Nikon 400mm
Aug 26, 2017 13:17:16 #
This has been out a little while, but Thom Hogan called this lens the best budget choice to get to 400mm.
http://www.bythom.com/rationallenses.htm
http://www.bythom.com/rationallenses.htm
Aug 26, 2017 13:17:46 #
nikonbrain wrote:
If 300 hundred mm is enough get one of Nikons sharp lens I have 1 it's a AF 300 mm f4 Ed if . They range from $450.00 - 650.00 on eBay very sharp prime.
Aug 26, 2017 13:18:41 #
Thanks guys for the info. Actually looking at a used 400mm 5.6 . Never bought used before have bought refurbished getting research on the seller so prob take a chance it's cheap enough to give it a go.
Aug 26, 2017 13:43:52 #
Thanks for the heads up Steve. I read Tom's review. Been reading his reviews for a long time and think his are the best spot on. What do you think of Ken Rockwell
Aug 26, 2017 15:39:02 #
The 300 yes I have been researching the different 300 for some time and came close to buying one and the best teleconverter
I could find/afford until I found the 400 read a lot about it so I was looking for someone who has or had the 400mm f5.6. Gotta make a decision quick.
I could find/afford until I found the 400 read a lot about it so I was looking for someone who has or had the 400mm f5.6. Gotta make a decision quick.
Aug 27, 2017 05:44:30 #
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, I am looking at a older Nikon 400mm 5.6. Any thoughts? Thanks, read some good reviews on the ones I could find but I know you guys know best.
It all depends on the price and the condition. Here's what they've sold for on ebay recently.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=nikon%20400mm&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
Aug 27, 2017 06:25:39 #
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, I am looking at a older Nikon 400mm 5.6. Any thoughts? Thanks, read some good reviews on the ones I could find but I know you guys know best.
I had this lens years ago and it is very sharp. Its also very light and does not balance well on heavy cameras. It needs a sturdy tripod to get the best from it. I was using it for birds mostly and the manual focus was not well suited for me. Sold it.
Aug 27, 2017 06:27:32 #
nikonbrain wrote:
Page 2 sorry cell phone image hope this is the right lens.If it isn't let me know. No experience with this lens.
That is not the lens.
Aug 27, 2017 07:21:59 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, I am looking at a older Nikon 400mm 5.6. Any thoughts? Thanks, read some good reviews on the ones I could find but I know you guys know best.
If you like manual focus, your really going to like this lens. Very, very, very, very, sharp. But, how quick can you focus on a running bunny.
Aug 27, 2017 08:25:47 #
Agree. And if 300mm isn't enough, add the Kenko 1.4x. Here's what that combination did on the recent eclipse.
http://www.pbase.com/wjshaheen/solar_eclipse_2017_eclipse_photos
http://www.pbase.com/wjshaheen/solar_eclipse_2017_eclipse_photos
nikonbrain wrote:
If 300 hundred mm is enough get one of Nikons sharp lens I have 1 it's a AF 300 mm f4 Ed if . They range from $450.00 - 650.00 on eBay very sharp prime.
Aug 27, 2017 09:20:02 #
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, I am looking at a older Nikon 400mm 5.6. Any thoughts? Thanks, read some good reviews on the ones I could find but I know you guys know best.
Why waste money on junk when you can get the far superior Canon 400mm. Then you might actually get sharp photos worth showing.
Aug 27, 2017 09:39:34 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Architect1776 wrote:
Why waste money on junk when you can get the far superior Canon 400mm. Then you might actually get sharp photos worth showing.
Your lack of understanding on subjects posted here is interesting. For your information the lens in question is a MANUAL focusing lens, and no, it cannot compete with an auto focus Canon 400mm that was produced 15 years after the manual focusing Nikon but, the Nikon lens is extremely sharp and should compete favorably with the Canon under controlled non-auto focusing conditions. Not everyone here can afford a Canon or Nikon 400 mm lens. I am sure if they could they would.
Your posts also tend to be more emotional than rational. You should really do more investigation into the lenses you refer to as junk, a term you use to refer to the entire Nikon line of camera's and lenses. Remember, without Nikon and Canon pushing each other, we would not have the camera's we currently have. I do like Canon, but I would never refer to them in the terms you seem to reserve for Nikon.
Aug 27, 2017 10:05:37 #
I have both the Nikkor 300mm F4 EDIF & The Nikkor 400mm F5.6 EDIF (both Ais mounts) I like both but don't use them much since I tend to shoot more macro than anything else. I also have the AF 300mm F4 EDIF but have the older version of the Nikkor 80-400 to have AF capabilities in that range.
Aug 27, 2017 10:31:23 #
billnikon wrote:
Your lack of understanding on subjects posted here... (show quote)
Don't give a damn what garbage comes out of your stupid pie hole. Same stuff comes out the other end too.
Aug 27, 2017 11:01:34 #
Royce Moss wrote:
The 300 yes I have been researching the different 300 for some time and came close to buying one and the best teleconverter
I could find/afford until I found the 400 read a lot about it so I was looking for someone who has or had the 400mm f5.6. Gotta make a decision quick.
I could find/afford until I found the 400 read a lot about it so I was looking for someone who has or had the 400mm f5.6. Gotta make a decision quick.
You do not say from whom you are considering buying this lens. Keep in mind that for pre-owned and refurbished lenses [also new gear] it is important to buy from a trusted vendor unless you are willing to take a chance on getting a klunker. ABC + K = Adorama, B&H, Cameta, + KEH. There are others, but these are the best and safest. E-bay also could work because they have provisions in place to protect the buyer.
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