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05/04/2026 12:05 pm
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Whats the best budget telephoto for Nikon right now for birds? Ive shot weddings for a decade but I am totally lost on long glass for this new hobby.
Need to stay under 800 bucks for an Everglades trip next month. Is the AF-P 70-300mm still the move or should I look at used Sigma stuff?
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05/04/2026 12:06 pm
Unfortunately, the Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR is really disappointing for wildlife. I found 300mm is just not enough reach for birds. For your 800 dollar budget, I suggest buying used:
- Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
- Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 300mm just wont cut it in the Everglades.
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05/04/2026 12:30 pm
> Sigma 150-600mm... Wait, I gotta disagree tho! I snagged a used Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR for $800. That constant f/5.6 was a total lifesaver for dark swamp mornings!
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05/04/2026 12:30 pm
TIL! Thanks for sharing
