maybe if you are a pro being paid for your pictures, or someone with unlimited resources.

Lucky you to have got hold of the 500mm. I’ve had one on order since April and doesn’t look like I’ll get it any time soon 😟

I love what you show here, your voice are so calm. Have not shot the 500pf, but I shoot 400 2.8e fl daily. And your right the 200e is really fast, but still the 400 is even faster.

Why don't you talk about the fact that a fix 500mm for a birder and wildlife photographer is problematic if the subject comes to near and is out of AF zone ? It's major. The flexibility we got with a zoom is fantastic ! And the other problem is the cost...this is also major if we have to respect an average budget.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

You're right, I could have spent more time talking about that. With the zoom I was at 500mm 95% of the time and I felt that the compactness and image quality improvements of the prime outweighed the ability to zoom. Thanks for stopping by.

@MattJacques

5 жыл бұрын

Good point about zoom ability. I think that's why the 200-500 and new 180-400 with the built-in TC will always have a place on the shelf of wildlife and sports photographers alike, whether they add a 500PF to their kit or not. I don't think it's about one or the other necessarily, which these comparison videos always tend to make us think about. "Average" budget is always relative, too The 500PF actually came in at a pretty bargain price point compared to where they could have placed it in the market... and 1/3rd of the equivalent F4 version.

@thunder7382

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattJacques wildlife,wildlife...it is a must to do only wildlife with a 200-500?this is bullshit ...for landscape flexibility and for more distant portraits and so on...and wildlife..and Me shooting distant thunderstorms for example..no shelf for my zoom..p.s.here everyone must be wildlife guys..?

@aussie8114

5 жыл бұрын

But since when does wildlife come too close to you?

@MattJacques

5 жыл бұрын

@@thunder7382 Hey, I use my long lenses for creative landscapes too. Just read the title of the video again for a reminder why it seems the comments are wildlife-oriented! :D

I bought the 500mm pf today Rob. I also have the d850 hoping for nice results 🙏. Keep the vlogs coming thanks. Rodders.

Thanks for the review Rob. A long time has passed since this review in Jan. 2019. Do you have any thoughts about using either lens with an FTZ adapter on a newer Nikon mirrorless camera, like a Z7II or a Z6II? If you have any updated thoughts I'd love to hear from you. I appreciate your dedication and hard work producing your reviews. 😎👍📷👌👀

@leocasi405

Жыл бұрын

Search: Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 vs Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF | Lens REVIEW (From Jared Polin)

To confirm, you ALWAYS turn VR off when panning for birds in flight. From an experienced birder!

@sheepshit666

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, as a 200-500 shooter, I always leave vr on. never have a problem. Do turn vr off on a tripod, which is hardly ever. My pans are crispy sharp; From another bird/wildlife shooter.

@kb8729

5 жыл бұрын

@@sheepshit666 ok well that's fair enough. Well you can use VR / sport for panning if you need (I choose not too). However the VR / normal mode is designed for static subjects.

Nice video - I have a pre-order in for one of these and it was good to hear your opinions since I’ve also been using the 200-500mm for the last couple of years. I'm really looking forward to the faster AF, weight reduction, and (hopefully) better balance at 500mm with the Nikon Z7 which I got just before Christmas!

@labalia30

Жыл бұрын

how has your experience been with your new 500mm lens?

@GeoffCooper

Жыл бұрын

@@labalia30 It's been great - it was my go-to lens for wildlife photography for a couple of years until last summer when I sold it to move to a Z 400mm f/4.5. You can find a comparative review of those lenses and why I switched on my channel :)

@labalia30

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoffCooper will listen to, thanks!

Hi Mr. Blight Have you ever encountered strange motion blur at 1/80 s? I use this lens on a D750 and while I get practically every shot sharp at 1/50 or even 1/25, I always observe a constant vertical motion blur at 1/80 (in the range from 1/60 to 1/160, with a miximum at 1/80) It seems that the VR somehow interferes with the shutter and/or mirror vibration. I don't have any issues with this lens attached on my D7000 wich obviously has a smaller mirror and shutter. I would like to know if this problem exists on other cameras like the D850.

thank you for your thoughts. I want to buy the 500PF. I own the NIKON D7200. does it make sense to use the 500 PF on the D7200, or should i buy a fullframe Camera ?

