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new Nikon 80-400
 
Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 12:27 AM on 06.27.13 |
->> does anyone have/use it? Thoughts? |
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Michael Fullana, Photographer
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Miami | FL | USA | Posted: 6:56 AM on 06.27.13 |
->> Debra,
I have two buddies that have this lens and I have used both. Very sharp but the 5.6 at 400 is what kills it for me.
I prefer using a prime with tc's than the 80-400.
The birdie shooters absolutely love it :), that's what my buddies use it for bird and nature shooting. Overall it's very sharp, fast and precise AF. If you can live with the 5.6 max aperture at 400 then I think you will love this lens.
Michael |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 8:15 AM on 06.27.13 |
->> thanks, Michael. I had the first version and wasn't happy. I have a 200-400f4 but I am looking to cut back on the weight for some outdoor concerts that I shoot |
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Michael Fullana, Photographer
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Miami | FL | USA | Posted: 8:24 AM on 06.27.13 |
->> in that case, I think you will love it.
It's very sharp even wide open and for an outdoor concert it would definately be my choice. |
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Steven Limentani, Photographer
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Charlotte | NC | United States | Posted: 2:45 PM on 06.27.13 |
->> Mike Corrado just put some of his images using this lens on his facebook site, IQ was remarkable. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 11:40 PM on 06.29.13 |
->> I've had the 70-300 for several years and love it. Sharp wide open, small and light. With the D3S and D4 I don't have reservations pumping up the ISO to 3200 - 6400, so the f/3.5-5.6 aperture isn't as much of a consideration.
(A side note: I am about to give the new Sigma 120 - 300mm f/2.8 zoom a test drive --- along with their 1.4 teleconverter. Hopefully I'll have a users report in an upcoming issue of Sports Shooter Newsletter.) |
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Michael Schwarz, Photographer
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Decatur | GA | USA | Posted: 12:51 AM on 07.01.13 |
->> There is no comparison between the new 80-400 and the old. The new one is terrific.
-m |
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Mike Morelock, Photographer
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Greenwood | AR | USA | Posted: 2:34 PM on 07.01.13 |
->> Getting off topic but here's a tear down of the old Sigma 120-300 and the new.
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/06/sigma-120-300-f2-8-part-ii-compara...
Not sure they changed enough for the price difference, like the rental company says, time will tell. Really looking forward to a Kahuna review. I see some great images even with the TC of static objects, but wonder how well it focuses on moving subjects. |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 4:21 PM on 07.21.13 |
->> anyone use the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6? A friend just tested it and says it is great..any one here use it? |
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Jeff Lautenberger, Photographer
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Baltimore Area | MD/PA | United States | Posted: 11:52 AM on 07.22.13 |
->> No to the Sigma, but I had a chance to use and test the new Nikon 80-400 a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic, even wide open. Comparable image quality to my older Nikon 400 2.8 AF-S. I couldn't get over how light it was, easily hand-holdable for a full day. |
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Randy Rimland, Photographer
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Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 12:53 PM on 07.24.13 |
->> it is an amazing lens, better than the 300/4 + 1.4TC
but f/5.6 is not for sports |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 1:15 PM on 07.24.13 |
->> thanks
looks like the 200-400 f4 will be going up for sale. Hate lugging it around |
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Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer
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New York | NY | USA | Posted: 2:05 PM on 07.24.13 |
->> I am going to do something I have never done-try out an off brand lens! I have heard good reports from friends about the Sigma 120-400 so I will be using it Friday |
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