geezer7 wrote:
I am going on a South African safari next year..... I'd appreciate hoggers' opinions on this issue.
I use the FX version of this lens (Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR) on the D7200 and D810. It has switches for VR Off/Normal and Sport modes, giving you full control on your D7100. The lens is pleasant to use hand held on both cameras, VR is excellent and the image quality stands up to the demanding 36 mp full frame sensor.
I don't believe the DX and FX versions physically have much in common beyond AF-P motors. A review of the FX version in Photography Life states that has a dust and moisture resistant design. I can't verify that, but the lens certainly feels much more substantial and better built. Dust resistance is generally considered a desirable feature on African safaris.
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-70-300mm-vr-af-p
I agree on SONY RX10. No worries about dust when changing lenses. Good IQ! Menus take son learning so get a book not the manual!
geezer7 wrote:
I am going on a South African safari next year (assuming the pandemic permits) and would like to add a new lens for the trip. I currently have a maximum focal length of 200mm and want to extend that! We will probably be in fairly tight quarters when in the bush (in a vehicle) so I don't think a really long lens would be very convenient. I have a D7100 and think an AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR lens might fit the bill. My problem is that it seems that the lens and camera are only partially compatible. The main problem is that it is not possible to turn off the VR function since the lens lacks a switch and the D7100 has no item in the menu which makes it possible to turn off VR. I usually leave VR on but VR is apparently supposed to be turned off when mounted on a tripod. I seldom use a tripod so this may not be a great problem however I'd rather not lose the option of using a tripod. This lens apparently is sharper than the AF-S version so I'd prefer the AF-P lens. My question is whether the use of VR on a tripod is really a serious problem. I'd appreciate hoggers' opinions on this issue.
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So get a different version of the lens. The full framer rates higher anyway.
Boris
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