Finally, after all these years this lens get an update. It does seem pricey at $2,700 and we will have to wait for all of the brick walls picture tests when people start getting their hands on it.
- on the site below there is a photo of the lens in a human hand, next to the old lens and a photo of it set at 400mm so that you can see how much it grows
lockon wrote:
- on the site below there is a photo of the lens in a human hand, next to the old lens and a photo of it set at 400mm so that you can see how much it grows
- on the site below there is a photo of the lens in a human hand, next to the old lens and a photo of it set at 400mm so that you can see how much it grows
Thanks for the info. Looks heftier and nicer than the older model, more like a 70-200 f/4 on steroids and I am sure it will be a stellar performer, however, the price is just way up there. Regardless, I am sure some who have been waiting on it will get it despite the hefty price.
Mike Liu wrote:
thanks for the link. it is significantly larger than the old 80-400 side by side.
It's funny, it looks larger than the weights indicate. It's only about a half pound heavier, even though a quick glance would make it look like it could easily be a full pound heavier.
hijazist wrote:
Regardless, I am sure some who have been waiting on it will get it despite the hefty price.
That would be me There were two ultimate dream items on my wishlist: The D300 replacement (D400) and a new IF AF-S 80-400... one has come true... fingers crossed for the the other
Andre Labonte wrote:
Thanks for the link ... dang that's a big lens ... I wonder why it's so much larger in girth than it's predicessor.
The ultrasonic focus motor adds about 1/2" to the girth of a lens. The zoom extension looks to be under 3", which is less than I expected. The lens body looks a lot like the new 70-200/2.8, which is well balanced and easy to handle.
- on the site below there is a photo of the lens in a human hand, next to the old lens and a photo of it set at 400mm so that you can see how much it grows
Some better photos at that link. I don't see anywhere there nor elsewhere that the tripod collar is included. It's not listed as an included accessory either. At the same time, I don't see it offered for sale separately, so you could be right. It would help if you could provide a source.
Elan II wrote:
Some better photos at that link. I don't see anywhere there nor elsewhere that the tripod collar is included. It's not listed as an included accessory either. At the same time, I don't see it offered for sale separately, so you could be right. It would help if you could provide a source.
<strike>I know this sounds hookey, but now I can't find the link where someone verified that it is included. I searched my browser history with no success.</strike>
However, as you mention, the collar is not listed as a separate accessory. Note that none of the high-end zooms on the Nikon USA site specifically list the tripod collar... all show the tripod mount but don't mention it. I checked the old 80-400, 70-200 f4, 70-200 f2.8, 200-400 f4 and they don't list the collar as an included accessory either.
Furthermore, the product page does show the lens with and without the collar and does not say in fine print "sold separately". It's my opinion that the collar is simply considered to be part of the lens itself and therefore not specifically mentioned.
when people start getting their hands on it.
I searched my browser history with no success.</strike> 