AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR - OFFICIAL


Can't wait for it to land in BnS!
 

Why wait... it's already so cheap...

It's just a want. Not a need. I rather buy here cheap cheap play play and sell back cheap cheap.
 

Can't wait for it to land in BnS!

People who can't wait must buy new, since it's a new lens.

And if this lens shows up quickly then one might want to avoid it.

So I think you'll have to dan ku ku.
 

Can't wait to get a hold on this len.

For birding, any long focal length is never enough. I think the quality of the image is the most important since we have to crop anyway followed by the shutter speed.....

Based on the info below, looking at Sigma and tamron, you will end up using focal length of 313mm to 600mm most of the time at F6.3 if the intention of having this len is for birding.

Nikon is fixed aperture of F5.6 at 500mm. We will have a one stop up at the expense of losing 100mm focal length reach.

Definately, this len(2300g with tripod collar) is a better choice than Sigma 156S(2860g unremovable tripod collar) for the F stop and the weight .

Model f/5.0 f/5.6 f/6.3


Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens 150-173mm 174-312mm 313-500mm
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports 150-184mm 185-320mm 321-600mm
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 150-179mm 180-387mm 388-600mm
Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens 150-225mm 226-427mm 428-600mm
 

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Can't wait to get a hold on this len.



Definately, this len(2300g with tripod collar) is a better choice than Sigma 156S(2860g unremovable tripod collar) for the F stop and the weight .

Model f/5.0 f/5.6 f/6.3


Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens 150-173mm 174-312mm 313-500mm
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports 150-184mm 185-320mm 321-600mm
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 150-179mm 180-387mm 388-600mm
Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens 150-225mm 226-427mm 428-600mm

Good info compared to Nikon fixed f/5.6
 

When will it hit the shop Just curios yo know.
 

9/18 in USA... SG , not sure... Have to call Nikon this Friday then..

Looking forward to the review in you tube this weekend... Hope this is the one Nikon birders have been waiting for and better performance than sigma 150/600 sports. Cheers.
 

9/18 in USA... SG , not sure... Have to call Nikon this Friday then..

Looking forward to the review in you tube this weekend... Hope this is the one Nikon birders have been waiting for and better performance than sigma 150/600 sports. Cheers.

Update us... thanks
 

There will be flooding of sigma and tamron lenses on resale soon.
 

The 200-500 size looks larger then the Tamron/Sigma lens.

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Here's a site with good review photos ~ http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/lens_review/20150917_721561.html
 

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You bought this?
 

SGD 1999 RRP. Can be lower... Stock available from next Tue with the authorised disty.

A bit disappointed after talking to Nikon SG this len is at Sigma 150/600 C level .Not even the S model.

Will test and check it out next Tue. High expectation and hope it won't disappoint us.
 

Priced at C level, hopefully performance exceeds S level.