Lens for Nikon DX-Wildlife
Aug 4, 2015 10:19:11 #
Aug 4, 2015 12:03:47 #
Aug 4, 2015 12:06:48 #
DaveO wrote:
I'm so darn reluctant to use E-bay, so I'll have t... (show quote)
Hi Dave,
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED with a Nikon TC 14eII converter is pretty hard to beat .... Both pieces new... for under $2,000.
I have attached a couple of shots for you to check out....
Aug 4, 2015 12:14:54 #
Yes! I've had some PM's regarding this lens and it is very appealing, but I think for my hiking shots a zoom allows for better reaction with the varied focal lengths available.
Thank you for responding. I do appreciate all the responses I've had!
Thank you for responding. I do appreciate all the responses I've had!
Aug 4, 2015 13:05:20 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
DaveO wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations to replace a Nikon 55-300 4.5-5.6.
My objective is to acquire something better for low light shots, early morning, early evening wildlife in particular.
Thought of a Nikon 70 or 80-200 f2.8, but my next available focal length is my 150-500 Sig, so that leaves a gap between 200 and 300mm that is desirable to me for those low light shots toward the brush.
D7000, D7100, heavy use of monopod/tripod.
My objective is to acquire something better for low light shots, early morning, early evening wildlife in particular.
Thought of a Nikon 70 or 80-200 f2.8, but my next available focal length is my 150-500 Sig, so that leaves a gap between 200 and 300mm that is desirable to me for those low light shots toward the brush.
D7000, D7100, heavy use of monopod/tripod.
NEW, Nikon 200-500 VR f/5.6 1399 at BH preorder
Aug 4, 2015 13:06:05 #
Aug 4, 2015 13:11:53 #
Your title begs the question if the lens will be for outdoor...
or indoor... wildlife.
:shock:
:twisted: :lol:
or indoor... wildlife.
:shock:
:twisted: :lol:
Aug 4, 2015 13:21:31 #
If I have low light problems indoors, I turn on some lights! Same thing in the evening! :lol: :lol:
Aug 4, 2015 13:34:30 #
DaveO wrote:
If I have low light problems indoors, I turn on some lights! Same thing in the evening! :lol: :lol:
Well, my head was in Boudoir mode... :twisted:
Wild life... :lol:
Ahh, the memories! :mrgreen:
Aug 4, 2015 13:43:50 #
SonnyE wrote:
Well, my head was in Boudoir mode... :twisted:
Wild life... :lol:
Ahh, the memories! :mrgreen:
Wild life... :lol:
Ahh, the memories! :mrgreen:
My heads about twisted over this lens stuff. I really don't want to keep buying, but as long as I feel a void from 100 to 300 for my uses, ...... :thumbdown:
Aug 4, 2015 15:56:51 #
DaveO wrote:
My heads about twisted over this lens stuff. I really don't want to keep buying, but as long as I feel a void from 100 to 300 for my uses, ...... :thumbdown:
I'm not "Made of Money" myself. So I go from 10mm up to 600mm with some overlaps.
Like the 55-200mm kit lens, and the 150-600mm Big Tammy.
Or the 10-24mm and the 18-55mm kit lens.
On the far end, I have a 80mm telescope that will cover terrestrial as well as outer space. But so far, I just use it for space.
So that was my "solution".
It can be very confusing.
But I'm happy with where I'm at. ;)
Aug 4, 2015 16:08:19 #
That's the secret, Sonny!
The 55-300 4.5-5.6 is a void for me, so I thought I need something to cover 100 to 300 and a lot of my shooting is animals at early hours. My lenses are listed with my avatar, nothing fancy. I refuse to keep buying lenses. Trying to make a buy that will hold me for a couple years. Yeah, right. :roll:
The 55-300 4.5-5.6 is a void for me, so I thought I need something to cover 100 to 300 and a lot of my shooting is animals at early hours. My lenses are listed with my avatar, nothing fancy. I refuse to keep buying lenses. Trying to make a buy that will hold me for a couple years. Yeah, right. :roll:
Aug 4, 2015 16:20:42 #
DaveO wrote:
My heads about twisted over this lens stuff. I really don't want to keep buying, but as long as I feel a void from 100 to 300 for my uses, ...... :thumbdown:
Dave,
I will make a suggestion that might help you decide: Instead of thinking in terms of a lens to fill in your "gap", you perhaps should think in terms of its actual use. To explain my reasoning further, you may only have a gap from 100-300. Its easy to pick a lens to cover that. However, in actual practice, when you are out in the field, I'd bet you would like a little more reach. And switching between a 70-200 and your longer lens isn't a practical solution.
So if you think about the type shots you want, perhaps your big lens covers birding, but you need something with a little less reach but better light gathering. I own the 70-200 2.8 and it works great in low light but is nowhere near ideal for wildlife --seldom is it long enough. It works great with the 1.4 but is still only 280mm. The 80-400 fits your focal length needs but a 300 prime would be better in low light.
Aug 4, 2015 16:23:38 #
I love my Nikon 18-300mm.
DaveO wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations to replace a Nikon 55-300 4.5-5.6.
My objective is to acquire something better for low light shots, early morning, early evening wildlife in particular.
Thought of a Nikon 70 or 80-200 f2.8, but my next available focal length is my 150-500 Sig, so that leaves a gap between 200 and 300mm that is desirable to me for those low light shots toward the brush.
D7000, D7100, heavy use of monopod/tripod.
My objective is to acquire something better for low light shots, early morning, early evening wildlife in particular.
Thought of a Nikon 70 or 80-200 f2.8, but my next available focal length is my 150-500 Sig, so that leaves a gap between 200 and 300mm that is desirable to me for those low light shots toward the brush.
D7000, D7100, heavy use of monopod/tripod.
Aug 4, 2015 16:53:25 #
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