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Nikon 300 F/4
Josh Peckler, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Vernon Hills | IL | | Posted: 6:16 PM on 05.30.09 |
->> Since graduating a few weeks ago, I have been getting a bunch of freelance assignments where a 300 would have helped me out a ton.
I would look into getting a 300 2.8 but as of right now I am on a pretty short budget and will be moving to Kenya in January for a year or two to volunteer, so as of right now the 2.8 is not essential.
After reading a few other post about the 1.4x TC and 70-200 combo about getting soft images, I am looking into the 300 f/4 instead.
Anybody have experience with this lens? It is not in the equipment profiles and I cant seem to find anything on the message boards.
Thanks Josh |
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Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 6:34 PM on 05.30.09 |
->> I own one!!
And it's one very sharp lens!!
I have the AF-S version, it is a little more than the Non AF-S Version, but it's so darn fast!!
BTW, the Kirk foot/bracket is a very good addition to this lens!! Well worth the $150 it costs.
Y
PS, In my case, the 70-200 +TC14E II is a very sharp combo and I have never, ever seen any lack of sharpness or resolution. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 6:36 PM on 05.30.09 |
->> Josh --- I would say that with the move " going light" might be an important factor?
If low-light shooting requiring a lot of reach (available light sports for instance) is not a priority, the 300 f/4 would be a sound investment. I've used that lens on the D300, D700 and D3 and it has performed well.
If you're shooting mostly day assignments and want a really versatile lens, check out the 70-300. I love this lens!
It is a 4.5 - 5.6 but with the great high-ISO performance of the Nikon bodies it has not been an issue. I've used the 70-300 at a range of assignments from beach volleyball to indoor press conferences to brush fires to remotes at baseball to protest demonstrations.
It is very light-weight, very sharp and as I said, very versatile.
I am not sure what the cost comparison is with the 300 f/4 but it's something you might look at.
Mahalo!
(Typing this while eating a late lunch @ L & L Hawaiian BBQ---sorry Jordan!) |
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Nic Coury, Photographer
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Monterey | CA | | Posted: 6:42 PM on 05.30.09 |
->> I've never had problems with the 70-200 w/1.4TC combo. All my photos at f/4 have been sharp.
The 70-300 is a great lens too. Sharp at 300 f/5.6 and if you're using a D300/700/3, you're higher ISO's will comp for the f/5.6 |
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Josh Peckler, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Vernon Hills | IL | | Posted: 6:57 PM on 05.30.09 |
->> Wow thanks for the quick responses everyone. That's why I love this site so much!!
I am looking into the differences of the 300f/4 and the 70-300. |
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Ian Halperin, Photographer
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Plano(Dallas) | TX | USA | Posted: 10:18 PM on 05.30.09 |
| ->> I've never used the 70-300 but I love the 300 F4. I have the AF-S version as well. It is great lens (especially for the money) provided you can get away with F4. I used it for NHL, MLB and daytime HS sports. |
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