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Eric wrote:
jk wrote:
I find that the flexibility of the zoom really wins.
200-500 is cheaper as well at £1150 versus £1170 for the older 300mm f4 or £1500 for the new version.
Dont forget that the D5, D850 and D500 have a minimum max aperture of f8 NOT f5.6 as was the case in the past.
It's not about money Jonathan, it's about weight and probability of use. The D500+300+1.4 weigh 800g less than the Fujixt2+100-400+1.4!
The 200-500 weighs 2300g compared to the 300 at 700g.
I want to travel light and suspect for most of my situations, the 300 with 1.4 on the D500 will be adequate. If I discover I need more reach on some occasions I may well get the 200-500...or what about an even longer lens for static tripod use....Sigma 800?
Didnt realise there was such a disparity in weight. I dont find the D500+200-500 is that heavy a combo.
No it's not that heavy to use...it's just too heavy to carry around hoping to use it.
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Eric