Nikkor 600mm f/4 or Nikkor 500mm F/5.6 PF

[Anjin San]

Cool you will love the 500pf. I have used my 500pf on my D850 since June 2020 and my Tamron 150-600 G2 on my D500 since well before that. Both bodies are gripped with the big D6 battery. After all these months I still like both set ups. I find that if I know I am going to be in low light and shooting most likely shooting BIF the 850 and 500 PF are the primary and if I am "birding" and in good light but needing max reach then the D500 and the Tamron 150-600 G2 are the primary camera.

Thanks Ken...although now it’s coming Wednesday according to FedEx.

 

[AndyL3]

I mostly moved to Sony but kept my 500 pf and my D500, it is in my car wherever I go. I love the portability, the way it handles and on the d500, 750 focal length. Just sold my 600 f4 G, loved it but it is heavy and the 2 piece hood was a pain. The sony 600 is lighter, and much easier to shoot even without a tripod, it just seems to balance nicer that my Nikon 600 f4 G. If I am stationary the 600 on the tripod and the 500 pf/d500 hanging from a strap, on a hike the 500pf is just so easy to walk with. You know your going to buy both anyway so treat yourself or the 800. As to cost, yes very expensive, and think how well these Lenses holds their value. With quality glass you can sell them without taking a huge hit much less than if you rented one. I tell my bride that they are on a long term loan but being used every day!