Nikon 300MM lens (Page 2): I believe the dx version is like M-A mode.As soon as you turn the focusing ring you are in manual focus. No switches involved. ---...

Bill_de Loc: US

Bultaco wrote:

I use the FF 70-300 and love it. The FF has manual focus, the DX don't. If shooting wildlife in cover manual focus can't be beat.

I believe the dx version is like M-A mode.As soon as you turn the focusing ring you are in manual focus. No switches involved.

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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

The DX doesn't have a focus ring.

tcthome Loc: NJ

trapper1 wrote:

I tried a couple of 400s belonging to friends but could not get them stable enough at the long end when hand-held, still too much quiver. Around 300 steady but beyond that the motion became much more obvious. I do not want to be confined to shooting from a rest so I figure the 300 is my best compromise.

Might need to up the shutter speed at 400.

photoman43

imagemeister wrote:

Keep your 18-200 and add a 70-300 Nikkor or 100-400 Tamron. There are two versions of the current Nikkor 70-300 - one is DX and the other FX. The FX is a better investment if are a serious shooter.

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I agree with the above recommendation. I will add to it "a Nikon 300mm f4 pf prime lens. Small, light weight and its image quality is excellent. "

Bill_de Loc: US

Bultaco wrote:

The DX doesn't have a focus ring.

Funny, Nikon thinks it does.

M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinde

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-300mm-f%252f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr.html

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Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Bill_de wrote:

Funny, Nikon thinks it does.

M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinde
doeds have a focu
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-300mm-f%252f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr.html

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The 18-300 does have a focus ring, the 70-300 DX does not.

Bill_de Loc: US

Bultaco wrote:

The 18-300 does have a focus ring, the 70-300 DX does not.

You better let Nikon know. They think the little ring at the front of the lens is for focusing.

Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus

Focus Mode ....Auto/Manual

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-p-dx-nikkor-70-300mm-f%252f4.5-6.3g-ed.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs

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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Bill_de wrote:

You better let Nikon know. They think the little ring at the front of the lens is for focusing.

Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus

Focus Mode ....Auto/Manual

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-p-dx-nikkor-70-300mm-f%252f4.5-6.3g-ed.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs

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I stand corrected, your correct.

Bill_de Loc: US

Bultaco wrote:

I stand corrected, your correct.

No problem.

I kept checking because I couldn't imagine Nikon selling this type of lens without manual focus.
Now, if the cameras had a good, old fashioned, focusing screen it might be interesting.

Stay well!

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Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Bill_de wrote:

No problem.

I kept checking because I couldn't imagine Nikon selling this type of lens without manual focus.
Now, if the cameras had a good, old fashioned, focusing screen it might be interesting.

Stay well!

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I'd love to have the old split image.

lyndonp Loc: Sheffield, UK

Bill_de wrote:

I believe the dx version is like M-A mode.As soon as you turn the focusing ring you are in manual focus. No switches involved.

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That is correct. I have the 18-300 Nikkor DX and you can just turn the focus ring when in auto focus mode and it goes into manual override.

In fact I only got it last year when I traded in a Nikkor 55-300 to buy it new. I didn’t use it much if just going out with one lens.

I like it as a general walkabout lens when out and about on a walk and not taking any other lenses. I’ve only got a D5100 from new in 2011 so maybe my requirements are different to others.

I really could do with a newer model

lyndonp Loc: Sheffield, UK

Bultaco wrote:

I'd love to have the old split image.

Yes I much prefer the old split image as I had on my Pentax ME Super! Much easier to focus.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"... I see that there are two options listed in my price range, a 18-300 and a 28-300..." While this may be true Trapper they are both "old tech" and heavy... I have still have the 28-300 which I use on my D3 and D700 where it does a decent job. However I sold my 18-300 immediately after picking up the rare but "precious" Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Lens for Nikon F which I currently shoot on my D7200 (see below). DxOMark stated that this incredible Sigma was absolutely the best performing DX optic in the FX equivalent range of 70-200mm. I would swap your aging 18-200mm variable aperture relic for this stellar Sigma.

As for reaching the 300mm mark? The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR AF-P is my choice in your price range. It out preforms it's competitors by quite a bit... Here's an excellent synopsis of this consumer grade lens that out preforms way above it's pricing level.
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-70-300mm-vr-af-p

Since you're shooting DX below is an example of this FX "P" variant on a D7200.
btw, the cheap AF-P f/4.5-6.3 DX version while "cute" isn't at the same level... I have both.

Now if you really have a need for speed then an AF 300mm f/2.8 is pretty much the ultimate (see below)
Or if you have very deep pockets and go for the AF 200mm f/2 Nikkor which btw is much cherished.

Hope this helps Trapper...
All the best on your photographic journey.
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Nikon D7200; 1/1600; f/8; ISO: 450; FL 100mm Lens: AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR Nikkor

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Nikon D7200; with the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Lens

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AF 300mm f/2.8 optic
AF 300mm f/2.8 optic...

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appealnow Loc: Dallas, Texas

I have the Nikkor 18-300 and use it as my travel lens. I keep seeing posts that it's heavy. I don't think it is particularly heavy and I carry it around my neck all day long. I am not sure you will see a lot of difference between a 200 mm zoom and 300 mm. Frankly, traveling I use it mostly in the 18-150 mm range. It's not all that often I extend all the way, but it's certainly handy when I want to zoom in a far away object. But, I do think you give up sharpness.