super telephoto help!?

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Help!

I need a super telephoto lens for Nikon. For wildlife and bird photography
. I have narrowed down to two options :

1. Tamron 150-600 f5.6-6.3 (has VR, IS VC etc...., is a zoom, is fairly new)

2. Nikon 300f4 + 1.4x teleconverter.(probably sharper, much lighter and shorter. But old. Like 15 yrs old , no vr...and only 420mm ...

Any advice?
 

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Thanks for the Reply!

Maybe. But at 420mm, they both are f5.6. And I'm wondering if the extra 200mm length will be helpful, as im shooting full frame. A tele-nikon is WAY too far above my budget unfortunately.

Thanks again!
 

f5.6 on a telephoto shot is ok as long as you are using a rigid tripod. Even at 300mm you will need a tripod. I took pics of a hawk on our fence at 300mm by resting the lens on a window sill. I did not have time to get the tripod out. I used a 70-300 Nikon zoom lens at 300mm. - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=207359&gclid=CjwKEAjwqO-gBRCEyp2Fufm0lBASJAAZrX-5sj9uVQYmsLKtdzTQy7c_XFusKDLX__9iQt3t5TVlgxoC9sbw_wcB&is=GREY&Q=&A=details

This Nikon zoom lens at this price might be better than the converter.
 

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I have used a 70-300 from Nikon before, but sadly thought the results were average. I'd ideally like something built a bit better . the extra price isnt an issue, up to £800 UK . (maybe $13/1400, not exactly sure).

I see it as: a prime will be sharper, so the 300mm will be the best for a "viable" amount of money.but if I get a zoom, I may as well Go for 600mm as there will be reduced sharpness either way.

I am able to get both lenses for around the same price , so the difference in pricing is not an issue .
 

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I have used a 70-300 from Nikon before, but sadly thought the results were average. I'd ideally like something built a bit better . the extra price isnt an issue, up to £800 UK . (maybe $13/1400, not exactly sure).

I see it as: a prime will be sharper, so the 300mm will be the best for a "viable" amount of money.but if I get a zoom, I may as well Go for 600mm as there will be reduced sharpness either way.

I am able to get both lenses for around the same price , so the difference in pricing is not an issue .