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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does this lens compare to the new Nikkor 200-500mm in the overlap ranges? The short telephoto to long telephoto range is tempting over the 200-500, but is it worth the $1,000 increase and an extra few degrees of view angle loss? Or, does the AF performance make it all worth it combined with sharpness? Using a D7000.

A: Hi Gregory: Though the two lens have overlap range, and the 80-400 comes out shorter on the far end, if you dont have anything below 200mm or there about, of have but performance in adverse lighting condition left much to desire, consider the 80-400 instead. Here are a few pointers I think will help you in your consideration:1. Nano coating: is a must have if you tend to work in sunrise, sunset, high light contrast or night condition where the light source tends to be very strong and straight into the lens, nano coating cut glare and flare.2. On the D7000, you get a 750mm focal length in DX mode, and the 80-400 will yield equals to 600mm. The additional 150mm gain is a matter of personal preference. If you shoot consistently on the far end of the lens, the 2-500 has the advantage.3. Lens barrel width and weight, it maybe an issue if you try to handhold it, but if you use monopod either one work well.4. I would recommend if you go with the 2-500, owing to the front element of that lens is greater (together with the hood), acquire the battery pack for D7000 to create a more balance setup, it does add a little more weight.5. The 80-400 has a Super ED glass element and 4 steps of VR, take a look at the images taken by photographers posted on the website and compare those of 2-500. Hope this is helpful.

Q: 2. Will this lens auto focus with D7000 using the TC14 E II teleconverter, D3S and D4S using the TC14E II and TC17E II?

A: When you put the TC-14E on the 80-400mm, on its long end, the maximum aperture loses one stop, i.e. it drops from f5.6 to f8. Technically, the D7000 and D3S can only auto focus with f5.6 or faster lenses so that they are not supposed to AF with a TC-14E on. In reality, when it is bright, AF will still work to some degree but not reliable.On the other hand, the D4S has some AF points that can work with f8 lenses so that such combination will AF. With a 1.7x TC, you lose 1.5 stops and you are pretty much out of luck.Of course, on the 80mm end, this zoom is faster, but there really is no point to use a TC on the 80mm end.

Q: 3. is this lens compatible with a Nikon D700 camera?

A: Yes

Q: 4. Can you tell me what the sweet spot is on this lens?

A: While it is recommended to test each lens personally to see what would be considered the sweet spot of your lens, for most lenses, the sweet spot for sharpness is typically 2-3 f-stops from maximum aperture. As such, that would make the sweet spot of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens somewhere between f/9-11 to f/13-16.

Q: 5. compatability with nikon cameras?

A: Yes compatible with both my D800 & D800E.

Q: 6. Will this lens produce higher quality images (sharper, clearer, and so on) than the Nikon 55-300 at the same settings?

A: Yes it will. The Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 AF-S VR Lens is a professional quality lens and will render much sharper images with better contrast and color rendition while focusing faster than your Nikon 55-300mm VR lens.

Q: 7. The Nikon 80-400mm how do you compare it to the Sigma 50-500mm in terms of sharpness

A: The new Nikon 80-400mm lens is very sharp and is sharper than the Sigma 50-500mm.

Q: 8. Is the Nikon 80 to 400 good on the Nikon D 850. I have the 28 to 300 so how much will I get using the 300 to 400

A: The Nikon 80-400 is a great lens for the D850. The extra 100mm could be really crucial for sports or wildlife photography.

Q: 9. will this work on my D80?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S 80-400mm is compatible with the Nikon D80.

Q: 10. Hey I am looking for a longer reach for wildlife and birds would the 80-400 be a good choice for a D 90?

A: Yes, this would be a great lens option to use for birding and wildlife shots. I also recommend the Sigma 150-500mm lens if you need further reach. See the link below for details:http://bhpho.to/1cXdSQ4