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hello ..i need some advice reg.AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR (1 Viewer)
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Hi Akshay,
I have a reasonably sized set of images taken with this lens on various cameras. I tend to use it with a D7100 which when the better iso and DR is taken into account gives similar images to those with a V1 which I also have.
It doesn't balance as well as the 300f4 0r nikon 70-300mmvr with a V1 but is fine nevertheless.
Here is a link to the 80-400VR AFSG set
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_birder/sets/72157633211093293/
chowchilla
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Hi Akshay, on behalf of staff and moderators a warm welcome to Birdforum.:t:
I have moved your thread to the appropriate sub-forum and I see you have already had a response to your enquiry.
I have moved your thread to the appropriate sub-forum and I see you have already had a response to your enquiry.
Hi Akshay,
I have just posted this in the other thread on this lens :
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I bought the 80-400 to complement the 300/2.8 with TC20EIII, especially when traveling on non-dedicated birding trips, but for fine feather detail (especially over 10-15m) it doesn't compare.
I think Neil's photos highlight it's strengths perfectly. Great as a wildlife / large birds / general walkabout lens but not for dedicated birding.
I took it on a recent trip to Kyoto to celebrate my wife's 50th. It was out-standing; shrines, temples, scenic, street, portraits (especially) all very accomplished. Small birds - not so much.
I will add that this lens needs good light - in poor light it is too slow at 400mm (f5.6) and just not up to it.
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I'll add that for me it didn't play nice with the TC14EII either, though AF was not too bad.
IMHO you will be better off buying the 300/4 (which you can use without the TC in lower light) and the TC17EII and TC14EII to get you the added reach. Use on a monopod to improve sharpness.
Or even better buy the Sigma 500/4.5 which is about the same price (used) as the 80-400G.
I have just posted this in the other thread on this lens :
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I bought the 80-400 to complement the 300/2.8 with TC20EIII, especially when traveling on non-dedicated birding trips, but for fine feather detail (especially over 10-15m) it doesn't compare.
I think Neil's photos highlight it's strengths perfectly. Great as a wildlife / large birds / general walkabout lens but not for dedicated birding.
I took it on a recent trip to Kyoto to celebrate my wife's 50th. It was out-standing; shrines, temples, scenic, street, portraits (especially) all very accomplished. Small birds - not so much.
I will add that this lens needs good light - in poor light it is too slow at 400mm (f5.6) and just not up to it.
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I'll add that for me it didn't play nice with the TC14EII either, though AF was not too bad.
IMHO you will be better off buying the 300/4 (which you can use without the TC in lower light) and the TC17EII and TC14EII to get you the added reach. Use on a monopod to improve sharpness.
Or even better buy the Sigma 500/4.5 which is about the same price (used) as the 80-400G.
Hi Akshay,
Here are a few images taken recently with the new 80-400 on a D7100 in 1.3 crop mode. All images are big crops and taken handheld. I think this is an excellent birding lens(I also own the 300 f4 and 1.4) but I do think you have to be careful with the copy you receive-buy the one you try if possible as my first copy was really poor, sample variation possibly accounting for some peoples reservations.
1 Fox Sparrow 2 western Sandpiper 3 Spotted Towee 4 Black Oystercatcher 5 Bushtit
Best wishes,
Mark.
PS Make sure you check RMWD's shots-great advert for this lens.
Here are a few images taken recently with the new 80-400 on a D7100 in 1.3 crop mode. All images are big crops and taken handheld. I think this is an excellent birding lens(I also own the 300 f4 and 1.4) but I do think you have to be careful with the copy you receive-buy the one you try if possible as my first copy was really poor, sample variation possibly accounting for some peoples reservations.
1 Fox Sparrow 2 western Sandpiper 3 Spotted Towee 4 Black Oystercatcher 5 Bushtit
Best wishes,
Mark.
PS Make sure you check RMWD's shots-great advert for this lens.
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