GroWeb wrote:
For today's contribution, with 28mm lenses as a current topic of discussion, I will post some photos from the East Nile Creek trail, of which the first two were taken with the 28 f/2 N. The third shot was taken with the 50 f/1.4 SC, and all are brought to you courtesy of my D800E, with which I have been enjoying a second honeymoon.
The last image almost looks like a painting. Nice. I believe you would like this gentleman's videos.
rolubich wrote:
Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.
Perfect focus! Indeed the focus ring has a longer throw than the later ED AIS version and I struggled with the focus on the 400 5.6 K lens. The earlier lens is also a pound or so heavier and probably will balance better on the heftier D850.
rolubich wrote:
Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.
Interesting notes. I tried the ED-IF 300mm a few years ago, it was quite nice but noticeable less sharp than the AF-S 300mm f/4, who’s focus stopped working. So I guess it’s manual focus only, but I don’t find a that as enjoyable at these focal lengths, so more kudos to your results.
Right on the lather or froth. I like the reflections but sometimes the tide makes interesting patterns. Appreciate it.
rolubich wrote:
Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.
I would love using the 400/5.6 K for landscapes (my 300/4 PF w/TC 14 E II lacks contrast and border sharpness).
Does the 400/5.6 K work on FTZ or must it be AI modified? Thanks.
Ripolini wrote:
I would love using the 400/5.6 K for landscapes (my 300/4 PF w/TC 14 E II lacks contrast and border sharpness).
Does the 400/5.6 K work on FTZ or must it be AI modified? Thanks.
Mine has been modified to AIS mount. But the FTZ (and FTZ 2) adapter can handle non-AI F-mount lenses also, without any issue.
(I hope it will be forgiven, this was manually focused, but it was the AF-S 300mm f/4 after its focus motor went out.
Wonderful in-flight shot of the bee without AF, but on this thread we do stick to natively manual Nikkors. That's the only sticking point on this thread we still have after folks opened the door to any and all cameras
leighton w wrote:
The last image almost looks like a painting. Nice. I believe you would like this gentleman's videos.
Thanks Leighton! I'll take a look at that fellow's channel.
Here are a few more photos from the Big Qualicum River trail from my D800E, which was sporting, respectively, the 28 f/2 N, the 50 f/1.4 SC, and the 105 f/1.8 Ai-s.
NIKON D800E0.0 mm f/0.0 lens28mmf/5.61/640s200 ISO0.0 EV
NIKON D800E0.0 mm f/0.0 lens50mmf/2.81/640s400 ISO0.0 EV
NIKON D800E0.0 mm f/0.0 lens105mmf/4.01/2000s400 ISO0.0 EV
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Interesting notes. I tried the ED-IF 300mm a few years ago, it was quite nice but noticeable less sharp than the AF-S 300mm f/4, who’s focus stopped working. So I guess it’s manual focus only, but I don’t find a that as enjoyable at these focal lengths, so more kudos to your results.
Right on the lather or froth. I like the reflections but sometimes the tide makes interesting patterns. Appreciate it.
I have (what I think) is the non-IF 300/2.8. Its sharpness is ridiculous. Although I don’t use it often, it is a desert island lens.
Z7 II and 400 5.6 K (new to me). The lens is heavier than the 400 5.6 ED AIS version I have had for a long time as a walk around birding lens. The focus throw is longer in this older version. I remember Jose really praised the K version and had a bunch of samples with it.
Congratulations Samy on the 400mm 5.6K, those are hard to find and have an excellent reputaion.
Here are my 300mm lenses, the H is usable, the 50-300 4.5 ED and the 300 4.5 EDIF are excellent and perform similarly. The 300mm 4.5 ED K is the best for sure. One of the few lenses I had to buy in less than pristine condition because they are so hard to find, glass is perfect though.
