Thanks for this. Strangely I was looking at this yesterday and have dropped them an email@snerkler if you are anywhere near ogston res, the bird club has a pretty good hide with fairly frequent kingfisher visits. The club is not expensive to join and they have good few spots for bird photos, or sailing if you'd prefer. I was considering joining just to try to get some kingfisher shots
http://www.ogstonbirdclub.co.uk
I have fastest Lexar XQD and SD cards and have never had any problems. I know some did, but I think Nikon did a Firmware update to deal with any issues, and I haven't read of anyone having any problems for a few months. Any new D500 would, you would think, have the latest Firmware.
They have the fastest cards atm though. Not that you necessarily need the fastest cards. You get the 10fps regardless of the cards, only the number of shots at 10fps changes. Most of the fast SD cards from each company can deliver a 60-70 shot buffer.
I would suggest the Sigma 18-35 1.8 Art it such a fantastic sharp lens..
Both different lenses, better coverage and build on the Nikkor though.
You've only just got your Sigma
I'd go as far and say it's one of the best DX lenses made.
That would be my setup, D500 paired with the 17-55mm f2.8.
It's a shame Nikon done really make many pro level lenses for DX bodies.
come on move over to the bright side
It's a shame Nikon done really make many pro level lenses for DX bodies.
Plenty of FX lens that suites me pal.
Are you thinking of trying one then
If you believe tests like this the NIkon 17-55mm is much softer than the Tamron and Sigma counterparts on the D500
I ordered the 16-80mm last night, so can't give any first hand experience yet.
I believe the 16-85mm is the best all round DX lens for quality, cost and weight, so I'm hoping the 16-80mm is an improvement. I think the 16-80mm is overpriced, but I have found a new white box deal for £549, which is about what I thought it should have been in the first place. Fingers crossed it comes next week.
Oops, I hope there is no blame attached. 
What is it that you are looking to get from a new lens? The 16-85mm is still a very good lens. I don't know how long you have had yours, but mine is 6-7 years old and showing signs of wear. If there had been a good deal on at the time I got the D500 I would have tried to get it at the same time, but buying both at the time gave no saving, and as I said, I think it is overpriced at the rrp. I'm hoping for improvement though, but at least the viewfinder will be brighter.
I'm hoping to get to Venice again in April to let the new camera, and hopefully new lens, look at it.
What is it that you are looking to get from a new lens? The 16-85mm is still a very good lens. I don't know how long you have had yours, but mine is 6-7 years old and showing signs of wear. If there had been a good deal on at the time I got the D500 I would have tried to get it at the same time, but buying both at the time gave no saving, and as I said, I think it is overpriced at the rrp. I'm hoping for improvement though, but at least the viewfinder will be brighter.
I'm hoping to get to Venice again in April to let the new camera, and hopefully new lens, look at it.
Not necessarily. The latest D500 firmware, v1.11, was released on 8th November. It's quite possible that a camera you buy today might have been shipped from Japan before that date.
I've only been to Florence for a few days, but have been to Rome quite a lot.No blame at all, tis a great lens. I just fancy the 2.8 for seperation as much as anything,plus, obviously, its a new shiny.....
Rome and Florence for us next year......
I don't know whether you have been before, but if you want any tips let me know. 
It is also more expensive larger and heavier. You pay's you money etc....
The 70-300mm seems better with the D500 compared to the D300S. I rarely used it wide open with the D300S but I'm OK doing it with the new camera, which was a pleasant surprise.
I thought the higher resolution of the new camera in comparison to the old one may have shown up the quality of the lenses. It happened before with a Sigma 70-300mm when I went from 6-10mp, but I'm happy with what I am getting so far, and hopefully the 16-80mm will be a marked improvement.
Only takes 10-15 mins to do the update. After you have fully charged the battery of course. But then you're not taking any pics till the battery is charged anyway. 
I'll bite
Tour of Britain 2016 - Stage 5, Kelston by Roger, on Flickr
Time Trial by Roger, on Flickr
Patriotic by Roger, on Flickr
Rainy practice by Roger, on Flickr
It's a cracking lens and at a fraction of the cost of a new 70-200
About right for the Mk1, the 80-200 was under £300 ... if you don't need VR and a foot it's a steal
Not really, the VRI works great on DX but can vignette on FX, hence the VRII.