Hi, I just got the 500mm lens and while shooting birds, I am keeping auto ISO which is going very high (over 10000 and sometimes 25600) and pictures are becoming very grainy. Can you suggest what ISO you use? Or if there is anything I should do to reduce grains? Grains are so bad in my pictures that I am not able to edit and use it.

clickEd the like button as soon as the mouse clicks in the intro XD

Any thoughts on the new 180-600? I actually still lean towards the 500 pf for my z5 😂 especially since it’s half the price in the used market now

I've found my 200-500 great for panning with Sports VR on. Still interested in the 500 PF but interested to find out if it exhibits PF flare like the 300mm VR does (only been an issue for me when shooting race cars head on with bright headlights). Over £3.5k for an f/5.6 is a lot...mint used 300mm f/2.8 VR II money (with change) or even a decent 500mm f4D

I know this is an old review. But would like to know if one can use the zoom lens hood onto the PF lens. :)

now I'm looking at this

Rob, Nice name. keep making those video's,.

Liked your video alot, a very honest review and loved the funny intro!! I have done exactly the same with the checkout, but these lenses are really expensive for a beginner like me. For the moment I have decided to become better at using my existing material rather than buying better lenses or better camera!

Thanks Rob! Using the 200-500 as my "daily driver" and grabbing my 500/4 for the good stuff, I am now more confident the 500PF could give me the portability combined with pop that I am looking for.

@DaHerrKulzer

4 жыл бұрын

Is the focus on the 500 f4 much faster as in the 200-500? Greets

@DBZero123

4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Kulzer Oh yes, the 500/4 is on par with its pro-level siblings. In my bag only the 70-200/2.8 vr2 is faster.

@svtk5104

Жыл бұрын

Hello! How did you pick the 500mm f4? Compared to the 600mm f4. Did you tried them all. I am in hard time deciding what to get, and am on a tight budget. 300mm 2.8 and 400mm 3.5 seem to have the best optical qualities, but not that much reach. Right now I am lusting after 300 2.8 + old manual 500mm f4. What is your opinion? Thanks :)

@DBZero123

Жыл бұрын

@@svtk5104 Fundementally it was about availability on the used lens market at the time I bought it. Today, I would opt for a 600/4 FL. I tried a 400/2.8 VR but found myself using TC all the time and the weight was a burden for sure. I think the 600/ FL s the sweet spot, at least for my photography.

@svtk5104

Жыл бұрын

@@DBZero123 Thank you very much.

Thanks for the video and views on the 500PF, I am still waiting for mine on pre-order, really looking forward to it, I am also shooting the D850, previously with 200-500 and 150-600G2

@lukegnanapragasam9070

5 жыл бұрын

gadgetgaz_photo any thoughts on 150-600 G2

@gadgetgazphoto

5 жыл бұрын

​@@lukegnanapragasam9070 It is a nice lens, I like it, and will keep it still after I get the 500PF but I found mine seems a little slower than the 200-500 on the D850 D500 unless it is in good light. I did AF fine tune it and fairly happy using it until I get the 500PF soon. If you want to see some shots from 150-600g2 and the D850, the last two months on my instagram are with that combo here instagram.com/gadgetgaz_photo/

@lukegnanapragasam9070

5 жыл бұрын

gadgetgaz_photo which one do you recommend, 150-600 G2 or 200-500 ? As I'm looking to purchase one & confused with mixed reviews. Hope you could give a better idea as you have used them both.

@gadgetgazphoto

5 жыл бұрын

luke gnanapragasam personally I preferred the 200-500 also it is f/5.6 throughout the zoom range with Tamron f6.5 at the higher end. I’d recommend though that you visit a local photography store and trying both out even if you don’t buy either from the store, you can get a try of both and take some shots that way :)

@lukegnanapragasam9070

5 жыл бұрын

gadgetgaz_photo Thank you for the opinion

Thanks for the comparison. I just picked up the 200-500 as it was a bit more in line with my budget. I am a bit surprised by the size and weight of this lens (even though I did read the specs online). I noticed in your video that you had your camera strap on your camera (like we all do with smaller lenses..). I've read that with heavier lenses, it was better to attach the lens to the strap, like the Black Rapid strap? Were you ever concerned about the weight of the 200-500 dangling off of the camera mount?

