sid_19911991
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Hey folks, I would like your take/experiences on using the Nikon 500 f4 G ED VR & 500pf lens.
I currently own the 500pf, & I have an opportunity to buy a used Nikon 500 f4 G ED VR. Wondering if I should go for it.
The MTF charts suggest that the 500 PF is sharper than Nikon 500 f4 G ED VR.
I am not sure that it is entirely accurate in real-world usage.
Pros of 500pf (my piece)
1) Sharp at short distances (10 feet to 60 feet) at f5.6.
2) Fast auto focus, nearly as fast as 70-200 f2.8
3) Renders beautiful bokeh
4) Lightweight & more affordable.
5) Great for shooting slow motion video; easy to use manual focus with it for video.
Cons of 500pf (my piece)
1) Not at all sharp at a distance greater than 60-80 feet or so when shot at f5.6. 200-500 at F8 is much sharper. Sony 200-600 at f6.3 is way more sharper than 500pf.
2) VR below 1/640 is not at all good when handheld. 200-500 VR is way better.
3) Build quality is not great.
(Also, in my country there is only 500 USD difference between 500 f4 vr & 500 f4 Fl!)
I currently own the 500pf, & I have an opportunity to buy a used Nikon 500 f4 G ED VR. Wondering if I should go for it.
The MTF charts suggest that the 500 PF is sharper than Nikon 500 f4 G ED VR.
I am not sure that it is entirely accurate in real-world usage.
Pros of 500pf (my piece)
1) Sharp at short distances (10 feet to 60 feet) at f5.6.
2) Fast auto focus, nearly as fast as 70-200 f2.8
3) Renders beautiful bokeh
4) Lightweight & more affordable.
5) Great for shooting slow motion video; easy to use manual focus with it for video.
Cons of 500pf (my piece)
1) Not at all sharp at a distance greater than 60-80 feet or so when shot at f5.6. 200-500 at F8 is much sharper. Sony 200-600 at f6.3 is way more sharper than 500pf.
2) VR below 1/640 is not at all good when handheld. 200-500 VR is way better.
3) Build quality is not great.
(Also, in my country there is only 500 USD difference between 500 f4 vr & 500 f4 Fl!)