Posts: torchman310 | Ugly Hedgehog

Mar 4, 2015 01:40:58 #

Does anybody handhold a Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8?

drosegarden wrote:

I'm thinking about buying the Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Monopod. What type of "quick connect" plates do you have on your lens and monopod? DeAnne

I use Manfrotto Quick Connect plates. A locking plate on the Mono pod, and it's mate on lens. But it doesn't matter which type of quick connects you use. Check out different ones till you find what you like.

Mar 4, 2015 00:31:33 #

Jakebrake wrote:

Where did you purchase them from?

My D 70 was purchased at Cameta. The original Nikon 80-400 MM was purchased either at B & H, or Adorama in 2005 so I forget which. This was done all on line. (cut me some slack. I'm 70 and I sometimes forget) :-)

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Mar 3, 2015 14:10:57 #

Does anybody handhold a Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8?

rtcary wrote:

What is the brand of your walking stick? Been looking for one that can be used as a mono-pod...though not for my 80-200...it needs a special bracket as stated in a prior message.

I have a Manfrotto Carbon-Fiber 4 stage mono pod. Collapsed, it is quite small. It is also light. I use it with the new Nikon 80-400 MM zoom. It works for me as a walking stick when I'm at a Wild Life Reserve, moving to a shooting spot. I have "quick connect" plates on lens and mono pod, making mounting or dismounting of the lens quite easy.

Mar 3, 2015 13:08:56 #

Does anybody handhold a Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8?

[quote=SteveR]I'm just wondering, cause that thing is HEAVY!! My other question, then, would be, if it's mostly used on a tripod, why would VR or VRII be so crucial?[/qu

I hand hold it with VR on. Sometimes I use it on a mono pod. You should try it. I have a quick connect on the lens and mono pod for ease of mounting.

Mar 3, 2015 13:02:41 #

Jakebrake wrote:

What's up with that? I purchased a Canon 7D at substantial savings several years ago that was the import grey market body, and it had a serial # on it. :?

Don't have a clue. Maybe Nikon does that.

Mar 3, 2015 00:44:34 #

WereWolf1967 wrote:

I occasionally use the old F just to keep it exerc... (show quote)

Sounds like a great collection. I had a Nikon F2 AS which I loved. But the "Meter Coupling Array" was broken and could not be repaired. Nor could a replacement unit be found. So I traded it in and got the D 200 which is a DX camera. Great camera as this camera was since my 80-400 MM Nikon lens became a 120-600MM zoom.

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Mar 3, 2015 00:32:03 #

torchman310 wrote:

An "IMPORT" lens is also known as a "Gray Market" lens. It is made by the company (in this case, Canon) but it has NO manufacture's warranty. You will NOT be able to have any repairs done by the manufacturer. Spend the extra few bucks and get the "USA" lens which is backed up by Canon.

I have noticed that "Imports" do not have a serial number on that product. My original Nikon D 70 camera and the original 80-400 MM Nikon zoom lens were both "imports" with no serial numbers assigned to them.

Mar 2, 2015 21:26:39 #

bkyser wrote:

Glad your lenses are in pristine condition. Most ... (show quote)

My lenses are also pro lenses. Nikon ED glass is what I use exclusively. I will not have hairline or scratched lenses. Talk about an image spoiler.

Mar 2, 2015 13:35:32 #

Garyminor wrote:

I am planning to buy a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens... (show quote)

Mar 2, 2015 13:01:23 #

You never had a lens scratched to the point of. . . . ?

My lenses are in pristine condition. And they are quite expensive, so a good optically correct filter is not a bad idea. As far as degradation of the photo goes, it would be so minimal as to be just about nonexistent. So, the little bit of money spent on a quality filter justifies it's cost. BTW, I would NEVER buy a used lens with even a "slightly" scratched front element.

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Mar 2, 2015 01:27:55 #

Exactly. You buy a lens for $800.00, then you put cheap glass on it?
No way. I use B+W multi coated filters on ALL my lenses :-D

Mar 1, 2015 12:08:13 #

Looking at refurbished Nikon D7100

Why go refurb when for a few hundred more you can get Brand New with a complete Warranty? I bought a fefurb Nikon FM film camera some years ago for my son. right after the warranty ran out, the shutter fouled up. It would have cost too much cash to repair it.

Feb 28, 2015 11:57:21 #

I have B+W Filters on Every lens I own. It's a lot cheaper than having to replace the front element on that expensive lens. My filter blocks sand, moisture, finger prints, bird shit and a host of other garbage from messing up my lenses.

Feb 24, 2015 02:36:02 #

Long lens for wildlife

You can try one of Nikon's 1.4 X, 1.7 X, or 2X Tele extenders. Just make sure your lens can accept these extenders. I have the 2X extender. It will not fit some older lenses. Of course you can spend your savings on the 80-400 MM lens. It is a great lens in a smaller package.