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't too worried, especially with the D850 which has a metal reinforced mount. And due to the way the lens hangs straight down with that strap, I don't think it's putting much torque force on the mount. However, I find it so much better/easier to carry around like this I'm willing to take that slight risk. Thanks for your comment!

was the autofocus on the 200-500 on full or 6m-inf?

one of the best intro in quite some time haha! good comparisson, I´m getting the 200-500 in just a few weeks, great lens for beginners who want to step up. Currently using the tamron 16-300 so I don´t think I will be disapointed, even thou it´s a great lens for macro, great vid over all, leaving a subscribtion !

@sheepshit666

5 жыл бұрын

Confirmed! You wont be disappointed & your images will be better;

@AndyGustavsson

5 жыл бұрын

@@sheepshit666 that's what I think too, it will arrive tomorrow so I'm like a kid the day before christmas 😁👌

@sheepshit666

5 жыл бұрын

@@AndyGustavsson let me know what you think, my images & photography in general went to a new level when I paired it too a D500.

@AndyGustavsson

5 жыл бұрын

@@sheepshit666 really? I'm thinking about getting the D500 later on, need to save up some money first, do you record as well or only stills, if so how would you say it works with video?

@sheepshit666

5 жыл бұрын

@@AndyGustavsson Stills only

Great Video it is realy interesting.

great review! since today i also own one :)

its possible to mount in sony a9 with adapter and hows the auto focus?

Nice Video Thanks for sharing - I just ordered one and yes I have to wait some month to get my fingers on it - only are you using it with any protection glass in front or do the lens hood gives a fair protection ?

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, I think you'll like it! I think the lens hood offers decent protection and I don't use a filter.

@SvendRJ

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobBlight Tanks for taking time to reply, very helpful for me.. cheers Svend

Very useful review! I have the 300 PF and it's an excellent performer: Light and oustanding image quality. I am now waiting for a Z- version of the 500 PF - but if it will not arrive within the next six months I will go for the 500 PF and adapt it with the FTZ- adapter to my Nikon Z6. By the way: You didn't mention the versatility-advantage of the 200-500 especially in situations where you can't change your shooting place. But regardless of this advantage the 500 PF attracts me much more.

Enjoyable review - the 500PF seems very impressive . Great for handheld photography.

Thank You,

Very useful review, I noticed even used the price of the 500PF holds up. Might wait and get the 500PF.

excellent -- thankyou

Fantastic images Rob. I own a D500 and I'm hoping to buy this lens an about 6 weeks time. A few of the reviews I have seen of this lens on You Tube mentions poor and inconsistent VR results when used at slow shutter speeds between 1/60 and 1/200 sec. Have you experienced any problems with the VR at slow shutter speeds?

@RobBlight

4 жыл бұрын

Not for the way I shoot which is mostly static subjects, VR normal, Qc with the EFCS on the D850. If anything this lens shines in the 1/250-1/60 range in my experience.

@Gazzab6

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Blight That's great to know Rob, thank you. One reviewer advised using the 'Normal' mode for shutter speeds below 1/250 sec and the 'Sport' mode for shutter speeds faster then 1/250. I shoot mainly birds so will be experimenting. Hoping for some discounts at the Photography Show in March.

Great job.

Hi Rob, pleased to have found your channel and I'm enjoying it so far. Just to pick up on the footage of your new lens covered in rain, not sure if you are aware but if it get's damaged because of water ingress Nikon will not repair it under warranty. It would be wise to invest in a rain cover if you intend using it frequently in the rain. I know some of these items are described as being resistant to water but it's vital to understand Nikon makes a distinction between water resistant and waterproof. It could be a very expensive lesson if you were to be unlucky, this applies to lenses and camera bodies incidentally! Cheers and all the best.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it! Yes, I know water damage isn't covered under warranty. I don't plan to use it in constant heavy rain, but I'm not too worried about a light or brief shower. I will look into a rain cover. Thanks for stopping by!

I've been using a 200-500 for a few months now and have found I can get down to around 1/100 and get fairly sharp pictures. I'm seeing a few reviews which actually suggest the VR is better on the zoom, but the low weight of the PF really draws me to it.

@TheRapTrue

2 жыл бұрын

The lowest exposure times on which we will take sharp photos depend largely on the density of pixels on the sensor. For example, on the Nikon d850, the lowest useful time for me is on average about 1/125 for static handheld shots at 500mm. For medium-sized birds, about 1/500 for static shots at 500mm. For the Nikon d750 I could go a little lower with the exposure times. The more pixels per sensor, the easier it is to blur in motion

The issue with the 500mm PF lenses tripod foot, is that when carrying the lens by the foot, your finger hits the release button and your lens/body falls to the ground.

