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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HeadWest" data-source="post: 3638788" data-attributes="member: 141607">Just an update - I went with option 5: D7200 + 80-400 f4.5-5.6. I was tempted to go with the 200-500mm lens, but went and tried it out and it was just too big for what I wanted to carry around. Especially since often times I also have a scope with me. I also really did not like how much you have to turn the zoom ring on the 200-500mm. To go from wide to full zoom, you can't do it with one wrist turn. You have to grip and turn, release, grip and turn more. Just didn't like that. I didn't really consider option 3 (300mm f4 PF + TC). I kind of wish I had now that I look at it. I think I'd prefer the range that comes with the zoom, but that's a nice light option.After a couple days in the field with the new rig, I am very happy. It feels generations ahead of what I was using before. The AF is so fast, and images are so so sharp. And the d7200 itself. Great camera, so far at least. Shooting is much more fun and much less frustrating. Thanks again everyone.</blockquote>