This lens has been hard to find ever since its release two years ago. I can see why! Here are my thoughts on the 500mm PF.
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Nice review and beautiful photos!
@photorectoby3 жыл бұрын
Nice review and great pictures. Heard a lot about that lens, good to see someone's work with it. :)
@JohnMayfield-NS3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, John. Yeah, it wasn't even on my radar till I discovered the 300mm. They are both fantastic!
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
I love the results from this lens! Shooting birds is so rewarding with great glass like this PF lens.
@timwmoore21333 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! It's a winner all around.
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Why did you type this like a nikon salesman? Are you always so robotic and weird?
@DB-sd3cw2 жыл бұрын
@@DB-sd3cw why did you respond like a Sony Representative?
@timwmoore21332 жыл бұрын
@@timwmoore2133 haha!
@davidcarr8672 жыл бұрын
I often look at other's images and the results from this lens always spectacular so, I had to buy and experience for myself! looking forward to its arrival!
@jorsetti2 жыл бұрын
Got my lens and I have to say, I love em! Precision is on point with these lens!
@JohnTaylor-ew7nk3 жыл бұрын
What do you use it for, type of photography?
@kevinwoolfolk12833 жыл бұрын
@@kevinwoolfolk1283 what do you mean?
@JohnTaylor-ew7nk3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The pics were great!
@dayarode61203 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. First time I tried this on my entry level D 5600 and saw what was attainable I made the plunge. Now I use the same lens with a D500 and couldn’t be happier 🙂
@shamsahadeo3537 Жыл бұрын
I have a d5600, I am getting frustrated with my images, did you notice a big difference when you changed to a d500?
@galesaunders4120 Жыл бұрын
Same setup I use
@oboeviolin Жыл бұрын
Awesome review!! Thanks. Sub’ed
@Eduardo-qc8qe3 жыл бұрын
Would this lense perform well on a D700... Thank you
@gregorychernalis19582 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a d810
@themadfatgoth042 жыл бұрын
is the fot collar instable?
@thomaseriksson62562 жыл бұрын
Nikon 500mm f/5.6 vs Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6? Prices are so different and some people would pick the 200-500mm. I do have the 200-500mm and the 300mm f/4 PF and use the 300mm more than the Monster because I will be 80 years old in January 2021.
@lescobrandon30473 жыл бұрын
I used to own the 200-500 as well. It's a great lens! 300mm pf, 500mm pf, 200-500 - I think they're all great options. It's not like any of them are subpar but I just love shooting primes at these focal lengths. With the 200-500, I was shooting at 500mm 95 percent of the time anyway, and it IS a beast!
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a crop frame camera such as the D500 or z50 over the 1.4 tele?
@bluejays56602 жыл бұрын
I cannot say, exactly but I am a believer that as cameras continue to trend toward higher resolution, larger frames, it might be best to stick with full frame options that allow for cropping, vs crop sensor models. This is not to say that crop sensor cameras are a bad option. Many of them are fantastic but I just prefer the largest frame my money can afford!
@davidcarr8672 жыл бұрын
Just saw this.... Were is the lense made.....?
@gregorychernalis19582 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I to just love this 500mm PF, its one of my favourite lenses. I have had my lens about a year now. One thing I am still using a D850 and am now thinking of the new Z7ii How are you finding it with your Z camera? Thanks
@johnhjic23 жыл бұрын
You're dumb if you get a z7 while you have a d850
@DB-sd3cw3 жыл бұрын
Nikon D850 + the Nikkor 500mmPF. Yipee.
@peterbowler65246 ай бұрын
I just had mine delivered today. From what I can see it doesn't appear that you can put a UV filter on it.
@MrSarge998 ай бұрын
That's a good thing !!!
@markrigg6623Ай бұрын
I have the 200-500mm from Nikon and thinking of changing to the 500pf, is this lens useable with a 1.4 tc? Cheers, Ian
@ianh83963 жыл бұрын
Yes and no, the AF really takes a hit, especially in low light or if you need focus points that are not near the center. Or if you don't have a D500, D850, D5 or D6, the older AF systems don't do very well at f/8, with exception to maybe the D4s. Image quality is excellent with the TC-14E III and if you have enough light and the subject is not moving fast or is stationary the results can be great. However in lower light or for fast moving birds it's not great. This one of the reasons the f/4 version is so much more money. Especially the 500FL, which takes the TC-14E III amazingly well, it's like its not even on there. I personally have the 500mm f/4E VR FL and use the TC-14E III all of the time. I tried my friends 500pf in order to see if it was feasible for me to add one or even switch to one, but I was not sold. If I had an 800FL or 600FL, I would happily and quickly buy the 500pf as a walk around or hiking lens. But for me the 500FL is a walk around lens and I can carry it and handhold it for hours. Obviously not all at once or for hours at a time, but I can throw in on my monopod or carry it on my shoulder and bring it up to shoot easily. I've been using the much heavier 400mm f/2.8G VR or 600mm f/4G VR lenses, so the 6.6lbs 500FL is very lightweight to me and I can carry it for a long time. What I can't live with is the f/5.6 in low light or the poor AF performance with teleconverters. I would personally rather have a used 500mm f/4G VR, which is around the exact same price as a new 500pf, especially when taxes are applied. To me the cost difference was worth it, but not everyone can afford the 500FL and the 500pf is a great lens. It does better than the 200-500mm with the TC-14E III attached or without it AF wise, the 500pf is a fast focusing lens. However once the TC-14E III is attached AF performance takes a hit, and it really hunts unless you use the center few AF points.