@rachelg7371

2 жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♀️😱

Looking the ISO of those photos, seems to suggest auto mode. I currently use Aperture mode but wonder what to use. I tried auto iso on but it went to high and ruined the detail.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

I use manual mode with auto ISO. Shutter priority would also work. The main thing is that you vary the shutter speed in response to the conditions. If you're at the lowest shutter speed you can manage and the ISO still doesn't come down it might just be too dark. Also when you switch to auto ISO, I think you have to set the ISO to the lowest value otherwise it won't drop past what you've set it to.

@SmartGadgetShow

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobBlight I use iso 1000 so that in AP it will be auto to higher speeds to avoid motion blur. I use AP so that I can go low aperture.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

To avoid motion blur it's best to just control the shutter speed directly. The aperture will generally stay wide open in shutter priority + auto ISO.

I did not understand what kind of ERR is occuring by switchin LOCK at time 11:45 and why ?.

Hmm, looking at your 200-500 shots, even the ones with still animals, it looks like you've got the same calibration issues I had. Although mine was front focusing, your seems like it's back focusing? Either way, I'm sure the prime will be sharper :)

The weight difference is the selling point for me. Hiking with the 200-500 can be tiring and i have started taking out the old 70-300. But at $4000, i will wait until they come up second hand.

@Zeppy007

4 жыл бұрын

And you will be waiting years!

Thank you )))

I’m shooting with 200-500 3years, ok it’s not prime, of course not same image quality, but for the money, the best results, u can compare with primes, your image quality doesn’t improve 300% as price 1500€ vs 4500€. So as u said, 200-500 is really good lens if u have good copy, and yes size matter, 1500g much lighter and also 500pf shorter, but u should pay for it a lot.

You have to take into consideration the amount of megapixels your camera has got will mean a faster shutter speed is needed to get sharper results compared to a camera like a D5.

There is no doubt the 500mm PF is a great lens and at a great price as far as primes go. My question is this, I know it works well natively on the F-mount say with your D850. But, I hear the AF is slow when adapted to the Z-mount mirrorless bodies. I have seen a few Nikon KZread reviewers' videos mentioned that, so is it a legit issue?

great video - can you give a link to your camera guet for the 500 pf

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

In the video description there's a link to my kit page which has a lot of the gear I use.

I enjoy my 200-400 f4 II....very versatile lens for my sports photography...with monopod! enjoyed your review!

Many thks, II think I’ll buy the 500

HI, I use a sigma 150-600mm C with a Nikon D500... And, oh, I loved the beginning of this video hahahaha Great video!

At least the new PF lenses make the older (but heavier but sharper) lenses more affordable...

@yuqin405

4 жыл бұрын

And the camera bodies.

@fusionsmarty

3 жыл бұрын

But the PF is sharper than the 200-500. Even if you have the luck to get a sharp 200-500. I don‘t say it‘s bad but the 200-500 models vary a lot. The 500pf is a prime, which is always a bit better than a zoom lens.

@adriannowak485

3 жыл бұрын

I shot the 500mm PF and the 500mm F4 FL on the D850 and D500 and there is no difference in sharpness. And the 500mm FL is just a little bit sharper than the older 500mm F4 G lens. So I dont think there are older 500mm lenses that are sharper than the PF.

@roybixby6135

3 жыл бұрын

@@fusionsmarty A freznel lens is always a compromise...

200-500 is less than half the price of 500 PF So I think the issues of 200-500 are quite logical 500 PF should be compared with 500 F4 for it's price bracket alone But I think 500 PF is a unique lens n it's small form factor, VR, prime lens image quality alone is worth spending all that money ...

I'm a D850 shooter and do a lot of wildlife (still as a hobby). For that I use a friends' Sigma 150-600 C but I find that lens has 3 major problems: - it's heavy handhold - it's not sharp enough to my eyes in not-perfect light conditions and needs to get stopped down to around f8 - it's not weather sealed (which is horrifying when using it in rain or snowfall and it's also not my lens 😄) I'm quite attracted to that 500mm PF I must say. Of course it's still an f5.6 which still needs more light than a f2.8 or so but I think it might be a good choice... I'm now saving money to buy one 😄

Great review, you are making me a poor man... ;-) Switching from the 200-500.

