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Opinion:Really remarkable the transportability in relation to the focal length of the lens. Leaving aside the various super artifact or close-range shots that are on the net, my opinion is that the resolve of this lens is more than good, but not comparable to f4. I owned the 500 f4 ISII, the 500 f4 FL, and still own the Sigma 500 f4 OS. As sharpness and resolve, the 500 f5.6 PF is more or less comparable to the 500 f4 multiplied by 1.4x!
Opinion:It's my opinion: I say that my shots are mediocre so maybe I should not even speak but ..... From my point of view this telephoto objective is too light and this leads me to say that it has its own " delicacy ". Not that heavy telephotos aren't delicate, but I think they're more robust. For years I have been carrying a weight of over 3.5 kg on my excursions between the camera and 2 telephotos and I am fine with it. Not forgetting the mountain sack of about 6/7 kg (I am thoughtful).
Opinion:Used effectively with D850 and Z7. For those who have problems carrying weights, there is nothing better; you take it everywhere and you shoot easily freehand; taken in place of the 400 2.8, one of the best Nikon optics ever, without obviously having the claim to get the same quality and sharpness, still reaching a level more than acceptable. Incomprehensible how a relatively expensive lens has such a poor lampshade. Overall recommended.
Pros:Sharpness Mf the stabilizer and especially the weight.
Cons:Paraluce could improve it given the cost of the lens.
Opinion:As soon as it came out and it was love at first sight, I used the Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4 E FL ED VR sold and immediately bought the Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6 E PF ED VR. I use it especially in the mountains over 2,000m above sea level for its handling and weight. The AF does not miss a beat and also the VR uan real bomb. I use it with the Nikon d500 and the x1.4III. Congratulations Nikon.
Cons:It is a 5.6 so, especially with little light, sometimes, you struggle with focus especially when used with mirrorless adapter. I would like to point out that this does not depend on defects of the lens that is spectacular, it is only a matter of how much light it lets pass and the fact that the adapter slows down the focus which, moreover, remains precise in all circumstances. On the D500 the lens is practically infallible even in the dark !
Opinion:I took thousands of photos with this gem, first only with D500 then with Z6 and adapter. Extraordinary lens for sharpness. If you then use the range limiter to zoom, the autofocus becomes instantaneous. Compared to a traditional zoom, 150-600 or 200-500, the sharpness at the edges is another layer. The portivity is extraordinary, with laughable weight. I tried for a while the Sigma 500mm F4, great lens of its own, but then considerations related to weight and footprint led me to choose the Nikon 5.6 PF. One of the most innovative products Nikon has put on the market for a long time. It is not cheap but: recommended without hesitation.
Opinion:I recently bought this lens, I find it fantastic with a superlative sharpness already fully open,has a fast and precise autofocus,light even after a day you do not feel tired, I use it on the nikon d850 and I'm very happy,tried with the tc 1.4 III it doesn't lose anything in sharpness, it becomes a f8 so it takes a lot of light, the autofocus remains good, it improves if we use the limiter.the major defects are in the lampshade too thin and plastic, and in my opinion also the bracket for the tripod and too short for the tripod that for hand transport,high price but quality is excellent, rating 9.5 for the flaws I mentioned, otherwise this" optics for quality deserves 10.
Opinion:As I wrote for the little brother's review the 300mm f4 AND PF ED VR this 500mm f5.6 is finally the ideal solution for long hikes in the mountains thanks to its low weight. Obviously not as bright as a 300 mm f 2.8 (which I owned) but if you want more in this area the price and weight rise exponentially and therefore to be taken into account according to your pockets and your needs. I use it with D850, satisfied with the purchase!
Pros:Very light, compact, very well balanced, extraordinary sharpness even at full aperture and fast AF
Cons:Lens hood of questionable quality taking into account the price of this lens that is not given, VR sometimes noisy but effective
Opinion:I use it with great satisfaction both on FF bodies (Nikon D5, D850, Z7) and on the Nikon D500, with which it makes perfect torque, for handling and balance. With the TC14E III the quality remains excellent, pity that you lose a stop and so if the light conditions are not optimal, you are forced to work with higher ISOS. The fuzzy is very good although not comparable to that obtainable with a classic tele that does not use Fresnel lenses. The fact of being able to use it freehand (weighs like the 70-200) with ease for hours is worth only the price, especially since the overall quality is very high. Let's not forget that on a DX body like the D500 is worth 750mm and, with the TC14 even 1050mm). Ultimately I am very satisfied with this supertele! The VR is effective and with static subject you gain up to 4 stops.
Pros:Sharpness, autofocus, weight and manageability
Cons:The stabilizer is sometimes a little noisy
Opinion:I bought this lens after watching and covered the few American reviews I found, but in the end I think I made a very good purchase, even though the weather was lousy I did some test shots and I was impressed by the sharpness of the lens, but especially from its autofocus, coming from the 200-500 is really another planet and, for what little I used the 500 F4 seems to me very similar as an answer. You lose a stop compared to the older brother and of course you can detach a little ' less the subject from the background, but instead you take pictures from impossible positions and you can keep it in hand with a facility unthinkable, I have not yet got to make an exit In the mountains but I think traveling 10 Km with this lens will be much more enjoyable than before. The autofocus in some situation seems a little noisy, if you really want to find a flaw. The price is not very low, but I think it is worth them all and anyway it is always a much more affordable figure of 500 F4
Pros:Sharpness Mf the stabilizer and above all the weight
Cons:The lens hood is very plasticous could make it a more professional given the price
Opinion:They handed it to me two days ago and immediately, even if the weather is not the best, I already took a hundred photos and really bewitched me. Mf as fast as its older brother, versatile and lightweight which means a lot for those who want to photograph wildlife during a walk. The final verdict is very very interesting only one flaw in the price that is too high. Soon I will publish some photos taken with my Nikon d850.
Pros:Handling/Weight, AF, Stabilizer, Blurred, Sharpness
Cons:The only flaw I found at this lens is the excessive noise of the stabilizer and the Price
Opinion:That was the lens I was waiting for! I gave away the still great Sigma Sport, but this lens, combined with the D4S, is really balanced to the maximum, you forget about the easel in the photo hunt. As mentioned in the pros, the speed of the AF is really very good, which improves using the limiter. The stabilizer allows you to descend with the times to remarkable values (photographed a sunset at 1/80 freehand without support). Crisptoness to TA great. The only defects, as mentioned, are the price, which I still consider excessive (in my opinion the correct price could be around 3k) and the noise of the stabilizer, in fact in the sessions in the shed I keep it off because it annoys me! In any case I consider myself really satisfied with the purchase. Nikon made a really good product
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