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<blockquote data-quote="Photowyzard" data-source="post: 86902" data-attributes="member: 8344"><p>Tami Jo, you are LIGHT YEARS AHEAD with the decision to buy a 55-300 VR II!!! Congratulations and good for you! Great choice.</p><p></p><p>I would get to know this lens first, enjoy it and when you are comfortable, look at other options. I would also get a Tripod when you are ready. Tripods are a must, I use mine all the time and it does make a difference in picture sharpness. </p><p></p><p>The 500mm reflex lens, in my opinion, is a whimsical purchase because you have the money and want to have some fun with a very difficult lens. You can buy a non Nikon lens for around $110-$160. Try to pay as little as possible on these if you can. Here are some links for future reference:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=nikon+500mm&SearchType=Header" target="_blank">Nikon 500mm Search Results | Overstock.com</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://opteka.com/500m.aspx" target="_blank">Opteka 500mm f/8 High Definition Telephoto Mirror Lens for Digital SLR Cameras</a> <-------- $110! Check this one out. Overstock is overpriced!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=Tamron+500mm+f8+mirror+lens" target="_blank">Tamron 500mm f8 mirror lens : Buy or Learn at Adorama</a></p><p></p><p>Tamron is worth a look as well. If you don't mind using Craig's List, wait for a used one to come your way. I wouldn't pay a premium for these by any stretch of the imagination.</p><p></p><p></p><p>These lenses are not for action shots or sports. Birding and static objects work best with the Mirror reflex. Before I would even do this, I would also buy the Nikon 1.4 EII TC. It will turn your 55-300 into a 77-420mm f6-f9 approx. Check first to see if it is compatible with your lens. Call Nikon customer service directly, they are your best friend for advise on compatibility. The f stops may be an issue with this config.</p><p></p><p>I use my 1.4 on my 300mm f4 almost exclusively. The optical quality is superb and it gives me a little more reach making my 300 a 420mm f5.6. This is respectable enough. On a zoom you will have a bit more of a challenge with light and minimum f stops.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Photowyzard, post: 86902, member: 8344"] Tami Jo, you are LIGHT YEARS AHEAD with the decision to buy a 55-300 VR II!!! Congratulations and good for you! Great choice. I would get to know this lens first, enjoy it and when you are comfortable, look at other options. I would also get a Tripod when you are ready. Tripods are a must, I use mine all the time and it does make a difference in picture sharpness. The 500mm reflex lens, in my opinion, is a whimsical purchase because you have the money and want to have some fun with a very difficult lens. You can buy a non Nikon lens for around $110-$160. Try to pay as little as possible on these if you can. Here are some links for future reference: [url=http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=nikon+500mm&SearchType=Header]Nikon 500mm Search Results | Overstock.com[/url] [url=http://opteka.com/500m.aspx]Opteka 500mm f/8 High Definition Telephoto Mirror Lens for Digital SLR Cameras[/url] <-------- $110! Check this one out. Overstock is overpriced! [url=http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=Tamron+500mm+f8+mirror+lens]Tamron 500mm f8 mirror lens : Buy or Learn at Adorama[/url] Tamron is worth a look as well. If you don't mind using Craig's List, wait for a used one to come your way. I wouldn't pay a premium for these by any stretch of the imagination. These lenses are not for action shots or sports. Birding and static objects work best with the Mirror reflex. Before I would even do this, I would also buy the Nikon 1.4 EII TC. It will turn your 55-300 into a 77-420mm f6-f9 approx. Check first to see if it is compatible with your lens. Call Nikon customer service directly, they are your best friend for advise on compatibility. The f stops may be an issue with this config. I use my 1.4 on my 300mm f4 almost exclusively. The optical quality is superb and it gives me a little more reach making my 300 a 420mm f5.6. This is respectable enough. On a zoom you will have a bit more of a challenge with light and minimum f stops. [/QUOTE]
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