Can i just say that VR should be switched off for birds in flight always. Otherwise motion blur is inevitable.

An issue with something to be that point interested by BIG lenses ?

Thanks for the video! I do like your strap... where from?

@Agjdbtighend

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a peak design slide, I also use one

4 years later... I finally got one used for $2,500 in mint condish... it arrives Friday!

For me, the only advantage of 500 pf over 200-500 is the size and the weight difference. 500 pf weighs almost 1 kilogram less, which is noticeable after a few hours of walking in the field. 500 pf takes up as much space in the backpack as 200-500 pushed down to 200mm which is another advantage because especially for 200-500 I had to buy a larger backpack because I always wore 200-500 permanently connected to one of my d850, which is only used for wildlife. With 500pf I feel like walking with a larger portrait glass than with some serious telephoto lens. As for the sharpness of these two lenses, the 500 pf is sharper wide open, but at f8 both generate similar quality

A fine video. The 500 PF looks great though expensive.

The promo forgot to add, unavailable anywhere on earth.

@fusionsmarty

3 жыл бұрын

Now it’s available everywhere.

you complained about the VR a tracking birds in flight on the 200-500. Did you ever switch the VR to the second setting?? where its designed for objects moving like cars or sports action up and down a filed, or say, birds in flight?

@DBZero123

5 жыл бұрын

The issue is that one second the bird (or whatever you are aiming at) could be in a panning trajectory, in the next coming towards you. Not a situation where at least I want to be thinking about switching modes constantly. I find e.g. the 70-200 to do a much better job in that aspect in the standard setting. For the 200-500, honestly, for such events I just turn VR off all together and rely on a shutter speed faster than 1/1000 s.

@paulvanderlinden3820

5 жыл бұрын

If you mean the Action mode; I understood that this only useable when you are moving and the object is static.

@MismanagedFutures

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulvanderlinden3820 There is no "action" mode on Nikon lenses. Some have an "active" mode which is as you say when you are on a moving platform like a car. Other lenses such as the 200-500 have a "sport" mode which is for subjects that move unpredictably and you have to keep moving the lens to track them. So the OP is correct that sport mode could've helped with birds.

Just liked the video and could not make it 1000 likes :( ....love your calm and nice presentation of boring techs ...

Subbed, keep it up! ;)

I love my 300PF, I just have to sell the house before I order the 500! :-):-):-)

Ordered the f5.6 pf months ago and expect delivery on Tues or Wed!! - Can you give me details on the blue camera strap you used around 10.30 in your video? Thanks - I "liked" and subscribed. Good luck with future videos.

@RobBlight

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The strap I use is the Peak Design Slide. The blue version was a limited edition I think. You'll love the lens!

The 500 PF is 30 OZ, 840 GR, lighter - their weights are not the same at all. That's a significant difference.

Great work. Honest comparison. You got it right about the 200-500. Great lens with a poor build quality

I agree with almost everything about the two lens, except for the vr panning, I have been able to capture loads, and I mean loads of SHARP (in cloudy, sunny, rain conditions) shots panning all the way down to 1/600 . I am not saying you're not skilled or its user error, but a lot of time it is. that being said its possible maybe it performs better on mirrorless, as I use it on z6ii. But then keep in mind, I only get 3 axis as opposed to 5 axis stab since I have to use it with a FTZii in tandem. but just my 2 cents. I love this lens hasn't let me down one bit.

At 8:48, that lens is hanging from the camera w/out being supported. If he's not careful, the weight is going to break from the mount as I'm sure neither lens is light (there is a reason for the foot). Also, for the 200-500, rain cover would solve the moisture issue.

@bardot777

5 жыл бұрын

The mount will take the weight of the PF all day long . It is a very light lens.

@rjpg

5 жыл бұрын

@@bardot777 If a lens WASN'T supplied with a foot, YES, this would apply but in this instance, it's included. Maybe the lens engineers included the foot by mistake? I dunno about that.

If we're to assume the 500mm is true 500m... Then the 200-500 must suffer from focus breathing because it does not appear to zoom in as close as the 500mm fixed prime..

Well done.....

More light in PF might be due to less lenses inside.