Nikon 300mm AFS 2.8 w/ TC1.7 or 500MM MF f4 P (1 Viewer)

[D. Taylor]

I use a Tamron 1.4 on the 300/4 AF-D on a D-80 and D 50 and it works fine other than the fit to the camera not being as tight as I like but it has caused no problems.

 

[RWC32]

Going with a 300 f/2.8 AFS

Well after much thought I am going to go with the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 AFS and leverage my TC1.7. The 500mm is a beast but a fine piece of glass. I do love action so AF trumps reach.

Thanks all !

 

[Dave Williams]

The right choice in my mind without a doubt !

 

[rdspalm]

You mentioned the Nikon 300mm 2.8VR + 1.7TC. This is the setup I use with a D200. I'm very pleased with the lens. Took this photo of Chough in flight in West Donegal, Ireland today. Taken hand held out of the car window.

Richard

 

[Guidenet]

I have both a 500 f/4-P and a new 300 f/2.8 VR. For birds in flight, I much prefer the 300mm lens without a converter. I find it hard enough to hold on the bird without one even on a loose ballhead. Occasionally, I'll add a Nikon 14E converter.

 

[jourdaj]

RW,

Here is a link to Nikon Cafe and their Lens Lust forum regarding 300/2.8 photos. Consensus is that AF speed and image quality w/ the 1.7TC is almost as good w/o TC. The photos are killer! I'm saving up for one!

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=181358

Jerry
http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com

 

[paclett]

300 2.8 or not?

This lens is very good sharp hand holdable and the nikon 1.4, 1.7, and 2x TC's all work with the AF
Connot recomend it enough..
Paul