Question 1

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

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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	32,259 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 306 in Camera Lenses
Box Contents	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
Brand Name	Nikon
Camera Lens	4
Colour	Black
Compatible Camera Models	Nikon F-Mount / Format FX DSLR cameras
Compatible Devices	Yes (refer to the product manual for details)
Compatible Mountings	Nikon 1, Nikon DX
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,325)
Exposure Control Type	Automatic
Fixed Focal Length	500 Millimetres
Focus Type	Auto/Manual
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208200580
Has Self-Timer	No
Image Stabilization Type	Optical
Item Weight	1460 Grams
Lens Coating Description	Super Integrated Coating
Lens Color	Black
Lens Design	Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens Type	Telephoto
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
Model Series	AF-S NIKKOR
Number of Diaphragm Blades	5
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Photo Filter Size	95 Millimeters
Shooting Modes	Sport
UPC	018208200580
Unit Count	1.0 count
Viewfinder Type	Electronic viewfinder
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Ratio	2.5:1

Nikon JAA822DA 200-500 mm Lens for Camera Black

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