Nikon D750 & D780

[lightshipman]

No

Not that one in particular, but think I’ve had 3 or 4 non-Apple ones, they either didn’t work reliably (would pop up “unsupported” half way through imports) or in one case caused a couple of SD cards to split apart (physically). Anyway as you say YMMV...

Non Apple lightning cables not very reliable. Save the hassle get a real Apple one. I sent a couple of copy ones back over the years, never worked from new.

 

[JJ!]

So apart from the 300 F4 what other options would people recommend to get a bit more reach for those times when I’m stuck outside a bigger arena?

Going DX is an option but I’m not sure that solves the issue as such!

Ideally something that’s easy enough to use hand held!

 

[snerkler]

So apart from the 300 F4 what other options would people recommend to get a bit more reach for those times when I’m stuck outside a bigger arena?

Going DX is an option but I’m not sure that solves the issue as such!

Ideally something that’s easy enough to use hand held!

A D850 and then crop

DX doesn't really solve the issue as the D750 crops better. You can use the D750 in DX mode if you wish and still get 10MP files, more than enough for most applications.

Other options are:-
TC's
300mm f2.8 or f4
70-300mm (gives more reach but at the sacrifice of light)
Superzoom such as the Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm if you need loads more reach, again you're sacrificing light.
You could of course get the new Nikon 200-400mm with built in 1.4xTC if you win the lottery
Third party lenses such as the Sigma 300mm f2.8 or the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8.

 

[JJ!]

D850... way out of my league!!

I am still considering the D500 but my current most used lens (70-200) would then become rather long at the short end!!

I might hire out a few lenses and see what is best. The TC might not be best for action!

 

[rookies]

D850... way out of my league!!

I am still considering the D500 but my current most used lens (70-200) would then become rather long at the short end!!

I might hire out a few lenses and see what is best. The TC might not be best for action!

TBH I have quite like the 70-200 on my D500 it not really restricted me anything

 

[kingo15]

A D850 and then crop

DX doesn't really solve the issue as the D750 crops better. You can use the D750 in DX mode if you wish and still get 10MP files, more than enough for most applications.

Other options are:-
TC's
300mm f2.8 or f4
70-300mm (gives more reach but at the sacrifice of light)
Superzoom such as the Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm if you need loads more reach, again you're sacrificing light.
You could of course get the new Nikon 200-400mm with built in 1.4xTC if you win the lottery
Third party lenses such as the Sigma 300mm f2.8 or the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8.

Had to google to see what the price was WTAF

 

[JJ!]

TBH I have quite like the 70-200 on my D500 it not really restricted me anything

I shoot at 70 and at 200 so it probably would me! But I guess until I try a D500 I will not know!

 

[rookies]

But you prob adjust

 

[JJ!]

Had to google to see what the price was WTAF

So out of my price range by a long long margain!!

 

[Livin The Dream]

Not really had much time this last week with work but did do a little shoot at the weekend, think I'm getting there..

PS. Never lost my eye piece either?? And, I think the wifi works fantastically well to send pics on the fly to your phone.

 

[kingo15]

So out of my price range by a long long margain!!

If rather get one the longer primes and a tc for that sort of money

 

[photogwannabe]

Not really had much time this last week with work but did do a little shoot at the weekend, think I'm getting there..

PS. Never lost my eye piece either?? And, I think the wifi works fantastically well to send pics on the fly to your phone.

Beautiful photo, Kris! The only thing I'd do is take a smidge off the left side (too much empty space) and add a smidge to the top (not enough space.) Really love her expressions well.

 

[trevorbray]

D850... way out of my league!!

I am still considering the D500 but my current most used lens (70-200) would then become rather long at the short end!!

I might hire out a few lenses and see what is best. The TC might not be best for action!

The D500 would just mean you’d have to settle for head and rider shots over some of the closer jumps. These particular pictures sold very well for me. D500 and 70-200 won’t hold you back.

 

[Livin The Dream]

Beautiful photo, Kris! The only thing I'd do is take a smidge off the left side (too much empty space) and add a smidge to the top (not enough space.) Really love her expressions well.

Thanks Paul. Definitely the top, bit of a lazy crop.

 

[snerkler]

I shoot at 70 and at 200 so it probably would me! But I guess until I try a D500 I will not know!

Do you crop at the 200mm end to get the shot that you want?

 

[T_J_G]

Not really had much time this last week with work but did do a little shoot at the weekend, think I'm getting there..

PS. Never lost my eye piece either?? And, I think the wifi works fantastically well to send pics on the fly to your phone.

This is good, well lit, nice connection, nice conversion. Fully deserving of a dancing banana

 

[JJ!]

Do you crop at the 200mm end to get the shot that you want?

Yep, not all the time though! If I’m in the arena the 70-200 is spot on though.

 

[snerkler]

Yep, not all the time though! If I’m in the arena the 70-200 is spot on though.

With the times that you do crop does it still not give you enough reach?

