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Cons:Price, although reduced weight is always remarkable for certain treks
Opinion:Recently returned from the bayerischen where I tested it to the maximum, I received very sharp photos (I can see the droplets on the hairs of wolves, bears, lynx, etc.) and detailed; The autofocus is a missile and compared to the old tele is really "short", and very quiet (if active the VR you hear only the noise of the lenses that are settling). A lens for the naturalistic... It gives a good blur even to more closed diaphragms and has a more than discreet rendering at full aperture. I haven't tried it with duplicators, so I can't give an opinion about it. The weight has been considerably reduced, but on the climbs (my fault because I'm not a great walker and I'm overweight) was made to feel (at the bottom is still a 500 mm!) and maybe for a next hike I'll prefer the 200-500 but it's two really different lenses (Although the zoommone is excellent in my opinion). For photos of stakeout or huts is ideal and as the friend says Nel (who had strictly advised me, and was right!) allows you, every now and then, to be able to take the flight freehand, then put it back in the tripod. I doubt that you can hold it in your hand for a full day.... The machine with which I tested it is a D500 other gem for this type of photography. Rated 10
Pros:Lightness, easy transportability even when hiking in the mountains.
Cons:In Addition to the price, typical of these lenses, I find the photographs flat, without thickness.
Opinion:Coming from a 400 2.8 AF-S, of which I regret the sharpness and depth of image, I find decidedly flat ones on the 500 F/4 And Fl AND VR After Three years of use, unfortunately not assiduous, I was unable to get in tune and more than once I had to note his The Limits (but maybe mine too) and regret the "old" 400. Small subjects like birds taken at a distance of 10-12 meters with or without duplicator (I have all three) enlarged are not very sharp, often not correctly in focus, even on a tripod or leaning against a bag the results are questionable and I do not Meet. The colors in certain conditions of light lateral or grazing are dull and veded, with high sun prevail the reflections, in other conditions such as cloudy sky or shade are good. The best shots I made them freehand, even without VR. Thinking about an incorrect or faulty calibration, exposing my discontent, in Nital have told me "if you look for lightness, something you must lose" Is a compromise therefore and I struggle to accept it: I'm using little and maybe I will sell it to recover or a 300/f2,8 or an old-fashioned 400 2.8 with real glass lenses. D4 and D800E machine Bodies. TESTING AFTER NITAL REVIEW I was able to perform a field test after tuning into NITAL. I Confirm what I said and I add that the lens suffers in light side conditions making the colors dull and unopposed, in addition presents difficulties of focusing on uniform subjects, even worse if made shiny from the sun. (eg: a pine cone on the ground illuminated by the sun and about 5 meters away is not focused properly, my white dog appears mixed and fuzzy, even the snowy peaks of the mountain are saved; they are blurred and the colors are dead. My impression that in these conditions some internal lens creates diffractions or confusions and the autofocus goes crazy and fails to turn its work. In This situation I tried with the D4 and not with the D800E, but previously I had tested the optics even with 2 D500 camera bodies. I found instead good/excellent yield in the photos made in the thick of the forest, freehand and with TC1, 4; Correct focus and sharpness. (See photos of the Alpine Treecreeper) Here are the limits that I have found in this perspective: but will it just be mine? As It is I have to live with it: Just do not photograph subjects illuminated by sunlight, with uniform colors especially clear. On This mountain tour I could also test the 200-500 of my friend who did not submit any faults to the ones I listed and that turns out to be a good lens. Who owns it try to do for me tests on subjects of light uniform color, like the snowy white of the mountains, a white dog, or the moon, which with this optics I have never been able to photograph in focus. P.S. Same problem encountered with the 300 F/4 PF ED VR both on D4 and even worse on D500.
Opinion:A well-balanced and well-built lens MAF, fast and precise. For so long or used the 300mm F2.8 VR II and compared to this much more manageable. I bring it in the mountains very gladly. I can not compare it to the old guy because I used the 300mm but in naturalistic mms are not enough, I always use it with the Nikon TC-14E ??III multiplier that does not lose any details and details.
Opinion:I've been in possession of this telephoto lens for a few weeks having upgraded from the previous VR. The first impressions are really fantastic, from advanced VR to robustness and especially to lightness and handling, I'm writing a long and in-depth review (for what I can do with my means) that you will read soon on my blog. Note 03/01/2018: you can read the review here: http://brunomora.blogspot.it/2017/07/recensione-nikon-af-s-500-mm-f4-e-fl-ed.html thanks and good reading. UPDATE OF July 8, 2019: Posted on my blog the second part of my review, with specific proof on Nikon D850.. Bruno https://brunomora.blogspot.com/2019/07/recensione-nikon-af-s-500-mm-f4-e-fl-ed.html
Pros:Needless perhaps repeat them, just read the features: lighter (nearly a kg) than the previous model, minimum focus fell by almost half a meter
Cons:I thought that with the new model would work perfectly doubler TC-20EIII instead continue to focus with great difficulty. I hope bait a duplicator that can function perfectly with this lens, very important factor for those who want to devote often passerines.
Opinion:To the already excellent old lens, the new 500 appears in improved focus, more rapid and decisive. The stabilization mechanism seems slightly advanced. The quality remains at the top in all aspects, from the yield of the excellent sharpness of focus, perhaps with some marked improvement in pink color (I seem to be some evidence that the yellow beds are more firmly) .rnLe other improvements such as the non-mechanical construction of the diaphragm and the innovative treatment of some lenses, they will definitely feel when utilizzo.rnIl price, while representing a considerable expense, it seems in line with the prices that Nikon has always paid his canvases "rush" so much so that many had predicted a slightly higher debut price.
Pros:lightweight, very balanced, precision and speed of the MAF, sharpness!
Cons:the price !! Nikon warranty is remarkable, then from the 1 December 2015 has also increased
Opinion:lens super balanced, excellent MAF, fast and precise, you get files with impressive clarity, viewing the camera display the maximum magnification despite in RAW and with all the settings to neutral details are crisp to maximum magnification ditto with the PC. The weight similar to 300mm F2.8 VR II (usually when considering the drafters of focal that one is forced to enter the 300mm the combination is heavier than 500mm), it allows you to imbracciarlo and photographing subjects on the fly without any effort. Coming from the experiences of even 600mm F4 vrii (slow but beautiful location for use only on the tripod as the size and weight), I can draw my own conclusions that the 500mm is a lens for nature photos in all situations, the advantage the minimum MAF to 3.60 mt. and the size of the diameter of the lens hood give it an edge. The enhancements of the diaphragms that do not close mechanically will be the basis for further development of cameras for speed & agrave; and accuracy of the shot also and especially to burst ... these are my first impressions, with intensive use will update the data!
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