I have been using the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 lens for a few years. While I'm more than happy with the results for birding, I wanted something a bit lighter, particularly if I'm using it with one of my Fuji bodies. Some info on using the Fuji's in this thread.
On Monday I ordered the Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF lens. It got shipped Tuesday, and now Wednesday, it is sitting in Melbourne waiting for delivery to me. Which could be today or tomorrow. Not sure why it can be picked up and shipped overnight, then sits around for a day or two before final delivery.
Occasionally I will also use one of my Olympus bodies with the Panasonic 100-400mm lens. Its a great lightweight alternative, but I still prefer to use a DSLR for birding.
I'm looking forward to trying the new lens over the weekend.
Here are a couple of images of a Spotted Pardalote (Male) photographed on different days, different lighting, time of day, etc., etc., there is also one in the Fuji thread linked above. Once I get a few images of a particular bird with the new lens, I should be able to get a rough comparison between the lenses.
Taken with a D500 and 200-500mm lens
Taken with Olympus E-M1 MKII and Panasonic 100-400mm lens
On Monday I ordered the Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF lens. It got shipped Tuesday, and now Wednesday, it is sitting in Melbourne waiting for delivery to me. Which could be today or tomorrow. Not sure why it can be picked up and shipped overnight, then sits around for a day or two before final delivery.

Occasionally I will also use one of my Olympus bodies with the Panasonic 100-400mm lens. Its a great lightweight alternative, but I still prefer to use a DSLR for birding.
I'm looking forward to trying the new lens over the weekend.
Here are a couple of images of a Spotted Pardalote (Male) photographed on different days, different lighting, time of day, etc., etc., there is also one in the Fuji thread linked above. Once I get a few images of a particular bird with the new lens, I should be able to get a rough comparison between the lenses.
Taken with a D500 and 200-500mm lens
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Taken with Olympus E-M1 MKII and Panasonic 100-400mm lens
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