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Well I've gone and done it!

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by sbuttrick, Jun 26, 2005.

  1. sbuttrick

    sbuttrick

    1,315
    May 7, 2005
    Gaylord, Michigan
    I just picked up a 300mm f4 AFS on Ebay for $721.00. The seller has a 100% rating and stated the lens is mint......let's hope so. I'm also bidding on a Kirk replacement collar.

    Oh Lord what have I done............ :D 
     
    sbuttrick, Jun 26, 2005
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  2. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    lolol Seems to be the day.
    You will enjoy it. Hey you only live once for a short time :>)))

    Did you see Kims post.

    Good god let me outta here.
     
    Gale, Jun 26, 2005
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  3. sbuttrick

    sbuttrick

    1,315
    May 7, 2005
    Gaylord, Michigan
    Thanks Gale. I did see Kim's post. I also won the bid on the Kirk collar.....
     
    sbuttrick, Jun 26, 2005
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  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Scott,

    I predict that you will love the new lens. I love my 300 2.8, but you certainly can't hand hold it (at least I can't). IMO, the 300 f4 is one of Nikon's best bargains image quality vs. cost wise.

    Enjoy!!
     
    Flew, Jun 26, 2005
    #4
  5. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I'm green with envy :mrgreen:. I've tried the 300/4 out a couple of times in camera stores, and had a hard time giving it back to the clerk. I'll own one someday, but for the moment, I'll just enjoy the pictures you'll be sharing from yours. Congratulations!
     
    Uncle Frank, Jun 27, 2005
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  6. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Congrats, Scott! I think you'll really like this lens. It's not difficult to handhold and the shots it produces are great. This weekend I shot flying birds with a Tamron 1.4x and was amazed at how sharp they came out -- handheld at that! It never ceases to amaze me. Enjoy!
     
    Kevin Scott, Jun 27, 2005
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  7. sbuttrick

    sbuttrick

    1,315
    May 7, 2005
    Gaylord, Michigan
    Well......I received my 300 f4 AFS and all I can say is WOW !!!
    So far I've just taken some test shot to check sharpness and it sure is sharp. Now.....what shall I lust for next ?
     
    sbuttrick, Jul 7, 2005
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  8. CrystallP

    CrystallP

    3,925
    May 3, 2005
    Owings Mills, MD
    Hi Scott,

    That's easy, the 85mm PC f/2.8. I would have suggested the Beast, 28-70, but you already have a lens close to that focal length. :twisted:
     
    CrystallP, Jul 7, 2005
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  9. cwilt

    cwilt

    6,099
    Apr 24, 2005
    Denver, CO
    500mm????? :) 

    Congrats on the new glass. I love mine.
     
    cwilt, Jul 8, 2005
    #9
  10. sbuttrick

    sbuttrick

    1,315
    May 7, 2005
    Gaylord, Michigan
    Crystall, I am thinking about selling the 24-85mm and getting the Beast. Oh boy, this lens lust thing really gets bad doesn't it.
     
    sbuttrick, Jul 8, 2005
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