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Nikon New AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

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  • mikealruskovmikealruskov Posts: 22Member
    @Rmologic How was the focus speed/accuracy? Could you compare the AF to other lenses?
    D7000, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8G, 50mm 1.8G, 135mm f/2 DC, 300mm f/4E PF
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Hi All I tried the new 300 F4 lens with the 7100 with and without + grip and a TC-20 in the booth today. Wow was it light and sharp. with out the grip and TC it was less front heavy by a bit from my 70-300. Very nice feel. I very much liked the feel of the D750's new grip and thumb rest. A good improvement from my 7100. IMHO. Cheers
    Great feedback @Rmologic. Nice job checking the lens with and without battery grip and the TC20. Good feedback on the new battery grip for the D750.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • RmologicRmologic Posts: 77Member
    Hi Mike I tried the 300 with and with out the TC 20 and it was zippy. I did not have the time as I had booth duty in my booth ( #ony) and was not able perform an A/B vs say the 70/200 f2.8 or f4. Sorry. Sadly they would not allow me to put in a SD card and save the images.
    D7100,D3200, Sony RX100mk3, Nikkor Primes: DX 35 1.8, 50 1.8D, 105 2.8 VR, Zooms: Tokina 11-16 DXII, Kit 18-55 and 55-200 VR, 18-70 VR, 70-300 VR. SB-800, Induro CT 214, RRS TA-2-LB, BH-30 Pro2, MC-L, BP-CS
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    I just found a "hands on review" posted on B&H's web site. Looks positive.
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1111442-REG/nikon_2223_af_s_nikkor_300mm_f_4e.html
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • tcole1983tcole1983 Posts: 981Member
    Looks pretty good. Too bad I won't get one until a refurbished comes on the market a long time down the road. Maybe when I find more time to get out and shoot wildlife.
    D5200, D5000, S31, 18-55 VR, 17-55 F2.8, 35 F1.8G, 105 F2.8 VR, 300 F4 AF-S (Previously owned 18-200 VRI, Tokina 12-24 F4 II)
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,192Member
    its more than an inch shorter than my 70-200 f4
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • snakebunksnakebunk Posts: 993Member
    This thing is giving me some kind of fever...
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    This thing is giving me some kind of fever...
    Wait until you see the DxO scores and the Photographylife review. Your fever is going to get red hot and your credit card is going to take a huge hit. LoL :D =)) If this turns out to be an exceptional lens like I expect, it's going into backorder.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • jimojimo Posts: 2,532Member
    There is no expecting, it is on Backorder :(
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  • dissentdissent Posts: 1,355Member
    If it's really great maybe I'll get one to keep as a pure 300 and just leave my 300D with the TC on it as my bargain "400" mm.

    You're sneaky NAS; very sneaky. ;)
    - Ian . . . [D7000, D7100; Nikon glass: 35 f1.8, 85 f1.8, 70-300 VR, 105 f2.8 VR, 12-24 f4; 16-85 VR, 300 f4D, 14E-II TC, SB-400, SB-700 . . . and still plenty of ignorance]
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Only a few NYC places have the lens in stock. I expect as the favorable reviews are released the backlog will get huge. @dissent - there is no cure to NAS when it strikes. =D>
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • manhattanboymanhattanboy Posts: 1,003Member
    Only a few NYC places have the lens in stock. I expect as the favorable reviews are released the backlog will get huge. @dissent - there is no cure to NAS when it strikes. =D>
    From what I heard is once you catch NAS it's hard to get rid of... and apparently its contagious as well ;)
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  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,745Member
    I am sure my wife could treat the symptoms of NAS if it got out of hand.
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    @manhattanboy - oh yea it's contagious.

    @WestEndFoto - Very very funny. LoL. Please keep your wife away from the rest of us. :))
    Don't tell her about NAS, hate to see her treat your symptoms. LoL
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,745Member
    edited February 2015
    Oh, I will keep her far far away. She has never heard of NAS and if I have anything to do with it, never will hear about NAS.
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  • snakebunksnakebunk Posts: 993Member
    Network Attached Storage?
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  • IronheartIronheart Posts: 3,017Moderator
    Nikon Acquisition Syndrome
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  • snakebunksnakebunk Posts: 993Member
    @Ironheart: Ahh, thank you!

    Found this thread: http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00d69h
    But no thorough review yet as far as I can see.
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  • funtagraphfuntagraph Posts: 265Member
    edited February 2015
    Enough waiting for the Sigma 150-600/5-6.3 Sports: 4 months since my initial order and the next "possible delivery date" not before March. Cancelled and ordered that lens and TC17E II (there's no TC17E III, right? couldn't find one). Anyway, looking forward to delivery tomorrow.
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  • Vipmediastar_JZVipmediastar_JZ Posts: 1,708Member
    I have been doing biking photos like his for a while now for "street" photography all with 35-200mm FL's. I have some nice ones and the last few ones of his look better as it fills the frame but cuts the hands off. I takes me a few tries to find the best placement and anticipate the biker to go to that spot and it always helps if there is a puddle or obstacle in the path and they go to the sweet spot.

    Looks like AF and the group AF could be a killer setup.
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    Enough waiting for the Sigma 150-600/5-6.3 Sports: 4 months since my initial order and the next "possible delivery date" not before March. Cancelled and ordered that lens and TC17E II (there's no TC17E III, right? couldn't find one). Anyway, looking forward to delivery tomorrow.
    Your correct there is no TC 17E II.
    Did you look at the TC 14E III?
    The TC 17E II was not recommend on the old 300mm F4 in low light photography, especially when shooting BIF.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • funtagraphfuntagraph Posts: 265Member
    edited February 2015
    Don't worry, @Photobug: http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/EN_Comp_chart.html

    And btw. I was looking for TC17E III (not II). There is a TC17E II.

    In bright sunshine, D810 can focus through an ND 3.0 filter, which is 10 f-stops less than f/2.8 (close to f/90). For only 40% more FL I can crop as well - and since it's a prime, I'll have to. But I don't want to burn another half grand just for 40% more range.

    I think the missing recommendation was more based on a while ago, there were not much cameras able to focus at f/8, like Nikon says: "† Autofocus is available only with cameras that offer f/8 support. " I do not intend to use
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,192Member
    edited February 2015
    I have been doing some research on TCs as well .. and for TC14 there was v1, v2 and now v3. For TC17 there has only ever been V2 so I would also be considering TC14 III over TC17 II.

    But you are right its quite expensive .. IQ wise you probably wont notice any degradation on the TC14 III. I would think you would see some degradation on the TC17 II .. but the 300mm is very sharp and it may not be noticeable.

    I think I have read that on some lenses the TC20 III performs better than the TC17 In terms of acquiring AF, but overall the TC17 usually does perform better.
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    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

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  • retreadretread Posts: 574Member
    I have a TC20 III I use with a 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. I have not used it much for lack of time but it seems to be fine. I will know more after spring gets here.
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  • funtagraphfuntagraph Posts: 265Member
    @heartyfisher I get the feeling, the TC17E II is a bit a coward decision (suits me :D ) for the ones who don't want to loose two full stops and do find only 1.4 × FL nothing to burn a lot money for.

    The lens itself appears to be a nice one. I already saw the fresnel produced highlight look, when pointing at glasses or metal cylinders, the highlights really get nervous. In darker rooms and handheld it has troubles to focus, mostly because it's difficult to keep it steady. Being on a tripod and focus is just as fast as expectable.
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