Nikon 500mm f/4
Oct 22, 2015 18:15:32 #
I will be taking this plunge and would like to hear from some hedgehogs about their experiences. Thanks!
Oct 22, 2015 18:26:47 #
I used my Nikon 500mm f/4 on all of these shots in this thread. It is a very long, heavy lens, shallow depth of field, very sharp. Wouldn't dream of selling mine now that I own it, great lens. :thumbup:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343760-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343760-1.html
Oct 22, 2015 18:34:09 #
NormanHarley wrote:
I used my Nikon 500mm f/4 on all of these shots in this thread. It is a very long, heavy lens, shallow depth of field, very sharp. Wouldn't dream of selling mine now that I own it, great lens. :thumbup:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343760-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343760-1.html
Nice images. Thank you for sharing them and your thoughts.
Oct 22, 2015 18:58:50 #
Oct 22, 2015 19:00:13 #
I had the first VR version of it and went to a 600mm. Still not sure if it was the right choice. The 500 F4 is a fantastic lens, manageable in size and super sharp. I do miss it at times!
A few samples...
A few samples...
Oct 22, 2015 20:16:58 #
Steve Perry wrote:
I had the first VR version of it and went to a 600mm. Still not sure if it was the right choice. The 500 F4 is a fantastic lens, manageable in size and super sharp. I do miss it at times!
A few samples...
A few samples...
Beautiful. The details in the downloads are crazy good. Thanks for sharing!
Oct 22, 2015 20:38:34 #
Oct 22, 2015 20:40:04 #
Thanks for the kind words, it's really a heck of a lens, I'm sure you'll love it :)
Oct 22, 2015 20:48:39 #
Steve Perry wrote:
Thanks for the kind words, it's really a heck of a lens, I'm sure you'll love it :)
Not to interrupt the thread too much,but I have the new 80-400 and wasn't overly pleased with detail using the new 1.4 TC. I'll do some more definitive testing tomorrow, but I stopped using it on my Yellowstone shoot a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, a lot of my work was hand held due to "exigent circumstances", but I'm curious for sure. Hate to relegate it's use to just the 70-200 2.8. I mention this because I know from the New Zealand interview that they are in your arsenal.
Oct 22, 2015 20:49:21 #
Oct 22, 2015 21:15:14 #
DaveO wrote:
Not to interrupt the thread too much,but I have the new 80-400 and wasn't overly pleased with detail using the new 1.4 TC. I'll do some more definitive testing tomorrow, but I stopped using it on my Yellowstone shoot a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, a lot of my work was hand held due to "exigent circumstances", but I'm curious for sure. Hate to relegate it's use to just the 70-200 2.8. I mention this because I know from the New Zealand interview that they are in your arsenal.
One of my next questions was going to be about the 1.4 TC with the 500mm. Are the results what you would hope for?
Oct 22, 2015 21:22:05 #
I don't have the 500 and never will if I choose to live longer. I picked up the 70-200 2.8 and the 80-400 plus the new 1.4 for our trip and my wife thinks that I bought her enough toys.....fear and common sense suddenly come in to play.
Oct 22, 2015 21:35:23 #
AmyJ wrote:
One of my next questions was going to be about the 1.4 TC with the 500mm. Are the results what you would hope for?
I use both the 1.4 and 1.7tc ii on my 500mm. Here is a moon shoot with my D610, Nikon 500 f/4 and the 1.7 tc. The 1.4 tc has even less distortion.
Oct 22, 2015 21:39:06 #
Oct 22, 2015 21:49:52 #
DaveO wrote:
Very nice! Great to have good tools and some know how!
Thank you. My equipment outshines my know how so far, but it is fun learning and improving with practice and great advice from UHH members and links.
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