BillN
Well-known member
I have been using a Nikon AFS 300mm f4 ED IF for a couple of years now.
I really like the lens, it has allowed me to take some of my best images ever.
I use it with the D300 and D7100, (with the x 1.3 crop factor mode).
I have a Nikon x 1.4 TC ll, (I only use this when using the combo on a tripod)
Most of the time I use it on the move but if I can I use it with a tripod and gimbal.
(I have never really found a problem with the tripod foot on this lens - contrary to the experts comments)
Like many I really enjoy nature photography and am prepared to spend money on my hobby.
A new 300mm f2.8 VR ll is about £4000 + and the latest x 2 TC lll maybe £300.
My question - I would really appreciate user comments on the comparison of the two lenses plus opinions on the VR ll 300mm f2.8 as £4,500 is quite a lot of money to spend.
I would use the lens 60% of the time hand held and the rest on a gimbal/tripod combo.
Also is the VR ll much better than the VR l - as a good used lens would be attractive from a price standpoint
(Also I have read that the more megapixels you have the more that any "camera shake" will be noticeable - i.e. the D7100 with 24 meg needs a more "stable" tripod than the D300 with 14 mega)
I have a 70 200mm VR and a Nikon V1 plus FT1 but I have never really found either to be anywhere near the IQ of the AFS 300mm f4 and D300
Thanks
I really like the lens, it has allowed me to take some of my best images ever.
I use it with the D300 and D7100, (with the x 1.3 crop factor mode).
I have a Nikon x 1.4 TC ll, (I only use this when using the combo on a tripod)
Most of the time I use it on the move but if I can I use it with a tripod and gimbal.
(I have never really found a problem with the tripod foot on this lens - contrary to the experts comments)
Like many I really enjoy nature photography and am prepared to spend money on my hobby.
A new 300mm f2.8 VR ll is about £4000 + and the latest x 2 TC lll maybe £300.
My question - I would really appreciate user comments on the comparison of the two lenses plus opinions on the VR ll 300mm f2.8 as £4,500 is quite a lot of money to spend.
I would use the lens 60% of the time hand held and the rest on a gimbal/tripod combo.
Also is the VR ll much better than the VR l - as a good used lens would be attractive from a price standpoint
(Also I have read that the more megapixels you have the more that any "camera shake" will be noticeable - i.e. the D7100 with 24 meg needs a more "stable" tripod than the D300 with 14 mega)
I have a 70 200mm VR and a Nikon V1 plus FT1 but I have never really found either to be anywhere near the IQ of the AFS 300mm f4 and D300
Thanks
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