Redundant focal length? I have a Nikon 80-400vr with a 1.4 TC, but I've always had the hots for the 70-200 2.8. For walk around, lower light wildlife, would the 70-200's extra stop be...

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I have a Nikon 80-400vr with a 1.4 TC, but I've always had the hots for the 70-200 2.8.

For walk around, lower light wildlife, would the 70-200's extra stop be worth it? Closer shots, not across a field. Walking in the woods, Limited birding.

I am aware of losing a stop with the 1.4.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Many of us always knew you couldn't make a decision for yourself. ;)

I am a proponent of overlap, but not as much as you propose.
Buy, try, sell if you don't like.
Pretty simple.

twowindsbear

Rent it!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

SonnyE wrote:

Many of us always knew you couldn't make a decision for yourself. ;)

I am a proponent of overlap, but not as much as you propose.
Buy, try, sell if you don't like.
Pretty simple.

Getting worse!

Common sense says it's dumb, but I guess the only way is to try it. I'm not to keen on buy and try, so a rental would make sense. I was hoping someone already played the game.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

DaveO wrote:

I have a Nikon 80-400vr with a 1.4 TC, but I've always had the hots for the 70-200 2.8.

For walk around, lower light wildlife, would the 70-200's extra stop be worth it? Closer shots, not across a field. Walking in the woods, Limited birding.

I am aware of losing a stop with the 1.4.

To each their own. You describe two different uses. That alone may justify your choice of two lenses.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

DaveO wrote:

Getting worse!

Common sense says it's dumb, but I guess the only way is to try it. I'm not to keen on buy and try, so a rental would make sense. I was hoping someone already played the game.

Here, $107.00 to take a swim.

http://www.borrowlenses.com/products/Lenses+Type/Long+Telephoto/Store/Photo

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

twowindsbear wrote:

Rent it!

:thumbup:

Sale ends in two days and I was thinking about it for a trip next month. Haste makes waste.... :cry:

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Rongnongno wrote:

To each their own. You describe two different uses. That alone may justify your choice of two lenses.

:thumbup:

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

SonnyE wrote:

Here, $107.00 to take a swim.

http://www.borrowlenses.com/products/Lenses+Type/Long+Telephoto/Store/Photo

Thank you, Sonny!

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

DaveO wrote:

Thank you, Sonny!

You're Welcome! ;)

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

DaveO wrote:

Getting worse!

Common sense says it's dumb, but I guess the only way is to try it.

When I get that itch I always end up scratching it. Hope you have more sense than me, I would have already ordered it! Just don't let me spend your money. :thumbup: I am weak when it comes to heavy, fast lenses... ;)

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

NormanHarley wrote:

When I get that itch I always end up scratching it. Hope you have more sense than me, I would have already ordered it! Just don't let me spend your money. :thumbup: I am weak when it comes to heavy, fast lenses... ;)

I feel your pain! :lol: :lol: Trying to change my evil ways! Well, some of them!

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

NormanHarley wrote:

When I get that itch I always end up scratching it. Hope you have more sense than me, I would have already ordered it! Just don't let me spend your money. :thumbup: I am weak when it comes to heavy, fast lenses... ;)

That's part of the game, Norman. :roll:
And you've come a long way Baby. Just lookit your bag.
Keep scratchin.

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

DaveO wrote:

I feel your pain! :lol: :lol: Trying to change my evil ways! Well, some of them!

I have looked for a GASaholics meeting in my area, don't seem to be any around here...

NormanHarley Loc: Colorado

SonnyE wrote:

That's part of the game, Norman. :roll:
And you've come a long way Baby. Just lookit your bag.
Keep scratchin.

Hahaa! Don't say that! I have a D810 in the back of my mind, it just won't go away.... Have resisted so far because I just don't need one... but...... ;-)