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Archive 2013Let's see your 80-400G images!
p.2 #1Let's see your 80-400G images!
Check out lensrentals test They run pretty true.
As far using a tc 1.4 THe lens performs nicely and focus is still fast and accurate.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/03/quick-take-on-the-new-nikon-80-400-vr
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/03/the-requested-80-400-af-s-vs-70-200-vr-ii-and-2x-comparison
Just got mine so no photos yet
As far using a tc 1.4 THe lens performs nicely and focus is still fast and accurate.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/03/quick-take-on-the-new-nikon-80-400-vr
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/03/the-requested-80-400-af-s-vs-70-200-vr-ii-and-2x-comparison
Just got mine so no photos yet
Jun 18, 2013 at 09:33 AM
p.2 #2Let's see your 80-400G images!
binary visions wrote:
But, for anyone who was thinking about the 200-400, this new 80-400 has really rendered the 200-400 just about obsolete as optically, the new 80-400 is at least as good and actually better on distant objects.This is definitely not true on close-up objects. Anything within ~75', the 200-400mm is the sharpest lens I've used. I compared it back-to-back with the 80-400mm.
I'm also not sure that the autofocus on the 80-400mm beats it. That's just subjective, as my 200-400mm is now sold, but the 80-400mm doesn't feel quite as quick.
The new lens definitely took a bite out of the used market for the 200-400mm, though, dropping the average price by several hundred dollars.
Ditto. I know the 80-400 is optically excellent but it may be OTT to describe it as superior to the amazing 200-400.
Here's a shot I took with the 200-400 (scroll down to near the end) at 20m in very dim light - AF was superb and locked on everything immediately and without hesitation :
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1208123/1
colincarter46 wrote
lxdesign wrote
amazing images ...... I think Nikon definitely produced a nice lens finally in this range. Although I am pretty happy with my 200-400 VRI on the D7100 - enough that I wouldn't sell it for the 80-400I'm also not sure that the autofocus on the 80-400mm beats it. That's just subjective, as my 200-400mm is now sold, but the 80-400mm doesn't feel quite as quick.
The new lens definitely took a bite out of the used market for the 200-400mm, though, dropping the average price by several hundred dollars.
Ditto. I know the 80-400 is optically excellent but it may be OTT to describe it as superior to the amazing 200-400.
Here's a shot I took with the 200-400 (scroll down to near the end) at 20m in very dim light - AF was superb and locked on everything immediately and without hesitation :
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1208123/1
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM
p.2 #3Let's see your 80-400G images!
ckcarr wrote:
nice shots!Yikes! Do you think I posed the diamondback? First there was the moment of discovery, about 2 feet from my foot! After I was done jumping 10 feet up, then I got my gear and started shooting. Those opportunities don't happen every day.
For sure! I stumbled across one sunning itself on the rocks... I didn't bother to stick around to find out how he was doing....
Ghostinz wrote
I was once that close to a rattler...without the lens!! haha!nice shots!
For sure! I stumbled across one sunning itself on the rocks... I didn't bother to stick around to find out how he was doing....
Jun 18, 2013 at 11:24 AM
p.2 #4Let's see your 80-400G images!
I rented the 80-400 for a week to cover a bicycle race and to try out in my yard around my ponds. There are lots of critters in and around the ponds. I used it with a monopod, a tripod and hand held it. It performed ~okay~ but I have to say I was not impressed enough to buy it. It's not even on my list of wants. i didnt think it was all that sharp, especialy on distant object. i did get a few outstanding shots of the bicycle racers in their "cockpits" when they were in the 40-50 ft range. Those shots were very nice but I used my 70-200 VRII in similar shots and they, to me, were better or very close. My cameras are a D800 and D700.
I really wanted to like this lens but it just didn't do it for me. I actually compared my 200/f2 with a 1.7x and 2.0x xconverters pics of a few ducks to the 80-400 and similar duck shots. I liked the 200mm better.
I really wanted to like this lens but it just didn't do it for me. I actually compared my 200/f2 with a 1.7x and 2.0x xconverters pics of a few ducks to the 80-400 and similar duck shots. I liked the 200mm better.
Jun 18, 2013 at 04:56 PM
p.2 #5Let's see your 80-400G images!
You liked the constant f/2.8 lens @ half the focal range/length, and the $6,000 6.5 lb. prime, better than the 5x variable aperture zoom?
You don't say...
You don't say...
Jun 18, 2013 at 06:00 PM
p.2 #6Let's see your 80-400G images!
When put like that I guess it sounds mucked up....fair enough.....but the 200 is heavy, and I hoped that the 80-400 being the same size practically as the 70-200 would suffice for better portability over a longer focal range. I probably had my expectations too high. I think it's a very good lens but felt the long end would fare better at reader distances. There's some very good pics represented here in this thread so it obviously works well.
Jun 18, 2013 at 07:02 PM
p.2 #7Let's see your 80-400G images!
I finally received my 80-400 f4.5-5.6 ED VR today after a lot of dickering around by various camera stores. So far with some limited time with it at the zoo this afternoon, this lens is the "ants pants".
Most of these are shot wide open @ f5.6 (some f8) and at ISO6400 due to the dull, gloomy, wet day here in winter time Sydney at Taronga zoo. The lion shots were taken through glass as well! Just shots to test how good it is.