@patricksmith25532 жыл бұрын
Canon were doing this with there D.O lenses years ago.
@markrigg6623Ай бұрын
Mr. Carr, I have not seen one review about this lens in low light. I’m thinking high school football, unfortunately the pandemic has shut some programs down in certain states. But some are driving on. My friend has a Canon 300mm and 2.0 converter and got great football pictures in Indiana. This lens should compete with that shouldn’t it? Nice review by the way.
@kevinwoolfolk12833 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! As for low light, it's only going to be as good as f/5.6 and whatever the high ISO performance of your camera offers. I just figure that the next comparable prime lens option for more light at 500mm is the f/4 and the $7000 extra you pay for that stop. So far, low light capability hasn't been a concern for me.
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Its a great lens and probably the best Wildlife and Outdoor Solution for 35mm out there but i cannot help myself you sound like a brand new m4/3 user ;)
@timafken22973 жыл бұрын
Ha, I'm not even sure what you mean by that.
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Hi if ok to ask what bag do u use to carry the 500mm pf with toher equipment
@AlexVisualMoments962 жыл бұрын
The bag in the video is a Tenba Axis 32L. Great bag! www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434949-REG/tenba_637_703_axis_32l_backpack_black.html
@davidcarr8672 жыл бұрын
@@davidcarr867 awesome to hear thank you will take a look cheers do u use instagram and thanks for the info thats my dream lens i ahve a nikon z7 with 24-200 im not a pro but a very passionate severely sight impaired/blind photographer
@AlexVisualMoments962 жыл бұрын
@@AlexVisualMoments96 Sure thing! My instagram is @davidcarrphoto Thank you!
@davidcarr8672 жыл бұрын
Is it really just 9.3 inches without the hood?
@ThatConcertGuy3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! I just measured it myself!
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Nice video but the images look very soft, like they were taken with a MF 3rd party lens. I have a 500 PF and I the images looks 50x sharper than shown.
@peterjackson26322 жыл бұрын
Goodonya! 50x is a lot sharper so keep up the great work!
@davidcarr8672 жыл бұрын
If they make a z mount of this lens I'll go nikon
@burritobrosvideos80602 жыл бұрын
Canon has diffraction optics from memory.
@ernreeders14873 жыл бұрын
Can you explain?
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Took me 8 months to get it
@sctm813 жыл бұрын
Wow, and apparently you're not alone! Congrats, though!
@davidcarr8673 жыл бұрын
Honest opinion... I did not like a single sample photo. All of them were shaky and blurred. Either it's the lens or you're not up to the task; I suspect it's not the lens that's at fault. Conclusion: this review did more harm to the lens.
@aniketranade44223 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, man! I can’t wait to see your review of the lens with all the stellar images I’m sure you’ll be including. Thanks!
Nice review and beautiful photos!
Nice review and great pictures. Heard a lot about that lens, good to see someone's work with it. :)
Thank you, John. Yeah, it wasn't even on my radar till I discovered the 300mm. They are both fantastic!
I love the results from this lens! Shooting birds is so rewarding with great glass like this PF lens.
Yes it is! It's a winner all around.
Why did you type this like a nikon salesman? Are you always so robotic and weird?
@@DB-sd3cw why did you respond like a Sony Representative?
@@timwmoore2133 haha!
I often look at other's images and the results from this lens always spectacular so, I had to buy and experience for myself! looking forward to its arrival!
Got my lens and I have to say, I love em! Precision is on point with these lens!
What do you use it for, type of photography?
@@kevinwoolfolk1283 what do you mean?
Awesome! The pics were great!
Thank you!
Totally agree. First time I tried this on my entry level D 5600 and saw what was attainable I made the plunge. Now I use the same lens with a D500 and couldn’t be happier 🙂
I have a d5600, I am getting frustrated with my images, did you notice a big difference when you changed to a d500?
Same setup I use
Awesome review!! Thanks. Sub’ed
Would this lense perform well on a D700... Thank you
Will this work on a d810
is the fot collar instable?
Nikon 500mm f/5.6 vs Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6? Prices are so different and some people would pick the 200-500mm. I do have the 200-500mm and the 300mm f/4 PF and use the 300mm more than the Monster because I will be 80 years old in January 2021.
