I'm planning to visit Japan in September. What should I expect regarding the weather especially rain ?
Jump to postI use the 70-200 + 1.7X Tele Converter on a D7100 and it works well. I also use a 200-500mm f5.6 on a D800 with equally good results. The 200-500mm f5.6 is an excellent lens for the price (about $1400 in the US) and will work with both the DX and FX bodies. The lenses you refer to are expensive gla...
Jump to postThanks a lot for your help !! I have a question which although I read a lot of reviews and articles, I'm still without a proper answer. Does FX cameras produce better image quality in normal situations(decent light etc) ? because one reason I'm considering switching to FX is because of the perceptio...
Jump to postCurrently I'm facing one of the biggest decisions in my life. At the moment I own the new Nikon 70 200mmE FL f/2.8. And what a gem of a lens it is !! But unfortunately it's a bit on the short side when shooting small aircrafts and fighters(my main interest). So I need a longer lens with the same qua...
Jump to postI use Nikon equipment and always wondered which is the most suitable VR mode for aviation photography. Nikon lenses includes two VR mode which are Normal vs Active. Any experiences on using both modes ?
Jump to postI was considering the 16 85 but I've read mixed reviews about. What is your experience regarding its focus speed? Rhe sigma aperture is a bit tempting but as you said sigma is hit or miss.
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/clickhappy" class="quote" target="_blank">clickhappy</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> That is awe...
Jump to postHi, I need a lens for static and very close flying aircraft. I was considering the new Sigma 17 70mm f2.8-4 but I'm not sure about its performance, mainly focusing speed and sharpness all across its focal length and also vignetting. I was also considering the Nikon (as I own Nikon) 24 85 but it lack...
Jump to postAt last Nikon seems to get the ball rolling and very fast. With the introduction of the Nikon 70 200 f4, D7100 and 80 400, once again they became the leading photographic equipment company. I'm sure that immediately Canon will respond with some new equipment.
Jump to postThanks a lot !! The D7100 and the new 80 400 seems to be a great combination. I'm using it on a D7000. Wish to upgrade to the D7100 but right now I'm financially restrained. I was tempting to switch to Nikon because of their 100 400 but was always hoping for the Nikon upgrade and finally it's here. ...
Jump to postJust recieved my copy of the new Nikon 80 400 yesterday. What a lens !!!! . Build quality is very professional. It's a heavy lens. It's SHARP !!!!!!!!! Autofocus extraordinary fast!!! Manage to take very very sharp photos even wide open at 400mm. <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym> i...
Jump to postwill it be available on the 19th March too??
Jump to postHow much do you think it will cost in Europe ?
Jump to postI'm about to upgrade my equipment. I've bought the nikon 300mm f4 with 1.4tc but I'm missing the zoom and the autofocus is very bad with the tc on. I'm not sure whether to but the Nikon D7000 with Sigma 150 500 or go for the canon 50D with the 100 400.
Jump to postI heard that Nikon are going to announce the upgraded 80 400 at next PMA. Anyone heard something about it cause with AF-S this lens will be a great lens for aviation photography.
Jump to postI got 300mm + 1.4 tc and 18 200. Am I well equipped to shoot at Nellis. Is the 18 200mm enough to shoot from cheyenne?
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Dehowie" class="quote" target="_blank">Dehowie</a> (<a href="#9" class="quote">Reply 9</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> What lens is requ...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Dehowie" class="quote" target="_blank">Dehowie</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>Found the Nellis spotters page helpful for m...
Jump to postNext July I'll be visiting Las Vegas and wish to spend some time spotting at Nellis. I have only one day to spare there so I must make to most of it. This is the first time for me in the U.S and the first time spotting near such a large and important base. I will not be there during a red flag exerc...
Jump to postShooting at f4 handheld in an overcast day I don't think it will be a problem regarding shutterspeed. There are photographers who shoot with the bigma 50-500mm handheld and without VR and don't have any problems with sharpness
Jump to postI read several reviews about the Nikon 300mm AF-S because I'm seriously considering buying it. Most of the users of this lens use it with a tripod. Is it that difficult to shoot handheld?
Jump to postI would like to ask the Nikon 300mm <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>-S f4 users what is approximately the average maximum shutter speed it gives you on f4 in poor light conditions(horrible weather) as it is without <acronym title="TACV C Verde Airlines">VR</acronym>.<br><br>[Edited 2011-04-2...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/soon7x7" class="quote" target="_blank">soon7x7</a> (<a href="#28" class="quote">Reply 28</a>):<br/><i> If you are entertaining the Nikon 300mm, ...
Jump to postNikon 70 200 + TC2-EIII dropped from the list <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/sluger020889" class="quote" target="_blank">sluger020889</a> (<a href="#14" class="quote">Reply 14...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/soon7x7" class="quote" target="_blank">soon7x7</a> (<a href="#28" class="quote">Reply 28</a>):<br/><i>I post the image comparison for you on Sun...
Jump to postYesterday I called my local store and he gave these prices 300mm <acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym>-S 1148 euro TC1.4II 345 euro 70 200 1769 euro TC2-E III 398 euro When he have the TC2-E III available i'l be able to try it with the 70 200 at his store. In Malta we got only one Nikon store and...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/soon7x7" class="quote" target="_blank">soon7x7</a> (<a href="#22" class="quote">Reply 22</a>):<br/><i>You can see how even a 1.4 xtndr cuts ligh...
Jump to postIt's strange how a lens can give you an optimum performance on an occasion and a horrible one on another. My choice now is between the nikon 300mm f4 + TC1.4 and nikon 70 200 + TC2-E III. Hopefully you'll manage to discover if it's your <acronym title="Air Tanzania">TC</acronym> problem or everyones...
Jump to postJoey your phots are very good and from the reviews I read the 300mm f4 + TC1.4 is a perfect combination but I prefer a variable zoom. Unfortunately I couldn't come across any aviation photos taken with a 70-200 + TC2E-III on the net. ALso if Nikon decide to upgrade the 80 400mm probably I will not u...
Jump to postWhat do you think about the sigma 100 300 f4 with a 1.4 converter? Is the 70 200 with Tc2-E III as sharp as the Nikon 300 f4 with 1.4tc? <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/sluger0...
Jump to postUnfortunately in Malta no one have lenses for hire. I was considering switching to canon to get their 100-400 but I prefer Nikon bodies and still hoping for an update version of the 80 400 which I'm sure it will be better than the canon 100 400 which now it's a bit old. As I said with a 300mm f4 i'l...
Jump to postThe Nikon 300mm f4 is a very good lens but I prefer a lens with a variable zoom because you'll have to change position according to the aircraft size. Hopefully nikon will soon release an update version of the 80-400mm
Jump to postThey say that the 70 200 is a very sharp lens. How do you compare its sharpness when attached with the converter with that of the canon 100 400 alone?
Jump to postNext July I'll be visiting Nellis airforce base and I'm in desperate need for a good 400mm lens for my Nikon D80. I really like the canon 100 400 but as I'm a Nikon user I cannot buy one. I'm considering several options. Nikon 80 400( They say that it has a very slow auto-focus), Sigma 120 400(Is it...
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