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First Day with new 300mm f4

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by rwm1300n, Apr 4, 2007.

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  1. rwm1300n

    rwm1300n

    134
    Mar 27, 2006
    Western NY
    Well.....after lusting (and saving) for quite some time, I received my 300mm f4, gently used, lens from cafe member Durgesh yesterday. Since it was rainy here today I went over the border to the Bird Kingdom Aviary in Niagara Falls, Ontario to try it out.

    I have to say, I think I'm going to like this baby.... a LOT! Thanks Durgesh

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    rwm1300n, Apr 4, 2007
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  2. Donzo98

    Donzo98

    3,403
    Nov 10, 2005
    Merrick, NY
    WOW!!! Amazing... that 300 is in good hands...:biggrin:
     
    Donzo98, Apr 4, 2007
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  3. lisantica

    lisantica

    519
    Jul 4, 2006
    So. Calif.
    Wowza! Beautiful shots!

    Lisa
     
    lisantica, Apr 4, 2007
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  4. Jeff Lee

    Jeff Lee

    9,081
    May 16, 2006
    Oregon
    Very nice. You will love that lens. I've had mine for about two years and can tell you it is a real price/performance bargin. BTW wait till you have to decided between the TCE1.4 & 1.7 - hard choice (actually I couldn't make up my mind so I got both. If I had to make a choice it would be the 1.4).

    Good shooting with your new lens.
     
    Jeff Lee, Apr 4, 2007
    #4
  5. daodang

    daodang

    1,901
    Feb 1, 2005
    Montreal Quebec Canada
    Welcome to the 300mm f/4 club.
    Beautiful shots. Can ask for more sharpness than that.
     
    daodang, Apr 4, 2007
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  6. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Stellar, WOW!!
     
    Frits, Apr 4, 2007
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  7. spruce

    spruce Guest

    Awesome, I too am hoping to pick up a 300 f/4 this year.
     
    spruce, Apr 4, 2007
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  8. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Wow!!! I'm impressed and inspired! Thanks!!
     
    CrystallP, Apr 4, 2007
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  9. Ottrott's Human

    Ottrott's Human

    5,231
    May 21, 2006
    USA
    Man it's a good thing I don't shoot birds or my LL would be off the hook right now. These are truly stunning!!
     
    Ottrott's Human, Apr 5, 2007
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  10. dlee79

    dlee79

    49
    Sep 2, 2006
    Los Angeles, CA
    Great shots! Great lens!
     
    dlee79, Apr 5, 2007
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  11. Julien

    Julien

    7,873
    Jul 28, 2006
    Paris, France
    That last one is just spectacular , really :eek: 
     
    Julien, Apr 5, 2007
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  12. rwm1300n

    rwm1300n

    134
    Mar 27, 2006
    Western NY
    Appreciate all the nice comments. This lens will be a lot of fun to use. I have a Kenko 1.4 300 Pro DG which, as I understand, is a good match to the 300mm f4.

    Unfortunately, today's forecast is for snow and 30 mph wind gusts.:frown:

    Can't wait for spring (to really arrive).
     
    rwm1300n, Apr 5, 2007
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  13. weiran

    weiran

    966
    Jan 2, 2007
    Nottingham, UK
    It looks like one of the sharpest Nikkors around. It's on the list :D .
     
    weiran, Apr 5, 2007
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  14. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Gee you got a bad copy better send it to me right away......rofl

    Superb...Images

    Quite the lens isn't it:>))))
     
    Gale, Apr 5, 2007
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  15. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Sheesh, I can count pin feathers on those shots. Compliments.

    That's quite a step up from the long end of your 70-300mm G! Which version is it? AF-S or camera drive?

    I'd love to have one, but I don't think I'd get enough use out of it. So my best approach is to borrow Philippes ;-).
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 5, 2007
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  16. rwm1300n

    rwm1300n

    134
    Mar 27, 2006
    Western NY
    Frank,

    This is the AF-S version. You're right. There is no comparison to my 70-300G. Might as well sell it.... don't expect it will get much use now.

    Bob
     
    rwm1300n, Apr 5, 2007
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  17. italy74

    italy74

    4,806
    Mar 23, 2007
    Collecchio, northern Italy
    Wow,
    really sharp shots! I guess the second subject really needs an urgent face lifting... :D  :D  :D 
     
    italy74, Apr 5, 2007
    #17
  18. plaifatt

    plaifatt

    2,076
    Jan 24, 2006
    Ontario, Canada
    I would love to have this lens but I suspect it will have VR II soon so I'm waiting a bit.
    Those are all great, sharp, well exposed shots.
     
    plaifatt, Apr 5, 2007
    #18
  19. lisantica

    lisantica

    519
    Jul 4, 2006
    So. Calif.
    I just bought one of these, should have it Thursday, can't wait! :biggrin:
     
    lisantica, Apr 8, 2007
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  20. Dan from New Jersey

    Dan from New Jersey Guest

    I have the AFS 300/4. Just love it. Can't beat sharpness and contrast. Enjoy, you are in for alot of joy.

    Dan
     
    Dan from New Jersey, Apr 8, 2007
    #20
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