New Nikon 300mm f/4 VR (1 Viewer)

[capdegat]

It seems there were a few of us in Cyprus at the same time with the same kit !
All taken with d7200 +300mm pf + 1.4 or 1.7 x.
I'm very happy with it as a system as the boss can carry it

 

[micloi]

It seems there were a few of us in Cyprus at the same time with the same kit !
All taken with d7200 +300mm pf + 1.4 or 1.7 x.
I'm very happy with it as a system as the boss can carry it

Great shots

 

[micloi]

D7200 and 300mm pf with the 2x TC

600mm f11
ISO 640
1/1250

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7626/17248597215_5360574409_o.jpg

 

[capdegat]

As are yours. I do love the monsters though.

 

[micloi]

All of the photos in my flickr album below were taken with the 300mm pf and TC's except one that was taken with the Tamron 150-600mm

Exif info in the description of each photo:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/87805817@N00/sets/72157652082733446/

 

[Happisbirder]

Firmware update...

Nikon has released a firmware update for this lens to address the VR issue experienced by users of D800, D800E and D810 bodies. See here...

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64211

Doesn't affect me, I've a D7100. And I'm still waiting for the lens to ship... |=(|

Atb,

James

 

[micloi]

My lenses are having the firmware update done as we speak.
Did not affect me as I was using a grip on the D810 but wanted it done anyway.

 

[micloi]

I received 3 copies of the 300mm pf back from Nikon after the firmware update.

Tested all 3 on a D7200 and on a D810. Both with the grip and without.


All 3 copies work very well at 1/125th on the D7200 both with the grip and without.

On the D810 all 3 still work better with the grip.


There HAS been an improvement after the firmware update BUT the images are still sharper with the grip.

GRIP

NO GRIP

 

[bejiphotography]

300 PF seems to be working well for folks. I have the old 300AFS-D, and a 80-400D VR. have been debating consolidating and going to either sigma 150-600 or the 300PF. tough decisions. all these threads help in that regard. eventually it helps to make up my mind. it is not an immediate thing to do. So I will keep an eye on these threads.

 

[micloi]

Got some great shots with it:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7687/17670232376_939f5ef615_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7730/17693421885_15dd2243f1_b.jpg

 

[capdegat]

First two with 1.7x , last one with 1.4x on d7200. Spoonbills quite heavily cropped .

 

[DJ ODonnell]

Les,
Thanks for posting the photos. I have an order in for the 300 plus the 1.4 and 1.7 TC and I'm feeling pretty good about making the commitment after seeing these!
Dan

 

[micloi]

Yes, the 300mm if very capable with the 1.7x. This is with the D7200 at 510mm:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8805/17910530846_18f8296ff2_h.jpg

 

[HK Twitcher]

I have attached this lens to my V3 but the auto focus does not seem to be working. I have to manually focus and and only when the subject is in focus does the auto focus kick in.

Are there any settings I need to adjust to get this lens to work with the V3

Thanks

Graham

 

[Neil]

Yes, the 300mm if very capable with the 1.7x. This is with the D7200 at 510mm:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8805/17910530846_18f8296ff2_h.jpg

That look good enough to me.
Neil.

 

[Neil]

I have attached this lens to my V3 but the auto focus does not seem to be working. I have to manually focus and and only when the subject is in focus does the auto focus kick in.

Are there any settings I need to adjust to get this lens to work with the V3

Thanks

Graham

Graham ,
Check that you have all the latest firmware updates. It should work straight away. If other lenses work then double check the lenses setting. A/M, M/A M? I prefer A/M. Try it with VR off.
Neil.

 

[micloi]

Another one with the 1.7x at 510mm. Very happy with the sharpness:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16187250/nikon 300mm pf/Garden/Blackbird 510mm.jpg

 

[Shooter560]

Some outstanding shots with this lens, so much so I have spent most of the day trying to locate one, finding a unicorn would be easier. All said buy and wait till it arrives, however as I'm off on holiday in under 3 weeks time I don't want to pay and then have no lens, can't even hire one for my trip

 

[micloi]

Sigma 150-600 C and Nikon 300mm pf

Both using the D7200

Nikon 300mm + 1.7x at 510mm f9, ISO 800
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...ay comparison/D7200 and 300mm pf (1) copy.jpg


Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary at 600mm f8, ISO 800
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...on/Nikon D7200 Sigma 150-600mm C (3) copy.jpg

 

[capdegat]

same distance away or did you move slightly closer for 300 ?