For some months now I use the nikkor 300 mm f4.0 AFS and I am very satisfied with the performance of this lens, sharpness, contrast and color are all top notch, probably one of the nikkors with the best price/quality ratio on the market. I am using the lens in combination with an extension tube for macro and with the TC 1.4E en 1.7E for birding etc.
But I miss VR on this lens!
Handheld and in less than optimal light I am not capable of getting critically sharp images with this lens, something which is no problem with my 70-200 VR, so I am forced to use a tripod 99% of the time.
Furthermore I find the speed of the AF in combination with the tc 1.7 for the most part very slow (hunting).
For these reasons I am pondering the purchase of its bigger brother the 300 mm 2.8 VR. Especially after reading the excellent review of Andy Bright on www.digiscoped.com
Its quit a steep step in price and i am wondering if it is also significantly better in quality.
And by this I mean: how is the quality of this lens + 1.7 TC compared with its f4 counterpart, (IQ and AF speed) are there members in this forum who have first hand experience with both lenses and forementioned TC and can make a valid comparison?
Thanks,
Roemer
But I miss VR on this lens!
Handheld and in less than optimal light I am not capable of getting critically sharp images with this lens, something which is no problem with my 70-200 VR, so I am forced to use a tripod 99% of the time.
Furthermore I find the speed of the AF in combination with the tc 1.7 for the most part very slow (hunting).
For these reasons I am pondering the purchase of its bigger brother the 300 mm 2.8 VR. Especially after reading the excellent review of Andy Bright on www.digiscoped.com
Its quit a steep step in price and i am wondering if it is also significantly better in quality.
And by this I mean: how is the quality of this lens + 1.7 TC compared with its f4 counterpart, (IQ and AF speed) are there members in this forum who have first hand experience with both lenses and forementioned TC and can make a valid comparison?
Thanks,
Roemer