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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


I recently purchased the Nikon 300mm F2.8G VR II and this is the sharpest lens I have ever shot with. Wide open, this lens is amazing. My recent star test with the lens showed me that there was no CA or Coma in the optics...That is impressive. I took it out today to Pedernales falls State park and photographed birds from inside a bird blind...they had photo windows, I did not shoot through the glass. All were at 300mm, no TC. I can't believe that this lens is this sharp wide open on my D800. Crazy cool!

Todd

1. Lincoln sparrow

http://www.toddhargisphotography.com/Nature/Misc-nature/i-wgtd8Vw/0/X3/Lincoln%20Sparrow%20crop-X3.jpg

2. Hummer

http://www.toddhargisphotography.com/Nature/Misc-nature/i-gczRTFn/0/X3/Hmmg%20Bird2crop-X3.jpg

3. Cedar waxwing

http://www.toddhargisphotography.com/Nature/Misc-nature/i-tctZSwD/0/X3/Cedar%20waxwing-X3.jpg

In case some of you missed it, here is the star test I got with the 300mm. This is an untouched image and the exposure time was 30 seconds at f/2.8! WOW, no CA, No Coma. Even the stars in the extreme corners are round and of the same quality as those in the center.

http://www.toddhargisphotography.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-8h6vZpK/0/X3/M42%20Untouched-X3.jpg



Apr 17, 2014 at 10:08 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Congratulations on our new lens ! Wonderful set.

Birdie



Apr 17, 2014 at 10:11 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Enjoy the wonderful lens Todd

Morris



Apr 17, 2014 at 10:24 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


I have the same lens and the same view of it Todd - enjoy
#1 is a real beauty.
David



Apr 18, 2014 at 03:51 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Congrats on the new lens. It certainly looks tack sharp ~ Ron


Apr 18, 2014 at 01:57 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


very nice Todd .. congrats on the new lens


Apr 18, 2014 at 06:57 PM
Jonathan Huynh
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Task sharp and really nice bokeh.
Enjoy wonderful lens.



Apr 18, 2014 at 08:30 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


A good piece of glass will build your confidence quickly...........looks like those elements came together quickly

The 300's seem to be potent lenses in both Canon and Nikon in the right hands. Great shot of the Lincoln!
I don't do star shots but the last image appears overexposed to me? However very cool to see the colors and stars.

Karl



Apr 18, 2014 at 08:48 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Excellent set. I feel the same about mine.
Glenn



Apr 18, 2014 at 09:54 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Loving my New 300mm f/2.8G VR II


Excellent photos, that 1st photos is just gorgeous, sharp, great light and a beautiful bird. Enjoy the new lens and I look forward to seeing more photos from it.
~Ray



Apr 19, 2014 at 07:25 AM





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