Fenrir
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I currently use Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6. I use a sling style strap to carry it and it works nicely, even for 5-6 hours. That said, it can get tiring at times (I keep switching the sling from left to right to spread the weight distribution across my back) and feels pretty limiting when I want to wait for some action to occur. I can't really keep this lens steady and ready for shooting for more than half a minute.
I know a lot of people use monopod or a tripod to help with that, but it doesn't really go well with my photography style. I walk a lot and prefer to pack light.
My old Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 is of course great for light packing, but at some point I just started to feel limited by its range. That's why I gave the 200-500mm a try.
Is there anything in between these two lenses that you can suggest for me?
So far I'm aware of these options:
- Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF + TC-14E
- Sigma C 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Not sure which one is better though. Generally I like to work with a single focal length so it would seem that the prime is better suited for me, but I also wonder about the sharpness and stability.
There's currently a nice local offer for used 300mm PF with TC-14E mk II, but I'm still on the fence. Any tips are welcome!
I know a lot of people use monopod or a tripod to help with that, but it doesn't really go well with my photography style. I walk a lot and prefer to pack light.
My old Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 is of course great for light packing, but at some point I just started to feel limited by its range. That's why I gave the 200-500mm a try.
Is there anything in between these two lenses that you can suggest for me?
So far I'm aware of these options:
- Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF + TC-14E
- Sigma C 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Not sure which one is better though. Generally I like to work with a single focal length so it would seem that the prime is better suited for me, but I also wonder about the sharpness and stability.
There's currently a nice local offer for used 300mm PF with TC-14E mk II, but I'm still on the fence. Any tips are welcome!