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I'm very impressed with the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR (1 Viewer)

Hi all,
Despite being extremely happy with the optical performance now-a word of warning!
after just 4 weeks use where the lens has NOT been off the camera there seems to be
quite a lot of dust collecting inside the lens.I know there was a problem with the Canon 100-400 regarding dust in the past and was wondering if anyone else has noticed this or whether its just a problem with my copy?
Definately wasnt there 4 weeks ago when new.
Mark
 
jascha777 said:
Hi all,
Despite being extremely happy with the optical performance now-a word of warning!
after just 4 weeks use where the lens has NOT been off the camera there seems to be
quite a lot of dust collecting inside the lens.I know there was a problem with the Canon 100-400 regarding dust in the past and was wondering if anyone else has noticed this or whether its just a problem with my copy?
Definately wasnt there 4 weeks ago when new.
Mark
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Mark,
That's not good news. I've not noticed anything yet but I'll keep my eyes open.
Neil.
 
I took the 80-400 lens down to Sydney last week. Had 4 days of rain in the wettest June for 6 years but managed to get a few shots with the D800 and V2.
I found the AF was a bit "off"a few times when it lost focus and I had to move onto another subject to get it back.
Neil.
ps 1245 with the V2 and 3 the D800
 

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Robinl said:
Neil, I have the Nikon 300mm F4 lens with 1.4TC combo. Besides the VR how does the 80-400mm compare. Although interested in this lens for my V1 (and D600) it is expensive and would really value opinions from this forum before deciding whether to buy (or not).
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It may be worth looking for reviews here http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-70-300mm-vr, for example, which, although it compares the 300mm F4 prime with the 70-300mm AF-S VR zoom, there are other reviews on the site.

Regards,
John
 
I took the 80-400/AFS VR out to the mudflats again yeseterday and tried it out on some flight shots, including Barn Swallows. AF seemed to be fast if you see the bird early enough.
Neil
 

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Neil said:
I took the 80-400/AFS VR out to the mudflats again yeseterday and tried it out on some flight shots, including Barn Swallows. AF seemed to be fast if you see the bird early enough.
Neil
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Nice shots Neil - especially the sandplover and the cattle egret. Which body were you using?

Best,

Dave
 
gandytron said:
Nice shots Neil - especially the sandplover and the cattle egret. Which body were you using?

Best,

Dave
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Thanks Dave. I was using the D800 , although for very fast action I prefer the D3s. Lot's of cropping room with the D800 though.
Neil.
 
Neil,
the sand plover is superb.
I too love this lens and it has become my main carry around lens with a D7100. Not really used it with the D800 much though.
 
RMWD said:
Neil,
the sand plover is superb.
I too love this lens and it has become my main carry around lens with a D7100. Not really used it with the D800 much though.
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Rich
The Sandplover flight shot is a big crop. I normally shoot the D800 with the 1.2x crop to get the faster shutter speed. It's twice the equivalent magnification over the D3s.
If I had the 7100 though I would probably use it over the D800.
Neil
 
Back out to the wetlands for an early high tide so I got there around 6.20 am.
When you have action all around it's nice to have a zoom on the camera.
Neil.
Nikon D800 and 80-400/AFS VR G lens
Mai Po Nature Reserve,
Hong Kong,China
August 2013
 

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