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Yet another Ai lens (400mm)

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Frits, May 11, 2007.

  1. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    I like my Ai-S 300mm f/2.8 but wanted a bit more focal length.
    I find the Ai(S) 400mm f/2.8 a bit too heavy to drag around. After some thinking I ended up getting an Ai 400mm f/3.5 - much easier on my wallet also!

    It arrived today. Physically it is much like my Ai-S 300mm f/2.8, just a tad longer.

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    My very first shot with it (just a test really), quickly in my back yard (with a TC 1.4)

    D2x, Nikkor Ai 400mm f/3.5 (wide open) + TC-14E (modified)
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    Frits, May 11, 2007
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  2. ozarkshome

    ozarkshome

    6,183
    Dec 6, 2005
    Beautiful Missouri Ozarks
    Very nice Frits. Looks like a keeper.
     
    ozarkshome, May 11, 2007
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    Most excellent lens, Frits! I have found it works extremely well with a TC301 but you found otherwise. apparently, the D2x plays a role in this. Is it pixel density or the D2X alone? We'll know when the D3 series cameras come out.

    It's a great lens and I'm very glad for you! Now we'll have to go shoot some birds one day!
     
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  4. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Yes Nenad, I was surprised to see the result with the TC-301. At least it works real well with the TC-14A.

    Ahhh, we'll turn into birders yet....:smile:
     
    Frits, May 11, 2007
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  5. Mason

    Mason

    1,837
    Jan 25, 2006
    Huntsville/Muscle Shoals, AL
    Wow, Frits that looks awesome! After I recover from paying the tax man, I am looking forward to putting a Katz Eye screen in one of my bodies and picking up a few shorter AI lenses.

    ...and there is that tank of a ballhead we had discussed, too. I really is a large piece, isn’t it?
     
    Mason, May 11, 2007
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  6. jbear

    jbear

    502
    Jul 4, 2006
    Georgia via Long Island, NY
    A great lens! I just sold mine but I may get another someday. The only lens that I found to be as good with the 2x as without. Actually, I just tried the 300mmf2.8HSM/2x combo and that is right up there too.
     
    jbear, May 11, 2007
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  7. seabee1999

    seabee1999

    4,351
    Nov 12, 2005
    Norman, OK currently; from York, PA
    Frits, that is a great lens! I've had mine for a while now and I enjoy it very much. Congrats on getting a great lens.

    God Bless,
    David
     
    seabee1999, May 12, 2007
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  8. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Interesting! I tried a lens like this with a Nikon TC-301 2X on my D2x and found it to be quite soft.... Which 2X did you use it with and which DSLR?

    I have a TC-201 that I will try with it. Although made for shorter lenses, I found it to work quite OK with my Ai-S 300mm f/2.8 and expect the same for this lens. Ahhh, all the fun I'm having with these oldies for a fraction of the cost of today's versions - gotta love it!! :biggrin:

    It truly is an outstanding head Mason. Built to the highest specs, rock solid, yet buttery smooth to operate. I would not change it for anything.
     
    Frits, May 12, 2007
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