Nikon 70-300mm afp on D7200? (Page 2): Thanks for that. I had heard several complaints that the 28-300 wasn’t as sharp as they expected it would be. I bought the 70-300 (but not the...

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

whwiden wrote:

Increased sharpness and faster focus for wildlife. The 28-300 does not look as good to me when shot on a crop sensor as it does on FF.

Thanks for that. I had heard several complaints that the 28-300 wasn’t as sharp as they expected it would be. I bought the 70-300 (but not the “P” version) for that very reason, that a shorter zoom range would mean a sharper lens, overall. Plus it was about half the price.

UKBillyBoy Loc: Central Texas

kb6kgx wrote:

Thanks for that. I had heard several complaints that the 28-300 wasnât as sharp as they expected it would be. I bought the 70-300 (but not the âPâ version) for that very reason, that a shorter zoom range would mean a sharper lens, overall. Plus it was about half the price.

I bought the AF-P 70-300 because it was supposed to be sharp at the long end, and I wasn't disappointed. I use mine for birding, butterflies and wildlife in general. It's also wide enough for landscape or snapshots in many instances. I will post some Mourning Doves for your inspection.

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

whwiden wrote:

I would be interested for opinions of performance ... (show quote)

The latest issue of N-Photo magazine has very HIGH praise for the 70-300P saying it is MUCH better than the DX version - but they also have very HIGH praise for the Tamron 100-400 !

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kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

UKBillyBoy wrote:

I bought the AF-P 70-300 because it was supposed to be sharp at the long end, and I wasn't disappointed. I use mine for birding, butterflies and wildlife in general. It's also wide enough for landscape or snapshots in many instances. I will post some Mourning Doves for your inspection.

Excellent shot!

whwiden

UKBillyBoy wrote:

I bought the AF-P 70-300 because it was supposed to be sharp at the long end, and I wasn't disappointed. I use mine for birding, butterflies and wildlife in general. It's also wide enough for landscape or snapshots in many instances. I will post some Mourning Doves for your inspection.

Thank you very much. The photo shows good sharpness!

whwiden

imagemeister wrote:

The latest issue of N-Photo magazine has very HIGH praise for the 70-300P saying it is MUCH better than the DX version - but they also have very HIGH praise for the Tamron 100-400 !

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Thank you for this. I was not aware of that magazine. The Tamron looks interesting, and at a siMilan price point. But heavier. I am trying to be careful about weight.

whwiden

Rich1939 wrote:

I suggest you read this b current /b review: br ... (show quote)

That is a nice review. Thanks much.

whwiden

liznitz wrote:

Where are you headed in Namibia? We are there for 2 weeks starting may 21. I am bringing my d7200 also with three lenses and a canon point and shoot.

Liz

I am not the keeper of the schedule, but I will get back to you. Which 3 lenses will you use?

Bunkershot Loc: Central Florida

whwiden wrote:

I would be interested for opinions of performance ... (show quote)

I'm really surprised with the compatibility comments some have made. I have the 70-300 af-p and use it on my D7100. I couldn't be more pleased with the performance. It is very sharp at 300mm but a tad sharper at 280mm. I'm traveling to Maine in July and have decided to take one body, a FF 24-70 and the FF 70-300. Those two lenses on the DX body will give me a reach of 36mm-450mm. At 77 I can't handle more weight than that.