Proud owner of the new Nikon 200-500

[Matt K.]

I had my eye on either the Tamron or the Sigma 150-600, but then Nikon came out with the 200-500. So somewhat less distance but apparently it was supposed to be dead sharp even wide open. Well, check for yourselves, but I am happy with the new glass. Actually affordable ...

By the way, the watermark on the images is a scan of my dad's logo, when he had the photo-studio/shop in Germany.... I am proud to continue in his footsteps.

500mm, @ ISO400, f5.6, 1/640 handheld

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/777/21422127204_937668d56e_b.jpg

500mm @ ISO640, f5.6, 1/1000 tripod

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/597/21858056759_9498409bfe_b.jpg

500mm, @ ISO400, f8, 1/250 handheld

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5691/21422131334_caf0571d66_b.jpg

[Matt K.]

Forgot to put this one with the images ...

ISO 200, 500mm, f5.6, 1/200 handheld ... that VR is superb!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/749/22066522421_1a903ffcaf_b.jpg

[Runmonty]

Fun new toy. Congratulations. It certainly appears to be sharp

[Barefoot]

Congrats! All of the shots are nice, but that last one is super. Almost looks 3D with the creamy bokeh.

[JAS_Photo]

Love that raven!

Yeah, I think your dad would be proud. :)

[Hillbillygirl]

VERY nice, and VERY sharp also. Def a keeper. Love the detail in the rope and the windings on it.

[asnow]

That is some sharp lens. Congrats on the new addition.