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NV Whino

(20,886 posts) Wed Feb 4, 2015, 09:11 PM Feb 2015

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New lens arrived!

Just a couple of quick, hand held shots. The birds got spooky before I could set up my tripod.

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New lens arrived! (Original Post) NV Whino Feb 2015 OP

Nice and sharp. What lens you get? alfredo Feb 2015 #1

80-400 Nikor NV Whino Feb 2015 #3

Damn good lens. You going to put a camo covering on it? alfredo Feb 2015 #5

Naw, then I'd have to make a trip to Cabelas NV Whino Feb 2015 #6

I know how that is. alfredo Feb 2015 #10

Did you get the screw drive version or AFS? Major Nikon Feb 2015 #7

ED VR AF NV Whino Feb 2015 #8

Unfortunately for that version they only test on APS-C (D200) Major Nikon Feb 2015 #9

beautiful. Terra Alta Feb 2015 #2

I've been wanting this lens for a long time NV Whino Feb 2015 #4

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

1. Nice and sharp. What lens you get?

Reply to NV Whino (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2015, 10:45 PM

Feb 2015

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

3. 80-400 Nikor

Reply to alfredo (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 01:28 AM

Feb 2015

Vibration reduction. Pretty good for hand held. Have to wait for the weather to clear and get out on the lake with the tripod.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

5. Damn good lens. You going to put a camo covering on it?

Reply to NV Whino (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 11:06 AM

Feb 2015

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

6. Naw, then I'd have to make a trip to Cabelas

Reply to alfredo (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 11:19 AM

Feb 2015

And after buying the lens I can't afford a cammo outfit.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)

10. I know how that is.

Reply to NV Whino (Reply #6)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 10:02 PM

Feb 2015

I just bought a new used camera. Details coming.

Major Nikon

(36,818 posts)

7. Did you get the screw drive version or AFS?

Reply to NV Whino (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 12:14 PM

Feb 2015

I like this web site for all my lenses they have reviewed. It's an excellent reference as a starting point for figuring out where the sweet spot is. Just click on the Blur Index window on the right side.

Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Nikkor (Tested)
http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/125/cat/13

Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor (Tested)
http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1602/cat/13

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

8. ED VR AF

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #7)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 12:24 PM

Feb 2015

Thanks for the links.

Major Nikon

(36,818 posts)

9. Unfortunately for that version they only test on APS-C (D200)

Reply to NV Whino (Reply #8)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 12:27 PM

Feb 2015

Terra Alta

(5,158 posts)

2. beautiful.

Reply to NV Whino (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2015, 11:28 PM

Feb 2015

I love nature photography.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

4. I've been wanting this lens for a long time

Reply to Terra Alta (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 5, 2015, 01:31 AM

Feb 2015

My 28-200 just didn't have enough reach to get good bird shots.

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