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G1 and Nikon 300/4 AFS lens (1 Viewer)

Neil

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I have been using a Nikon 20/2.8 D lens on the G1 for digiscoping so today I thought I would try the Nikon 300/4 AFS. This combo is the equivalent of a 600/4 MF lens and I can carry it around in one hand. I have the old 300/4 AF lens which might be better to use on a permanent basis as some consider it a sharper lens. It's easy to connect using the Panasonic adapter and a third party Nikon to Four Thirds adapter. I did most of the focusing using the Electronic Viewfinder but this was a bit hit or miss, particularly with moving subjects. Using the lcd was easier for me as I wear bi-focals.
Here are a few images from today, Neil

Panasonic Lumix G1 and Nikon 300/4 AFS lens and Panasonic Panasonic DMW-MA1 Mount Adapter.

Hong Kong,
China.
May 2009
 

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I took the G1 to the local park today in drizzly weather. I wanted to test the Nikon 105/2.5 and the 300/4 AFS (again). Here are some results. Neil

ps the first three are with the 300/4 and the last with the 105/2.5
 

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I have been using a Nikon 20/2.8 D lens on the G1 for digiscoping so today I thought I would try the Nikon 300/4 AFS. This combo is the equivalent of a 600/4 MF lens and I can carry it around in one hand.
Hi Neil, any idea how the image quality of this combination would compare with what you'd get from a camera with a full size sensor with a real 600mm lens, or an APS sized sensor with a 400m lens?
 
Hi Neil, any idea how the image quality of this combination would compare with what you'd get from a camera with a full size sensor with a real 600mm lens, or an APS sized sensor with a 400m lens?

I could test the combo with the Nikon D3, Nikon 500/4 AFS +1.4 tele and Nikon 300/4 AFS + 1.4x tele. I'll try and do it over the next few days , although we have rain coming in here until the weekend. Neil.
 
I could test the combo with the Nikon D3, Nikon 500/4 AFS +1.4 tele and Nikon 300/4 AFS + 1.4x tele. I'll try and do it over the next few days , although we have rain coming in here until the weekend. Neil.
Thanks Neil, that would be excellent, Neil. That would let us compare 420, 500mm, and 700mm. I'm very interested to see how the sharpness compares, as well as the noise.
 
Hi,

Does the DMW-MA1 adapter come with a Nikon mount, and do auto-focus and metering work when attached to the 300 f/4 + 1.4TC (D300)?

Thanks,

Richard
 
Hi,

Does the DMW-MA1 adapter come with a Nikon mount, and do auto-focus and metering work when attached to the 300 f/4 + 1.4TC (D300)?

Thanks,

Richard

Richard,
Unfortunately you also need a Four Thirds to Nikon Adapter but these are not too expensive. Metering is no problem but no Auto Focus. This combo is good for macro when getting down close is not so easy ( eg ponds ).
Neil.
 
I took the G1 and the old Nikon 300/4 AF lens out again today to the local park.
I also bought the Kenko Extension Tube Set for Nikon today to so that I can get closer for macro shots.
Neil

Hong Kong,
China.
June 2009
 

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Some nice sharp pictures there Neil. How do these compare to results with the lenses on Nikon cameras? Which sensor do you prefer having used both? The older non AF 300mm nikons are very well regarded too I believe.

Pete
 
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Pete,
Sorry I'm a bit late on this answer as I'm still catching up with emails after being away for 3 weeks.
I haven't done any testing between DSLR bodies as this is mainly for fun and I wouldn't take the G1 with the Nikon lenses for serious work when I have the D3 and D90.
The advantage of the G1 for macro work is the rotatable screen which makes getting down low much easier. For flowers in water ( waterlilies) and dragonflies the 2x crop is an advantage. The other advantage not mentioned often is "no dust spots". You can change lenses in a dust storm with no problem. I've had the camera for months now and no dust problems. One week in the Galagapos changing lenses about 4x per day and there's dust spots everywhere.
Neil.



Some nice sharp pictures there Neil. How do these compare to results with the lenses on Nikon cameras? Which sensor do you prefer having used both? The older non AF 300mm nikons are very well regarded too I believe.

Pete
 
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