Any experience with Nikkor 300mm 2.8 VRII on D500 with TC 1.4 or 1.7?
Feb 17, 2019 16:42:19 #
I’d like to hear from someone who has experience shooting with this specific combo: Nikon D500, Nikkor 300mm 2.8 VRII with a TC14 or TC17. I’ve read some good things but would really like to see some shots. I mainly shoot wildlife/birds and I’ve been waiting and waiting for the 500mm 5.6 PF and it’s so far backlogged, it could be months! Thanks.
Feb 17, 2019 16:52:31 #
No, but Steve Perry (Backcountry Gallery) did a video comparing the 300 f4 with converter vs the 200-500. It might be worth viewing.
Feb 17, 2019 17:04:56 #
SteveR wrote:
No, but Steve Perry (Backcountry Gallery) did a video comparing the 300 f4 with converter vs the 200-500. It might be worth viewing.
I’ll take a look. Thanks.
Feb 17, 2019 17:08:08 #
Laura72568 wrote:
I’d like to hear from someone who has experience shooting with this specific combo: Nikon D500, Nikkor 300mm 2.8 VRII with a TC14 or TC17. I’ve read some good things but would really like to see some shots. I mainly shoot wildlife/birds and I’ve been waiting and waiting for the 500mm 5.6 PF and it’s so far backlogged, it could be months! Thanks.
I'm actually looking at the same lens and the two converters myself. Have not found a good web site yet to show the difference in sharpness. I did learn that the converters slow the focusing speed down about 20%. I'm considering purchasing both converters and then keeping the best of the two. Like you, I Would like to see in the field results, especially BIF...
Feb 17, 2019 17:40:46 #
martinfisherphoto wrote:
I'm actually looking at the same lens and the two converters myself. Have not found a good web site yet to show the difference in sharpness. I did learn that the converters slow the focusing speed down about 20%. I'm considering purchasing both converters and then keeping the best of the two. Like you, I Would like to see in the field results, especially BIF...
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Feb 18, 2019 15:23:15 #
Laura72568 wrote:
I’ll take a look. Thanks.
Considering the cost of the 300mm f2.8, you might find it interesting. Steve Perry does a great job in comparing the two.
Feb 18, 2019 19:03:24 #
Laura72568 wrote:
I’d like to hear from someone who has experience shooting with this specific combo: Nikon D500, Nikkor 300mm 2.8 VRII with a TC14 or TC17. I’ve read some good things but would really like to see some shots. I mainly shoot wildlife/birds and I’ve been waiting and waiting for the 500mm 5.6 PF and it’s so far backlogged, it could be months! Thanks.
I've got the rig you mention. I use the 300 2.8 with a Nikon 2.0 Teleconverter on my D500. Very sharp, fast focusing, and responsive for a 900mm equivalent. It is a bit heavy though. On the plus side though, it will fit in my camera bag attached to the camera. (Not a backpack, a Shoulder bag!). It is compact in length. A really amazing lens. Some claim it is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. Did I say it was a bit heavy though?
Feb 18, 2019 19:25:39 #
SteveR wrote:
Considering the cost of the 300mm f2.8, you might find it interesting. Steve Perry does a great job in comparing the two.
Yes, he does!
Feb 18, 2019 19:26:53 #
Fotoartist wrote:
I've got the rig you mention. I use the 300 2.8 with a Nikon 2.0 Teleconverter on my D500. Very sharp, fast focusing, and responsive for a 900mm equivalent. It is a bit heavy though. On the plus side though, it will fit in my camera bag attached to the camera. (Not a backpack, a Shoulder bag!). It is compact in length. A really amazing lens. Some claim it is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. Did I say it was a bit heavy though?
The weight is my main concern. It’s heavier than the 200-500 I’ve been used to. Might be rough on long hikes! 😂
Feb 18, 2019 19:27:20 #
Fotoartist wrote:
I've got the rig you mention. I use the 300 2.8 with a Nikon 2.0 Teleconverter on my D500. Very sharp, fast focusing, and responsive for a 900mm equivalent. It is a bit heavy though. On the plus side though, it will fit in my camera bag attached to the camera. (Not a backpack, a Shoulder bag!). It is compact in length. A really amazing lens. Some claim it is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. Did I say it was a bit heavy though?
Beautiful image, by the way!
Feb 18, 2019 22:44:21 #
Awesome image! Beautiful color and clarity. Kudos to the photographer!
I follow a gal on Flickr that uses the same lens, not sure which teleconverter and her images are always beautiful. I know that the lens is too heavy for me (and my pocketbook) so I will be getting the Nikon 300 mm f4 PF lens with the 1.4 teleconverter.
I follow a gal on Flickr that uses the same lens, not sure which teleconverter and her images are always beautiful. I know that the lens is too heavy for me (and my pocketbook) so I will be getting the Nikon 300 mm f4 PF lens with the 1.4 teleconverter.
Fotoartist wrote:
I've got the rig you mention. I use the 300 2.8 with a Nikon 2.0 Teleconverter on my D500. Very sharp, fast focusing, and responsive for a 900mm equivalent. It is a bit heavy though. On the plus side though, it will fit in my camera bag attached to the camera. (Not a backpack, a Shoulder bag!). It is compact in length. A really amazing lens. Some claim it is one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. Did I say it was a bit heavy though?
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