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p.1 #1 · af-i vs af-s

Hello all,
I need some input on the 300 af-i 2.8 vs the 1st generation af-s 300 2.8. I'm looking at both in the used market and want to know how much faster the af-s is than the af-i. I currently use the old af-300 f4 and want a faster lens.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Edited on Oct 15, 2005 at 04:11 AM

Oct 10, 2005 at 07:43 PM

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p.1 #2 · af-i vs af-s

bschif wrote:
Hello all,
I need some input on the 300 af-i 2.8 vs the 1st generation af-s 300 2.8. I'm looking at both in the used market and want to know how much faster the af-s is than the af-i. I currently use the old af-300 f4 and want a faster lens.
Thanks in advance for any help.

The AFS-1 is a lot faster and a lot more positive than the AFI. Both are excellent optically, in fact I think both are better than the AFS-II from an optical standpoint. I would get the AFS-1 if you are shooting action. It will be worth the money for sure.

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Oct 10, 2005 at 08:29 PM

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p.1 #3 · af-i vs af-s

Thanks John. I plan on using it for youth league sports and nature.

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Oct 10, 2005 at 08:55 PM

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p.1 #4 · af-i vs af-s

The AF-S is faster than the AF-I, i think its also a bit lighter than the older AF-I although on any of the D2's they should both focus quite quick!!!

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Oct 11, 2005 at 05:22 AM

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p.1 #5 · af-i vs af-s

I can not comment 1st hand on the 300mm AFi, but can comment on the 500mm AFi. I've rented the 500mm AFs and had an opportunity to own the AFi version of the lens. I've never looked back. It provides a great tool for both landscape (odd I know), and bird photography. I've paired it with both my 1.4 and 2.0 extenders, with excelent and very good results, respectively. My sugestion is to try it out and see if the exeperience and results you get are worth the extra $$ for the newer model.

Either way, enjoy!!

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Oct 13, 2005 at 02:49 PM

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p.1 #6 · af-i vs af-s

Thanks for all the suggestions. I really like the 300f4, quality wise, but am yearning for more speed. I hope to get the 300af-s soon.

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Oct 14, 2005 at 09:16 PM

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p.1 #7 · af-i vs af-s

If you have to get a 300mm f/2.8 on a budget, get the AF-S I nikon or Sigma EX HSM lens

Oct 15, 2005 at 04:11 AM


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