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Archive 2010 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Nill Toulme
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p.3 #1 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Here's my question about this lens — can you effectively shoot night sports with it on a D3s in poorly lit high school stadiums? And by poorly lit, I mean ISO 3200 1/400 f/2.8 at best, and occasionally a stop or two worse. (And that's on a Canon meter... is it true that Nikons typically meter differently than Canons?)

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Feb 12, 2010 at 10:12 PM

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p.3 #2 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Looking at all the options I think a 400mm 2.8 would give better results and you can also use the teleconverter to to go to 800mm with the new TC-20E III

Feb 13, 2010 at 06:18 PM

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p.3 #3 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Nill,

I went back and looked at most of my H.S. Football images from last season with the D3 and 400/2.8.Most were at ISO 3200-6400 1/400 @2.8. I've decided to stay with 2.8 glass.Even under those conditions I think flash may be a better option to get light under helmets in the end zones.
I'm sure the D3s can manage better as far as ISO but it still won't make up for the poor lighting reaching under the helmets.

Feb 13, 2010 at 06:49 PM

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p.3 #4 · Nikon 200-400 F4

I think i am leaning towards the 400mm 2.8

Feb 15, 2010 at 06:39 PM

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p.3 #5 · Nikon 200-400 F4

DiggerMt wrote:
I think i am leaning towards the 400mm 2.8

Regardless of the weight, it is a great lens! If you are considering buying the VR version (new) BuyDig has an open box copy for $8,500 with the full 5 years warranty. Most sellers have the lens for (more or less) $9,500. And you can get a new copy of the previous version II for $7,500 (more or less).

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NK40028GVROB&sku=NK40028GVROB

Feb 15, 2010 at 06:59 PM

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p.3 #6 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Thanks for the info, I have a local Nikon dealer that I will check to see what he can do.

Feb 16, 2010 at 06:03 AM

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p.3 #7 · Nikon 200-400 F4

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/867933

Feb 16, 2010 at 06:19 AM

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p.3 #8 · Nikon 200-400 F4

Scott, man those are some beautiful bird shots! If I had more time and patience, I'd love to shoot birds and wildlife, one of these years. Nice work.

Feb 17, 2010 at 07:42 AM

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p.3 #9 · Nikon 200-400 F4

jopy wrote:
Scott, man those are some beautiful bird shots! If I had more time and patience, I'd love to shoot birds and wildlife, one of these years. Nice work.

Thanks John, It gets me out of the house in the Winter months and it is actually quite therapeutic.

Feb 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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p.3 #10 · Nikon 200-400 F4

FWIW I see that Thom has recently published his long awaited assessment of the 200-400.
http://www.bythom.com/Nikkor-200-400mm-lensreview.htm

In my own experience I find the lens a pleasure to use. Also, until you've tried it, it's hard to appreciate the usefulness of the 200-400mm zoom range.

Feb 19, 2010 at 07:42 AM

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p.3 #11 · Nikon 200-400 F4

i'm a big fan of this lens mostly due to its versatility. for me, the ability to handhold gives it a huge advantage over its bigger, heavier cousins. yes it's not 2.8 and yes it might give up just a teeny bit in the long end, but overall i love the lens. as far as schlepping it around, i have a kinesis big lens case with a backback harness and have taken it on long and difficult hikes to see stuff like this....

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and this....

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Feb 19, 2010 at 02:47 PM

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