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jelpee wrote:I use the Nikon 200-500 mm on both the D7100 and the D800. For me, it has been a gem of a lens. Super sharp and excellent contrast and clarity. I've owned and used it for 5+ years. Having lugged it around to various spotting locations around the US by air, it has been very durable as well. I only have 2 complaints:
1. On the D800 (with the battery grip), it does feels heavy. But I imagine that would be the case with the other lenses you are looking at. This issue however, has not stopped me from using it.
2. At times the 200 mm is too much of a zoom, especially on the D7100. Therefore, for the most part, it sits on my D800.
The majority of my images on a.net are with this lens. e.g. https://www.airliners.net/photo/Kalitta ... 0r8A%3D%3D
IMO, it is stellar lens and reasonably priced as well.
Regards,
Jehan