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    • If you are using a Nikon DSLR, consider the F-mount 500mm/f5.6 PF. That lens was in short supply back in 2018/2019, but as plenty of people move to mirrorless, used value is now below $2000. If you are willing to switch to Nikon mirrorless Z, with e.g. a Z8 or Z6iii, consider the Z 180-600mm zoom, and there are a number of light super teles, such as the 400mm/f4.5, 600mm/f6.3 PF and even the 800mm/f6.3 PF is reasonably light. And I personally know quite a few photographers in their 70's and 80's have moved to Micro 4/3. Due to their 2x "crop factor," their long teles are quite compact, but it comes with the disadvantages for a small sensor.
    • I have a D750. A few years ago, I was able to try both the Nikon 200-500 and the Tamron 150-600 G2  on my camera in the informal setting of the Sacramento Zoo. A local camera store hosted representatives from several camera manufacturers including Nikon and Tamron. All my testing was hand held walking around the zoo and taking pictures. The 200-500 was a sharp lens with a single maximum aperture across the zoom range but was heavier than the Tamron  The Tamron is also a sharp lens but has a maximum aperture that varied across the zoom range. The aperture was wider at the short end, but smaller at the long end than the Nikon. The Tamron is it 50mm wider and has 100 mm more reach than the Nikon. The Tamron auto-focus seemed faster than the Nikon. I have since seen and read tests that confirm my impression. The Tamron VR (Vibration Reduction) is excellent as was the Nikon. The lighter Tamron was pleasanter to carry around the zoo than the heavier Nikon. About a year later, I purchased the Tamron and have never regretted the decision.  
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