Big Mike's BM-SLY420NK-K2 420-1600mm
The 420-1600mm zoom range and constant f/8.3 aperture offer extreme reach in a lightweight 989g body, but the lens is entirely manual focus with no electronic communication. Its F-mount compatibility spans a wide range of Nikon DSLRs, making it a low-cost entry point for super-telephoto photography. This lens is best for budget-conscious Nikon DSLR users who are comfortable with manual focus and want to experiment with long-distance wildlife or sports shots in good light.
Focal length 420-1600mm
Aperture f/8.3
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 989 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
40 Overall Score
Price $150
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 420 |
| Focal Length Max | 1600 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/8.3 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 420 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Big Mike's BM-SLY420NK-K2 420-1600mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 420-1600mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | - | 30mm |
| Max Aperture | f/8.3 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/0 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 989 | 540 | 135 | 107 | 100 | 265 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | - | HSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mike's BM-SLY420NK-K2 420-1600mm | 53.7 | 47.1 | 6.4 | 61.4 | 21.3 | 48.9 | 3.6 | 86.2 | 65.6 | 82.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 86 | 70.2 | 86 | 89.1 | 83.1 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 85.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.7 | 74.1 | 92.8 | 44.8 | 74.6 | 76.2 | 0 | 83.2 | 78.1 | 95.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.1 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.2 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 81.5 | 93.5 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.7 | 100 | 98.7 | 14.1 | 46.2 | 100 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 83.4 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 53.7 | 96.4 | 88.1 | 70.6 | 79 | 96.1 | 44.1 | 33.6 | 93.2 | 36.8 |
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