#1
Nikon D800E, 1/125s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#2
Nikon D800E, 1/833s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso5600 handheld
#3
Crop of above.
#4
Nikon D800E, 1/400s, f/8, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#5
Nikon D800E, 1/833s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#6
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 180.0mm, iso6400 handheld against glass
#7
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 180.0mm, iso6400 handheld against glass
#8
Nikon D800E, 1/250s, f/8, at 270mm, iso6400 handheld
#9
Nikon D800E, 1/625s, f/8, at 370mm, iso6400 handheld
#10
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 400mm, iso2500 handheld
Most of these are shot wide open @ f5.6 (some f8) and at ISO6400 due to the dull, gloomy, wet day here in winter time Sydney at Taronga zoo. The lion shots were taken through glass as well! Just shots to test how good it is.
#1
Nikon D800E, 1/125s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#2
Nikon D800E, 1/833s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso5600 handheld
#3
Crop of above.
#4
Nikon D800E, 1/400s, f/8, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#5
Nikon D800E, 1/833s, f/5.6, at 400.0mm, iso6400 handheld
#6
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 180.0mm, iso6400 handheld against glass
#7
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 180.0mm, iso6400 handheld against glass
#8
Nikon D800E, 1/250s, f/8, at 270mm, iso6400 handheld
#9
Nikon D800E, 1/625s, f/8, at 370mm, iso6400 handheld
#10
Nikon D800E, 1/200s, f/5.6, at 400mm, iso2500 handheld
Jun 19, 2013 at 05:34 AM
p.2 #8Let's see your 80-400G images!
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
Jun 19, 2013 at 06:11 AM
p.2 #9Let's see your 80-400G images!
mco_970 wrote:
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
i agree, by the way it's the saddest lion i've ever seen,
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
i agree, by the way it's the saddest lion i've ever seen,
Jun 19, 2013 at 06:22 AM
p.2 #10Let's see your 80-400G images!
mco_970 wrote:
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
Thank you very much for your nice comments, mco!
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
Thank you very much for your nice comments, mco!
Jun 19, 2013 at 06:29 AM
p.2 #11Let's see your 80-400G images!
mco_970 wrote:
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
Uzay wrote
:i agree,
Thank you very much, Uzay!
by the way it's the saddest lion i've ever seen,
He does look a little forlorn, doesn't he.
Lance, that is some crazy 3D effect going in some of your photos. The lion is unreal!! Nice sample images.
Uzay wrote
:i agree,
Thank you very much, Uzay!
by the way it's the saddest lion i've ever seen,
He does look a little forlorn, doesn't he.
Jun 19, 2013 at 06:30 AM
p.2 #12Let's see your 80-400G images!
Dang Lance - that lens was worth the wait - awesome shots!
Jun 19, 2013 at 07:09 AM
p.2 #13Let's see your 80-400G images!
Wow Lance, you really rock with the 80-400VR...and your first time out too! Love the lion.
Jun 19, 2013 at 07:16 AM
p.2 #14Let's see your 80-400G images!
Steve Perry wrote:
Dang Lance - that lens was worth the wait - awesome shots!
Thank you very much for your very nice comments, Steve!
Dang Lance - that lens was worth the wait - awesome shots!
Thank you very much for your very nice comments, Steve!
Jun 19, 2013 at 07:18 AM
p.2 #15Let's see your 80-400G images!
Gary Irwin wrote:
Wow Lance, you really rock with the 80-400VR...and your first time out too! Love the lion.
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Gary!
Wow Lance, you really rock with the 80-400VR...and your first time out too! Love the lion.
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Gary!
Jun 19, 2013 at 07:18 AM
p.2 #16Let's see your 80-400G images!
Awesome shots as usual Lance, really shows what the lens is capable of! 
Rich
Rich
Jun 19, 2013 at 08:08 AM
p.2 #17Let's see your 80-400G images!
Oh crap, now I really want one.
Nice pics!!
Nice pics!!
Jun 19, 2013 at 09:23 AM
p.2 #18Let's see your 80-400G images!
I see that that Nasim Mansurov (Photography Life) has now posted his review of the new 80-400mm lens. No surprises there for those that have owned or own the lens. He did bring up one thing I'd noticed, the occasional chattering when auto focusing. Still,except for price, a decent lens.
http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-80-400mm-vr
http://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-80-400mm-vr
Jun 19, 2013 at 03:04 PM
p.2 #19Let's see your 80-400G images!
Great shot's guy's. I love the new 80-400.
Here are some shot's with my trusty old D300s.
D3S_1414 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
D3S_1925 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
D3S_1155 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
DSC_0549 copy2 by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
Here are some shot's with my trusty old D300s.
D3S_1414 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
D3S_1925 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
D3S_1155 copy by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
DSC_0549 copy2 by David N Holt Jr, on Flickr
Jun 19, 2013 at 03:23 PM
p.2 #20Let's see your 80-400G images!
rd4tile wrote:
Awesome shots as usual Lance, really shows what the lens is capable of!
Rich
Thank you for your lovely comments, Rich!
Awesome shots as usual Lance, really shows what the lens is capable of!
Rich
Thank you for your lovely comments, Rich!
Jun 19, 2013 at 05:51 PM