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A fantastic lens. Perfect condition, just like new. Seller described product perfectly. Fast shipping and very well packaged. Would definitely buy from again.

I purchased this lens during the last sale. I previously owned the Tamron 150-600 (g1) for Nikon F, and a Panasonic 100-300 for micro 4/3rds. I have paired this lens with the Nikon Z7 and so far I am happy with the results. I find the best results when keeping the lens under 450mm. I am still getting used to the combo, but I am pretty happy with the results. You won't get images as sharp as with a $5000 prime lens, and the 5.6 aperture is obviously not as flexible as an f/4 or f/2.8 lens. When using the vr along with the Nikon Z7 ibis, the lens provides a very stable image and can capture sharp still subjects at 1/200 sec at full zoom. Tracking with the Z7 has been a mixed bag... I am still getting used to the Z7 and its various tracking modes, but I think the f5.6 aperture can be a limiting factor. I would recommend this lens to wildlife shooters working with decent lighting conditions. It probably isn't great for indoor low light sports. It is a big and fairly heavy lens, and may be easier to handle with a monopod. All of the photos I have attached were shot handheld. I have been using the tripod mount as a handle to carry the lens with the camera attached, but you can save a little bit of weight if you remove the mount. The lens has compromises, but is a good value when on sale... 5 stars for value, since I knew the limitations before purchasing.

Quality build. Good value when on sale. If you hand hold be prepared for a work out. Picture quality is excellent. Great shutter speed to catch the action. Was going to return it but new I would not find anything better.

First off I am an amateur photographer who enjoys shooting birds and wild life. I love the lens for the reach and quality of the photo. In my opinion the auto focus is very fast an accurate. After much research I settled on this lens because of the ability to have a quality 500mm lens for a reasonable price. The Nikon non-zoom in 500mm is way more expensive. I typically shoot using a monopod which doubles as a walking stick on hikes. Due to it's weight, shooting without the mono pod/tripod is a challenge. Also I have not found a backpack that is built for a lens this size. Overall I love the lens and it has allowed me to take much better pictures than with my Nikon 70-300mm that came with the camera.

I use it paired with the Z 7ii and the FTZii. Good autofocus response and perfect for birds and wildlife. I did a lot of testing wide open at f5.6 and got plenty sharp with a nice bokeh. It also works great with my D610 backup body.

First the delivery : fast but the Nikon box looked like ... used (loose opening, inside parts not tight - I know Nikon well, everything inside is pretty tight when new), so no 5 stars. Whatever ... the content (lense, accessories) are ok though. The lense : very good surprise. All along the range it's tack sharp with my D5. The barrel is wide (so.. quick zoom full ramge is a bit tricky) and extend (no good for the dust but, yah, I knew it). The 200-500 is surprisingly portable and shooting without tripod will be no problem (even if the cam + lens is around 8.8 lbs). VR is very good. Zoom is quick without being stunningly fast. I'll update the review and plan to use it for fast sports, in the dust. But Nikon really made a good job, in keeping all that glass, at a pretty good aperture for the range, in a quite lightweight package and mostly for a very useful range (per comparison the 70x200 + TCIII starts at 5.6 too and the 70-200 F4 + TCIII at F6 ! ... for a maximum reach of 400mm).

First the delivery : fast. The lense : very good surprise. All along the range it's tack sharp with my D5. The barrel is wide (so.. quick zoom full ramge is a bit tricky) and extend (no good for the dust but, yah, I knew it). The 200-500 is surprisingly portable and shooting without tripod will be no problem (even if the cam + lens is around 8.8 lbs). VR is very good. Zoom is quick without being stunningly fast. I'll update the review and plan to use it for fast sports, in the dust. But Nikon really made a good job, in keeping all that glass, at a pretty good aperture for the range, in a quite lightweight package and mostly for a very useful range (per comparison the 70x200 + TCIII starts at 5.6 too and the 70-200 F4 + TCIII at F6 ! ... for a maximum reach of 400mm).

Love the lens! Normally buy my camera equipment from B&H or Adorama but both did not have this lens in stock and would notify me when it was in. Amazon also did not have this lens in stock either but gave me a expected delivery day2 weeks out. So I went with This seller . Also I needed this lens for a planned trip and could not leave it open to “notify you when in.” This seller delivered as promised. My lens came a few days before their expected delivery date!

Based on the dimensions and my first impression when it arrived, I thought the size would feel pretty manageable (for what it is). However, after using it in the field, both with and without a tripod, I think of it as a big, bulky, and awkward to use lens. Part of the problem, as has been noted in other reviews, is the long distance you have to turn the zoom barrel in order to cover the 200-500mm range. Another issue is how long the lens becomes when fully extended: with the lens hood on it extends 17" out from the front of your camera body. All of this combines to make the lens a questionable choice for situations where you want to go for a walk or hike of any length and do quick shooting along the way, and a good one where you can set it up and shoot for a while. Optics/image quality are just what I expected (very good, especially for the price), and I think the lens is a good value. But if portability and quick handling are important to you, I'd recommend considering other options such as the 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6