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Hello, Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been doing wildlife photography as a serious hobby for sometime now. Not an expert and would rate myself 4/10. I currently shoot with Sony 200-600G lens I understand 600mm f4 is a lens in a class of its own. Sony recently released 300mm...

I have read the thread from 2022 on Lens coat alternatives and thought I would ask a follow on question that is related but was not specifically addressed in "part 1". What do you all do with a neoprene coat on a lens that gets wet often? I always like to towel dry my lens/camera when I get...

As probably many of you I am using LensCoat stuff to protect my glass. I recently stumbled over a product named ROLANPRO, but I seem unable to find those for Nikon lenses. What products do you use? Alternatives to LensCoat, as I find them quite expensive and cumbersome to slip over the lens...

Given the long/heavy lenses we use, and carrying via the lens mount when walking around - do most of us use or even have the factory neckstrap attached on the camera? If yes, what do you use it for? If no, is it for the reason above?

I'm purchasing this lens for use on my Z9. Been wanting it for a while and was waiting for the sale. I noticed on the NikonUSA website, while they are offering $200 off, there are three retailers that are offering $300 off. I wouldn't mind saving an extra hundred, but have no experience with...

I have water stains between these two front lenses. I can't seem to be able to separate the two lens to clean their inner surfaces! Does anyone know how to do this? if so can you tell me, send a link to a video, etc? Thanks!

Hi All, I have been using my Nikon 200 to 500 mm lens for years with no problems.... except I've now noticed that when using Lightroom (Library details of the image) the lens focal length only states 480mm - has anyone any ideas why this should happen? As I say the lens is working fine and...

Seeking guidance re: lenses for wildlife photography (birding, etal) on my Nikon d500. I have the option to pick up, locally, a Nikkor 300mm/f4 AF-S for $450, or the Nikkor 200-500/f5.6 for $600; alternatively, can order a Sigma 150-600 HSM for <$900 new (Amazon, B&H, etc). The 300 +1.4v2 tele...

I know this may be a provokative question to ask.. that might stir up debates.. but here goes: I am looking for an upgrade for my 200-500mm. It is sharp and versatile, but not suitable for long hikes (heavy / front end heavy). For mammals (deer, fox, wild bore) I happily use my 300 PF. I...

Hi folks, I have no idea on how the sharpness ratings are awarded to different lens & camera body combos. I would like to get a general non-technical idea on how to interpret the numbers. For instance - The D800E paired with Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II scores 33-P Mpix...

Hi all, I'm very much an amateur and love to capture my travels as best I can. It seems every trip I go on I discover a new gear or skill limitation! I started on a D3100 back in 2012 and moved up to a D7500 last year and I love it! I'm still using the 55-200mm f4-5.6 G ED VR kit lens from the...

Hello there. I just wanted to ask if any of you here one the forums have some kind of experience with the Sigma 500 F4. Mainly sharpness, rendering and autofocus performance. Any feedback is appreciated. If any you have used both the 500 of and the Sigma lens, that would also be a lot of help...

Hi everyone. I’m new to the forum but have been following Steve’s work on YouTube and his newsletter for years now and learned a whole lot from him. I do however need some advice on the following: a few weeks from now I have the chance to go and shoot for a day in a forest photo hut/hide. I own...

I've just purchased my first DSLR, a Nikon D500 with the 300mm f/4 PF ED VR lens. In looking for a second lens to complement the 300mm, I find myself boggled by the number of choices. My criteria are not too heavy (preferably less than 600 g), wide angle to short telephoto (20–100ish range), but...