I used to own the 200-500 as well. It's a great lens! 300mm pf, 500mm pf, 200-500 - I think they're all great options. It's not like any of them are subpar but I just love shooting primes at these focal lengths. With the 200-500, I was shooting at 500mm 95 percent of the time anyway, and it IS a beast!
Would you recommend a crop frame camera such as the D500 or z50 over the 1.4 tele?
I cannot say, exactly but I am a believer that as cameras continue to trend toward higher resolution, larger frames, it might be best to stick with full frame options that allow for cropping, vs crop sensor models. This is not to say that crop sensor cameras are a bad option. Many of them are fantastic but I just prefer the largest frame my money can afford!
Just saw this.... Were is the lense made.....?
Hi David, I to just love this 500mm PF, its one of my favourite lenses. I have had my lens about a year now. One thing I am still using a D850 and am now thinking of the new Z7ii How are you finding it with your Z camera? Thanks
You're dumb if you get a z7 while you have a d850
Nikon D850 + the Nikkor 500mmPF. Yipee.
I just had mine delivered today. From what I can see it doesn't appear that you can put a UV filter on it.
That's a good thing !!!
I have the 200-500mm from Nikon and thinking of changing to the 500pf, is this lens useable with a 1.4 tc? Cheers, Ian
Yes and no, the AF really takes a hit, especially in low light or if you need focus points that are not near the center. Or if you don't have a D500, D850, D5 or D6, the older AF systems don't do very well at f/8, with exception to maybe the D4s. Image quality is excellent with the TC-14E III and if you have enough light and the subject is not moving fast or is stationary the results can be great. However in lower light or for fast moving birds it's not great. This one of the reasons the f/4 version is so much more money. Especially the 500FL, which takes the TC-14E III amazingly well, it's like its not even on there. I personally have the 500mm f/4E VR FL and use the TC-14E III all of the time. I tried my friends 500pf in order to see if it was feasible for me to add one or even switch to one, but I was not sold. If I had an 800FL or 600FL, I would happily and quickly buy the 500pf as a walk around or hiking lens. But for me the 500FL is a walk around lens and I can carry it and handhold it for hours. Obviously not all at once or for hours at a time, but I can throw in on my monopod or carry it on my shoulder and bring it up to shoot easily. I've been using the much heavier 400mm f/2.8G VR or 600mm f/4G VR lenses, so the 6.6lbs 500FL is very lightweight to me and I can carry it for a long time. What I can't live with is the f/5.6 in low light or the poor AF performance with teleconverters. I would personally rather have a used 500mm f/4G VR, which is around the exact same price as a new 500pf, especially when taxes are applied. To me the cost difference was worth it, but not everyone can afford the 500FL and the 500pf is a great lens. It does better than the 200-500mm with the TC-14E III attached or without it AF wise, the 500pf is a fast focusing lens. However once the TC-14E III is attached AF performance takes a hit, and it really hunts unless you use the center few AF points.
Canon were doing this with there D.O lenses years ago.
Mr. Carr, I have not seen one review about this lens in low light. I’m thinking high school football, unfortunately the pandemic has shut some programs down in certain states. But some are driving on. My friend has a Canon 300mm and 2.0 converter and got great football pictures in Indiana. This lens should compete with that shouldn’t it? Nice review by the way.
Thanks for the compliment! As for low light, it's only going to be as good as f/5.6 and whatever the high ISO performance of your camera offers. I just figure that the next comparable prime lens option for more light at 500mm is the f/4 and the $7000 extra you pay for that stop. So far, low light capability hasn't been a concern for me.
Its a great lens and probably the best Wildlife and Outdoor Solution for 35mm out there but i cannot help myself you sound like a brand new m4/3 user ;)
Ha, I'm not even sure what you mean by that.
Hi if ok to ask what bag do u use to carry the 500mm pf with toher equipment
The bag in the video is a Tenba Axis 32L. Great bag! www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434949-REG/tenba_637_703_axis_32l_backpack_black.html
@@davidcarr867 awesome to hear thank you will take a look cheers do u use instagram and thanks for the info thats my dream lens i ahve a nikon z7 with 24-200 im not a pro but a very passionate severely sight impaired/blind photographer
@@AlexVisualMoments96 Sure thing! My instagram is @davidcarrphoto Thank you!
Is it really just 9.3 inches without the hood?
Yes indeed! I just measured it myself!
Nice video but the images look very soft, like they were taken with a MF 3rd party lens. I have a 500 PF and I the images looks 50x sharper than shown.
Goodonya! 50x is a lot sharper so keep up the great work!
If they make a z mount of this lens I'll go nikon
Canon has diffraction optics from memory.
Can you explain?
Took me 8 months to get it
Wow, and apparently you're not alone! Congrats, though!
Honest opinion... I did not like a single sample photo. All of them were shaky and blurred. Either it's the lens or you're not up to the task; I suspect it's not the lens that's at fault. Conclusion: this review did more harm to the lens.
That’s awesome, man! I can’t wait to see your review of the lens with all the stellar images I’m sure you’ll be including. Thanks!