 

[Lemaildetom]

I shoot at 70 and at 200 so it probably would me! But I guess until I try a D500 I will not know!

just activate dx mode on your d750 and you'll see what is the 70-200 like on a crop sensor!

 

[photogwannabe]

Well, I received the package of 3 replacement eyepiece and have used some super glue to put one on. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get lost or broken.

 

[snerkler]

Well, I received the package of 3 replacement eyepiece and have used some super glue to put one on. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get lost or broken.

 

[rookies]

My thinking too Jesus

 

[twist]

Totally, that'll never hold. Should've used concrete or hammer and nails.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

_DSC0926 (1) by Chris Andrew, on Flickr
Snowy

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

IMG_1160 by Chris Andrew, on Flickr
Mckenzie

 

[photogwannabe]

My thinking too Jesus

Totally, that'll never hold. Should've used concrete or hammer and nails.

Lol, you guys crack me up! My D7000 has the same eyepiece and it’s never come off. Nikon goofed up on how to make the D750 stay on. Mind you, it’s taken me a year and a half to lose it twice. Could have something to do with my camera bag being too small for all the stuff I need when I go to do some events.

 

[JJ!]

Do you crop at the 200mm end to get the shot that you want?

Depends, if I’m taking a lot of shots from side of the arena then yes as 200mm is just too short.

 

[snerkler]

Depends, if I’m taking a lot of shots from side of the arena then yes as 200mm is just too short.

But after cropping do you get the framing and image quality that you want?

 

[Rosedale]

Guys, I'm just thinking about this as a possibility but what's your opinion of the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. I haven't had a Nikon DSLR since my D90 but I have recently seen a D750 for sale with this lens

 

[snerkler]

Guys, I'm just thinking about this as a possibility but what's your opinion of the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. I haven't had a Nikon DSLR since my D90 but I have recently seen a D750 for sale with this lens

Depends what you want to shoot and what your expectations are? Superzooms like this aren’t going to give you the best image quality but some like the convenience of not changing lenses and find the IQ acceptable.

 

[Ed Sutton]

Guys, I'm just thinking about this as a possibility but what's your opinion of the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. I haven't had a Nikon DSLR since my D90 but I have recently seen a D750 for sale with this lens

Brilliant lens for outdoor use.

The IQ is more than acceptable for the money. My only gripe with it is distortion at the short end, but I can live with that. I've posted many pics with mine in this thread.

 

[JJ!]

But after cropping do you get the framing and image quality that you want?

People who are in the pics - yes they are happy. Me? Not so much!

Example from today below, the 2nd one is cropped a fair bit and in my eyes the difference in quality is pretty clear:

Martin & Bliss by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Martin & Bliss 200mm Crop by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

And just a quick one from a morning walk over the south downs:

Brendan & Sam by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

 

[addicknchips]

annoying to set up and only get one shot because the little madam doesn't want to comply.
bit of a crude edit while cooking dinner. main thing is enjoying shooting with a dsrl again.

1-1 by Jonathan Howes, on Flickr

 

[rookies]

People who are in the pics - yes they are happy. Me? Not so much!

Example from today below, the 2nd one is cropped a fair bit and in my eyes the difference in quality is pretty clear:

Martin & Bliss by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Martin & Bliss 200mm Crop by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

And just a quick one from a morning walk over the south downs:

Brendan & Sam by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Think you need to get D500 my friend

 

[kingo15]

People who are in the pics - yes they are happy. Me? Not so much!

Example from today below, the 2nd one is cropped a fair bit and in my eyes the difference in quality is pretty clear:

Martin & Bliss by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

Martin & Bliss 200mm Crop by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

And just a quick one from a morning walk over the south downs:

Brendan & Sam by Justin Akehurst, on Flickr

I would say the second one is more a focus issues rather than a crop issue. the riders face dosent look in focus which doesnt help i think. Unless thats one massive crop, Then a d500 wont even help

 

[rookies]

I would say the second one is more a focus issues rather than a crop issue. the riders face dosent look in focus which doesnt help i think. Unless thats one massive crop, Then a d500 wont even help

D500 more likely lock on quicker

 

[kingo15]

annoying to set up and only get one shot because the little madam doesn't want to comply.
bit of a crude edit while cooking dinner. main thing is enjoying shooting with a dsrl again.

1-1 by Jonathan Howes, on Flickr

I was hoping to have a play today but with one thing and another it never happened again.

 

[kingo15]

D500 more likely lock on quicker

Yeah possibly but thats an af issue not a reach issue

 

[JJ!]

I would say the second one is more a focus issues rather than a crop issue. the riders face dosent look in focus which doesnt help i think. Unless thats one massive crop, Then a d500 wont even help

Would say all the cropped ones are of the same quality. I might just hire out a D500 and see how it goes next weekend.

 

[kingo15]

Would say all the cropped ones are of the same quality. I might just hire out a D500 and see how it goes next weekend.

Can you post the pre cropped version of the 2nd one?