Showcase Nikon 400mm f/2.8 G ED VR AF-S

[ianmac]

Ok my version (afs-II) is on the way back from Nikon (although it is taking a long route to get to me -see thread on 1st page) and i am so excited to get it on the D2h with the Af functioning. thanks for the inspirsations and thanks for getting this back on the 1st page. I'll be adding to it soon!

cheers
wembley

Look forward to seeing your shots with it :smile:

 

[Randy]

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[AR90]

Impressive images Randy

I am thinking about obtaining one early next year. I currently have the 200-400. Do you often miss the flexibility of a zoom in that range ?

 

[Randy]

Impressive images Randy

I am thinking about obtaining one early next year. I currently have the 200-400. Do you often miss the flexibility of a zoom in that range ?

thx Michael
i missed it for a few weeks but now i never do

 

[AR90]

thx Michael
i missed it for a few weeks but now i never do

Well ok, then I will begin start missing the zoom ability within a couple of weeks from now because I ordered a brand new 400 2.8 vr yesterday :smile:

 

[SP77]

WoW! Another thread I need to avoid, just like the 200/2VR thread. :wink:

 

[Randy]

Well ok, then I will begin start missing the zoom ability within a couple of weeks from now because I ordered a brand new 400 2.8 vr yesterday :smile:

sweet, you will be amazed

some stuff to consider (and some not to maybe)

1. lenscoat: mixed feelings. I like most of it but the part that goes on the hoods is peeling back from where the hoods connect
2. rrs foot - awesome
3. RRS' new monopod head - even better
4. gitzo monopod - perfect
5. thinktank raincoat - nice in landscape mode, almost useless in portrait mode

I'm ordering a gitzo tripod and wimberly in a few weeks for MI6 in florida

Funny how I thought 8K was alot but when you add in the xtras it tops 10k easy

 

[AR90]

Hi Randy,

Thanks for your quick reply.

I have ordered the RSS replacement lens foot and MH-01 (currently have the 'old' 3232 on a Manfrotto monopod)
The Wimberley head II will follow next week
I am even considering a 55x series Gitzo for the Wimberley (now have a 35x series)

So let the spring begin (okay a bit early perhaps) :smile:

Besides, do you perhaps know what CPL will fit in the 400 ? I now have the 1 (200-400 f4) and the 3 (200 f2) It would be nice if any of them would fit

 

[Randy]

Hi Randy,

Thanks for your quick reply.

I have ordered the RSS replacement lens foot and MH-01 (currently have the 'old' 3232 on a Manfrotto monopod)
The Wimberley head II will follow next week
I am even considering a 55x series Gitzo for the Wimberley (now have a 35x series)

So let the spring begin (okay a bit early perhaps) :smile:

i also had the 3232 head...the mh-01 is so much better...
i am going to get the GT5541LS tripod

 

[gwstans]

A few from the last few days.

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[ponderosabob]

400mm AF-S II

Lots of 400mm AF-S II photos on my pbase gallery, both with and without TC's
Please let me know what you think.

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http://www.pbase.com/ponderosabob/image/107650396

 

[Tim O]

Taken on 12-31-08 got some pretty good ones the last day of the year:biggrin:
D300 400 VR 1.4 TC wide open @F4

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[MikeMcA²]

Sweet!

 

[RKnecht]

Very nice indeed. I really need to make up my mind on what to get. I may rent/borrow one and use it with the TC20EII and see what kind of results I get. I think the 400 with TCs would offer a lot more flexibility that a 500 or 600mm prime. I'm just concerned about sharpness and IQ.

 

[Randy]

Taken on 12-31-08 got some pretty good ones the last day of the year:biggrin:
D300 400 VR 1.4 TC wide open @F4

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that answers my question about how the 400vr does with the 1.4 on the d300...thx...aswesome shot

this will be my MI6 rig

 

[Randy]

Very nice indeed. I really need to make up my mind on what to get. I may rent/borrow one and use it with the TC20EII and see what kind of results I get. I think the 400 with TCs would offer a lot more flexibility that a 500 or 600mm prime. I'm just concerned about sharpness and IQ.

you know my philosopghy....buy em all, sort em out and sell the ones you don't like:smile:
the 400vr has a huge advantage over the 500 and 600 and that's f2.8 but i'll get a 600 this year anyway (i actually don't want a 500)

 

[Tim O]

that answers my question about how the 400vr does with the 1.4 on the d300...thx...aswesome shot

this will be my MI6 rig

You will love the 1.4 on the 400 Randy! it works wonderful:biggrin:the 1.7 works pretty darn good also.
Wasn't crazy about the background on this shot but when its slow you take what you can get:smile:
Another with D300 400 VR 1.4 TC

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[gwstans]

From yesterday at the Colusa NWR, with the 1.4.

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[Randy]

From yesterday at the Colusa NWR, with the 1.4.

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man i wish i knew were to find eagles
there is 1 at viera anyway

 

[Tim O]

Is that the 400 VR you have there? Hope you didn't miss my grab:biggrin:
This is very sweet piece of Nikon glass:smile:

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