Question 1

Is this lens compatible with the nikon d5000? i've been getting mixed answers. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes this FX lens will work on any modern Nikon DX camera but it's not as simple as the answers I see provided.  Yes the Lens effectively becomes a 350-750mm lens and for wildlife that is great but what you are not hearing about is that the effective aperture also goes up proportionately from 5.6 to a higher number. That decreases your depth of field.  Second problem is that most people think the image will be sharper because your "using the center of the glass".  This increased sharpness myth has been debunked and is not true!  If you had a true DX lens of roughly the same quality and in the same focal range you would get a sharper picture from it on a DX camera.  All I am saying is that your paying a lot of money for high a high quality lens that will not work as well as a true DX lens that would cost 1/3 the price.  If you are sure that at some future date you will be moving to an FX camera then it's worth it, if not I suggest you do some reading and confirm what I am saying is true. There is an excellent video by Tony Northrup that explains and photographically demonstrates the gains and loses of using an FX lens on a DX camera.

Question 2

will this lens work on a nikon d3300

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I've mounted it and used it fine on a D3200, although it's hard to spot the camera body since the lens swallows it up! :)

Question 3

How soft is this lens at 500mm? Whats the longest focal length where you keep max sharpness?

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It's amazingly sharp at 500mm. Here is are some samples:210mm f/5.6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/135228867@N08/26086474695/in/dateposted-public/320mm f/5.6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/135228867@N08/26020246541/in/dateposted-public/500mm f/5.6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/135228867@N08/26060487916/in/dateposted-public/500mm f5.6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/135228867@N08/25994152192/in/dateposted-public/

Question 4

Is anyone using this with a DX....7100/7200?

Accepted Answer

Works very good with 7200.........my go to combo for birds.

ASIN	B013D1BI9Y
Best Sellers Rank	#437 in SLR Camera Lenses
Brand	Nikon
Built-In Media	AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, CL-1434 Semi-Soft Case, HB-71 Bayonet Hood, LC-95 95mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
Camera Lens	Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Color	Black
Compatible Camera Mount	Nikon F
Compatible Devices	Yes (refer to the product manual for details)
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,376)
Exposure Control Type	Automatic, Manual
Focal Length Description	200-500
Focus Type	Auto/Manual
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208200580
Has Self-Timer	No
Image stabilization	Optical
Item Weight	1460 Grams
Lens	Telephoto
Lens Coating Description	Super Integrated Coating
Lens Design	Zoom
Lens Fixed Focal Length	500 Millimeters
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Manufacturer	Nikon
Manufacturer Part Number	AFSVR200-500E
Maximum Aperture	5.6 f
Maximum Focal Length	500 Millimeters
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 secondi
Media Type	ProductImage
Minimum Aperture	32 f
Minimum Focal Length	200 Millimeters
Model Name	20058
Model Number	AFSVR200-500E
Number of Diaphragm Blades	5
Photo Filter Size	95 Millimeters
Shooting Modes	Sports
UPC	018208200580
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	1920 x 1080
Warranty Description	1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Ratio	2.5:1

Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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